Kennedy leads Aussie glory at BMX World Cup in Brisbane
Gold Coast rider Izaac Kennedy has won the elite men's race to head a day of home success at the BMX Racing World Cup in Brisbane.
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Foketi out of hospital with sights on Waratahs comeback
Lalakai Foketi has returned home and could be back on light duties as early as next week, a positive after a first-up NSW Waratahs Super Rugby loss to the Reds.
Coach demands more Matildas goals to mark Olympic spot
The Matildas have a 3-0 lead after the first leg of Olympic qualifying against Uzbekistan but coach Tony Gustavsson wants a more clinical showing in Melbourne.
Vine enjoys calm before final-day storm at UAE Tour
Australian leader Jay Vine has enjoyed a stress-free penultimate day at the UAE Tour as he targets winning the biggest race of his career in the Middle East.
Australia sweep NZ in T20s but Smith fails again
Australia have claimed a 27-run victory in the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, giving them a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee series.
Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan
Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.
Brown delight as late drama costs Mostert Bathurst win
Victory has been prised from Chaz Mostert's grip after late pit lane drama handed the top spot to Triple Eight Racing's Will Brown at the Bathurst 500.
Free-to-air, tempting talent: how NRL can crack the USA
Rugby league officials stateside are pushing for the NRL to stream the competition free as the sport bids for a foothold in the lucrative US market.
Dolphins brace for NRL season without injured Gilbert
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects scans on Monday to confirm forward Tom Gilbert's season-ending knee injury in a massive blow to the club's NRL campaign.
Aussie 7s women into Vancouver semis, men struggle
An extra-time try to Maddison Levi to beat USA and a comfortable defeat of Fiji has pushed Australia's women's sevens team into the final four in Vancouver.
Cartwright guides WA to third straight one-day title
Western Australia have claimed a record-extending 17th domestic one-day crown with Hilton Cartwright starring in a five-wicket win over NSW in Sydney.
Cowboys take out Raiders trial behind Feldt hat-trick
North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.
WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.
Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs
Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Benchmark Brumbies to lead Aussie Super Rugby assault
Semi-finalists for the past two years, the ACT Brumbies again loom as Australia's best hope for ending a 10-year trans-Tasman title drought in Super Rugby.
Brumbies bracing for torrid clash with wounded Rebels
The Brumbies are expecting the Rebels, with their future uncertain beyond 2024, to come out firing in the opening Super Rugby Pacific derby of the season.
V’landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US
Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
Seibold sparks feud with Demetriou over Las Vegas plans
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has taken a shot at his Souths opposite number Jason Demetriou, accusing the Rabbitohs of failing to promote the NRL's Vegas jaunt.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Stacey Jones pips Wayne Bennett to land Kiwis job
Stacey Jones has seen off stiff competition from Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett to be named the new coach of New Zealand's national rugby league team.
Kneesy does it: rehabbing Piakura to join Broncos in US
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura will travel with his teammates to the US after getting through his rehab running at training following a knee strain.
Size doesn’t matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann
Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.
No sanction decided for Kangaroos’ Thomas: AFL CEO
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
Crows’ Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW
Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.
NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team
Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.
Tedesco laments loss of Young as Roosters head to Vegas
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says Dom Young's absence will be felt in their round-one Las Vegas clash against Brisbane Broncos.
BMX star Saya targets Paris gold with brother in heart
World Cup BMX champ Saya Sakakibara credits brother Kai, who suffered a serious head injury in 2020, for giving her strength to pursue her Olympic dream.
Rodda’s Force comeback on ice after training mishap
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.
David, Marsh seal heroic Australia win over Black Caps
Australia have reeled in NZ with their third-biggest T20 chase, with Tim David plundering a last-ball four to seal victory after great work from Mitch Marsh.