New faces put pep in Starc’s step ahead of Ashes opener
Mitchell Starc will miss his fast-bowling mates Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, but has backed Australia's replacements to fire in the Ashes.
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No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak
Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.
Socceroos rue ‘soft penalty’, virus after lopsided loss
The Socceroos have been outclassed by Colombia in New York, where coach Tony Popovic lamented a contentious penalty and a pre-game virus that floored his squad.
After ‘hell of a year’, Bronco has a case of the Blues
Kotoni Staggs wants to parlay his terrific 2025 NRL and Test form into a State of Origin return for NSW next season.
Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change
It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.
‘Love to stay’: Isaako wants new Dolphins deal done
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako wants the club to table a contract extension as he looks forward to linking with former Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo in 2026.
‘Pro golf’s tough’: two-time champ’s chastening year
There are reasons for Phoenix Campbell's run of 10-straight missed cuts as the two-time defending champion prepares for another QLD PGA Championship tilt.
England names speedsters for first Ashes Test
England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
‘I’m Batman’: Duursma eyes Eagles double-act with Reid
Victorian teenager Willem Duursma will join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.
Thunder back alive after accounting for Scorchers
Half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield and Tahlia Wilson have helped the Thunder to their first win of the WBBL season, with a nine-wicket victory over Perth.
Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick
Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.
‘Oscar’s fighting back’: McLaren boss hails Piastri
Australian contender Oscar Piastri is not done yet in his fight for the Formula One drivers' championship, his boss at McLaren insists.
Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not ‘disruptive’
Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.
Storm lock down NRL superstar after torrid off-season
Melbourne have extended the contract of skipper Harry Grant until the end of the 2028 NRL season after losing four key players in the off-season.
‘Something had to happen’: Min Woo reveals swing change
The other half of golf's greatest sibling double act has detailed a significant swing change ahead of the Australian summer.
Courageous opener, tireless quick to debut for Aussies
Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener.
Egos on the hook: North’s biggest threats in AFLW hunt
With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.
DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters
NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.
Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds
Sharpshooter Amy Atwell admits she struggled in the early rounds of Perth's WNBL season, which will soon get an almighty boost when star signing Han Xu arrives.
Bazball skipper Stokes ready to face his Ashes destiny
England will take their brash Bazball approach into the Ashes, but the odds are against them to win the urn on Australian soil for the first time since 2011.
Raiders’ new signing in battle to earn hooker spot
New Canberra signing Jayden Brailey expects competition with two of the NRL's hottest hookers for the Raiders' No.9 jersey will take his game to new heights.
Titans beat Perth to re-sign Fermor until 2029
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has made his first key re-signing with Queensland forward Beau Fermor inking a three-year extension.
New Aussie opener ‘battle-hardened’ for Ashes debut
Not able to get into Tasmania's Sheffield Shield team less than two years ago, Jake Weatherald will make his Test debut in Australia's Ashes opener in Perth.
Hurricanes beat defending WBBL champs to stay unbeaten
Hobart are five-from-five to start the WBBL season, after beating the Melbourne Renegades by six wickets in a rain-impacted match.
It’s elementary – Cats feel more need for Holmes speed
Hunter Holmes will join his older brother Max at Geelong, one of several familiar family names to feature on night two of the AFL draft.
‘Frustrated’ Schmidt defends his weary Wallaby triers
Carter Gordon is set to play No.10 despite an injury worry as "frustrated" Joe Schmidt backs the Wallabies to be rewarded with a win in their tour finale.
‘Ready to fight’: first-term MP rises to leadership
With the clock ticking down to a pivotal election, the NSW Liberals new leader will must turn around a party stuck in a "dire" situation.
Ashes set to be closest in Australia for a generation
Every Ashes series in Australia for the past 40 years has been anti-climatic, but this summer is perfectly placed for classic status.
Minjee Lee leads Aussie push at rich Tour Championship
Australians Minjee Lee, Grace Kim and Steph Kyriacou are all in the mix for a record $6.2 million pay day at women's golf's Tour Championship in Florida.
The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star
Gaelic football star Erone Fitzpatrick heeded Zach Tuohy's advice on a unique road from Ireland to an AFLW preliminary final, weathering a big setback en route.
Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler’s courage
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public with alleged discriminatory treatment she received playing for French club Montpellier.