India tame Australia, Perth pitch to eye Test win
Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have batted through two entire sessions in Perth to push India towards a match-winning Test lead against Australia.
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Hurricanes dump Scorchers out of WBBL finals race
The Hobart Hurricanes have survived a mid-innings wobble to end the Perth Scorchers' season, winning with 14 balls to spare at the WACA.
Smith, Leishman duel but Elvis still in the building
Elvis Smylie has birdied his last hole to draw level with three-time champion Cameron Smith ahead of the final Australian PGA round in Brisbane.
More demons set to emerge on Optus Stadium deck
Australia are in all sorts of trouble at 7-67 in reply to India's 150 in the series-opening Test in Perth, leaving Alex Carey with a huge rescue mission.
Wallabies give wing wizard Harry Potter debut vs Scots
Harry Potter has been handed his Wallabies' Test debut against Scotland with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii also brought back into the starting line-up.
Heat secure WBBL finals spot with win over Stars
Brisbane Heat have locked in a WBBL finals appearance and are eyeing top spot after a nine-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars.
Phoenix open account in ALW as Roar belt Wanderers
Wellington Phoenix have secured their first win of the A-League Women season as Western Sydney Wanderers slipped down the ladder with their loss to Brisbane.
Western United open A-League’s Unite Round in style
Western United have beaten Perth Glory 3-1 in the first men's match of the A-Leagues' Unite Round in Sydney.
Gunston rejoins Hawks, Suns swing AFL rookie surprise
Gold Coast pounced on delisted Fremantle ruckman Max Knobel, while another 14 players rejoined their AFL clubs through the pre-season or rookie drafts.
‘Nothing can stop me’: Opetaia’s tough homecoming task
Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against unbeaten veteran challenger Huseyin Cinkara on the Gold Coast.
NRL draw lifts prime time Dolphins to kings of Brisbane
The Dolphins have been given a Suncorp Stadium bonanza by the NRL in the 2025 draw and have bumped the Brisbane Broncos out of a key prime time slot.
Valuable young gun Fonua Pole re-signs with Tigers
Talented young forward Fonua Pole has signed a new deal with Wests Tigers in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.
‘Best yet to come’: Walsh helms post-Games rejuvenation
Coach Tim Walsh has stayed on after Australia's women's rugby sevens Olympics failure and will lead a new-look side to their world series defence.
Healy set to miss India ODIs through knee injury
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy is expected to miss the ODI series against India through injury, with an otherwise largely unchanged squad to be named.
Cricket ready to honour Hughes on 10-year anniversary
Australian cricket will stop to remember Phillip Hughes' 10-year anniversary, with several commemorations planned at both state and national level.
Ryles takes blank-canvas approach to Eels summer
Jason Ryles says he is undecided on his captain, fullback, hooker or where Zac Lomax will play headed into his first season in charge of Parramatta.
‘Daunting and exciting’: AFLW rivals steeled for prelim
Facing off against rivals Adelaide in a preliminary final, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is keeping a lid on their charge towards a third AFLW premiership.
Bumrah stuns Australia in chaotic start to Perth Test
Australia are in danger of crashing to their lowest Test total at home since 1984 after India left them reeling at 7-67 in Perth.
How Kearney’s return has boosted Roos’ bid for glory
North Melbourne are feeling stronger than ever with the return of star defender Emma Kearney for their preliminary final against a plucky Port Adelaide side.
Unrelenting rain forces scheduling chaos for Aussie PGA
There is a prospect of no play on day two of the Australian PGA Championship after constant rain forced organisers to suspend action in Brisbane.
PNG trailblazer wants Pacific Cup to launch AFL careers
Hewago Paul Oea made history in the AFL, now Papua New Guinea's trailblazer wants to help more youngsters make the leap from Pacific Cup to the elite level.
Lolesio thriving as the Wallabies’ vital No.10 cog
Noah Lolesio is being trusted by Joe Schmidt to run the Wallabies show, and is starting to look the part after beginning at 10 in seven of the last eight Tests.
Australia bank on ‘scary’ middle order to do the job
Makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney will make his Test debut in Perth as Australia attempt to win back the Border-Gavaskar trophy from India.
Rain suspends play ahead of PGA Champs second round
Overnight rain has forced organisers to suspend play at the Australian PGA Championships ahead of the second round.
Kokkinakis, doubles duo earn Davis Cup triumph over US
Wins for Thanasi Kokkinakis and the doubles duo of Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson have powered Australia past USA into the Davis Cup semi-finals.
Knights let star NRLW No.1 go for personal reasons
Newcastle have released the NRLW's best player from the final three years of her contract, allowing the star No.1 to return to Queensland for personal reasons.
Mitch Marsh cleared to bowl against India: Cummins
Mitch Marsh has barely bowled this year due to a series of niggling injuries, but he's set to be unleashed in the series-opening Test against India in Perth.
Protea power: Potgieter buzzing on Aussie return
South African 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter is in the mix at the Australian PGA Championship after a historic season earned him a US PGA Tour card.
Cummins wants Australia to become a generational team
Australia captain Pat Cummins is determined to tick off beating India in a Test series, creating a generational legacy for his group.
Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count
Gold Coast's mastery of Brisbane in recent outings must translate to wins against other opponents after being given a favourable draw for the 2025 NRL season.
Papenhuyzen poised to sign again for Melbourne Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen is poised to recommit to Melbourne, likely adding another year to his current Storm contract.