Brown’s ‘freak’ innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
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Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident
Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, Head has COVID
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check and will play at the Gabba, while Travis Head has battled a bout of COVID-19 since the Test win in Adelaide.
Opportunity knocks for unlikely Open quarter-finalists
Unseeded Czech teenager Linda Noskova against Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska is one of the most unlikely quarter-finals in Australian Open history.
Wallabies’ Schmidt a great rugby mind: All Blacks coach
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says fellow Kiwi Joe Schmidt will set the Wallabies on a clear path forwards following their chaotic stint under Eddie Jones.
Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink
National cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the highest-profile sporting star to call for a move away from marking Australia Day on January 26.
Travis Head fit, top order due big scores: Cummins
Pat Cummins says COVID-stricken Travis Head will play in the second Test against West Indies, in which he expects Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to fire.
Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach
Veteran West Indies paceman Kemar Roach wanted to follow in the footsteps of his nation's great fast bowlers and says tyro Shamar Joseph can do the same.
Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction
Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.
Levi sisters target Sevens impact in Perth
Australia superstar Maddison Levi will come out firing after serving a three-match ban in the early stages of the Perth Sevens, her younger sister Teagan says.
One left from 2019: Nofoaluma latest to exit Tigers
David Nofoaluma has been served termination papers by the Wests Tigers, leaving Alex Twal as the sole player left at the club from the 2019 NRL season.
Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies
After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.
Socceroos up for high-stakes Syria reunion at Asian Cup
The Socceroos will take on Syria in the second game of their Asian Cup campaign as they attempt to seal progression to the round of 16.
Mexico withdraws bid to host 2036 Olympic Games
As the Paris 2024 Olympics moves ever closer, Mexico has announced it has pulled out of the race to host the 2036 Games.
Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey
A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.
Cummins to captain “on the fly” against unknown Windies
Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.
Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open
Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.
Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback
Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.
Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers
The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.
Open contender Rybakina knocks out former world No.1
Australian Open contender Elena Rybakina has shrugged off former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova in a tough opening-round contest at Rod Laver Arena.
Brisbane Heat get Renshaw back for BBL finals match
Brisbane have been handed a boost for their BBL finals match against the Sydney Sixers, with Matt Renshaw to briefly exit Australia's Test squad to play.
Key signing, vital win boost Roar ahead of Bulls clash
The re-signing of former player Keegan Jelacic and a much-needed win have given Brisbane a boost ahead of their home clash with Macarthur FC.
Speed Demon races into Open’s last 32 with gears to go
Home hope Alex de Minaur has stepped up his game to power into the Australian Open third round with a swift straight-sets win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi.
Rising star Del Toro wins Tour second stage, Ewan fifth
Isaac Del Toro has won stage two of the Tour Down Under with a daring attack at Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, while Australian Caleb Ewan finished fifth.
Hunter storms into third round of Australian Open
Storm Hunter has gone further into uncharted territory by advancing to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
NRL scraps penalties for short dropouts, kick-offs
The NRL will encourage teams to perform more short dropouts and kick offs by removing penalties for those that don't go 10 metres or land in the field of play.
North Melbourne’s Thomas under AFL investigation
Tarryn Thomas's career again appears in the balance with the North Melbourne utility to face the AFL Integrity Unit regarding domestic violence allegations.
Thompson upbeat after gallant Open loss to Tsitsipas
2023 Australian Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has breathed a sigh of relief after battling back from a set down to beat local hope Jordan Thompson.
Djokovic overcomes Popyrin – and heckler – in Melbourne
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has had a heated encounter with a heckler as he overcame the brilliant Alexei Popyrin to reach the Australian Open third round
Lack of club minutes won’t affect my form: Souttar
Socceroos mainstay Harry Souttar will lead Australia's defence against Syria and he's confident he can still hit top form despite his lack of club minutes.
American sets sights on stopping Swiatek’s Open run
Danielle Collins will need to recreate her 2022 Australian Open heroics when she again squares off with Polish superstar Iga Swiatek.