Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG
Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.
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Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL
Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.
GB riders Onley, Williams dominate Willunga in Tour
Rising Scottish cycling star Oscar Onley has won at Willunga Hill, while Stephen Williams of Wales leads the Tour Down Under after finishing second.
Anisimova powers into Australian Open fourth round
American powerhouse Amanda Anisimova has set up an Australian Open fourth-round showdown with defending Melbourne Park champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Open
Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles in three successive years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.
Scorchers win toss, Strikers bat in knockout BBL final
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and chosen to bowl first at Optus Stadium in their Big Bash League knockout final against Adelaide.
Australia’s Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak
After trouncing the West Indies, captain Pat Cummins expects Australia's bowlers to achieve the rare feat of playing five consecutive Test matches this summer.
Tye swings BBL clash Perth’s way before Strikers rally
The Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Adelaide in their BBL knockout clash, the prize a date with Brisbane to fight for a spot in the final.
Alcaraz set for first-time test from Chinese young gun
World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz will find himself in the unusual position of the elder statesman when he faces rising star Juncheng Shang in the AO's third round.
Teenager knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Wildcats and JackJumpers join United in NBL title race
The Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers have shown Melbourne United have a fight on their hands to win the NBL title.
Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers
Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.
NRL hope new kick-off rules reduce concussions
New NRL rules encouraging short kick-offs and dropouts are aimed at unpredictability, but there is also a hope from head office it will reduce concussions.
Tim Tszyu says bout with Crawford would be “fireworks”
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is in the frame to fight American pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford.
Australian nous, British talent make potent Tour mix
British riders have thrived on local knowledge at the Tour Down Under's Willunga stage, with Oscar Onley winning and Stevie Williams the new overall leader.
Williams wins first Tour Down Under title
Welsh cyclist Stevie Williams has won his debut Tour Down Under, securing the overall title by winning the final stage.
Windies newcomers won’t get it easy again: Australia
After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.
Put Novak’s initials on the trophy now, says Laver
Tennis great Rod Laver half suspects 10-time champ Novak Djokovic has been hoodwinking his rivals during his laborious first-week run at Melbourne Park.
Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open fourth round
Wimbledon champion and world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz has needed only 66 minutes to win his Australian Open third-round match against China's Shang Juncheng.
De Minaur primed for fourth-round Open shot at Rublev
Home hope Alex de Minaur says he's never been better prepared to move past the Australian Open fourth round and into the quarter-finals for the first time.
Teenager Noskova knocks world No.1 Swiatek out of Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has crashed out of the Australian Open in the third round after suffering a shock three-set loss to Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
Horton ends swim career before Olympics, lost ‘hunger’
Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton has announced his retirement from competitive swimming at age 27 after a long and decorated career.
Sixers and Breakers keep NBL top-six hopes alive
The Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers have scored impressive victories to keep their top-six hopes alive in the NBL.
The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers’ BBL season
The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.
De Minaur bumps Djokovic to day slot at Australian Open
Local hope Alex de Minaur is to take centre stage at the Australian Open, bumping world No.1 Novak Djokovic to a rare day match on Rod Laver Arena.
Perth Glory, Brisbane Roar play out ALW stalemate
Brisbane have been held to a 0-0 draw away at Perth Glory after an Emily Gielnik special helped give Melbourne Victory a last-gasp win at Canberra United.
Sixers climb off bottom, hand Hawks third straight loss
The Adelaide 36ers have climbed off the bottom of the NBL ladder and handed the Illawarra Hawks a 96-89 defeat in the process in Wollongong.
Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout
Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.
Kings can’t stop Cotton, Wildcats win sixth-straight
Perth have won a sixth-straight NBL game to tighten their hold on a top-two spot, with Bryce Cotton scoring 29 points in a 104-98 win at Sydney.
Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance
Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.
Jackson stars as Flyers win in her 200th WNBL game
Lauren Jackson scored 20 points in her 200th WNBL game, her Southside Flyers edging the Melbourne Boomers 84-82 to jump them into second place.