Warner gets closure on Cape Town as Thunder BBL captain
David Warner has admitted he feared his lifetime leadership ban would never be lifted, before finally earning a reprieve and getting closure on sandpaper-gate.
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Skelton raring to power Wallabies after World Cup hurt
Former captain Will Skelton is back in Wallabies gold and determined to exorcise the demons of a World Cup campaign that left him "hurt" in France.
Djokovic pass means de Minaur will go to the ATP ball
After a year of hard slog, injury woes and huge breakthroughs, Alex de Minaur has got his just desserts and will play in the ATP Finals.
How Robbie Dolan celebrated Melbourne Cup success
Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has delivered another stunning performance alongside pop star Ronan Keating as he revelled in his Melbourne Cup success.
Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win
A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.
How coach Woolf thought Taumalolo call was a prank
Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.
Tonga’s Katoa is game’s ‘next great halfback’: Meninga
After sealing Tonga's spot in the Pacific Championships final, Mal Meninga says Isaiya Katoa can go on and become a leading NRL halfback.
Kangaroos captain Kearney nears AFLW return for finals
North Melbourne's hamstrung captain Emma Kearney and Fremantle's Ash Brazill are among the notable players in the mix to return in week one of the AFL finals.
McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests
Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.
Emotional Postecoglou honoured at Australia House
The nation's great soccer export Ange Postecoglou has been moved by tributes on a special celebration night at the Australian High Commission in London.
WBBL window safe, but women lose holiday-period Tests
International women's matches will be moved out of the school-holiday window and closer to the Aussie football seasons after India shifted their WPL to January.
Why Maguire wants Cobbo at Broncos beyond 2025
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire wants to keep Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs at the club long-term and has special plans for Cobbo's growth.
Wallaby Kerevi prepares to be best in the world again
Even his Wallabies teammates believe Samu Kerevi can power back to his world-beating best as the centre turns his sights on England.
Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight’s Choice
Rank outsider Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million feature at Flemington.
Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI
In his first ODI for almost a year, Pat Cummins saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat by guiding the hosts to a two-wicket ODI win against Pakistan.
Broncos in the Hunt as Maguire takes charge in heat
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire said bringing Ben Hunt back to the club was on his radar as the Broncos completed a tough session under their new coach.
Heavyweight hope Leapai Jnr’s next target revealed
Alex Leapai Jnr's next target is set, with the heavyweight prospect to fight in Penrith two months after knocking his last opponent out of the ring.
Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania
Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.
Players union lashes poor quality of A-Leagues pitches
The pitch quality of two grounds in the A-League Women and Men competitions have come under fire from soccer's players union.
Patterson’s big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw
Kurtis Patterson made it back-to-back half-centuries on his return to the Sheffield Shield as NSW held on to force a draw against Queensland.
Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire
Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.
Starc fires as Australia restrict Pakistan to 203
Star quick Mitchell Starc has claimed 3-33 to help Australia restrict struggling Pakistan to 203 in the first ODI at the MCG.
Marathon journey from also-ran to global racing status
The elevation of the Sydney Marathon to an illustrious run club is expected to be a boon for elite athletes, joggers and Australian tourism providers.
Boxing’s ‘Steve Irwin’ hunts homecoming title fight
Jai Opetaia hopes to return to the Gold Coast venue to defend the two world title belts he famously first won there in 2022 despite breaking his jaw twice.
Tonne of Tongan muscle won’t scare Aussies in Cup final
Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.
Lomax ‘stoked’ to officially finish time at Dragons
Australian representative Zac Lomax has opened up on his NRL move to Parramatta and much-discussed exit from St George Illawarra.
Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test
India have changed their preparation plans ahead of the Test series in Australia after their batsmen failed in the 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand.
Sam Walker signs new deal with NRL’s Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed star halfback Sam Walker, who will be at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Jack Miller ‘lucky’ to survive horror crash in Malaysia
Australian motorcycle ace Jack Miller says he was "lucky to walk away" from a horror first-lap crash at MotoGP's Malaysian Grand Prix.
International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI
Australia will play three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan before the main course of the international summer - a five-Test battle with India.
Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals
Essendon captain Bonnie Toogood's AFLW season is over due to a serious ankle injury.