Taipans produce late rally to defeat 36ers in NBL
Interim Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis has started his tenure with a 116-101 NBL loss to the Cairns Taipans in Adelaide.
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Strikers’ clash against Heat in BBL washed out
The BBL fixture between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat has been washed out without a ball being bowled at Adelaide Oval.
Titmus says she wanted to reveal surgery ‘on her terms’
Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has revealed she went public with her abdominal surgery after being asked for photos while in hospital.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Lyon, Starc to keep Morris waiting for Test debut
With Nathan Lyon back and Mitch Starc proving his fitness, Lance Morris is unlikely to come into the side for the first Test against Pakistan.
Aussie sevens women triumph again but men lose final
Australia's sevens women have earned back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Town in dramatic fashion while the Aussie men were beaten in their final.
New Port skipper Rozee leans on cricket hero Head
Connor Rozee has signed an eight-year contract extension with Port Adelaide as he takes over the captaincy from retired defender Tom Jonas.
AFL concussion rules need to shift after Tuck’s death
A coroner's findings into the death of former Richmond player Shane Tuck includes multiple recommendations to the AFL over concussion.
AFLW great Daisy Pearce to coach Eagles women
AFLW great Daisy Pearce will coach the West Coast women in a major coup for the struggling Eagles.
Herbie gets Wayne reunion as life begins at Dolphins
First recruited by Wayne Bennett from England to play for Brisbane, Herbie Farnworth is enjoying the chance to reunite with the legendary coach at the Dolphins.
Cripps sees Silvagni role in Blues’ AFL flag pursuit
Third-generation Carlton player Jack Silvagni's position came under threat last season but captain Patrick Cripps believes his teammate has a key role to play.
Achilles injury confirmed for North AFLW star Bruton
Scans have confirmed North Melbourne star Jenna Bruton partially ruptured her achilles early in the Kangaroos' AFLW grand-final loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Rudan downplays Japan links as WSW get Marcelo boost
Marko Rudan has been attracting envious glances from overseas clubs but the Western Sydney boss insists he has plenty more to achieve with the Wanderers.
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM’s XI
Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.
Teen spirit drives Brisbane Roar towards ALM nirvana
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi has given A-League debuts to teenagers Tom Waddingham, Shae Cahill, Quinn MacNicol and Rylan Brownlie this season.
Australian Open golf may be lost to NSW despite success
Golf Australia has revealed free-to-air TV numbers were up almost 200 per cent during the compelling final round of the Australian Open in Sydney.
New ALW coach Smith wants to get Western Utd firing
Six games into the season, former Western Sydney mentor Kat Smith has been charged with kickstarting Western United's A-League Women campaign.
Rebels’ Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.
Olakau’atu inks Manly deal through until end of 2031
Manly want to make Haumole Olakau'atu a one-club player after he signed a six-year contract extension with the club.
Rousseau to defend world diving title as Paris looms
Cassiel Rousseau will lead the Australian team at the world diving championships as they aim for several Paris Olympics quota berths.
Munro knock shoots Heat past Stars in BBL opener
Colin Munro's 61-ball 99no has helped the Brisbane Heat to their biggest BBL win by 103 runs in the season opener against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Sydney Kings edge Taipans in bizarre NBL thriller
The Sydney Kings have defied a fierce Cairns Taipans fightback and the absence of a shot-clock to win one of the wildest games in NBL history.
Cairns hail Kings’ sportsmanship amid shot-clock fiasco
Taipans coach Adam Forde has praised Sydney, who risked their halftime lead in the NBL clash by agreeing to play the second half without a shot-clock.
Stars skipper Maxwell sidelined, Coulter-Nile in doubt
The Melbourne Stars are counting the cost of their heavy BBL season-opening loss to Brisbane, losing skipper Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Coulter-Nile to injury.
Visions of Anwar inspire Khawaja before Pakistan Tests
Australia opener Usman Khawaja reveals why former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar is one of his heroes and the reason why he keeps playing Test cricket at age 36.
United milestone man Goulding still finding new tricks
Melbourne United games record holder Chris Goulding will make his 250th appearance for the NBL club in Sunday's home clash with the Brisbane Bullets.
LIV Golf announces Rahm’s defection to breakaway league
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has gleefully announced world No.3 and reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm as the biggest name yet to sign with the Saudi-backed tour.
Strikers have BBL spin depth to cover Rashid: Gillespie
Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie says his squad has plenty of spin options to cover the injury-enforced absence of BBL drawcard Rashid Khan.
NBL’s Phoenix cut Will Cummings, chase import forward
South East Melbourne Phoenix have lost patience with import guard Will Cummings and will alter their roster as they search for an NBL playoffs berth.
Mitchell Johnson entitled to his opinions: David Warner
David Warner has played Mitchell Johnson's recent media comments with a straight bat, saying the retired paceman is entitled to have critical opinions.
Aussie Paro forecasts Love to ‘fold like camp chair’
Liam Paro has laughed off a promise from opponent Montana Love he'll "retire" the Australian in their high-stakes clash in San Francisco.