Tour leader Wollaston warns of ‘Popcorn Pocket Rocket’
Stage-one winner Ally Wollaston says her Australian teammate Sarah Gigante is primed for the Tour Down Under's decisive Willunga finish.
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Open’s champion mums returning to the fray
Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.
Hooper’s Olympic sevens tilt hits snag as debut delayed
Michael Hooper's Olympic ambitions have hit a speed bump, with the former Wallabies captain's rugby sevens debut put on hold until at least late February.
‘Mature’ Medvedev to turn over new leaf in Melbourne
Daniil Medvedev has happily played the villain at the Australian Open but the world No.3 insists he's matured and will be trying to keep his head down in 2024.
Jasika leads Aussie qualifiers into Open draw
Omar Jasika is back in the Australian Open main for the first time since 2017, with doubles ace Storm Hunter and Dane Sweeny also successful in qualifying.
Olam’s Tigers move confirmed in Storm NRL swap deal
Centre Justin Olam will shift to Wests Tigers while backrower Shawn Blore will go the other way to Melbourne in an immediate NRL swap deal.
Hawks NBL import Gary Clark on drink driving charge
Illawarra NBL import Gary Clark has been charged with drink driving, with any playing-related sanctions to be determined by Basketball Australia.
Warner takes flight but Smith’s Sixers beat Thunder
The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.
Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move
Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.
Jhye Richardson suffers another injury setback
A side strain has ruled Jhye Richardson out of the remainder of the Big Bash League, leaving him in doubt for Australia's one-day series against West Indies.
Master coach Cahill at the heart of Sinner’s Open push
Jannik Sinner credits Australian coach Darren Cahill's all-round impact for shooting him to No.4 in the world and among the Australian Open contenders.
Striker Duke backs Ryan to be ready for Asian Cup start
Intrigue remains over whether Socceroos captain Mat Ryan will start against India in the Asian Cup, but striker Mitch Duke is confident the goalkeeper is ready.
Roar need urgent reversal of ALM month of misery: Cahn
After four losses in a row, new Brisbane Roar coach Ben Cahn maintains faith his side can regain their A-League Men mojo with a win over Newcastle.
Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star
Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on her season-ending ACL injury as Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to speculate on the Matildas' captain's future at the club.
Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies ‘will get it right’
Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.
Fitzgibbons’ Games path opened after shock call-up
She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.
Willunga landmark as women aim for Tour cycling parity
The women's Tour Down Under will visit the iconic Willunga climb for the first time on Sunday, but questions remain about how it compares to the men's event.
Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets’ NBL ship
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.
Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic
In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Demon Oliver takes extended leave amid personal issues
Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver has been placed on extended leave and has not returned to AFL pre-season training with his teammates.
History shows manufactured openers work for Australia
An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.
Bennett’s four magic words that made Flegler a Dolphin
New Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler ditched Brisbane to play under Wayne Bennett and join three former Melbourne heroes who he intends to learn plenty from.
Krejcikova, Haddad Maia upset at Adelaide International
Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya has stunned world No.10 Barbora Krejcikova at the Adelaide International, while the 11th-ranked Beatriz Haddad Maia is also out.
Trio of Aussies advance in Adelaide, but three go out
Jordan Thompson has led a trio of Aussies who completed straight-sets wins at the Adelaide International, but three compatriots didn't make it past round one.
Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart
Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.
Smith opening, Green No.4 ‘a perfect scenario’: Marnus
Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.
Aussies off to bright start in Open qualifying
Queensland teenager Melisa Ercan has left Australian Open qualifying in a wheelchair but victorious, as a raft of home hopes also advanced in Melbourne.
Hip injury casts AO doubt over Wimbledon champ
Marketa Vondrousova's Australian Open hopes are in doubt after she pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of her first-round match.