Rybakina, Swiatek into Qatar Open semis, Osaka out
Elena Rybakina is on track for her third title this season after reaching the semi-finals of the Doha Open with a 6-4 6-4 win over Leylah Fernandez.
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Dolphins teen Anderson pipped for gold in world titles
Soaring Australian teenage backstroker Iona Anderson has won her second silver medal of the world championships in the 50m backstroke.
Broncos’ three-man wing battle for Las Vegas heating up
Prospective Brisbane wingers Corey Oates, Deine Mariner and Jesse Arthars have plenty to play for in their final chance to impress ahead of NRL round one.
Origin lure helps Hopgood fend off second-year syndrome
Parramatta's J'maine Hopgood is hopeful his Indigenous All Stars role isn't his only representative honour in 2024, as he eyes off a big second year in the NRL.
Hawks thump Wildcats to lock in NBL Finals spot
The Illawarra Hawks are guaranteed a return to the NBL Finals, securing a top-six finish by beating the Perth Wildcats 108-92 at home on Thursday night.
Magpies’ Murphy to sit out of AFL games indefinitely
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy is not contemplating retirement but will remain on the sidelines indefinitely due to concussion-related issues.
Carey equals catches world record in SA cup win
South Australia 'keeper Alex Carey has equalled the world record and set an Australia List A record with eight catches in the one-day cup win over Queensland.
Prather, Bullets primed to snap NBL finals drought
Brisbane can sew up just their second finals appearance in eight seasons since their NBL rebirth with victory over New Zealand in Auckland.
Dragons’ Kyle Flanagan expects pressure playing for dad
New St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan knows he'll have to show the outside world that his dad, Dragons coach Shane, is right to pick him.
Vision emerges of Broncos’ Walsh, Haas in park rumble
The Nine Network has released vision of Brisbane stars Reece Walsh and Payne Haas jesting in a public park, but the pair won't be sanctioned by the club.
Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics
A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.
Titans duo Fifita, Campbell out until April: Lenihan
Gold Coast guns David Fifita and Jayden Campbell are not expected to play until round four or five of the NRL, says Titans assistant coach Jimmy Lenihan.
Australia will risk losing to win Perth Test: Healy
Such is the desire to win a rare Test, Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy is prepared to risk losing to achieve victory against South Africa.
Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club’s future dim
The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.
Latrell Mitchell to captain Indigenous All Stars
Latrell Mitchell says he is honoured to captain the Indigenous All Stars side for the first time ahead of the clash with the Maori All Stars in Townsville.
Aussie high diving great Iffland wins fourth world gold
Australian Rhiannan Iffland has won the women's world championship high diving title for the fourth consecutive time in Doha.
Proteas skipper takes ‘crash course’ for historic Test
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the team in just her second Test, and the country's first against Australia, in Perth from Thursday.
Williamson races to Dolphins’ first world swimming gold
Sam Williamson has won Australia's first swimming gold of the world championships in the 50m breaststroke, as the Dolphins enjoyed a four-medal night in Doha.
Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open amid more health concerns
Rafael Nadal has put off his return to the tennis tour because he feels he isn't yet healthy enough to play.
Volkanovski to show Topuria champion pedigree at UFC298
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants Ilia Topuria to feel every millisecond of their title fight when the pair meet in California at UFC298.
Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension
Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.
No more mind games as Brown grasps Manly lifeline
Anthony Seibold's straightforward approach has Nathan Brown believing he can rekindle the fire which earned him State of Origin honours with NSW.
Adam O’Brien signs new three-year deal at Knights
Adam O'Brien has signed a new three-year extension as coach of Newcastle after being rewarded for the club's 2023 finals run.
More sprays, less KFC: Suli warming to coach Flanagan
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan's tough approach is getting the best out of fried-chicken loving Dragons centre Moses Suli this pre-season.
Silver Ferns cast net wide for coaching role
Netball New Zealand have decided to run an open contest for the Silver Ferns coaching role, meaning current coach Noeline Taurua must re-apply.
Excitement machine Toole still on rugby sevens radar
ACT Brumbies winger Corey Toole is edging closer to Wallabies selection, but another national team remains of interest to the speedster.
Two Toms better than one for Dolphins: Gilbert
Tom Gilbert will play his first game in nine months for the Dolphins and says he has improvements to make in his game, with new recruit Tom Flegler to assist.
Matildas midfielder Logarzo wants ALW trophy for United
Recalled Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo won't let the Olympic qualifying series distract her from an inaugural A-League Women trophy with Western United.
Healy out for 99 as Australia dominate South Africa
South Africa have endured a nightmare start to their Test match against Australia, losing Marizanne Kapp to illness before being dismissed for a record low 76.
Simmons pep talk hypes Penrith for World Club Challenge
Royce Simmons knows a thing or two about English rugby league and visited Penrith training to give the players a pep-talk ahead of the World Club Challenge.
King’s strong Suns trial, firms for opening blockbuster
Ben King was a standout in Gold Coast's internal practice match, dismissing any concern of knee soreness that had him in some doubt for the AFL's first round.