Raiders belt Eels in trials but spine questions remain
Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.
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Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool
Tasmania JackJumpers centre Will Magnay has helped put the brakes on a Perth team missing Bryce Cotton in an 86-72 win ahead of the NBL Finals.
Victory, City forced to settle for goalless ALM draw
Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have huffed and puffed, but had to settle for a second goalless draw in as many local derby meetings.
Colakovski scores the winner to haunt Zadkovich’s Roar
Stefan Colakovski has come off the bench to score the winner in Perth Glory's dramatic 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar at HBF Park.
De Minaur earns crack at Sinner in Rotterdam final
Birthday boy Alex de Minaur has set up a Rotterdam Open final against Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semis.
City confident of turning ALM corner after derby draw
With the cavalry returning, Aurelio Vidmar hopes a hard-fought draw with Melbourne Victory can give Melbourne City a foothold to rebuild their season.
South Sydney’s Cody Walker firming for Las Vegas
Injured five-eighth Cody Walker is firming for inclusion when South Sydney open their NRL campaign against Manly in Las Vegas.
Speed ace McEvoy toppled as Dolphins grab three silvers
Cameron McEvoy has been pipped by just 0.01sec in his bid to retain his 50m free title on a day of three silvers for the Dolphins at the world championships.
Robinson confident Manu will return after code switch
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says it is clear Joey Manu will leave the NRL for rugby union, but expects the star centre to one day return to his club.
Ellis back and eager to push T20 World Cup claims in NZ
Australia's T20 squad is assembling in Wellington ahead of their three-match series against New Zealand beginning on Wednesday.
Pucovski ends century drought in Shield comeback
Will Pucovski struck a patient Sheffield Shield century - his first since late 2020 - on his return for Victoria before rain helped NSW at the SCG.
Wallabies star Izack Rodda puts foot faults behind him
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda hopes to make his return from a foot injury as early as round two or three, and is optimistic the Force can challenge for the title.
Goulding, Melbourne bounce back in tight win over Hawks
NBL title favourites Melbourne United recovered from a shock loss to Cairns as Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding fired in their win over Illawarra.
Bulls’ steady run chase seals much-needed Shield win
Queensland defied two days of bowler-dominated cricket to ease to a seven-wicket Sheffield Shield win over South Australia in Adelaide.
Jewell’s dazzling double makes for long Warriors day
Caleb Jewell made the most of some luck to strike a maiden Sheffield Shield double century as Tasmania piled on the runs against Western Australia
Day, Davis share second at PGA’s Genesis Invitational
Aussies Jason Day and Cam Davis share second, one shot behind American leader Patrick Cantlay after the first round of The Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
Wanderers coach Rudan suspended for referees rant
Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan will miss out on at least two games for his explosive comments about A-League Men match officials.
Pain washes away for ‘still speedy’ Bulldog Xerri
Bronson Xerri felt four years of pain wash away with a try on his return from a doping ban, and insists he still has pace to burn at Canterbury.
Whittaker’s ruthless approach to crucial UFC 298 fight
Australia's former champion Robert Whittaker has a point to prove in a defining UFC 298 date with Brazil's Paulo Costa in California this weekend.
Carlton every bit as close as three-peat Lions: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says his resurgent Blues have built a bond as strong as the powerful Brisbane Lions team he led to three AFL premierships.
Papenhuyzen’s $40,000 outlay paying immediate dividends
Ryan Papenhuyzen paid $40,000 out of his own pocket to travel to the USA for rehab in the off-season, and the Melbourne No.1 says it was money well spent.
From disillusioned and hiding, Flanagan is back in NRL
Shane Flanagan's return to coaching at St George Illawarra ends an emotional roller-coaster of trying to hide at games and being disillusioned by rugby league.
Hot talent Tamale gives Dragons reason to be optimistic
There's reason for hope at St George Illawarra this year with teenager Savelio Tamale shaping as a dark horse to make an impact on their NRL campaign.
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.
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.