Osaka suffers straight-sets loss in Abu Dhabi opener
Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open, the former world No.1's latest stumble on her comeback trail.
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Bartlett stocks sky-rocket after ripping apart Windies
Australia might have found their next pace bowling weapon after Xavier Bartlett tore apart the West Indies in the just completed ODI series.
Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case
A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.
Becker ends brief coaching role helping Rune
Boris Becker has brought an end to his brief stint coaching seventh-ranked Holger Rune.
Hockeyroos bounce back in style with 3-0 win over USA
The Hockeyroos are off the mark at the FIH Pro League with a 3-0 win over the United States setting them up for a challenging test against the Netherlands.
Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
Star Tigers forward Lynch ruled out of AFL opener
Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Magpies boss defends Murphy’s return from concussion
Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.
‘I messed up’: Beale called agent after rape allegation
Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.
Broncos get their Mam as Ezra re-signs until 2029
Ezra Mam has resisted a huge Dolphins offer to ink a five-year extension with Brisbane and ensure the club has a home-grown successor for Adam Reynolds.
Niu sheds eight kilos in bid for Dolphins round one gig
The Dolphins have recruited speed to burn in the outside backs for 2024 but a streamlined Tesi Niu has let Wayne Bennett know he is ready for another chance.
Arnold switches focus to World Cup qualifiers, Olyroos
After Australia were knocked out of the Asian Cup, coach Graham Arnold will need to turn his focus to coming World Cup qualifiers and the Olyroos.
Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim
A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told
Short out, McDermott in for final Windies one-day clash
Australia have continued to shuffle their ODI line up ahead of their final clash with the West Indies, with Matt Short out due to a minor hamstring tweak.
Top Tigers smooth as Silk in beating Bulls at the Gabba
Tasmania have maintained top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder with a four-wicket win over Queensland at the Gabba.
Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach
Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".
Monster Titans deal has Tino primed to repay faith
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says signing a 10-year deal is the driver to lead the Titans to an NRL title in cahoots with a star-studded forward pack.
Rudan faces FA sanction over furious referee rant
Football Australia says it will issue Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan with a "show cause" notice following his angry post-match comments on Sunday.
Wellington’s ALM table surge hit by Zawada blow
A-League Men leaders Wellington could be without devastating Polish striker Oskar Zawada for up to a month as they prepare to face Central Coast.
Kaufusi, Capewell, Gagai back in Origin mix for Maroons
Billy Slater has included Felise Kaufusi, Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell in a 34-man Maroons squad that will gather in Brisbane ahead of the NRL season.
Papenhuyzen ready to reclaim Storm fullback jersey
Returning from two lengthy injuries, Ryan Papenhuyzen intends to make the Melbourne fullback jersey his own again as Nick Meaney shifts to the Storm centres.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Seibold puts out welcome mat to get Brooks back to best
Anthony Seibold is confident that, with his love and care, Luke Brooks can fire at Manly after leaving the Wests Tigers over the NRL off-season.
Fogarty lays down marker to young Raiders
Jamal Fogarty says he's ready to play a more dominant role in Canberra's youthful spine after being promoted to vice-captain for the upcoming NRLseason.
Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry
Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.
Vunivalu’s ‘gamble’ paying off as winger finds voice
The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.
Voke leads Dowling by a shot at Vic Open
Teenaged amateur Billy Dowling is only one shot off the halfway lead at the men's Vic Open golf tournament.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Roar score late to secure A-League draw with Phoenix
Brave Brisbane overcame an injured-ravaged night to secure a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix under new ALM head coach Ruben Zadkovich.
Australia dominate men’s team sprint in track cycling
Australia's cyclists have won the men's team sprint on day one of the Track Nations Cup and also finished on the podium in the two team pursuits.