New Maroons assistant Ballin has head NRL gig in sights
Matt Ballin has replaced Cameron Smith as Queensland assistant coach with a third straight State of Origin series win and head NRL coaching role in his plans.
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Magnay hurt as JackJumpers beat Taipans in NBL
Pint-sized Jordon Crawford has knocked down six triples in Tasmania's eight-point NBL win over Cairns, but teammate Will Magnay suffered a sternum injury.
JackJumpers star Magnay being roughed up, says coach
Coach Scott Roth doesn't expect Will Magnay to miss any basketball after the big centre copped a heavy hit to the sternum in Tasmania's NBL win over Cairns.
Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak
Only three players remain from Australia's 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak but they are drawing on those lessons ahead of their quarter-final against South Korea.
Neser signed by Hampshire who hope he’ll be like Ellis
Allrounder Michael Neser has been signed by Hampshire, who hope he'll work the same magic for them as another Australian international Nathan Ellis did.
Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the year and will join Ferrari for the 2025 season in a blockbuster Formula One transfer.
Longest ALW season set to test survival of the fittest
Sydney rightback Tori Tumeth believes the A-League Women finals race is set to heat up as players handle the demands of the longest season on record.
Fittler backs NRL’s call to uphold JWH ban for Vegas
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will miss the Roosters' Las Vegas sojourn, with club great Brad Fittler saying he understands the NRL's call to uphold the prop's ban.
Young Socceroo Joe Gauci joins Aston Villa in EPL
The Socceroos have a player in the Premier League again after goalkeeper Joe Gauci joined Aston Villa as the winter transfer window winds down.
Test cricket on trial as NZ face under-strength Proteas
South Africa will kick off their Test series in New Zealand amid claims the under-strength tourists risk damaging the status of the long-format game.
Beale accuser’s fiance breaks down recalling rape claim
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.
Cowboys Embrace Military Tactics in Pre-Season Training
Embracing a military approach to team cohesion, the North Queensland Cowboys engaged in a challenging Army-led training camp ahead of the NRL season.
‘Convince him he’s guilty’: Beale accuser’s call notes
A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.
Central Coast Mariners look to settle score in Adelaide
Morale in the Central Coast Mariners camp is high ahead of their clash with Adelaide after Angel Torres's last-minute goal in their win against Brisbane Roar.
Wallabies to build from World Cup low in Super trials
Australia's five rugby franchises return to action this weekend with Wallabies stars slated for an earlier start to their campaigns than expected.
Either play more women’s Tests or none at all: Lanning
Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning believes cricket powerbrokers must choose to either schedule more women's Test matches or focus entirely on white-ball games.
Roar shock as coach Cahn takes sick leave, Rojas speaks
Brisbane coach Ben Cahn has taken indefinite sick leave with immediate effect, while new signing Marco Rojas met the media for the first time in Roar colours.
Rugby Australia targeting early call on Rebels future
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has met with the Victorian government as the future of Melbourne in Super Rugby Pacific competition hangs in the balance.
Smith now ‘comfortable’ opening for Australia in Tests
A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.
Hutchison out to unite pack of Dogs amid halves race
Canterbury recruit Drew Hutchison is backing the Bulldogs' forward pack, and his ability to get the best out of them, as he looks to secure a halves spot.
Staggs anoints new Broncos centre Cobbo in bold switch
Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs has a new centre partner in Selwyn Cobbo and says the 21-year-old will succeed in a Broncos side he insists can win the 2024 NRL title.
Interest in 16-team A-League expansion cools
A-League Men expansion could stop with the soon-to-be-announced addition of Canberra as the competition's 14th club.
LeBron inspires AFL star Dayne Zorko to keep pushing on
Former Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says the lure of premiership success is what continues to drive him as he approaches his 35th birthday.
Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea
The Socceroos will relish facing familiar foes South Korea, who they beat in the 2015 Asian Cup final and must overcome to reach this year's semis in Qatar.
Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers
Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia's best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.
Ballin joins Queensland coaching staff as Smith leaves
Queensland Rugby League has announced changes to its State of Origin coaching staff, with Matt Ballin replacing Cameron Smith as an assistant to Billy Slater.
Top Aussie player Lucas Herbert joins LIV Golf circuit
Lucas Herbert has been confirmed as the latest Australian to join the LIV Golf tour while leading European player Adrian Meronk has also been signed up.
Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England
A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.
Superstar Son stands between Roos and Asian Cup semis
The Socceroos will need to get the better of South Korea and their superstar captain Son Heung-min if they are to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals.
Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.
Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight
Australia will take on South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after Jurgen Klinsmann's charges beat Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round of 16.