Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show
Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.
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TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost
Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market.
Sydney’s Talay wants trophies after replacing Corica
Ufuk Talay, the new Sydney FC manager who agreed a two-year deal to replace Steve Corica, is adamant he can bring success back to the Sky Blues.
Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield
Play was called off early on the final day of the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield match as the weather threatened at Junction Oval.
Legend Phillips to present AFLW grand final medal
As the AFLW considers how to honour her outstanding playing career, newly-retired great Erin Phillips will present the best-afield medal at the grand final.
McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback
Queensland rallied to have South Australia 8-131 at stumps on day three for an overall lead of 252, after Redbacks paceman Nathan McAndrew starred earlier.
Brisbane’s Heslop cops equal-longest AFLW suspension
Brisbane defender Dee Heslop has copped the equal-longest suspension in AFLW history, her three-game ban potentially ruling her out of the entire finals series.
Australian surfer sets world record on Hawaiian giant
Sydneysider Laura Enever has been recognised as setting a world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman, a 13.3m giant off Hawaii.
Yengi earns debut Socceroos call-up, veterans dropped
Portsmouth's Kusini Yengi has been handed his first Socceroos call-up, while veteran pair Andrew Redmayne and Milos Degenek have been dropped.
Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes
Former Manly back Kaeo Weekes says he's gunning to replace departed Canberra legend Jack Wighton in the Raiders' halves for 2024.
Scott chasing form ahead of Australian summer of golf
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has travelled to Bermuda hoping to unlock the key to winning again ahead of Australia's big summer of golf.
Simmons’ shy shooting continues as Bucks run down Nets
Ben Simmons scored just two points and took three shots to go with 15 rebounds as his Nets were run down by Milwaukee in a mixed day for Australians in the NBA.
NBL refs boss admits ‘mistake’ in United-Perth thriller
An officiating error denied Matthew Dellavedova a chance to win Melbourne United's clash with Perth at the free-throw line, the NBL's referees boss says.
Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw
A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.
Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi
Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.
Redbacks chase result after McSweeney ton against Bulls
Former Queensland batsman Nathan McSweeney hit an unbeaten century for South Australia to set up a declaration, before the Bulls reached 1-82 at stumps.
Wildcats upset United in overtime after ‘crazy’ call
Perth have beaten NBL leaders Melbourne United in overtime after Matthew Dellavedova's late chance to win the game was denied by a "crazy" call.
Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat
A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL.
We have to accept ref’s decision: Ange hits back at VAR
After his side's VAR-affected home loss to Chelsea, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says over-reliance on technology is undermining the authority of referees.
No time to relax now Perth in NBL groove: Rillie
Perth coach John Rillie says he never doubted himself or the team during a four-game NBL losing streak but they can't relax after a breakthrough sixth round.
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Storm Hunter has completed an 18-hour dash across the Atlantic to keep alive Australia's chances in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Sydney FC target Ufuk Talay after sacking Steve Corica
Sydney FC have sacked Steve Corica after a disastrous start to the ALM season, with former Wellington coach Ufuk Talay the leading candidate to take his place.
Son of a gun Max Plath makes early Dolphins statement
Utility Max Plath returned the fittest of the Dolphins on the first day of pre-season and the son of Brisbane great John Plath is set to make his own mark.
Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight
Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.
Rayner rides crowd to blitz Bolt but misses record
Jack Rayner has assumed headline status at the Noosa Bolt after a dominant defence of his 5km title despite again just missing the race record.
Perth go three-for-three with Canberra ALW triumph
Perth Glory have taken the maximum nine points from their opening three A-League Women games after knocking off Canberra United away from home.
Chris Waller’s Riff Rocket wins Victoria Derby
Short-priced favourite Riff Rocket has stormed home to win the Victoria Derby for champion trainer Chris Waller, beating Apulia in Australia's oldest classic.
Kiwis flog Australia in record Pacific Cup final win
New Zealand handed Australia their worst ever Test loss in a 30-0 Pacific Cup final win in Hamilton, with winger Jamayne Isaako scoring a double.
Phoenix belt Roar for best-ever start to ALM season
Three goals from Oskar Zawada have helped the Wellington Phoenix defeat the Brisbane Roar 5-2 for their best-ever start to an A-League Men season.
Broken rib no barrier to NZ hero Charnze in Cup upset
New Zealand coach Michael Maguire says the bravery of fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to play through injury inspired a record-breaking Pacific Cup final win.
Australia beat England to win fifth-straight Cup game
Australia have all but secured a World Cup semi-final spot after an Adam Zampa-inspired 33-run win over England in Ahmedabad.