Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton
Opener Usman Khawaja has anchored Queensland first innings with a century after they lost the toss on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
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Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive
Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW.
Maguire’s Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up
Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win.
Penrith await Roosters after Radley blow, 50-point loss
Victor Radley will miss the Sydney Roosters' trip to face Penrith, depriving Trent Robinson's side of much-needed experience.
Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener
Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.
Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby’s Drua fiasco
Dual international and proud Fijian Australian Lote Tuqiri has lashed Super Rugby Pacific officials for their treatment of the travelling Fijian Drua.
Aussie Voll makes a splash in WPL – but all in vain
Georgia Voll has shown again why she could be Australia's next women's batting ace as she belted a classy half-century in just her second WPL game.
Manly players know premiership window hinges on one man
As Daly Cherry-Evans begins a 15th NRL season that could yet be his last, teammates understand they can't afford to waste the premiership platform he has built.
Broncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters
The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Roosters in their NRL round-one clash.
Adrian Lam unhappy with officials after exciting draw
Coach Adrian Lam has blasted the officiating after Leigh's exciting 22-22 Super League draw with Hull at the MKM Stadium.
Rookie to stay cool in Super Rugby debut for Waratahs
Rookie flyhalf Lawson Creighton is keen not to overplay his hand on his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the NSW Waratahs against the Western Force.
New-look Dragons spine hoping practice makes perfect
After some promising pre-season results, St George Illawarra will be put under pressure by Canterbury, with coach Shane Flanagan backing his new spine.
Hawks take chip on their shoulder into NBL decider
Illawarra are eyeing a fairytale second NBL title - and first since 2001 - as they prepare for game one of the championship series against Melbourne United.
McRae disagrees with great mate Voss on Opening Round
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has thrown his support behind the polarising Opening Round concept as the Magpies prepare to fly to Sydney.
Travel tweaks give Force a boost ahead of Tahs clash
The Western Force are one from one away from home this season, and they'll be aiming to snatch another road win when they face the Waratahs on Saturday.
Kyrgios’s career in jeopardy after latest injury blow
Injury-plagued Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios has retired hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback.
Queensland’s Neser tears through Tas Shield top order
Queensland paceman Michael Neser has ripped through Tasmania with a six-wicket spell to put his team in the box seat for a crucial Sheffield Shield win.
Luai brings new hope to Tigers, before same old result
Newcastle have spoiled Jarome Luai's house-warming party at Campbelltown Stadium, beating Wests Tigers 10-8 in their NRL season opener.
Souths edge Dolphins in clash moved from cyclone’s path
Wayne Bennett's second stint coaching South Sydney is off to a winning start, with the Rabbitohs beating the Dolphins in their first game under Kristian Woolf.
Sydney rookie Porter co-leads in just second LPGA event
Young Sydney prospect Cassie Porter is the joint halfway-leader at the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament in China after a second-round 68.
Brown at the double as Glory stun Western United 3-0
Perth Glory have earned a surprise 3-0 victory over Western United in the A-League Women, thanks to a Kelli Brown double and a penalty from Susan Phonsongkham.
Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans
James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.
More pain for Souths as Wighton faces high-tackle ban
Jack Wighton is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle in South Sydney's win over the Dolphins, adding to the Rabbitohs' backline issues.
Sharpe says Knights new spine can be one to shine
Newcastle's new five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe believes the signs are there that he, Kalyn Ponga and Jack Cogger can form a long-needed connection at the Knights.
Hull KR maintain unbeaten run to top Super League
Hull KR have posted a 20-10 win over St Helens to move to the top of the Super League.
Terrell May finds kindred spirit in “big brother” Benji
Terrell May says he wants to thrive on being a big-minute prop that goes hard from the kick off at Wests Tigers, fuelled by his connection with Benji Marshall.
Coaching change thrusts Jason Day back into spotlight
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day fired the lowest round of the tournament thus far to be tied for fifth at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Bellamy knows Storm’s 22-year streak is under threat
After two hefty pre-season losses, coach Craig Bellamy says the Storm will need to improve their defence if they are to keep their round-one win streak alive.
Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to cyclone
Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima and Mark Nicholls have put family first and pulled out of the clash with South Sydney in Parramatta as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.
Broncos start Hunt for title with apple of Adam’s eye
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt will play his first NRL game for the club since 2017, giving captain Adam Reynolds another cool head to launch a title tilt.