Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow
Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.
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Luongo called up to end four-year Socceroos absence
Massimo Luongo's stellar form with Ipswich Town has earned him a first Socceroos call-up in four years for friendlies against England and New Zealand.
India loses mystery as Australia launch World Cup pitch
Australia's players believe a wealth of white-ball experience in India allows them to feel at home as they pursue a sixth crown at the one-day World Cup.
Dogs forward Naughton signs huge AFL deal until 2032
Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.
Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies’ World Cup woes worsen
Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.
World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad
All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand.
Bevan French up for Super League Man of Steel honour
Wigan's Bevan French is in line to become the ninth Australian to win British rugby league's premier individual award, the Man of Steel.
Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane
Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.
Demetriou extends Souths deal, to lead defence as well
Signing a new deal to the end of 2026, South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will also head up the NRL's team defence following a staffing shake up.
‘360’ Matthews expects Aussies to adapt in T20 decider
In-form West Indies captain Hayley Matthews is confident she can adapt and continue to flourish as her side seek a historic series win against Australia.
Tszyu bent on Mendoza win to ‘earn’ his world title
With a chance to join his father as a unified world champion, Tim Tszyu is also looking for a triumph over Brian Mendoza to seal his WBO world title.
Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is planning for a another visit to renowned USA reconditioning expert Bill Knowles, as he eyes a round-one comeback in 2024.
Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame
The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16.
Kostecki’s focus on Bathurst, not Supercars title race
Brodie Kostecki is in position to claim a history-making Supercars championship but first he wants to tick off the "bucket list" at the Bathurst 1000.
Cleary ruled out of Kangaroos Tests, Hynes called in
Nicho Hynes is a chance to make his Australian Test debut after Panthers star Nathan Cleary was ruled out of the Pacific Championships with a knee injury.
Edwards cleans up Qld to put NSW on top in Shield
Young allrounder Jack Edwards has claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in the Sheffield Shield to leave Queensland 7-159 after day one against NSW.
Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt
Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
India are looking to home in on Cricket World Cup win
India will hope to make the most of home conditions as they look to prevent a freewheeling England side from claiming back-to-back Cricket World Cups.
Man dead, woman critical after Darwin shooting
NT Police say it's too early to determine whether an incident in which a man died and a woman was critically injured was domestic violence related.
Swans captaincy in doubt after Mills’ Mad Monday mishap
Sydney captain Callum Mills is 'gutted' to have injured his shoulder in a Mad Monday accident.
Blues’ Walsh named AFL player of the finals
Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.
More Magpies deserve AFL premiership medals: McRae
AFL premiership coach Craig McRae says all Collingwood players who featured during the season deserve medals after the club's grand final triumph.
Panthers keen to rise to World Club Challenge
Ivan Cleary says his three-time champion Panthers would love nothing more than a shot at redemption in rugby league's World Club Challenge.
Panthers’ Leota goes from washing cars to GF weapon
Moses Leota had a grand final to savour for Penrith, with a stunning display stamping the prop as one of the game's best after humble career beginnings.
Australia insist T20 losses aren’t part of rising trend
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has brushed aside concerns over her team's ability to shift momentum in Twenty20 matches after a shock loss to West Indies.
Addo-Carr, Holmes named in Kangaroos squad amid probes
Despite facing investigation by the NRL, Josh Addo-Carr and Valentine Holmes have been included in Australia's Test squad for the Pacific Championships.
Brailey to stay as Crossland nears new Knights deal
Rising hooker Phoenix Crossland is set to remain at the Newcastle Knights until the end of 2026, with the club also keen to retain Jayden Brailey.
Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire
Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.
McQualter expected to join Demons after leaving Punt Rd
After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter is expected to join Melbourne.
Michel eyes Masters return ticket as Crowe goes pro
Lukas Michel will enjoy some inside knowledge when golf's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship returns to Royal Melbourne later this month.
Newcastle star Upton set for Jillaroos bow
Tamika Upton will come straight into the Jillaroos squad for Tests against New Zealand after a dazzling year in the NRLW with Newcastle.