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.
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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.
Crows snare AFLW minor premiership with win over Eagles
Adelaide have booted five goals in the space of six minutes to set up a 26-point win over West Coast in 35-degree heat in Perth.
Tasmania edge out Bullets in frenetic NBL finish
Milton Doyle has returned to the scoresheet for the Tasmania JackJumpers in a two-point NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets in Launceston.
Reds savour Ballymore return with win over Wild Knights
Queensland defeated Saitama Wild Knights 31-29 at Ballymore to retain the Saitama-Queensland Shield with 11 debutants in action for the Les Kiss-coached Reds.
Lions dethrone Dees to clinch AFLW double-chance
Brisbane have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the AFLW season, handing defending premiers Melbourne a 25-point loss to seal a top-four spot.
Heat, Thunder secure big wins to lead the WBBL table
Sri Lankan marquee player Chamari Athapaththu hit 69 from 40 balls to help the Sydney Thunder to a big nine-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars.
Mariners see red as Glory beat champions 2-0
Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses after crashing to a 2-0 loss to the Glory in Perth.
Wildcats star Cotton declares he’s back
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton roared back to form with 29 points as his team snapped a four-game losing streak to beat the Adelaide 36ers.
Mariners strikers on notice as goalscoring woes drag on
Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses, and new coach Mark Jackson is putting the heat on his team's strikers.
Eddie’s back – and with another defeat against Wales
Just five days after quitting the Australia job, Eddie Jones was back coaching Wallabies in Cardiff - but not much had changed as his Barbarians lost to Wales.
More young women are choosing a career in agriculture
More young women and people from multicultural backgrounds are choosing agriculture as a career, an analysis of census data over the past 15 years shows.
Ash Gentle wins emotional 10th Noosa Triathlon title
Ashleigh Gentle's incredible hold on the Noosa Triathlon has strengthened with a ninth-straight and 10th overall title.
Maher’s Gold Trip warning ahead of Vauban Cup showdown
Gold Trip has to defy almost 50 years of history to defend his Melbourne Cup title, but trainer Ciaron Maher is confident he can beat Irish favourite Vauban.