Heat remain unbeaten, Hurricanes break drought in WBBL
Brisbane Heat made it four wins from four in a 13-run victory over Melbourne Stars after Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the WBBL.
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Shorthanded Bullets pour pressure on Wildcats in NBL
A shorthanded Brisbane Bullets have come to Perth and handed the Wildcats a fourth straight NBL loss with their 84-79 victory.
Soaring Minjee Lee threatened 59 in renewed Saudi duel
Australian star Minjee Lee has maintained her stellar run of form, even threatening a 59 as she set up another duel with namesake Alison Lee in Saudi Arabia.
The Bullets are all heart – but heat’s on the Wildcats
Even without two key players, the Brisbane Bullets have heaped more pressure on struggling Perth - in the Wildcats' own den.
Corica urges defensive reset after dire Sydney start
Steve Corica says it's not doom and gloom just yet but after Sydney's worst start to a season in 11 years the defensive frailties of the side must be addressed.
Kangaroos can boost rugby league in USA: Mal Meninga
As the NRL attempts to break into the American market, coach Mal Meninga has thrown his support behind playing Test match football in the US.
Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier
Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss
Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.
Dogs sign Curran after immediate Warriors release
Canterbury have lured Josh Curran across the Tasman, with the Warriors second-rower a significant signing as the Bulldogs bid to improve their forward pack.
Dolphins get Farnworth, Averillo pre-season boost
Injuries that prevented Herbie Farnworth playing for England won't delay his pre-season start with the Dolphins, while Jake Averillo will hit training early.
Man fighting for life after being shot by police
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital in critical condition after he was shot by police near Brisbane.
‘Make them eat their words’: Papi’s point to prove
Ryan Papenhuyzen is prepared to fight to keep the Melbourne fullback jersey, insisting he has no desire to be moved on from the club.
Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers
Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth.
Aussies smash Dutch as Maxwell breaks World Cup record
Australia have beaten the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi after Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest century in the history of cricket's World Cup.
Diamonds beat South Africa by 19 in first Test
Australia's world champion Diamonds have scored a 62-43 win over South Africa in Cairns in the first match of their three-game series.
Melbourne City win Thai clash in Asian Champions League
Jamie Maclaren and teen Alessandro Lopane were on target as their clinical finishing earned Melbourne City a key Asian Champions League win in Thailand.
De Minaur in action on day one of summer of tennis
Big home hope Alex de Minaur has been scheduled to play on the opening day of the Australian summer of tennis at the United Cup mixed teams' event in Perth.
Australian expansion of LIV Golf unlikely next year
The prospect of LIV Golf adding another Australian tournament next year appears unlikely with Adelaide the only location included in a preliminary schedule.
Raiders land Manly’s Weekes to fill Wighton void
Canberra have signed Kaeo Weekes in their bid to find a long-term replacement for Jack Wighton, while Newcastle will retain Phoenix Crossland through 2026.
WSW prodigy Younis, 14, revels in eclipsing Kerr record
Western Sydney Wanderers teenager Talia Younis has already surpassed Sam Kerr, now she wants to follow the Matildas superstar on to football's biggest stages.
Forward Corey Waddell returns to Manly Sea Eagles
Canterbury forward Corey Waddell will return to Manly on a one-year deal in 2024.
Diamonds open to fifth Test Constellation Cup decider
Despite a busy schedule that takes the Diamonds to Cairns this week to meet South Africa, coach Stacey Marinkovich is open to a fifth Constellation Cup Test.
Hynes won’t let Origin define him as Kangaroos utility
Nicho Hynes is ready to brush aside his 12-minute stint as NSW bench utility when he debuts off the interchange for Australia against New Zealand.
Foran named to start at No.9 as Kiwis target Australia
Kieran Foran's versatility will be on show for New Zealand against Australia after the veteran five-eighth was named at hooker for Saturday's Test.
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has shrugged off being the target of online abuse after Australia's semi-final loss at the Women's World Cup.
Khawaja rested for second-straight Shield match
Australia opener Usman Khawaja will miss a second-straight Sheffield Shield match for Queensland in a bid to manage his workload.
WBBL technology issue exposed as Strikers, Heat win
The Melbourne Stars have fallen victim to the WBBL's lack of umpire technology for selected matches after they were beaten in the final over by Adelaide.
Sixers lean on history for proof WBBL hope isn’t lost
Pre-tournament favourites the Sydney Sixers have slumped to a 0-3 start to the WBBL following their loss to Brisbane, but they insist all hope is not yet lost.
Buchanan eyes Masters, Open starts with amateur win
South Australian golfer Jack Buchanan is out to emulate Harrison Crowe and win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to earn a start in the Masters and Open.
RTS to build on Warriors’ revival under Webster
The Warriors welcome back former captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to pre-season training next month, as CEO Cameron George reveals the coach's role in his signing.
Goorjian predicts the best is still to come for Simmons
There will be at least nine Australians who will feature in the NBA this season, and Ben Simmons is aiming to regain his status as an elite player.