Socceroos attackers Leckie, Maclaren sweat on injuries
Socceroo Mathew Leckie has suffered a hamstring injury and Jamie Maclaren is dealing with an ankle problem, in concerning signs a month out from the Asian Cup.
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‘Tired’ Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.
Netball Australia boss Ryan quits following pay war
Kelly Ryan has fallen on her sword as chief executive of Netball Australia following a long and ugly pay dispute with the sport's elite players.
NRL player spared, father jailed for hammer attack
Suspended Dragons five-eighth Junior Amone has left court with a lashing from a magistrate over his "appalling" conduct as his father is sent to jail.
Cummins vows to support Green as exile set to continue
Pat Cummins says he'll put an arm around Cameron Green the way senior players did during his own exile from the Test team as a young player.
Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade
Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Socceroos ‘keeper Mat Ryan suffers fractured cheekbone
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan will be sidelined for several weeks with a fractured cheekbone, putting his Asian Cup campaign in doubt.
Lyon eyes Australian return not 500th Test wicket
Nathan Lyon's focus is on making his Test comeback but he can't deny it would be special to join Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the history books this week.
Cody Simpson’s Olympic statement after McKeon setback
Cody Simpson's Olympic dream is alive after the former pop star smashed his personal best to win the 100m butterfly at the Queensland championships.
Sangha unfazed by pitch talk ahead of Canberra BBL game
Canberra's Manuka Oval is preparing to host the BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat only days after wild weather saturated the venue.
Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh
RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.
Brisbane roll Reds in Adelaide, roar into ALM top four
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi was full of praise for his players after they dominated Adelaide United during the second half of their 2-0 A-League Men win.
Milivojevic delivers Canberra’s first win, Vine scores
Vesna Milivojevic has led Canberra United to a 5-1 A-League Women win over Brisbane, while Cortnee Vine scored the winner for Sydney FC against Newcastle.
Creek, Phoenix rise to end tough week by beating Kings
Mitch Creek has put in a captain's knock for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, who bounced back from a rocky week to upset the Sydney Kings.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Four-naroli: Bruno leads Victory to 4-3 win over WSW
Bruno Fornaroli has sent a timely reminder to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold after scoring all four goals in Melbourne Victory's 4-3 win over Western Sydney.
Lynx bounce back from big WNBL loss, Madgen hits 250
Perth Lynx suffered their worst defeat since 2020 but managed to bounce back, while veteran Tess Madgen brought up a milestone in round six of the WNBL season.
McDonald forecasts predictable Test side for Perth
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says their side for the first Test against Pakistan will most likely look the same as it has before.
Love hurts: Aussie Paro notches brutal stoppage win
Australian Liam Paro has moved to 24-0 and back in the conversation for a world title shot after stopping American Montana Love with a pair of knockdowns.
United’s milestone man Goulding shoots Bullets down
Melbourne United have extended their buffer atop the NBL ladder after veteran Chris Goulding propelled them to a 35-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Morgan battling to hold on to LIV Golf spot with a 66
Australia's Jed Morgan has shot a 66 to reach the final day of qualifying in the UAE for next year's LIV Golf League.
Red for Redmayne as Macarthur down Sydney in ALM
Andrew Redmayne has been sent off for the first time in his ALM career as Macarthur FC inflicted a 2-0 defeat on hosts Sydney FC.
Taipans produce late rally to defeat 36ers in NBL
Interim Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis has started his tenure with a 116-101 NBL loss to the Cairns Taipans in Adelaide.
Strikers’ clash against Heat in BBL washed out
The BBL fixture between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat has been washed out without a ball being bowled at Adelaide Oval.
Titmus says she wanted to reveal surgery ‘on her terms’
Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus has revealed she went public with her abdominal surgery after being asked for photos while in hospital.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Lyon, Starc to keep Morris waiting for Test debut
With Nathan Lyon back and Mitch Starc proving his fitness, Lance Morris is unlikely to come into the side for the first Test against Pakistan.
Aussie sevens women triumph again but men lose final
Australia's sevens women have earned back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Town in dramatic fashion while the Aussie men were beaten in their final.
New Port skipper Rozee leans on cricket hero Head
Connor Rozee has signed an eight-year contract extension with Port Adelaide as he takes over the captaincy from retired defender Tom Jonas.
AFL concussion rules need to shift after Tuck’s death
A coroner's findings into the death of former Richmond player Shane Tuck includes multiple recommendations to the AFL over concussion.