Boomers to face USA, Serbia in pre-Games test
Australia's men's and women's basketball teams will play China in Melbourne before July's Olympics, while the Boomers have also locked in a date with the USA.
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Payne of axing eased, Lions defender finds his groove
Dropped after struggling in the Brisbane Lions' opening-round Carlton loss, a revitalised Jack Payne says he's back to his old self and ready to tackle Geelong.
Mariners’ travel woes give Phoenix ALM title race edge
The Central Coast Mariners' flights from Kyrgyzstan have been cancelled, giving them an arduous trip home for crunch A-League fixtures.
Eels’ long-term plan to keep NRL young gun Blaize-ing
Blaize Talagi is one of the hottest young properties in the NRL, and Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has a long-term plan to keep him at the Eels.
Eels out to silence Arthur’s critics
Back in the winners' circle after a shaky start to 2024, Parramatta are out to put an end to rumours over Brad Arthur's future as coach.
‘It just spiralled’: Lanning opens up on struggles
Australian cricket superstar Meg Lanning has opened up on the reasons she ended her international career aged just 31.
Min Woo Lee to defend his Australian PGA title
Min Woo Lee will be aiming to become the first man to successfully defend the Joe Kirkwood Cup since Cam Smith in 2018.
De Minaur downs Nadal – on the king of clay’s own court
Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a red-letter day on red clay, beating Rafael Nadal on the court named after the great Spaniard in the Barcelona Open.
O’Callaghan beats red-hot 100m freestyle field
Mollie O'Callaghan has opened her Australian championship campaign with victory in the 100m freestyle, while Kaylee McKeown has broken the 200m IM record.
Sivo impressing Arthur but Eels recall still on hold
Coach Brad Arthur has provided an update on Maika Sivo's path back to the NRL after the Parramatta winger was dropped prior to round six.
Police drop charges against Broncos prop’s brother
Police have withdrawn all charges against the brother of NRL player Payne Haas over the alleged supply of almost 2kg of meth in the NSW Hunter region.
Boxing Australia head coach admits sexual misconduct
Boxing Australia's head coach Jamie Pittman has admitted sexual misconduct described as "disgusting" and "gross" at the National Sports Tribunal.
Luai battle no added motivation for Tigers gun Galvin
Wests Tigers veteran John Bateman is doubtful if a clash with future teammate Jarome Luai will be extra motivation for young gun Lachlan Galvin.
Giants embrace Kingsley’s ‘play your role’ philosophy
GWS know it's one of the biggest sporting cliches, but their commitment to sticking to their role on the field has helped them snatch five straight wins.
Venice crowds line up to view Australia’s cosmic art
Crowds of artlovers have gathered to see Australia's official entry at the Venice Biennale, kith and kin, by Aboriginal artist Archie Moore.
Beale debuts, Rodda returns for Force as Reds reshuffle
Izack Rodda and Kurtley Beale will bolster the Western Force's stocks, while the Reds have made mass changes as they aim to end a three-match losing streak.
No deal for Manu return to Roosters says Robinson
Ahead of their clash with Melbourne, Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed there's no agreement for Joey Manu to return to the NRL club from rugby.
Happy to age ‘like a nice cheese’: Paris hopeful Godwin
She has worn the team uniform for the Paris Games and now gymnast Georgia Godwin is desperate to secure her spot on a second Australian Olympics team.
Raiders’ Strange makes Canberra home until 2028
Canberra five-eighth Ethan Strange has signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2028 just six games into his NRL career.
Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as ‘half baked’
The Queensland premier has been slammed for blindsiding a 2032 Games infrastructure review, with Brisbane Olympic plans dismissed as "half-baked".
O’Connor’s inspiration behind Anzac game fitness race
Injured Red James O'Connor has told an incredible family story of wartime survival as Super Rugby Pacific prepares to honour the Anzacs next week.
‘He challenged me’: Asi’s chat with Eels boss Arthur
It took an honest chat with Brad Arthur for Daejarn Asi to snap back to form and oust Blaize Talagi from Parramatta's starting side.
Two-time NBL champion Angus Glover joins Phoenix
Former Kings guard Angus Glover has signed a two-year deal with South East Melbourne, joining ex-Bullets sharpshooter Nathan Sobey at the Victorian franchise.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
Parisian fashion at heart of Olympic uniform
Australian Olympians now know what they will be wearing when they parade down the River Seine in the opening ceremony at the Paris Games.
Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury’s X-factor supersub
Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.
AFL won’t appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron
The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.
Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence
Former Canberra head coach David Furner is rejoining South Sydney, where he'll become a key lieutenant for under-pressure boss Jason Demetriou.
Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued
After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.
No room for error in Enhanced Games: Magnussen
Australian swimmer James Magnussen says there's no room for error in his drug-taking program designed to make him the fastest swimmer ever.
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater
Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.