Breakers surge to second with comeback NBL win at Hawks
One more win for the New Zealand Breakers will cement a top-two NBL finish following a comeback 91-81 win over Illawarra on the road.
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Playing days over, Dan Christian eyes coaching career
Now that the curtain has come down on his playing career, T20 specialist Dan Christian is keen to make a name for himself as a coach.
Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama
Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.
Warner fears for future of Test cricket
In the twilight of his own Test career, David Warner is urging the next generation of cricketers to make a priority of pursuing the baggy green.
Matterson denied bid to convert NRL ban into fine
Ryan Matterson's bid to turn his three-match ban into a $4000 fine has been denied by the NRL, after he initially opted to take the on-field sanction.
MacGill denies intimidating, swearing at mate’s ex
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has told a Sydney court he was worried for his friend's mental health on the day he's accused of abusing their ex-fiance.
Reds bolster pack with Fijian recruit Peni Ravai
The Queensland Reds have signed versatile Fijian Peni Ravai to bolster a pack missing injured prop Taniela Tupou for the new Super Rugby Pacific season.
Eddie Jones targets a golden era for the Wallabies
Eddie Jones says he is just a small cog in the Wallabies machine as they bid to claim the Rugby World Cup and knock New Zealand off their perch.
Sixers to recall Daniel Hughes for do-or-die BBL clash
Daniel Hughes is set to return to the Sydney Sixers' XI for Thursday's 'Challenger Final', which will be his first BBL game since early January.
Horn backs ‘full on’ Liam Wilson for boxing boilover
Jeff Horn has felt the full force of Liam Wilson's power and believes he's well positioned to produce his own underdog world title story in Phoenix.
NRL denies rejecting league pregnancy and leave policy
The NRL has issued a statement saying it has been working on a NRLW pregnancy policy since last October, denying reports it had rejected a proposal by the RLPA.
Book argues VFL/AFL start date should move back to 1870
Former AFL commissioner and Geelong chief executive Colin Carter has written a book about the origins of the league in the late 1800s.
Taupau a Bronco after ‘really crazy 24 to 48 hours’
New Brisbane recruit Marty Taupau has gone from the uncertainty of unemployment to a Broncos deal on the back of hard work after nearly becoming an Eel.
WPL will lift India to Australia’s standard: Harris
The advent of the Women's Premier League could help India challenge Australia for the mantle of world's best women's cricket side.
Turbo ready for NRL return as Seibold dismisses critics
Anthony Seibold has hit back at detractors of Manly star Tom Trbojevic as he returned from a physical rehabilitation programme in the US.
Kings forward Cooks won’t get hopes up for MVP award
Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks got his hopes up ahead of the NBL's awards night last season but won't be making the same mistake this time around.
Miller’s Knights move sets Ponga switch in motion
Cronulla's Lachlan Miller has agreed to move to Newcastle on a three-year contract, clearing the way for Kalyn Ponga to get a crack at playing five-eighth.
Mariners sign ex-Western United striker Wenzel-Halls
The Central Coast Mariners have signed striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls through to the end of the 2024/25 season.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award
The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
Port’s Lycett ready to carry AFL ruck load
Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett says he's again ready to carry the ruck load after playing just four AFL games last season because of a shoulder reconstruction.
Djokovic has sights on Court’s slam record
Novak Djokovic isn't ruling out beating Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles crowns after winning No.22 with a 10th Australian Open.
Mitch pitch: Brooks’ Tigers plea to Moses
Luke Brooks hopes to convince off-contract Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses that returning to the Wests Tigers is the best option for his career.
Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf
Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.
NRLW high priority in renewed CBA talks
The NRLW's CBA is likely to be a major priority when the NRL and the RLPA meet later this week to restart negotiations.
A-Leagues pride round can thrive: Cavallo
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has lamented the Cairns Taipans' decision not to wear pride jerseys but thinks A-Leagues players will embrace a pride round.
Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
Dolphins name Katoa, ‘Big Val’ for trial
The Dolphins will play their first ever trial on Saturday with exciting Tongan teenager Isaiya Katoa and a giant centre nicknamed 'Val Meninga' in the team.
Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been announced as the Big Bash League's most valuable player at the Cricket Australia Awards.
Smith to keep chasing improvement
Steve Smith is not content to rest on his laurels after a winning a record-equalling fourth Allan Border Medal.