Strikers win toss, put Scorchers in to bat in BBL
The bottom-of-the-table Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and put unbeaten second-placed Perth Scorchers in to bat in their BBL clash at the Adelaide Oval.
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Holger Rune eyes fifth title after cool Brisbane win
Top seed Holger Rune has progressed to the final of the Brisbane International, where he'll play resurgent 2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov.
Azarenka, Sabalenka in Belarus Brisbane semi battle
Veteran Victoria Azarenka has used her entire armoury to take down Jelena Ostapenko and put herself in the frame for a third Brisbane International title.
Australian No.1 Rodionova snubbed for Open wildcard
The nation's highest-ranked women's tennis player, 34-year-old Arina Rodionova, isn't surprised that she has been overlooked for an Australian Open wildcard.
Warner’s baggy green safely back in sheds after return
David Warner's baggy greens have been found and returned, but the retiring opener opted not to wear either as Australia began their second innings fielding.
Australia prepare for United Cup semi-final clash
Lleyton Hewitt says the past counts for nothing as in-form Alex de Minaur tries to lead Team Australia into the final of the $15 million United Cup in Sydney.
Sky Blues expecting Roar to fire under new coach Cahn
Having joined Sydney FC mid-season himself, coach Ufuk Talay is expecting Brisbane players to be out to impress new Roar boss Ben Cahn.
Hazlewood triple-wicket maiden puts Australia on a roll
Josh Hazlewood has claimed three wickets in an over to leave Pakistan 7-68 in their second innings, a lead of 82 over Australia after day three at the SCG.
Postecoglou desperate to update Tottenham’s trophy pics
Ange Postecoglou has talked up Tottenham's chances of FA Cup success which will be music to the ears of Spurs fans.
United unleash depth and firepower to beat Kings
Melbourne United simply had too many contributors highlighting their depth in a 101-85 road victory against defending NBL champions the Sydney Kings.
Nadal crushes Kubler to reach Brisbane quarter-finals
Tennis great Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Brisbane International quarter-finals with another vintage display in his comeback tournament from hip surgery.
Brown aiming for Paris Olympics gold in time trial
Olympic cycling medal favourite Grace Brown shrugged off a back injury to win her fourth Australian time-trial championship.
Sydney FC suffer setback with surgery for striker Worts
Defending A-League women champions Sydney FC have lost English striker Fiona Worts who has underwent knee surgery, while Cortnee Vine has a calf issue.
Aryna Sabalenka leads charge of big guns in Brisbane
Local wildcard Arina Rodionova's Brisbane International run has ended, but Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is among the big guns powering on.
De Minaur oozing confidence after downing the GOAT
World No.12 Alex de Minaur is looming as a dark horse for the Australian Open after defeating 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic in Perth.
Hijikata rolls up sleeves, books Brisbane quarter berth
Rinky Hijikata has held his nerve in a see-sawing three-set win over Tomas Machac to join James Duckworth and Jordan Thompson in the Brisbane quarter-finals.
Jarome Luai a ‘diamond’ deal for Wests Tigers: CEO
Signing Penrith superstar Jarome Luai was the Wests Tigers' only serious option as the beleaguered club plot a path back up the NRL ladder, their CEO says.
Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late
Pat Cummins has enjoyed another red-letter day as Australia's premier quick with his third straight five-wicket haul helping dismiss Pakistan for 313 in Sydney.
Walters leads Heat to victory over Sixers in BBL
Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Osaka unfazed about early Brisbane International exit
Naomi Osaka's comeback event has been short-lived, the dual Aussie Open winner losing to fellow ex-world No.1 Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Duckworth into Brisbane quarters, Popyrin bows out
Australian qualifier James Duckworth has won his fourth match at the Brisbane International to storm into the quarter-finals and back into the world's top 100.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic as Australia soar into semis
Australia have secured a spot in the United Cup semi-finals after Alex de Minaur stunned Novak Djokovic before Ajla Tomljanovic won her singles match.
Australia and Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Top seeds Poland and tournament hosts Australia are the first two nations through to the semi-finals of the $US10 million United Cup mixed tennis showpiece.
Pink ball no solution in Khawaja’s eyes for bad light
Usman Khawaja has urged caution against modernising Test cricket in a bid to avoid time being lost to bad light, after a frustrating day two at the SCG.
Djokovic not worried about wrist injury ahead of Open
An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic admits he wasn't at his best in his shock loss to Alex de Minaur, but says it wasn't a total surprise this early in the season.
Luai grabs ‘keys to the team’ with move to Tigers
After months of build-up, Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has officially joined Wests Tigers in a major coup for the NRL strugglers.
Sabalenka ruthless ahead of Australian Open defence
Aryna Sabalenka has thrashed Italy's Lucia Bronzettti at the Brisbane International to kick off her lead-up to the Australian Open in impressive style.
Wade a ‘day-by-day’ proposition in BBL with back issues
Hobart Hurricanes coach Jeff Vaughan says Matthew Wade is a day-by-day proposition with back soreness ahead of his side's three BBL games on the road.
Cleary comments a shock, but I’m all in for 2024: Luai
It was never on Jarome Luai's radar to ask Penrith for a release, but contract comments from Ivan Cleary did come as a surprise to the Wests Tigers recruit.
Swiatek, Hurkacz put Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Women's world No.1 Iga Swiatek and men's top-10 star Hubert Hurkacz have led Team Poland through to the United Cup semi-finals with straight-sets wins.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic in United Cup quarter-final
Australia lead Serbia 1-0 in their United Cup quarter-final after Alex de Minaur stunned world No.1 and 10-times Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.