Seamer Neser recalled for Australia’s Test tour of NZ
Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.
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Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games
Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.
Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold
Swimmer Kyle Lee has earned a last-gasp gold for Australia in the open water relay at the world championships - a day after sitting an accountancy exam.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Slater gift of faith to Titans’ Fermor moves mountains
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor returns from a season out due to an ACL tear with confidence sky high after what he concedes was a shock Queensland camp call-up.
Precious Jewell knock leads Tigers past battling Bulls
Tasmania have kept their one-day cup final hopes alive courtesy of a bonus-point defeat of Queensland at the Gabba in the penultimate round.
Kenny on notice after NRL investigate Panther’s post
Penrith premiership hooker Mitch Kenny has been served an NRL breach notice alleging his social media post in December brought the game into disrepute.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.
Mariners, Simon look for ALW upset against Victory
Central Coast are pushing for finals in their first season back in the A-League Women, having been massively boosted by the return of star forward Kyah Simon.
Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games
Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.
West Indies stars set to shine in Australia T20 clash
After sitting out Test and ODI matches to play franchise T20s, some superstar West Indian players will front up for their T20I series opener in Hobart.
Souths lose Campbell Graham for up to six months
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
Woman ‘curated’ Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues
A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.
Latrell, Hammer named for Townsville All Stars clash
Strong squads headlined by Latrell Mitchell and Joseph Tapine have been named for the NRL All Stars' return to Townsville.
Marshall banks on Inglis to bring best out of Bula
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says Greg Inglis is the perfect sounding board for prodigious fullback Jahream Bula.
Wood’s ALM return ‘great headache’ for Sydney’s Talay
Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is tossing up between forwards Fabio Gomes and Patrick Wood for the trip to Central Coast, as the latter returns from suspension.
Justis Huni’s opponent for Saudi blockbuster revealed
Brisbane's world-ranked heavyweight contender Justis Huni will fight tough South African Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia next month.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers
Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach
The Brisbane Lions have been fined $20,000 after committing a non-deliberate breach of the AFLW's concussion rules during last season's grand final.
Rob Woodhouse appointed chief of Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has named dual Olympian Rob Woodhouse, an uncle of Emma McKeon, as its new chief executive.
T20 expansion cricket’s ‘biggest challenge’: Ponting
Ricky Ponting has called the franchise boom cricket's "biggest challenge" after a weakened South Africa suffered a whopping defeat to New Zealand.
Door open for Wighton to make Origin return: Maguire
Michael Maguire is open to welcoming Jack Wighton back to the State of Origin arena but has dodged questions about James Tedesco retaining the NSW captaincy.
Jackson primed to influence Opals’ Games fortunes
Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.
Defiant Rudan launches blistering attack on ALM bosses
A defiant Marko Rudan has gone on the offensive, savaging A-League head office and the standard of officiating in the Australian game.
Ponting earmarks Fraser-McGurk as future Test player
Cricket legend Ricky Ponting has no doubt Jake Fraser-McGurk can be a future Test star for Australia after the young blaster's fearless ODI debut.
Only looked at Broncos: Mam reveals why he stayed loyal
Having signed a life-changing new contract, Brisbane's Ezra Mam explains why he rejected the Dolphins - and why his promising career is just getting started.
Hooker Grant takes over as Melbourne Storm skipper
Star hooker Harry Grant is the new Melbourne skipper, replacing prop Christian Welch for the 2024 NRL season.