Starc smashes Cummins’ IPL record in chaotic auction
Mitchell Starc has become the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL by earning $4,42 million, smashing the record Pat Cummins owned for barely an hour.
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Thunder lose early BBL wickets against Strikers
The Sydney Thunder are looking to go big with the bat against the Adelaide Strikers with both teams chasing their opening win of the new BBL season.
Young Dragons star Amone set to be deregistered
Dragons young gun Junior Amone is set to have his NRL contract deregistered after he was convicted of multiple charges stemming from a hammer attack.
Eight straight for Clippers, Holmgren in seventh heaven
James Harden dominated in junk time as the Clippers notched an NBA-best eighth consecutive win, while Chet Holmgren's rookie year hit new heights in Oklahoma.
Australia in another era of Test dominance at home
Since being embarrassed in Hobart in 2016, Australia have not lost a Test at home against any opponent other than India.
Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return
Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.
Sharks snare Fonua-Blake, Cowboys retain Dearden
Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.
Kiss says Queensland Reds’ No.10 race far from run
New coach Les Kiss has demanded the Queensland Reds be more clinical and versatile as he mulls his options at No.10 for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Humble Hijikata hoping to improve, making no bold calls
Emerging star Rinky Hijikata isn't getting carried away ahead of his first grand-slam start since his inspired run to the US Open fourth round in New York.
Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart
Having hoisted his sail for every Sydney to Hobart yacht race since 1973, Lindsay May will on Boxing Day become the first person to reach the 50-race milestone.
Diamonds shooter Garbin in Vixens’ Super Netball mix
The Melbourne Vixens will boast a formidable shooting combination in 2024's Super Netball season, with World Cup-winning goaler Sophie Garbin added to the mix.
Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
Father and son admit $260,000 boot scoot tour scam
A father and son who defrauded hundreds of people of money paid for line dancing tours and holidays have been sentenced to time already spent in jail.
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for ‘life-changing’ fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro.
Bulldogs pick forward Weston-Turner first in AFLW draft
Wooden spooners Western Bulldogs, who remain without a coach, have selected three players among the first six picks of the AFLW draft.
‘Divisive’ Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet
The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
Shooter Cardwell confirmed as Mavericks netball signing
Gun England shooter Eleanor Cardwell will link with her former national coach Tracey Neville at Super Netball's newest club, the Melbourne Mavericks.
Perth wicket wasn’t a danger, says battered Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast
It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.
Hardwick ‘wins over’ Lukosius with big game mindset
Jack Lukosius will play forward for Damien Hardwick in a Gold Coast team he admits failed to deliver on expectations last season.
Titans teen Pahulu happy to mix it with the ‘big boys’
Moeaki Fotuaika has felt the presence of teenage forward Josiah Pahulu as the Gold Coast up-and-comer hunts an NRL debut next year.
Melbourne-bound Matildas have eyes on Olympic medal
A first Olympic medal is on the radar for the Matildas, who will face Uzbekistan in Melbourne on February 28 to decide which nation qualifies for Paris.
Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps
Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.
Jets break home hoodoo in ALW triumph over Western Utd
Newcastle farewelled Matildas star Emily van Egmond with a 4-2 victory over Western United while Brisbane, Western Sydney, Perth and Sydney settled for draws.
Lyon can join Warne past 700 Test wickets: Pat Cummins
In a ringing endorsement of his long-time teammate, Pat Cummins believes Nathan Lyon could join Shane Warne in reaching 700 Test wickets.
Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps’ drought
Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
City snatch late equaliser in dramatic Mariners clash
Alessandro Lopane has scored a dramatic late equaliser for Melbourne City in a 3-3 draw with Central Coast, after the Mariners' Angel Torres scored a hat-trick.
Taipans hold off Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby
Brisbane veteran Nathan Sobey almost dragged the Bullets over the line after they had trailed rivals Cairns by as much as 22 points during their NBL clash.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.