Australia delights in Barty’s baby joy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among many offering congratulations and well wishes to Ash Barty after the retired tennis star revealed she is pregnant.
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Brisbane Roar edge battling Victory in ALM
Brisbane have piled more pain on Melbourne Victory, snatching a 1-0 win over the battling A-League Men club courtesy of Jay O'Shea's deflected winner.
Toby Price stays second in Dakar Rally
Australian off-road motorcycle star Toby Price remains in second place overall in the Dakar Rally after the sixth stage in Saudi Arabia.
Victory want FA sanctions resolved quickly
Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic hopes the club's pitch invasion sanctions are quickly settled as he tries to turn around their on-field fortunes.
Djokovic boost as Alcaraz exits Open field
A leg injury has forced Spanish world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz out of this month's Australian Open, leaving Novak Djokovic an even hotter title favourite.
Australia keep hopes alive after SCG rain
Australia have taken six South African wickets to stay in the contest at the rain-soaked SCG, but need another 14 on the final day to claim a 3-0 series win.
SCG open to day-night Test option
Chair Tony Shepherd says the SCG Trust would be reluctant to move its Test to a different timeslot but is open to reimagining it as a day-night fixture.
Hot USA to play Italy in United Cup final
The USA and Italy will clash for the inaugural United Cup title after scoring dominant semi-final wins in Sydney.
Ruud eyes big Australian Open opportunity
Norway's Casper Ruud is set to be second seed at the Australian Open and with a deep run in Melbourne, could end the tournament as the world No.1.
Rudan critical of brittle Wanderers
Western Sydney's hopes of staying within striking distance of Melbourne City have suffered a huge blow after they lost 1-0 to last-placed Perth Glory.
Lanning scores 61 in lead-up to Aus return
In her last hit-out before returning to the Australian national team, Meg Lanning has scored 61 runs for Victoria.
Mariners thump 10-man Adelaide in ALM rout
Adelaide United have had a player sent off and conceded two own goals during their 4-0 loss A-League Men to Central Coast in Gosford.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
The Perth Scorchers have regained top spot on the BBL ladder with a thumping seven-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Flyers on a high after major WNBL double
The Flyers have made it five straight wins by claiming the prized scalp of ladder leaders Bendigo after their midweek defeat of Melbourne in the WNBL.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Khawaja at peace with missed milestone
Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.
Pegula gives US a United Cup final lead
Red-hot Jessica Pegula has beaten Martina Trevisan to give Team USA a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five-rubber United Cup final against Italy in Sydney.
Taipans extend streak by beating Phoenix
The Taipans made it four wins on the trot without their MVP candidate Keanu Pinder, proving too strong for the Phoenix.
Pegula, Tiafoe give US big Cup final lead
Wins for Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe have given the USA a commanding 2-0 lead over Italy in the best-of-five United Cup final in Sydney.
Fritz seals United Cup final win for USA
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Creek hurt as Taipans beat Phoenix
The Taipans made it four straight wins without their MVP candidate Keanu Pinder by beating the Phoenix, who lost star Mitch Creek to an eye injury.
Melbourne beat Bullets in crucial NBL win
Melbourne United's finals hopes remain intact after Chris Goulding and Rayjon Tucker combined to put the Brisbane Bullets away in a 99-84 NBL win.
Bat maker Brown blasts Heat to BBL win
Josh Brown made a pulsating 62 for Brisbane and Michael Neser took a stunning outfield catch to secure a thrilling 15-run BBL win over the Sydney Sixers.
CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal
Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.
Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
Morris pulling right moves for Test debut
In the space of a month, Lance Morris has gone from surprise inclusion in the Test squad to a genuine chance for selection at the SCG this week.
Snapshot of the week’s A-League Men action
A look at the highs and lows of latest A-League Men action.
Snapshot of the A-League Women round
A look at the highs and lows of the A-League Women round.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.