Aryna Sabalenka storms into third straight Open final
Aryna Sabalenka has a third Australian Open title in sights after she showed who is boss in her semi-final against Spaniard Paula Badosa, winning 6-4 6-2.
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Flintoff’s son belts hundred for Lions in Australia
Teen star Rocky Flintoff has continued his stunning rise to prominence with a century for the England Lions against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane.
Cairns bury Illawarra for the second time in a month
Illawarra have missed the chance to go two wins clear on top of the NBL ladder after suffering a second shock loss to last-placed Cairns.
Under-achieving Zverev knows it’s time to deliver
World No.2 Alexander Zverev has flown under the radar but can't avoid the spotlight playing 10-time Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Ex-Wallaby Nucifora set to be a Lion king in Australia
World Cup-winning Wallaby David Nucifora has been reported to have been given a key role in the British & Irish Lions camp for the Tests in Australia.
Australia to host Kazakhs, Colombia in new-look BJK Cup
Australia will host Kazakhstan and Colombia in a three-day qualifier as the Billie Jean King Cup, the women's tennis World Cup, gets a makeover.
Socceroos coach Popovic demands more from Arzani
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Daniel Arzani is a prime example of players who need to step up if Australia are to directly qualify for the World Cup.
Jillaroos coach Donald’s future in doubt amid probe
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald is at the centre of an NRL investigation over an alleged disparaging remark, clouding his future in the job.
Ashes close to retained as Gardner makes history
A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.
Bernard Tomic probed over match-fixing in 2022: report
Bernard Tomic's controversial loss at the 2022 Australian Open qualifying tournament reportedly triggered a match-fixing probe.
West Coast star Liam Ryan involved in street fight
West Coast say they are aware of an incident in which star forward Liam Ryan was involved in a violent street fight.
Lions’ Hipwood eyes pre-season return after surgery
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has returned positively from surgery to repair the groin soreness he played through in the club's AFL title run.
Giants back Jake Stringer to deliver in AFL flag chase
GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly has only seen a glimpse of what Jake Stringer can do but is confident he has already lived up to his nickname 'The Package'.
Tour Down Under tried to lure cycling star Pogacar
Tour Down Under race director Stuart O'Grady tried for 18 months to lure cycling great Tadej Pogacar to the event's 25-year anniversary.
Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace
Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.
Mariners wary of Sky Blues after lightning display
Sydney FC may be lowly ranked on the A-League Women table but their clinical display in a lightning-disrupted match has given Central Coast much to think about.
Wild Sydney winds blow section of SCG roof down at BBL
Wild winds have blown a section of the SCG roof into the stands ahead of the Sydney Sixers' clash with the Sydney Thunder.
Sanders becomes second Aussie rider to win Dakar Rally
Australian motorcyclist Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders has become only the second Australian to win at the celebrated Dakar Rally in its 47 editions.
Cairns trounce Brisbane by 31 in NBL
Rob Edwards poured in 35 points as the Cairns Taipans thumped the Bullets by 31 points in Brisbane.
United hope City ALW draw is ‘a line in the sand’
Gun strikers Kahli Johnson and Holly McNamara traded goals as Western United and Melbourne City fought out a 1-1 A-League Women draw.
Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open
Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open for a 17th time to remain on track for an 11th Melbourne Park crown and 25th grand slam title.
Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka
Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.
Wests Tigers improvement written in the star’s arm
Ahead of the upcoming NRL season, Lachlan Galvin has inked himself with reminders of what it will take to hoist Wests Tigers from the doldrums.
Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are a win away each from setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.
Swiatek backs coaching pod innovation after Open romp
Eyeing a return to the world's top ranking, Iga Swiatek is yet to drop a set at the Australian Open after her dominant win over Britain's Emma Raducanu.
Australian team out to break Tour drought in Hills heat
Dutch cyclist Silke Smulders will have her work cut out as she tries to end a five-year Tour Down Under drought for top Australian team Liv Jayco AlUla.
De Minaur survives dogfight to reach Open’s second week
Alex de Minaur has fought through a near-four-hour epic to keep his Australian Open title dream alive with a four-set third-round win over Francisco Cerundolo.
‘Spewing’ Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock
Jake Fraser-McGurk has ended his summer-long form slump, smashing a brilliant 95 in the Melbourne Renegades' three-wicket BBL win over the Brisbane Heat.
Roar topple Sky Blues 4-3 in thrilling ALM upset
Brisbane Roar have withstood a mighty second-half challenge from Sydney FC to win their first game of the season 4-3.
‘I enjoy tough times’: Roar boss after long-awaited win
After guiding his side to a first A-League Men victory of the season, Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich says he was never going to succumb to outside pressure.
Reds seize top in ALM with win over Victory
Adelaide United claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce ALM rivals Melbourne Victory.