Rivals Tomljanovic, Ostapenko to face off at Open
Ajla Tomljanovic respects Jelena Ostapenko as a "tennis player" ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated match at the Australian Open.
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Cummins to captain “on the fly” against unknown Windies
Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.
Yezidi refugees have a field day picking up hockey
A regional Queensland town, home to the largest Yezidi community in Australia, is getting young refugees into hockey to lay roots and heal from their traumas.
Mexico withdraws bid to host 2036 Olympic Games
As the Paris 2024 Olympics moves ever closer, Mexico has announced it has pulled out of the race to host the 2036 Games.
Socceroos up for high-stakes Syria reunion at Asian Cup
The Socceroos will take on Syria in the second game of their Asian Cup campaign as they attempt to seal progression to the round of 16.
Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies
After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.
Broncos can cope without grand-final trio, says Jensen
Brisbane have lost three key forwards from the 2023 grand-final side, but prop Corey Jensen says the void will be filled by veterans and tyros in 2024.
Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard
Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.
Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.
Welsford makes early-season statement with Tour win
Australian cyclist Sam Welsford has won the bunch sprint at Tanunda to take the opening stage and the overall lead in the Tour Down Under.
Nadal signs up to represent Saudi tennis
Former world No.1 and 22-times grand slam champion Rafael Nadal will be an ambassador for Saudi tennis in the latest sporting coup for the oil-rich state.
New Raider Hosking ‘begged’ Penrith for early release
Canberra signing Zac Hosking says he can see similarities between his former club Penrith and his new home in the nation's capital.
Barty helps Swiatek to Pole position in women’s tennis
Iga Swiatek has extended her winning run to 17 matches with a triumph over former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at Melbourne Park.
In-form de Minaur on revenge mission at Australian Open
Alex de Minaur is focusing only on a 'revenge' second-round win over Italian Matteo Arnaldi as the home hope's draw continues to open up at Melbourne Park.
Livewire McGree ready to spark Socceroos at Asian Cup
Riley McGree sparked the Socceroos off the bench against India and is confident he can shine from the outset in their second Asian Cup game against Syria.
Osaka’s comeback ends with her earliest Open exit
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis after becoming a mother has ended in the first round, falling to Caroline Garcia.
De Minaur advances in Open after Raonic retires
Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open second round after big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic retired in the third set with a hip injury.
Saville rues wayward serve, errors in early Open exit
Daria Saville was disappointed not to deliver her best at the Australian Open with 14 double faults and a huge unforced error tally behind her first-round exit.
Promoted allrounder Green to feel ‘less rushed’ at No.4
Recalled Australian allrounder Cameron Green is feeling grateful and excited at returning to the Test team to bat in his preferred spot of No.4.
Jayco AlUla aim for Tour Down Under clean sweep
Australian cycling star Luke Plapp says Jayco AlUla are aiming for an unprecedented domination this week of Adelaide's Tour Down Under.
Feisty Medvedev downs cramping French qualifier at Open
Russian world No.3 Daniil Medvedev has shaken off initial rust to book a spot in the second round of the Australian Open after his cramping opponent retired.
Popyrin respectful but unfazed about Djokovic showdown
Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin has beaten compatriot Marc Polmans to book a second-round showdown with Melbourne Park king Novak Djokovic.
Brimson to morph into Titans’ centre of attention
Kieran Foran has talked up AJ Brimson's forecasted positional switch into the centres for Gold Coast and indicated he'd like to play beyond his 16th NRL season.
Grateful Osaka with no expectations for Australian Open
Approaching her first major since becoming a mother, former world No.1 Naomi Osaka believes the break helped her realise how "precious" tennis is to her.
Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.
Snapshot for round 12 of the A-League Women season
Canberra's Michele Heyman became the first player in ALW history to score 100 goals as Western Sydney moved to fourth with an upset win over Melbourne City.
Phoenix edge Perth in goal frenzy to go top of ALM
Kosta Barbarouses scored a double as Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory 4-3 in an engrossing A-League Men clash in Sydney.
Jay O’Shea leads Brisbane Roar to 3-2 ALM win over Jets
Jay O'Shea scored twice as Brisbane Roar downed the Newcastle Jets in a 3-2 win at Unite Round.
Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth
Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.
Fifth seed Rublev survives five-set epic at Open
World No.5 Andrey Rublev has survived a huge scare on day one while fourth seed Jannik Sinner has had a comfortable passage into Australian Open second round.
Ironwomen and ironmen rescue swimmers from flash rip
A group of 25 swimmers have been saved from a rip by quick-thinking surf ironmen and ironwomen fresh from a competition.