Ponting picks Bancroft as Warner’s Test successor
Cricket legend Ricky Ponting believes Cameron Bancroft deserves another shot as an opener when veteran David Warner bows out of Tests in January.
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Roosters’ NRL re-signing spree continues with Tupouniua
The Sydney Roosters appeared the NRL club most vulnerable to opposition raids this off-season but that hasn't stopped them moving to re-sign a host of talent.
No guarantees for current Blues as NSW lock in Maguire
Not even captain James Tedesco will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin team under coach Michael Maguire, who was sworn in by NSW on Thursday.
Davis makes hot start in pursuit of second Open crown
US PGA Tour star Cam Davis has started with a hot nine-under 63 to claim the first-round lead at the Australian Open in Sydney.
On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF
The Brisbane Heat have defeated the Thunder and Scorchers in consecutive days, but they will start as underdogs in Saturday's grand final against Adelaide.
Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final
Grace Harris has thumped a 26-ball half-century before spinner Georgia Voll snared 4-19 with the ball to help guide the Brisbane Heat to victory over Perth.
Runs flow for Khawaja despite Richardson Test reminder
Bulls captain and Test opener Usman Khawaja has made light of tricky Gabba conditions and an on-song Jhye Richardson to notch an unbeaten Shield century.
Neil-Smith takes seven against NSW, Davies hurts finger
Lawrence Neil-Smith has had the sixth-best bowling innings of any Tasmanian this century as NSW lost Ollie Davies to a finger injury in the Sheffield Shield.
Super players reject latest Netball Australia pay offer
Super players have rejected Netball Australia's latest pay offer, with former Diamonds captain Liz Ellis saying the offer by the governing body is "offensive".
Smith eyes golf redemption and Australian Open glory
Cameron Smith, the field's highest-ranked player, is intent on bouncing back from his shattering missed cut at the PGA Championship with an Australian Open win.
North star Garner brushes off top AFLW award snub
Star North Melbourne midfielder Jasmie Garner is unfazed by again being snubbed by umpires for the AFLW's best-and-fairest award.
Doubts allayed as Lions return to familiar territory
Ally Anderson admits disappointing early season performances left her with doubts, before the Brisbane Lions stormed into another AFLW decider.
AFL urged to deny academy tweaks from ‘whingeing Vics’
Greg Swann, CEO of the Brisbane Lions, has called on the AFL to stand firm despite unhappy Victorian clubs pitching for changes to northern academies.
Kim out to steal Lee’s thunder at star-studded Open
Home-town hope and LPGA Tour rookie-of-the-year runner-up Grace Kim reckons she's primed to upstage Minjee Lee and win the Australian Open women's title.
Gregson’s marathon effort to run at Paris Olympics
A marathon in Spain will serve as an Olympic selection shootout for a host of Australian women, including three-time track Olympian Genevieve Gregson.
Aussie bowlers will take Ashes red-ball lesson to India
The recent women's Ashes series taught Australia not to place undue emphasis on preparations for the one-off Test in India, allrounder Ellyse Perry says.
New Tigers coach Adem Yze leaves contract call to Dusty
Adem Yze won't force a contract decision out of Richmond star Dustin Martin, whose AFL future remains uncertain entering the final year of his existing deal.
Impatient coach Adem Yze wants Tigers to excite fans
Adem Yze is chasing instant success in his first senior coaching role after taking the reins at Richmond and has demanded his players take the game on in 2024.
Australian divers hunting Olympic Games quota spots
Australia's divers are seeking to earn four Olympic quota spots on offer at the Oceania Championships in Brisbane.
Fogarty re-signs with Raiders ahead of big NRL year
Halfback Jamal Fogarty has signed a new deal with Canberra, who are continuing preparations for life without Jack Wighton.
Socceroo Borello out of Asian Cup after derby injury
Socceroos forward Brandon Borello will be sidelined for a minimum three months after suffering a foot injury early in the Wanderers' ALM win against Sydney FC.
Hobart man traded Aboriginal human remains for acclaim
A Hobart solicitor was able to build his scientific reputation by trading the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, a Cambridge study reveals.
Hull, WBA both win to move into Championship top six
Hull have thrashed Rotherham 4-1 to go sixth in the Championship, while West Brom won 1-0 in Cardiff to move up to third and 10 points behind Leicester.
NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country
Brisbane Heat star Amelia Kerr says she will be available for Saturday's WBBL grand final if her side can overcome Perth Scorchers on enemy territory.
Stunning Maxwell ton secures miracle T20 win over India
Glenn Maxwell signed off on his Indian tour by reprising his Afghanistan heroics and delivering Australia a stunning last-ball win to keep the T20 series alive.
Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim
The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.
AFLW players join coaches in honouring North’s Garner
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner has taken out the AFLW players association MVP award for a second time.
Connor Tracey signs with Bulldogs after Sharks release
Cronulla have released Connor Tracey from the final year of his contract leading the versatile back to immediately sign a three-year deal with Canterbury.
Rain stalls Matt Renshaw’s quest for Test selection
Test hopeful Matt Renshaw was 37 not out and Queensland 0-61 when rain stopped play against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield in Brisbane.
Minjee Lee unusually at ease as she chases Open glory
World No.5 and tournament favourite Minjee Lee says she's feeling more relaxed than usual as she chases an elusive Australian Open victory.
Kangaroos keen to bring AFLW flag joy to Arden St
The excitement from North Melbourne fans is infectious, Lulu Pullar says, as the Kangaroos prepare for their AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.