Open’s champion mums returning to the fray
Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children.
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Tour leader Wollaston warns of ‘Popcorn Pocket Rocket’
Stage-one winner Ally Wollaston says her Australian teammate Sarah Gigante is primed for the Tour Down Under's decisive Willunga finish.
Suncorp surface not cause for Sydney injury toll: Talay
Ufuk Talay says Sydney can't point the finger at the Suncorp Stadium playing surface as a reason for their mounting injury toll.
Socceroos keen to find goalscorers as Asian Cup starts
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has high expectations ahead of his third Asian Cup and believes he has the answers to finding regular goalscorers.
Demon Oliver takes extended leave amid personal issues
Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver has been placed on extended leave and has not returned to AFL pre-season training with his teammates.
De Minaur primed for Open tilt after drawing Raonic
In-form home hope Alex de Minaur has drawn explosive former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in the first round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Main draw beckons for seven Aussie qualifying hopefuls
Wildcard Dane Sweeny and doubles ace Storm Hunter are among seven local qualifying hopefuls one win away from making the main draw of the Australian Open.
Schueller earns praise for righting Bullets’ NBL ship
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has lauded Brisbane's first-year mentor Justin Schueller for triggering the Bullets' NBL improvement.
Willunga landmark as women aim for Tour cycling parity
The women's Tour Down Under will visit the iconic Willunga climb for the first time on Sunday, but questions remain about how it compares to the men's event.
Fitzgibbons’ Games path opened after shock call-up
She fell victim to the World Surf League's mid-season cut but Sally Fitzgibbons still has a chance to ride the waves for Australia at this year's Olympic Games.
Emotional Millman retires after Open qualifying exit
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarter-finalist John Millman has played his last professional tennis match after confirming his retirement.
Top seed dumped out of Adelaide International
Tommy Paul has crashed out of the Adelaide International while Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing, went down to Sebastian Korda.
Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies ‘will get it right’
Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".
Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star
Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on her season-ending ACL injury as Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to speculate on the Matildas' captain's future at the club.
O’Connell loss ends Aussie title hopes in Adelaide
Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing in the Adelaide International, is out after going down to last year's finalist Sebastian Korda.
Popyrin not overthinking potential Djokovic clash
Alexei Popyrin could face Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open second round, but insists he is focused on beating fellow local Marc Polmans first.
Ostapenko seals Adelaide International semi-final spot
Jelena Ostapenko has kept her cool to book a semi-final spot in the Adelaide International, with the Latvian downing Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.
Skye’s high hopes for Aussie homecoming title fight
Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena has been floated as a venue for Queenslander Skye Nicolson's WBC featherweight world-title fight later this year.
Don’t judge Unite Round on first year: A-League boss
A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia says the weekend-long Unite Round based in Sydney will take time to grow and attract new fans.
Warner’s high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG
David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.
Socceroos must use Argentina approach for minnows India
Aziz Behich says the Socceroos have set high standards and there is no room for complacency when kicking off their Asian Cup against India.
How Renshaw thrived during ‘weird’ time in Test cricket
Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.
Hooker has Harding flying high for ALW Wanderers
In-form Western Sydney Wanderers forward Sophie Harding has hailed the coaching of Robbie Hooker for reviving the club's finals hopes.
Big guns Rybakina and Pegula into Adelaide quarters
American star Jessica Pegula overcame an early fright to move into the last eight in Adelaide while top seed Elena Rybakina continued her winning streak.
Andy Farrell appointed Lions coach for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions have appointed Ireland's Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open
Australia's Daria Saville has claimed her biggest victory since returning from a knee injury, beating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in Hobart.
Smith hits match-winner as Bullets pip JackJumpers
Chris Smith hit a three-pointer with one second on the clock to hand Brisbane a third straight NBL win, this time 80-77 over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.
Thompson’s Open hopes in doubt with leg injury
Five days after stunning Rafael Nadal in Brisbane, Jordan Thompson has been sent crashing back to earth after hurting his leg in a lopsided loss in Adelaide.
Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo
Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.
Doubles ace Hunter, retiring Millman win AO qualifiers
World No.1 doubles ace Storm Hunter and the retiring John Millman have led another eight locals through in the Australian Open qualifying event in Melbourne.
Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot
Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.