Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip
The Matildas finished fourth at both the Tokyo Olympics and home Women's World Cup and are determined to ensure their Paris campaign ends with a medal.
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Top Cat Guthrie to miss eight weeks due to injury
Influential Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie will be sidelined least eight weeks because of a thigh injury.
Smith at ease with T20 World Cup fate as Tests loom
Steve Smith's future as a T20 batter for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.
No Bangladesh for Jonassen but selectors keep door open
Jess Jonassen has been omitted from Australia's 15-player squad to tour Bangladesh, where Tayla Vlaeminck could play her first international match since 2022.
Smith up for Wagner battle, at ease with World Cup fate
Steve Smith's future as a T20 opener for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.
Tigers captain Nankervis no certainty for AFL opener
Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.
Mam wants more key Broncos to re-sign with Walters next
Brisbane's Ezra Mam says keeping the band of Broncos together is a priority and in the wake of Adam Reynolds' re-signing, a new deal for Billy Walters is next.
Reynolds re-signs with Broncos, Lewis hails ‘Alf’ trait
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has re-signed until the end of 2025 and inaugural skipper Wally Lewis says he's a "great communicator" in the Allan Langer mould.
Abdelfattah feels no pressure as Kings’ season heats up
The Sydney Kings are preparing to keep their NBL "three-peat" dream alive in sudden death but coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah isn't feeling under pressure.
Walsh keeps GF wound open, eyes Broncos extension
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh says last year's NRL grand final defeat is "still hurting" as he targets key improvements and staying at the Broncos long-term.
Dolphins confirm Gilbert ACL as Fermor offers support
Scans have confirmed a season-ending injury for Dolphins forward Tom Gilbert as Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor, returning from his second ACL, offers support.
Black Caps eye rare home Test chance against Australia
New Zealand hope their 31-year wait for a home Test cricket victory against Australia could end over the next fortnight.
Brayshaw’s AFL retirement leaves Gawn ‘devastated’
Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.
Hynes wants Sharks to flip script on NRL finals failure
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes knows his side's dismal NRL finals record is in desperate need of addressing.
Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim
Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.
Kennedy rides with the agony, ecstasy of BMX brutality
Izaac Kennedy was disgusted after poor luck ruined hopes of a home BMX World Cup double, but the Australian knows he's back on track for the Olympics.
Hooper’s eyes opened ahead of likely LA sevens debut
Michael Hooper admits no amount of training will prepare him for a likely Los Angeles rugby sevens debut as he chases an Olympic berth.
Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season
Sydney's midfield veteran Luke Parker has had surgery on a broken arm in a considerable blow for the Swans just days before the AFL season gets under way.
Moses targets fast NRL start to season for Eels
Parramatta took too long to find their mojo in 2023 and missed the NRL finals, but star No.7 Mitchell Moses insists things will be different this year.
Parramatta’s Sivo facing three-game NRL ban
Maika Sivo is facing a three-game ban after his latest disciplinary mishap, and is set to miss the start of the NRL season for Parramatta.
‘Huge’ win for Slingsby’s Australia in Sydney SailGP
Tom Slingsby's Australia have shaken off a disappointing last event to claim their first overall victory of the SailGP season on Sydney Harbour.
Australian Thompson breaks through for first ATP title
Jordan Thompson has earned an extraordinary double in Mexico, finally earning his maiden ATP Tour title against Casper Ruud, before also winning the doubles
Saya’s silver lining in BMX Olympic dress rehearsal
Saya Sakakibara will leave Brisbane's BMX World Cup leg with two second-placings and a firm understanding of what's required to better that at the Paris Games.
Cartwright stars against old club as Eels beat Titans
Parramatta's key players were on song in a 26-16 trial win over Gold Coast as forward Bryce Cartwright made a statement against his former club.
Snapshot of round 18 of the A-League Men
A snapshot of round 18 of the A-League Men, where Wellington stayed outright top while Adelaide's slide continued.
Broncos win NRL pre-season challenge
Brisbane's club depth came to the fore in their NRL pre-season challenge triumph where rising stars and more seasoned fringe first graders shone..
Boomers import Jordin Canada named WNBL’s best
American guard Jordin Canada has won the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the WNBL's most valuable player amid a standout debut season with the Melbourne Boomers.
Whether it’s marbles or tennis, ‘Tommo’ never gives up
Archetypal Aussie battler Jordan Thompson never gave up on his tennis dream - and has ended up celebrating two triumphs in one long, surreal night.
Why there is life after Wayne Bennett for the Dolphins
NRL clubs have fallen off a cliff when Wayne Bennett has left as coach but Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the succession plan to Kristian Woolf will succeed.
Matildas out to seal Olympic qualification in style
Ellie Carpenter expects the Matildas to go full throttle in their second Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan and seal their tickets to the Paris Games.
WNBL’s top four confirmed as Fire extinguish Flames
It took until the last game of the regular season for the WNBL's top four to be determined, with reigning champions Townsville ousting Sydney at home.