Dashing Protea de Bruyn set for first Test
South Africa batter Theunis de Bruyn has always wanted to star in Australia and his super start to the tour showed why he's ready for his first Test since 2019.
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A snapshot of round four of the ALW
A snapshot of round four of the ALW where Melbourne City and Sydney FC continued on their merry way while Michelle Heyman turned back the clock for Canberra.
Pat Cummins to return against South Africa
Australian captain Pat Cummins is likely to return for the Test series opener against South Africa but doubt remains over fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood.
Proteas skipper Elgar makes classy hundred
South Africa captain Dean Elgar made 109 and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne 76no as Cricket Australia XI's Matt Kuhnemann took four wickets in the four-day clash.
Rudan’s Wanderers face tough ALM road test
Coach Marko Rudan says Western Sydney are seeking to back up their strong start to the men's A-League season with three tough games on the road.
AFL Gather Round to leave fans ‘raving’
Adelaide Oval will host six games of the AFL's Gather Round next season with Adelaide and Carlton kicking off the action in a Thursday night clash.
Labuschagne, Head bat Aussies to dominance
Unbeaten centuries for Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have taken Australia to 3-330 after night one of the pink-ball Test against West Indies in Adelaide.
Ili aims to spark United NBL turnaround
Fit-again guard Shea Ili will return for Melbourne United as they attempt to snap a five-game NBL losing streak against the Brisbane Bullets.
Kyrgios says Davis Cup an easy call
Not feeling the love at home, Nick Kyrgios has no qualms about turning his back on the Davis Cup and may never play for Australia in the team tournament again.
Wilson to fight out of Wallaby wilderness
Frustrated Reds backrower Harry Wilson finds himself on the outer but is determined to make a World Cup case in next year's Super Rugby Pacific season.
Utd keen to keep ALM momentum against Roar
Adelaide United entered the A-League Men season break on a three-game winning run and want to pick up where they left off when they face Brisbane Roar.
‘Quadzilla’ Trae Williams in rugby recall
Former 100m sprint talent Trae Williams will return to Australia's rugby sevens side after a two-year absence for the World Series event in Cape Town.
Paix out to usurp Walters as Broncos’ No.9
Cory Paix desperately wants to become Brisbane's first-choice hooker and is up for the battle with Billy Walters to become the club's long-term No.9.
Ash Barty honoured with The Don Award
Tennis champion Ash Barty has joined Sally Pearson and Steve Hooker as a two-time winner of The Don Award, while the late Peter Norman won the Dawn Award.
Hazlewood’s injury revealed as side strain
Star paceman Josh Hazlewood has suffered a familiar injury and is no guarantee of lining up in the first match of Australia's Test series against South Africa.
Lion Eric Hipwood signs on until 2029
Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has signed a six-year contract extension, and has his sights set on helping his only AFL club to a premiership.
Archer mentor spots Labuschagne concern
The man who mentored Jofra Archer as a teen in Barbados claims the England quick would've taken note of Alzarri Joseph's bouncer barrage at Marnus Labuschagne.
Djokovic locks in Adelaide tennis return
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International before a return to Melbourne a year after his controversial deportation.
Smith happy to captain in Cummins’ absence
Steve Smith is happy to only be a one-off captain for Australia after Pat Cummins failed to beat a quad injury in time to play in the Adelaide Test.
Fleming rekindles career for royal rumble
Paul Fleming had retired from boxing but is now just three wins from a world title, the Indigenous talent captivating with his moves in and out of the ring.
Shiels hungry for more AFL at Kangaroos
A pitch from former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson to combine recruiting and playing at North Melbourne convinced Liam Shiels to backflip on retirement plans.
Adam Simpson reaches out to Clarkson
The results of an independent investigation will determine whether new North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will remain at the helm for next season.
Dolphins target Niu ahead of NRL debut
The Dolphins are in the market to add more strike power to their backline, with coach Wayne Bennett confirming talks are ongoing with Broncos fullback Tesi Niu.
Brimson’s motivation as Titans eye rise
AJ Brimson, who will dedicate the NRL season to a fallen mate, has analysed the Titans' poor recent form and identified some fixes with new recruit Kieran Foran
World Cup wonder Goodwin happy at Adelaide
Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin enjoyed a stellar World Cup but plans to stay at A-League Men club Adelaide United rather than chase another overseas move.
Bennett explains why he signed Nicholls
Veteran prop Mark Nicholls was signed by Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett to set the bar high from day one about what the new NRL club stands for.
Warner drops bid to lift leadership ban
Australian cricketer David Warner has dropped his bid to have his captaincy ban lifted, hitting out at the process an independent review panel chose to follow.
Goodwin keen on Roar return in ALM
After starring at the World Cup for the Socceroos, Adelaide United skipper Craig Goodwin is keen to feature against the Brisbane Roar on his ALM return.
Warner agent claims players told to tamper
David Warner's manager has claimed Australian players were given clearance to tamper with the ball by unnamed officials some 16 months before the 2018 scandal.
Stosur, Hewitt to captain ‘hyped up’ Cup
Sam Stosur will be a playing co-captain for Australia in the maiden United Cup mixed tennis event that will debut in three cities across the country next month.
Giro winner Hindley to ride Adelaide Tour
Australian cycling star Jai Hindley and Great Britain's Chris Froome have committed to the January 14-22 Tour Down Under in Adelaide.