Socceroos wish for grassroots growth
Though crestfallen, the Socceroos hope their deeds in Qatar will inspire the next generation of Australian players, and prove the quality of the A-League.
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Mbappe inspires France to win over Poland
Kylian Mbappe has shone again in France's 3-1 triumph over Poland that's powered the defending champions into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Tigers, Blues to kick off AFL 2023 season
The AFL's experiment with a grand final re-match to open the season was short-lived, with Richmond and Carlton set to kick off the 2023 campaign.
Wobbly Bulls defy Warriors for Shield draw
Queensland stood firm to defy Western Australia an outright victory, forcing a draw that moved them within a whisker of second on the Sheffield Shield ladder.
McCulloch’s Hawaii win seals WSL tour spot
Australian surfer Sophie McCulloch has won the final qualifying event to join Molly Picklum and Macy Callaghan in the World Surf League's top tour next year.
Gold Coast league ‘godfather’ remembered
Former rugby league player, coach and administrator Paul Broughton has been remembered as an instrumental figure in the sport who was ahead of his time.
Youngster Feeney wins in Holden’s farewell
Red Bull Ampol young gun Broc Feeney has secured a maiden Supercars win to give Holden an unforgettable final send-off at the Adelaide 500.
Poland’s Meronk denies Scott in Open blitz
DP World Tour star Adrian Meronk has become the first Polish player to win the Australian Open after storming to a five-shot victory over home hope Adam Scott.
Giddey fill-up helps Thunder past Wolves
Josh Giddey had one of his most prolific outings of the NBA season as Oklahoma City passed a tough test on the road in Minnesota with a 135-128 win.
Buhai wins Australian Open women’s crown
South African Ashleigh Buhai has added the Australian Open trophy to her Women's British Open title to complete a dream year in Melbourne.
Sydney go top after belting 36ers in NBL
Derrick Walton Jr showcased his playmaking wizardry and Xavier Cooks threw down another dunk-of-the-year contender in the Sydney Kings' NBL win over Adelaide.
Robinson, Diver break marathon records
Brett Robinson has broken Robert de Castella's 36-year-old Australian marathon record, while Sinead Diver has also lowered Benita Willis' 16-year women's mark.
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.
Emotional Buhai wins Australian Open
South African Ashleigh Buhai has added the Australian Open trophy to her Women's British Open title to complete a dream year in Melbourne.
JackJumpers storm home over Bullets
The undermanned Bullets threw everything at the JackJumpers before star Tassie import Milton Doyle took control with a fourth-quarter masterclass.
36ers in big comeback to beat Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers have rallied to down the Cairns Taipans 78-75 in the NBL.
COVID caused unbreakable bond: Socceroos
Coach Graham Arnold says the COVID pandemic created an unbreakable bond of mateship in his Socceroos, who play Argentina in a round of 16 game at the World Cup.
Lyon blow thwarts Windies Test fightback
The West Indies have fought to 3-192 after the fourth day of the Perth Test, needing to bat three more sessions to deny Australia as they chase a target of 498.
Great Scott nabs Australian Open solo lead
An eagle at the last hole for the second day running earned former world No.1 Adam Scott the outright third-round lead at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Bancroft leads first-innings chase for WA
Cameron Bancroft has posted his third Sheffield Shield century of the season with Western Australia 4-279 against Queensland at stumps on the third day.
Redbacks thrash Tigers in big Shield win
South Australia's bowlers were on fire to secure a 208-run Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania in Hobart, their first victory of the season.
Mostert wins in Holden’s Supercars goodbye
In Holden's penultimate race before Supercars retirement, Chaz Mostert and Nick Percat have made it a one-two finish for Commodore drivers at the Adelaide 500.
Qld’s Renshaw ‘ready’ for Test recall
Queensland opener Matthew Renshaw has made key changes to his batting and mental approach that have him ready to show his Test career is far from over.
Youngsters impress as City ease past Roar
Melbourne City have started their season with two wins on the bounce, with youngsters Bryleeh Henry and Daniela Galic impressing in a 3-0 win over Brisbane.
Cameron Smith misses Open’s new second cut
Pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith has missed the Australian Open's new Saturday top-30 cut after ending his third round in a tie for 47th at Victoria.
Pele reportedly moved to end-of-life care
Soccer legend Pele is now receiving pain-relieving measures in a palliative end-of-life care ward, according to reports in Brazil.
Dutch treat as they sink USA in World Cup
The Netherlands became the first team through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over the USA in Qatar.
Same old Cam Smith after mega year
Australian golfing superstar Cameron Smith has banked many millions this year but doesn't plan to change too much apart from upgrading his fishing boat.
Argentina end Australia’s World Cup run
The Socceroos' World Cup run has ended with a 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a round of 16 game in Qatar.
Netballer Watson wins second Diamond prize
Melbourne Vixens co-captain Liz Watson has taken out Australian netball's highest individual honour for the second time, winning the 2022 Liz Ellis Diamond.
Penrith junior program to inspire Warriors
Penrith assistant-turned-Warriors coach Andrew Webster is hoping his new side can develop the kind of junior nursery that made the Panthers a premiership force.