Phoenix set sights on first-ever ALW finals appearance
Targeting their first-ever A-League Women finals, rank outsiders Wellington can gauge their progress as they visit serial-champions Sydney FC.
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Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.
Naomi Osaka’s Christmas sessions set stage for comeback
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback has hit full stride during sweltering Brisbane training sessions, while a stacked field attempt to qualify in the event's return.
Warner urges Australia to increase run rate on day two
A three-hour rain delay on day one of the second Test against Pakistan has left Australia chasing quick runs when play resumes at the MCG.
Doolittle does plenty as Perth see off Cairns in NBL
Kristian Doolittle and Bryce Cotton combined to lead Perth to a 105-102 home win over Cairns to ensure they stayed clear in second on the NBL ladder.
Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja’s humanitarian stance
Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.
Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Syd-Hob’s Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night
SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.
30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob
While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.
Cummins forecasts Boland Test recall in near future
Scott Boland has failed to force his way into the Australian bowling line-up for the second Test against Pakistan but might not have to wait long for a recall.
Gutsy Phoenix defy the odds to beat JackJumpers
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had it all stacked against them but delivered a Christmas Day performance full of heart to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 85-77.
Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in motorcycle crash
Canberra recruit Troy Dargan has passed away in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in the Cook Islands, his management have confirmed.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart
Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic
Rumours of Perth's A-League Men demise have been greatly exaggerated, insists Glory coach Alen Stajcic after his side's 3-2 comeback win over Macarthur.
Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.
Australia slump to first Test loss to India
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai.
Turning down IPL riches has helped Starc’s Test career
Mitchell Starc has given up potentially more than $10 million by skipping the Indian Premier League for years but the star Australian quick has no regrets.
36ers end rut by unwrapping an NBL win over the Bullets
Brisbane star Nathan Sobey was in an unstoppable mood but Adelaide had more contributors as they returned to winning ways in the NBL.
Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather
With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.
Ross Aloisi leaves the Roar for China
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi has stepped down and been replaced at the A-League Men's fifth-placed club by Luciano Trani.
Opetaia delivers with clinical knockout in first round
Jai Opetaia has stopped Ellis Zorro with a brutal first-round knockout in a statement performance following the controversial vacation of his IBF world title.
City back Jamie Maclaren to rediscover scoring boots
Melbourne City captain Jamie Maclaren has had a difficult start to the season but coach Aurelio Vidmar has backed the star striker to find form.
Atwell shoots Lynx past Flyers, Melbourne stars again
Jade Melbourne's hot form has continued for Capitals while Amy Atwell shot Perth Lynx past the Southside Flyers in the WNBL's battle for outright second place.
Australia lead by 46 runs but India well placed in Test
Tahlia McGrath has starred again, scoring 73 to raise Australia's hopes in the Mumbai Test, but India remain in the box seat with a day to play.
United outlast Wildcats in heavyweight overtime battle
Ian Clark has taken over with 13 points in overtime as Melbourne outlasted Perth under the stars in a John Cain Arena NBL classic.
Maclaren denied winner as City, Victory draw in derby
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have played out a fiery 0-0 A-League Men draw with Jamie Maclaren denied a would-be matchwinner.
Hawks cop NBL hammering as Tassie bounce back
Forward Will Magnay has had a huge early impact as the Tasmania JackJumpers blew apart Illawarra 100-89 to snap a two-game NBL losing streak.
Wade, Meredith back for ‘Canes against Renegades in BBL
The Hurricanes will welcome back Matthew Wade and Riley Meredith for their Big Bash clash against the Melbourne Renegades in Hobart.