Johnstons want fifth brother in 2024 Sydney to Hobart
Three of Anthony Johnston's brothers will join him aboard URM Group in this year's Sydney to Hobart - and he's hopeful of bringing another along in 2024.
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Socceroo Luongo retires ahead of Asian Cup
Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo has retired less than a month out from the Asian Cup, while squads will be expanded from 23 to 26 players.
Healy sees multi-format series as key to women’s Tests
Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game.
Returning Tomljanovic believing again ahead of the Open
Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic believes she can scale the heights again after missing 10 months of tennis following knee surgery.
Mariners plot to break Roar fortress in ALM ambush
Central Coast are bent on extending their unbeaten A-League Men streak to five games when they take on Brisbane Roar at their Queensland fortress.
Innocent trio shot in bungled hit before gang crackdown
Four people have been charged over the murder of a man who died in a public shooting police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
Sydney to Hobart fleet’s newest boat rolls the dice
On the water since October, Atomic Blonde is a dark horse in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which may be her only appearance for the coming years.
Pies’ Murphy to continue AFL career after head knock
The AFL's expert concussion panel has cleared Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy to return to the field in 2024.
Oliver leaves Dees’ camp to deal with medical issues
Melbourne star midfielder Clayton Oliver has left the AFL club's pre-season training camp early, with the support of teammates and staff.
Booze bans and ballet on Rudolf’s list of resolutions
Toby Rudolf says he wants to stop drinking and solve a lingering toe injury to turn Cronulla from NRL pretenders into contenders.
Bancroft boosts hopes for Test call-up
Cameron Bancroft has been using the 20-over format during the Shield season hiatus to mount his case to be named David Warner's Test opening successor.
Starc smashes Cummins’ IPL record in chaotic auction
Mitchell Starc has become the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL by earning $4,42 million, smashing the record Pat Cummins owned for barely an hour.
Thunder lose early BBL wickets against Strikers
The Sydney Thunder are looking to go big with the bat against the Adelaide Strikers with both teams chasing their opening win of the new BBL season.
Young Dragons star Amone set to be deregistered
Dragons young gun Junior Amone is set to have his NRL contract deregistered after he was convicted of multiple charges stemming from a hammer attack.
Eight straight for Clippers, Holmgren in seventh heaven
James Harden dominated in junk time as the Clippers notched an NBA-best eighth consecutive win, while Chet Holmgren's rookie year hit new heights in Oklahoma.
Australia in another era of Test dominance at home
Since being embarrassed in Hobart in 2016, Australia have not lost a Test at home against any opponent other than India.
Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return
Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.
Sharks snare Fonua-Blake, Cowboys retain Dearden
Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.
Kiss says Queensland Reds’ No.10 race far from run
New coach Les Kiss has demanded the Queensland Reds be more clinical and versatile as he mulls his options at No.10 for the next Super Rugby Pacific season.
Humble Hijikata hoping to improve, making no bold calls
Emerging star Rinky Hijikata isn't getting carried away ahead of his first grand-slam start since his inspired run to the US Open fourth round in New York.
Fifty not out, May set fair for Sydney to Hobart
Having hoisted his sail for every Sydney to Hobart yacht race since 1973, Lindsay May will on Boxing Day become the first person to reach the 50-race milestone.
Diamonds shooter Garbin in Vixens’ Super Netball mix
The Melbourne Vixens will boast a formidable shooting combination in 2024's Super Netball season, with World Cup-winning goaler Sophie Garbin added to the mix.
Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
Father and son admit $260,000 boot scoot tour scam
A father and son who defrauded hundreds of people of money paid for line dancing tours and holidays have been sentenced to time already spent in jail.
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for ‘life-changing’ fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro.
Bulldogs pick forward Weston-Turner first in AFLW draft
Wooden spooners Western Bulldogs, who remain without a coach, have selected three players among the first six picks of the AFLW draft.
‘Divisive’ Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet
The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
Shooter Cardwell confirmed as Mavericks netball signing
Gun England shooter Eleanor Cardwell will link with her former national coach Tracey Neville at Super Netball's newest club, the Melbourne Mavericks.
Perth wicket wasn’t a danger, says battered Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast
It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.
Hardwick ‘wins over’ Lukosius with big game mindset
Jack Lukosius will play forward for Damien Hardwick in a Gold Coast team he admits failed to deliver on expectations last season.