Showdown with Usyk shelved after Fury’s sparring cut
Tyson Fury has suffered a cut during sparring, forcing his world heavyweight title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk on February 17 to be postponed.
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Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles
Queensland diver Alysha Koloi has won Australia's first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Doha, winning the one-metre springboard title.
Roosters’ Sam Walker will bounce back in 2024: Fittler
Sam Walker endured a turbulent 2023 but Sydney Roosters legend Brad Fittler has backed the young half to bounce back in a big way.
Kyle Flanagan can be perfect foil for Ben Hunt: Dragons
Ben Hunt has regularly had to carry the Dragons in recent times, but the arrival of Kyle Flanagan offers hope the No.7 can unleash his natural running game.
Zadkovich embraces Roar ‘curve ball’ after ALM return
Acting Brisbane Roar head coach Ruben Zadkovich was in limbo a fortnight ago but after taking over from the ill Ben Cahn has belief in himself and his players.
Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak
The Socceroos are reeling after letting a 1-0 lead slip and losing to South Korea 2-1 in extra-time to crash out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.
Australia dominate men’s team sprint in track cycling
Australia's cyclists have won the men's team sprint on day one of the Track Nations Cup and also finished on the podium in the two team pursuits.
Roar score late to secure A-League draw with Phoenix
Brave Brisbane overcame an injured-ravaged night to secure a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix under new ALM head coach Ruben Zadkovich.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Voke leads Dowling by a shot at Vic Open
Teenaged amateur Billy Dowling is only one shot off the halfway lead at the men's Vic Open golf tournament.
Vunivalu’s ‘gamble’ paying off as winger finds voice
The decision to remain with the Queensland Reds has paid off for winger Suliasi Vunivalu, as he looks forward to his first outing under Les Kiss at Ballymore.
Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry
Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.
Fogarty lays down marker to young Raiders
Jamal Fogarty says he's ready to play a more dominant role in Canberra's youthful spine after being promoted to vice-captain for the upcoming NRLseason.
Seibold puts out welcome mat to get Brooks back to best
Anthony Seibold is confident that, with his love and care, Luke Brooks can fire at Manly after leaving the Wests Tigers over the NRL off-season.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Papenhuyzen ready to reclaim Storm fullback jersey
Returning from two lengthy injuries, Ryan Papenhuyzen intends to make the Melbourne fullback jersey his own again as Nick Meaney shifts to the Storm centres.
Kaufusi, Capewell, Gagai back in Origin mix for Maroons
Billy Slater has included Felise Kaufusi, Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell in a 34-man Maroons squad that will gather in Brisbane ahead of the NRL season.
Beale accuser’s fiance breaks down recalling rape claim
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.
Test cricket on trial as NZ face under-strength Proteas
South Africa will kick off their Test series in New Zealand amid claims the under-strength tourists risk damaging the status of the long-format game.
Young Socceroo Joe Gauci joins Aston Villa in EPL
The Socceroos have a player in the Premier League again after goalkeeper Joe Gauci joined Aston Villa as the winter transfer window winds down.
Fittler backs NRL’s call to uphold JWH ban for Vegas
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will miss the Roosters' Las Vegas sojourn, with club great Brad Fittler saying he understands the NRL's call to uphold the prop's ban.
Longest ALW season set to test survival of the fittest
Sydney rightback Tori Tumeth believes the A-League Women finals race is set to heat up as players handle the demands of the longest season on record.
Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the year and will join Ferrari for the 2025 season in a blockbuster Formula One transfer.
Neser signed by Hampshire who hope he’ll be like Ellis
Allrounder Michael Neser has been signed by Hampshire, who hope he'll work the same magic for them as another Australian international Nathan Ellis did.
Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak
Only three players remain from Australia's 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak but they are drawing on those lessons ahead of their quarter-final against South Korea.
JackJumpers star Magnay being roughed up, says coach
Coach Scott Roth doesn't expect Will Magnay to miss any basketball after the big centre copped a heavy hit to the sternum in Tasmania's NBL win over Cairns.
Magnay hurt as JackJumpers beat Taipans in NBL
Pint-sized Jordon Crawford has knocked down six triples in Tasmania's eight-point NBL win over Cairns, but teammate Will Magnay suffered a sternum injury.
New Maroons assistant Ballin has head NRL gig in sights
Matt Ballin has replaced Cameron Smith as Queensland assistant coach with a third straight State of Origin series win and head NRL coaching role in his plans.
Frankie’s chance comes after rave Reds rugby reviews
Highly touted teenager Frankie Goldsbrough will be unveiled by the Queensland Reds in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash with the Western Force.
Livid Opetaia breaks silence on Fury sparring ‘joke’
Jai Opetaia wants to clear up what happened in sparring with Tyson Fury, incensed by the ongoing rumours that tarnished the clash of champions in Saudi Arabia.
Davidson, Smith jump out of the blocks at Vic Open
Vic Open pacesetters Karis Davidson and Sarah Jane Smith will be house mates at times this year in Orlando.