Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up
Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Hungry de Minaur craves more after flying Open start
Alex de Minaur is revelling in his role as the nation's great hope after producing his best start in eight Australian Open tilts at Melbourne Park.
German veteran sends Zheng crashing out in Open upset
German veteran Laura Siegemund has caused a massive boilover at the Australian Open, downing Chinese star Zheng Qinwen, but Coco Gauff has advanced.
NBL player to fight assault, choking charges
Suspended Cairns Taipans player Jackon Makoi has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and choking a woman more than a year ago.
Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season.
Thompson joins Popyrin on the Australian Open scrapheap
Injured Jordan Thompson has followed fellow home seed Alexei Popyrin out of the Australian Open with a straight-sets, second-round loss to Nuno Borges.
Tom Gilbert delivers good news to Dolphins fans
Tom Gilbert suffered a fresh injury scare at the Dolphins' preseason NRL camp but insists he's on track to play the club's season opener against the Rabbitohs.
Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch
Liam Wilson has reconsidered his approach to boxing and is adamant another world-title shot is within reach ahead of a Youssef Dib rematch.
Cotton sparks second-quarter blitz, Perth blunt Bullets
The most lopsided quarter of the NBL season has helped Perth overcome an undermanned Brisbane, with Bryce Cotton again starring with 36 points.
Kokkinakis warns his ‘future looks bleak’ after defeat
A furious Thanasi Kokkinakis says his "future is looking bleak" after an ongoing pectoral muscle issue cut him down in a shattering Australian Open loss.
Repaying Tigers centre of Adam Doueihi’s plans
After a horror run of knee injuries, Adam Doueihi is eyeing the chance to play alongside star recruits Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva at Wests Tigers.
Son of Aussie Olympian joins MLB outfit Pirates
Robinson Smith, son of three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone, has joined Major League Baseball outfit Pittsburgh Pirates on a six-year deal.
Mariners ready for ALM turnaround against Wanderers
Reigning A-League Men champions Central Coast will be out to turn around their season when they attempt to stop a Western Sydney train from gathering steam.
Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car
Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.
‘It’s madness’: Suaalii won’t revive Waratahs alone
The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says.
Dominant de Minaur serves up warning to his Open rivals
Home hope Alex de Minaur has continued his best start to an Australian Open, outclassing American qualifier Tristan Boyer in straight sets to reach round three.
Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie
An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.
Ashes hopefuls humbled in England Lions’ heavy defeat
Unheralded opener Tim Ward and former Test batter Peter Handscomb have lifted a Cricket Australia XI to a seven-wicket win over the England Lions.
Dygert praises rival Brown’s ‘mic drop’ cycling season
American cycling star Chloe Dygert, the biggest name at the women's Tour Down Under, has heaped praised on retired Australian rider Grace Brown.
Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can’t stop Hurricanes
Matthew Wade hit a final-ball six as Hobart notched a crucial Big Bash win in Brisbane that was delayed by a fire in the grandstand.
Thumb injury leaves Kuhnemann’s Test return in tatters
Recalled Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's availability for the tour of Sri Lanka is in serious doubt due to a thumb injury.
Aussie Sanders on the verge of Dakar Rally triumph
Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders is set to win the Dakar Rally as long as he can avoid a final-day calamity in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Teen Learner teaches Medvedev in early-hours sensation
Teenage American Learner Tien has pulled off the sensation of the Australian Open, taking out former finalist Daniil Medvedev in an early-hours Melbourne epic.
Warner leans towards Head not Konstas to open in SL
Legendary Test opener David Warner has thrown his support behind Travis Head starting at the top of the order instead of Sam Konstas on the tour of Sri Lanka.
Better than Barty? Aussie super-coach says wait and see
Australian super-coach David Taylor is hailing 16-year-old Queenslander Emerson Jones as the most naturally talented player he's ever worked with.
Sinner makes successful start to Open title defence
Defending champ Jannik Sinner has eased into the second round of the Australian Open, while former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed at the first hurdle.
Gutherson, Cook co-captains for Dragons’ post-Hunt era
St George Illawarra have appointed two of their marquee recruits as co-captains for the 2025 NRL season.
Dolphins’ young gun Gilbert tipped for captaincy
Tom Gilbert missed all of the last NRL season with a knee injury, but he could return as the Dolphins' captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.
Tomljanovic savours fighting Australian Open victory
Three-time grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has avenged a loss last week to American Ashlyn Krueger to power into the Australian Open second round.
Morgan’s Super move a bonus as Reds restock
Waratahs triple premiership winner Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds as a prize Super Rugby Women's addition.
Taipans stand down Jackson Makoi over criminal charges
Jackson Makoi's basketball career appears in limbo after he was stood down by the Cairns Taipans following assault charges.