Aussie Sam Goodman secures shot at world boxing title
Underdog Sam Goodman has earned a shot at boxing world title glory with an upset super-bantamweight win over previously unbeaten Ra'eese Aleem.
Underdog Sam Goodman has earned a shot at boxing world title glory with an upset super-bantamweight win over previously unbeaten Ra'eese Aleem.
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu has knocked out Mexican Carlos Ocampo in the most impressive win of his career to retain the WBO super-welterweight world title.
Queensland firebrand Tom Flegler is now capable of as much impact as his Brisbane teammates Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan, says former Maroons lock Corey Parker.
Carlton have ended a six-game AFL losing streak and eased pressure on coach Michael Voss by smashing Gold Coast at the MCG by 59 points
Steph Wood has led a Sunshine Coast Lightning comeback to defeat state rivals Queensland Firebirds in a 66-60 Super Netball win.
Nicho Hynes has endured a tough few weeks, culminating in his State of Origin axing, but the Cronulla half bounced back to form as the Sharks belted Canterbury.
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has backed his Suns to respond from an MCG horror show as they continue their push for a maiden finals appearance.
Liam Jones and Tim O'Brien were injured before halftime as Cody Weightman kicked six goals in the Western Bulldogs' 21-point win over North Melbourne.
Veteran Cameron McEvoy has secured his place on the Australian team for next month's swimming world titles with the fastest 50m freestyle time of the year.
Australian triathlete Kylie Simpson and New Zealander Braden Currie have dominated the Ironman Asia-Pacific race in Cairns.
Pat Cummins and Scott Boland have struck under dark, rain-filled skies to leave England, 2-28 and with a lead of 35 on a wet day three of the first Ashes Test.
Spain's Jorge Martin has won the German Grand Prix while Australian Moto GP star Jack Miller had to settle for sixth place.
Australia will send a 38-strong team to next month's world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with stars like Kaylee McKeown expected to shine.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge will look to his reserves to fill holes in defence after losing key backs Liam Jones and Tim O'Brien to injuries.
Queensland forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says 2020 coach Wayne Bennett gave him the belief he could shine as a State of Origin player.
Donnell Wallam has been surprisingly named as only a travelling reserve in the Diamonds' squad for the Netball World Cup in South Africa from late July.
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
St George Illawarra remain adamant they can convince skipper Ben Hunt, who on the weekend requested a release from the NRL club, to see out his contract.
Melbourne are not willing to declare Clayton Oliver a certain starter to face Geelong after the star midfielder spent almost a week in hospital.
Australian golf stars Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee have finished strongly to record impressive top-five results at the US Open in Los Angeles.
Canterbury's Kyle Flanagan could soon be in for his first NRL game against father Shane, who takes charge of St George Illawarra next season.
American Wyndham Clark has hung tough to win the US Open by one shot from Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club.
As he prepared for a second chance at State of Origin football, Hudson Young called on his Canberra coach and 14-time Blue Ricky Stuart for advice.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will push for the Barossa Valley to host a Gather Round game next year.
Queensland's Origin preparations appear seamless but captain Daly Cherry-Evans says any perception of a "Serenity Now" camp of bliss are far from the truth.
Richmond caretaker Andrew McQualter will engage in a battle of wits with former mentor Ross Lyon before determining whether he wants the Tigers job full-time.
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be on the opposite side to his son Jake for the first time in their NRL careers when the Eels take on Manly.
"Lifelong Rooster" Mitchell Pearce is all-but-certain to return to the NRL club, just not as a player next season, insists head coach Trent Robinson.
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
Tim Tszyu's promoter admits the Australian boxer is risking millions of dollars by defending his interim WBO title against tough Mexican Carlos Ocampo.
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.