Green light for Thunder to roll against Sixers in BBL13
Sydney Thunder's new captain Chris Green will embrace facing cross-town rivals the Sixers twice during the upcoming shorter season of the Big Bash League.
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RA chair McLennan’s pitch to remain after ‘ugly’ Cup
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.
I’m the front-runner for NBL sixth man: Kings’ Noi
Sydney Kings bench forward Kouat Noi is backing himself to take out the NBL's sixth man of the year award this year after a strong start to the season.
Legal system ‘earthquake’ as AFL club to pay out $6m
A jury has awarded a child abuse survivor almost $6 million, finding the AFL's Western Bulldogs were negligent in giving a pedophile special access to the boy.
Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has called it quits, insisting she has nothing left to give or achieve at international level.
Yengi earns debut Socceroos call-up, veterans dropped
Portsmouth's Kusini Yengi has been handed his first Socceroos call-up, while veteran pair Andrew Redmayne and Milos Degenek have been dropped.
Australian surfer sets world record on Hawaiian giant
Sydneysider Laura Enever has been recognised as setting a world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman, a 13.3m giant off Hawaii.
Brisbane’s Heslop cops equal-longest AFLW suspension
Brisbane defender Dee Heslop has copped the equal-longest suspension in AFLW history, her three-game ban potentially ruling her out of the entire finals series.
McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback
Queensland rallied to have South Australia 8-131 at stumps on day three for an overall lead of 252, after Redbacks paceman Nathan McAndrew starred earlier.
Legend Phillips to present AFLW grand final medal
As the AFLW considers how to honour her outstanding playing career, newly-retired great Erin Phillips will present the best-afield medal at the grand final.
Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield
Play was called off early on the final day of the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield match as the weather threatened at Junction Oval.
Sydney’s Talay wants trophies after replacing Corica
Ufuk Talay, the new Sydney FC manager who agreed a two-year deal to replace Steve Corica, is adamant he can bring success back to the Sky Blues.
TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost
Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market.
Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show
Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.
Lions’ only AFLW coach Starcevich extends for two years
Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.
Gowans proud of high-flying Swans heading into finals
Sydney coach Scott Gowans admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes his side can go further in November.
Bulldogs recruitment drive continues as quartet sign
Canterbury continue to transform their roster for 2024 with Jake Turpin, Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Poasa Faamausili all joining the club.
Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job
Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies.
Fight to replace Wighton starts with new Raider Weekes
Former Manly back Kaeo Weekes says he's gunning to replace departed Canberra legend Jack Wighton in the Raiders' halves for 2024.
Scott chasing form ahead of Australian summer of golf
Former world No.1 Adam Scott has travelled to Bermuda hoping to unlock the key to winning again ahead of Australia's big summer of golf.
Redbacks chase result after McSweeney ton against Bulls
Former Queensland batsman Nathan McSweeney hit an unbeaten century for South Australia to set up a declaration, before the Bulls reached 1-82 at stumps.
Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi
Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.
Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw
A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.
NBL refs boss admits ‘mistake’ in United-Perth thriller
An officiating error denied Matthew Dellavedova a chance to win Melbourne United's clash with Perth at the free-throw line, the NBL's referees boss says.
Simmons’ shy shooting continues as Bucks run down Nets
Ben Simmons scored just two points and took three shots to go with 15 rebounds as his Nets were run down by Milwaukee in a mixed day for Australians in the NBA.
Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat
A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL.
Wildcats upset United in overtime after ‘crazy’ call
Perth have beaten NBL leaders Melbourne United in overtime after Matthew Dellavedova's late chance to win the game was denied by a "crazy" call.
Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight
Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.
Son of a gun Max Plath makes early Dolphins statement
Utility Max Plath returned the fittest of the Dolphins on the first day of pre-season and the son of Brisbane great John Plath is set to make his own mark.
Sydney FC target Ufuk Talay after sacking Steve Corica
Sydney FC have sacked Steve Corica after a disastrous start to the ALM season, with former Wellington coach Ufuk Talay the leading candidate to take his place.
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Storm Hunter has completed an 18-hour dash across the Atlantic to keep alive Australia's chances in the Billie Jean King Cup.