Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather
With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.
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Ross Aloisi leaves the Roar for China
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi has stepped down and been replaced at the A-League Men's fifth-placed club by Luciano Trani.
Opetaia delivers with clinical knockout in first round
Jai Opetaia has stopped Ellis Zorro with a brutal first-round knockout in a statement performance following the controversial vacation of his IBF world title.
City back Jamie Maclaren to rediscover scoring boots
Melbourne City captain Jamie Maclaren has had a difficult start to the season but coach Aurelio Vidmar has backed the star striker to find form.
Atwell shoots Lynx past Flyers, Melbourne stars again
Jade Melbourne's hot form has continued for Capitals while Amy Atwell shot Perth Lynx past the Southside Flyers in the WNBL's battle for outright second place.
Australia lead by 46 runs but India well placed in Test
Tahlia McGrath has starred again, scoring 73 to raise Australia's hopes in the Mumbai Test, but India remain in the box seat with a day to play.
United outlast Wildcats in heavyweight overtime battle
Ian Clark has taken over with 13 points in overtime as Melbourne outlasted Perth under the stars in a John Cain Arena NBL classic.
Maclaren denied winner as City, Victory draw in derby
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have played out a fiery 0-0 A-League Men draw with Jamie Maclaren denied a would-be matchwinner.
Hawks cop NBL hammering as Tassie bounce back
Forward Will Magnay has had a huge early impact as the Tasmania JackJumpers blew apart Illawarra 100-89 to snap a two-game NBL losing streak.
Wade, Meredith back for ‘Canes against Renegades in BBL
The Hurricanes will welcome back Matthew Wade and Riley Meredith for their Big Bash clash against the Melbourne Renegades in Hobart.
Perry falls as Australia trail India by 31 runs at tea
Approaching a half-century, Ellyse Perry has fallen to a sharp catch shortly before tea to stall Australia's fightback in the Mumbai Test against India.
Carey keeps hoping to win back spot in Aussie ODI side
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has his sights set on winning back his ODI spot after being dropped during the successful World Cup campaign in India.
Rivals predict only a fleeting absence for Wild Oats XI
For only the second time since launching in 2005, the legendary Wild Oats XI is missing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race this year.
Derby lover Curtis Good ready for Victory, Fornaroli
Melbourne City defender Curtis Good knows his way around a Christmas derby and is ready to take on Melbourne Victory and red-hot ALM striker Bruno Fornaroli.
Unstoppable Anthony skis to World Cup moguls triumph
Australia's top winter sports performer Jakara Anthony has won her fifth World Cup moguls event in the space of just three weeks in Bakuriani, Georgia.
Taipans down Phoenix after tough week in Cairns
The Cairns Taipans have given their battling local community plenty to cheer about in a 94-75 NBL win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Logarzo steers Western United past Perth in ALW
Chloe Logarzo has delivered Western United a 1-0 ALW win over Perth, while fellow Matilda Cortnee Vine scored in Sydney FC's 1-1 draw with Brisbane.
Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle
Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.
Syd-Hob record unlikely to be broken in 2023: Smith
If two-time Sydney to Hobart winner Craig Smith was a betting man, he'd pick that the big race's line honours record will not be broken in 2023.
Khawaja insists armband was for ‘personal bereavement’
Usman Khawaja will keep fighting the ICC after being charged for wearing a black armband he insists was for a personal bereavement.
Opetaia offers special advice for surging Wallace
Jai Opetaia's been in Conor Wallace's shoes and he has offered some valuable advice ahead of a defining 2024 for the world-ranked light heavyweight.
Opetaia harnesses Fury in IBF snub silver lining
Jai Opetaia's decision to vacate his IBF world title belt is set to have favourable spin-offs for the unbeaten Australian cruiserweight.
Fornaroli, three uncapped players in Socceroos squad
Bruno Fornaroli has seen off Mathew Leckie and Jamie Maclaren to win selection for the Socceroos' Asian Cup squad.
Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender
David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.
Sydney to stick by Gomes during ALM goal drought
Big off-season recruit Fabio Gomes has struggled for goals, but Sydney boss Ufuk Talay says he will keep putting his faith in the Brazilian striker.
Depleted Brisbane pledge not to go into their shells
It's not in Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi's nature to batten down the hatches despite the A-League club missing five regular starters to injury.
Heat matchwinner ‘Tall Paul’ Walter loving BBL life
Paul Walter has quickly become a fan-favourite in Australia after playing an important role for the unbeaten Brisbane Heat in his first three BBL appearances.
Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband
Usman Khawaja has been given a reprimand by international cricket chiefs over his decision to wear a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.
Torres, Mariners master the wet to expose Roar defence
Angel Torres scored twice as defending champions Central Coast exposed Brisbane's defence in a 3-0 A-League Men's victory on a wet night at Suncorp Stadium.
Three-time champ Casey Prather back in NBL with Bullets
Brisbane have turned to three-time NBL title-winning forward Casey Prather as an injury replacement for DJ Mitchell, who will miss the rest of the season.
Heat deny Renegades, Fraser-McGurk first BBL win
English allrounder Paul Walter starred with bat and ball as the Brisbane Heat overcame Jake Fraser-McGurk's stunning knock to beat the Melbourne Renegades.