Diamonds shooter Garbin in Vixens’ Super Netball mix
The Melbourne Vixens will boast a formidable shooting combination in 2024's Super Netball season, with World Cup-winning goaler Sophie Garbin added to the mix.
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Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
Father and son admit $260,000 boot scoot tour scam
A father and son who defrauded hundreds of people of money paid for line dancing tours and holidays have been sentenced to time already spent in jail.
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for ‘life-changing’ fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro.
Bulldogs pick forward Weston-Turner first in AFLW draft
Wooden spooners Western Bulldogs, who remain without a coach, have selected three players among the first six picks of the AFLW draft.
‘Divisive’ Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet
The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
Shooter Cardwell confirmed as Mavericks netball signing
Gun England shooter Eleanor Cardwell will link with her former national coach Tracey Neville at Super Netball's newest club, the Melbourne Mavericks.
Perth wicket wasn’t a danger, says battered Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Sydney to Hobart fleet at sea with long-range forecast
It's almost unheard of that the Sydney to Hobart's long-range weather forecast is as inconclusive as 2023's, veteran navigator Adrienne Cahalan says.
Hardwick ‘wins over’ Lukosius with big game mindset
Jack Lukosius will play forward for Damien Hardwick in a Gold Coast team he admits failed to deliver on expectations last season.
Titans teen Pahulu happy to mix it with the ‘big boys’
Moeaki Fotuaika has felt the presence of teenage forward Josiah Pahulu as the Gold Coast up-and-comer hunts an NRL debut next year.
Melbourne-bound Matildas have eyes on Olympic medal
A first Olympic medal is on the radar for the Matildas, who will face Uzbekistan in Melbourne on February 28 to decide which nation qualifies for Paris.
Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps
Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.
Jets break home hoodoo in ALW triumph over Western Utd
Newcastle farewelled Matildas star Emily van Egmond with a 4-2 victory over Western United while Brisbane, Western Sydney, Perth and Sydney settled for draws.
Lyon can join Warne past 700 Test wickets: Pat Cummins
In a ringing endorsement of his long-time teammate, Pat Cummins believes Nathan Lyon could join Shane Warne in reaching 700 Test wickets.
Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps’ drought
Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
City snatch late equaliser in dramatic Mariners clash
Alessandro Lopane has scored a dramatic late equaliser for Melbourne City in a 3-3 draw with Central Coast, after the Mariners' Angel Torres scored a hat-trick.
Taipans hold off Bullets in tense Queensland NBL derby
Brisbane veteran Nathan Sobey almost dragged the Bullets over the line after they had trailed rivals Cairns by as much as 22 points during their NBL clash.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.
Firebirds bent on Super Netball success after pay row
The Firebirds have wasted no time in their rebuild, re-signing a quintet of players just days after Super Netball's long-running pay dispute came to an end.
Superstar Osaka’s Brisbane boost ‘best news for tennis’
Serena Williams' ex-coach has welcomed the return of Naomi Osaka, calling the former world No.1's Brisbane International presence a huge boost for the sport.
Jakara Anthony’s ski glory continues on Alpe d’Huez
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has won a fourth World Cup title in three weeks as Australia's winter sports stars continued to get among the medals.
Bruised Smith to front up for more Pakistan bouncers
Steve Smith will put his body on the line again on a testing pitch as Australia aim to build on a lead of 300 on day four of the first Test against Pakistan.
Bruno Fornaroli underlines Socceroos’ Asian Cup case
Bruno Fornaroli has underlined his case to be included in the Socceroos' Asian Cup squad with another goal and an assist as Melbourne Victory beat Sydney FC.
Labuschagne, Smith hurt as Pakistan show some fight
Australia hold an overall lead of 300 with eight wickets still in hand against Pakistan in the first Test at Optus Stadium.
Luai poised to leave Penrith, Tigers likeliest new club
Star five-eighth Jarome Luai is poised to leave Penrith after the 2024 season, with NRL strugglers the Wests Tigers likeliest to sign him.
Breakers’ Lithuanian prospect delivers NBL breakthrough
New Zealand Breakers' Lithuanian NBA hopeful Mantas Rubstavicius has come up huge on his first NBL start in the thumping of Cairns Taipans.
Softly, slowly approach works for Irankunda: Veart
Carl Veart says he's taking a slow-burn approach with Nestory Irankunda after the Adelaide star was dropped to the bench.
Mitch Marsh says ‘thanks but no thanks’ to opener role
Allrounder Mitch Marsh says he's loving life batting at No.6 in the Test team, and he doesn't want to make the shift to opener when David Warner retires.