Australia drop Murphy, bring in Green for Old Trafford
Australia have named both Mitch Marsh and Cameron Green in their team for Old Trafford, with Todd Murphy axed and Travis Head to bowl spin in the fourth Test.
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Socceroos lock up Mexico friendly in Texas
The Socceroos have confirmed a September 9 meeting with world No.14 Mexico in Dallas as Graham Arnold's focus slowly turns to the 2026 World Cup.
Australia thrashed, lose ODI series, draw women’s Ashes
Australia have suffered a rare ODI series defeat, losing the third match against England by 69 runs, meaning they have retained, but not won the women's Ashes.
Cameron Smith partners new star Clark in British Open
Australia's reigning champion Cameron Smith has been paired with US Open winner Wyndham Clark in the first round of golf's British Open in Liverpool.
Olympics secure despite Commonwealth Games axing: PM
Anthony Albanese says Brisbane's future of hosting the 2032 Olympics is secure despite the axing of the Victoria Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Netball ace fears for her sport after Comm Games axe
Ex-Melbourne Vixens champion Ama Agbeze, who led England to glory at Gold Coast 2018, fears Victoria pulling the plug on the 2026 Comm Games will harm netball.
Watson counting on World Cup caps to help Diamonds home
Heading to South Africa for the Netball World Cup, skipper Liz Watson says the experience and leadership within the Diamonds ranks can give her team an edge.
Infantino in no mood to discuss Matildas’ equity claims
The head of world football says he is "happy with everything" and loves everyone, brushing off the Matildas' calls for increased funding for the women's game.
Matildas ready to get down to business at World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time.
Lyon flags Saints changes with AFL finals spot in doubt
St Kilda'have lost four of their past five matches heading into a crucial contest with North Melbourne and are looking for ways to improve their scoring output.
Victoria sends Olympics organisers a ‘wake-up call’
Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.
‘Bomb Squad’ bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess
Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.
Clubs, Anzac XV to play Lions on Australian 2025 tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Long-serving Jake Granville signs Cowboys extension
Days before his 200th NRL appearance, North Queensland utility Jake Granville has agreed a one-year contract extension with the club.
Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL’s hall of fame
Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
Tim Tszyu reveals his unfinished business with Charlo
Boxing superstar Tim Tszyu still hopes to fight Jermell Charlo some day despite the American pulling out of their scheduled unified blockbuster in Las Vegas.
Dragons name third different captain for Canberra clash
The Dragons have opted against naming controversial forward Jack de Belin captain for their Canberra clash as questions remain about the club's leadership void.
Swans legend Franklin to return, Demons’ Fritsch out
Lance Franklin will end a three-game absence from Sydney's line-up for what will almost certainly be the Swans legend's final AFL game at the MCG.
Sheens will be head coach in 2024: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are sticking solid to their plan and will not parachute Benji Marshall into the head-coaching role for 2024 despite the poor results.
Hasler makes pitch to star Titans duo Tino and Fifita
Clauses in Gold Coast duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita's contracts have made them free agents but 2024 coach Des Hasler does not intend to lose them.
Kingsley says Cats win sparked Giants surge up ladder
GWS have won four of their last five games and coach Adam Kingsley says the round-11 away win over Geelong was a big moment for the in-form Giants.
Wimbledon stars want new mum Ash Barty back in tennis
Tennis stars have congratulated Ash Barty on becoming a mother, with Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka hoping the Australian will one day return to the sport.
Aussie Saville gets royal visitor in Wimbledon wash-out
Australian comeback star Daria Saville was unaware she was being watched by a royal visitor at courtside on a rain-ruined day at Wimbledon.
Calmer Cody Walker won’t see red on Blues return
Cody Walker is known as one of the fieriest customers in the NRL but insists he can weather the emotional cauldron that is State of Origin football.
Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup
Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.
Wallabies won’t take new Boks playmaker Libbok lightly
Reece Hodge has been impressed by new Springboks five-eighth Manie Libbok, who will make his first start at 10 against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Canberra’s Kris signs long-term deal after No.1 shift
Emerging Canberra talent Sebastian Kris has re-signed with the club until 2027 after a breakout season, with a shift to the halves potentially on the cards.
Demons star Clayton Oliver expected to miss again
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has failed to complete a crucial training session and seems destined to sit out a sixth-straight match for the Demons.
We won’t underestimate Tigers: Sharks coach Fitzgibbon
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon is expecting a response from the Wests Tigers following their 74-0 mauling by North Queensland in their last outing.
Bennett’s 2020 babes now Maroons marauders for Billy
Queensland Rugby League chairman Bruce Hatcher says Maroons coach Billy Slater has continued the legacy of Wayne Bennett and given young guns an Origin crack.