Australian McKeown sets another backstroke world record
Australia's Kaylee McKeown has broken the 50m backstroke world record to become the first woman to hold global benchmarks in the stroke over three distances.
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Zahra punt pays off, Without A Fight wins Caulfield Cup
Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of West Wind Blows, with pre-race favourite Gold Trip finishing third.
Tigers beat Hawks to stay in AFLW finals race
Richmond have pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to score an 11-point AFLW win over Hawthorn in Cairns.
Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four
Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Swimming Australia repels global takeover threat
A threat of expulsion from World Aquatics has been averted by Swimming Australia after an emergency meeting of the national governing body voted for reform.
Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades
Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.
Jacob Kiraz re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.
Woolf hungry to make Tonga Tests more than symbolic
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf will return to St Helens, scene of many of his greatest triumphs, for the first of a history-making three Tests against England.
Fitz-Gerald says it’s time for squash to start again
Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.
Ex-heptathlon star Flemming to lead Athletics Australia
Former heptathlon golden girl Jane Flemming has been voted in as the new president of Athletics Australia.
Refreshed Davila desperate to lead Macarthur revival
A trip home to Mexico has attacking midfielder Ulises Davila revitalised and ready to lift Macarthur FC out of the A-League Men basement.
Favourite Gold Trip faces stiff Caulfield Cup battle
Gold Trip is the Caulfield Cup favourite but Irish hoop John Allen is confident Duke De Sessa can challenge in Saturday's "wide open" 2400m test.
Revamped City move on from grand-final humiliation
Melbourne City have overhauled their squad after their A-League Men grand-final humiliation and coach Rado Vidosic is excited by their new mix.
Aussie MotoGP race changes day due to weather
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been moved forward by 23 hours as organisers attempt to avoid predicted wet and windy weather at Phillip Island.
Dees primed for win over Kangaroos in AFLW flag defence
Having learnt from an upset loss to Adelaide in round six, Melbourne are bent on putting away North Melbourne as they hunt a second flag.
Djokovic looking for mixed blessings in Aussie summer
World No.1 and 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will launch his 2024 season at the United Cup mixed teams event in Sydney and Brisbane.
Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned
Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.
Short century leads Vics to Marsh Cup win over Bulls
Matt Short blasted 134 and spinner Todd Murphy took three key wickets in Victoria's 19-run Marsh Cup win over Queensland.
Diamonds fall to Silver Ferns in netball Cup series
After two wins, Australia have lost the third match of the Constellation Cup netball series against New Zealand, going down 56-53 with one game to play.
Fast-finishing Lee makes impressive start in LPGA event
Aussie golf superstar Minjee Lee has raised hopes of a rare family double with a sizzling first round at the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.
Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals
Brisbane Heat staged a coup by signing former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez, who can't wait to add her own flair to an aggressive batting order.
Supercars slam brakes on season-opening Newcastle 500
Having failed to break a deadlock with the NSW government, Supercars have cancelled the Newcastle 500 and are now on the search for a new season opener.
NBL’s Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash
The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.
Jetlagged Redmayne not ideal for Sydney FC: Corica
Having already lost two key defenders, star goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne's late arrival from Socceroos duty could further set back Sydney FC.
Reds ‘keeper Grove out of ALW with delayed concussion
Adelaide United goalkeeper Annie Grove has been ruled out of round two of the A-League Women's competition because of delayed concussion.
Young guns ready to step up in wide open A-League Men
After an off-season of change, the A-League Men title race appears wide open, while its up-and-comers will be attempting to snare a Socceroos berth.
Demon Smith and new Blue Hollands in drugs drama
Melbourne's Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after the round 23 win over Hawthorn, and now Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands is facing his own drug drama.
Dees’ Smith tested positive to drugs during AFL season
Melbourne player Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after his AFL club's win over Hawthorn in round 23.
Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires
Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.
NRL hopeful’s brother also accused of underworld murder
The brother of an NRL junior is the second man charged with the shooting murder of Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic.
Kangaroos, Demons still after Eagles’ No.1 draft pick
West Coast hold the No.1 draft pick and first dibs on teen sensation Harley Reid but will continue fielding trade offers from rival clubs.