Thompson, Tiafoe storm into Dallas Open quarters
Jordan Thompson has roared into the ATP Tour's Dallas Open quarter-finals with a two-set win, but fellow Aussie Rinky Hijikata crashed out in similar fashion.
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Weight is over for Dolphins’ pacy cult hero Te Whare
Dolphins centre Valynce Te Whare lost 10kg in a personalised boot camp in the pre-season and has gained pace and agility ahead of the trial with CQ Capras.
Arnold remains upbeat over Socceroos’ Asian Cup exit
Graham Arnold is seeing the positives from the Socceroos' testing Asian Cup campaign that ended in a quarter-final exit at the hands of South Korea.
Big-name playmakers return for second Super Rugby trial
Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh will run out for their respective Super Rugby Pacific clubs in trial matches this weekend.
At 205cm, Broncos’ big Ben has a giant mongrel streak
Brisbane prop Ben Te Kura stands at an NRL record 205cm and will run out against Wynnum on Saturday with a reputation for having aggression to go with his size.
Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024
The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.
Olam hands NRL’s PNG expansion bid a reality check
Wests Tigers recruit Justin Olam has urged caution over plans to base an NRL expansion side in Australia rather than in Papua New Guinea.
Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears
The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
Billy Smith’s NRL rise continues with new deal
Once among the unluckiest players in the NRL, Billy Smith has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Sydney Roosters long term.
Seamer Neser recalled for Australia’s Test tour of NZ
Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.
Aussie swim star to compete at drug-taking Games
Retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen is the first person to publicly pledge to compete at an Olympic-styled event for drug-taking athletes.
Lee passes another exam in Doha to grab last-gasp gold
Swimmer Kyle Lee has earned a last-gasp gold for Australia in the open water relay at the world championships - a day after sitting an accountancy exam.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman
Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.
Slater gift of faith to Titans’ Fermor moves mountains
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor returns from a season out due to an ACL tear with confidence sky high after what he concedes was a shock Queensland camp call-up.
Precious Jewell knock leads Tigers past battling Bulls
Tasmania have kept their one-day cup final hopes alive courtesy of a bonus-point defeat of Queensland at the Gabba in the penultimate round.
Kenny on notice after NRL investigate Panther’s post
Penrith premiership hooker Mitch Kenny has been served an NRL breach notice alleging his social media post in December brought the game into disrepute.
Harry Potter embraces Western Force razzle dazzle
Western Force utility back Harry Potter is already making headlines in Perth after scoring two tries against against Queensland in a trial game last week.
Mariners, Simon look for ALW upset against Victory
Central Coast are pushing for finals in their first season back in the A-League Women, having been massively boosted by the return of star forward Kyah Simon.
Australia could co-host next Commonwealth Games
Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.
West Indies stars set to shine in Australia T20 clash
After sitting out Test and ODI matches to play franchise T20s, some superstar West Indian players will front up for their T20I series opener in Hobart.
Souths lose Campbell Graham for up to six months
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
Woman ‘curated’ Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues
A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.
Latrell, Hammer named for Townsville All Stars clash
Strong squads headlined by Latrell Mitchell and Joseph Tapine have been named for the NRL All Stars' return to Townsville.
Marshall banks on Inglis to bring best out of Bula
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says Greg Inglis is the perfect sounding board for prodigious fullback Jahream Bula.
Wood’s ALM return ‘great headache’ for Sydney’s Talay
Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is tossing up between forwards Fabio Gomes and Patrick Wood for the trip to Central Coast, as the latter returns from suspension.
Justis Huni’s opponent for Saudi blockbuster revealed
Brisbane's world-ranked heavyweight contender Justis Huni will fight tough South African Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia next month.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers
Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.