Three men’s seeds give home hopes a 43-year Open first
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have given Australia three men's seeds at the Australian Open for the first time since 1982.
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Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
Luai relishes chance to end Tigers’ years of struggle
Jarome Luai says he's ready for the pressure of leading Wests Tigers off the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam
Retired great Ash Barty says she's hopes teenager Emerson Jones can play without pressure at next week's Australian Open and can enjoy the experience.
Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets
Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.
Inglis channels fellow Australian in bid for Open berth
Maddison Inglis says she was inspired by the fight of fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell as they both banked a second victory in Australian Open qualifying.
Prather steers Bullets closer to NBL finals berth
The Brisbane Bullets are a win outside the NBL top six after Casey Prather stood tall in a nine-point win over the NZ Breakers.
Teenage star Kuilamu nets twice in Brisbane Roar win
Teenager Grace Kuilamu's double has secured Brisbane a 2-0 home win over Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at home.
Opetaia KOs Nyika in ‘savage’ homecoming defence
Jai Opetaia has knocked New Zealand challenger David Nyika out in the fourth round of his IBF world cruiserweight title defence on the Gold Coast.
I still want to go back and coach in the NRL: Arthur
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur says he is enjoying working with Leeds in England but long-term wants to be in NRL and feels he will be better equipped to do so.
Titan Tino set for final tick from ACL specialists
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will visit ACL recovery specialists next week in Sydney and is hoping for a green light to enable him to return to full training.
Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.
Young tennis star Jones already scaring world’s best
Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has won plenty of admirers and garnered attention from the world's best tennis players ahead of her grand slam debut.
Sutherland forges own path towards leading next gen
Annabel Sutherland has gone from being introduced as ex-CEO James Sutherland's daughter on international debut to one of the game's biggest stars.
Wanted man: Kobe targets Broncos start after Madge call
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has his sights on a starting position after new coach Michael 'Madge' Maguire asked him to stay at the club in 2025.
Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw
Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.
Finefeuiaki eyes Kaufusi lessons and spot at Dolphins
New Dolphins firebrand Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has the chance to inherit the great Felise Kaufusi's mantle as he prepares to learn off the veteran enforcer.
Kyrgios back out on court in pointer to Open play
Drawn to meet Scotsman Jacob Fearnley in the Open, Nick Kyrgios has returned to court for a training session a day after revealing his abdominal strain.
Usyk heavyweight dream no fairytale for soaring Opetaia
Jai Opetaia's promoter has again spruiked a heavyweight world title collision course with Oleksandr Usyk after the Australia's latest stunning knockout win.
Bruised Nyika not broken by Opetaia onslaught
David Nyika's trainer is confident his man will earn another world title shot this year despite his ambitious attempt against Jai Opetaia ending abruptly.
Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys
North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.
Rebuilt Huni eyes rising heavyweight star Itauma
Talks are underway for heavyweight prospect Justis Huni to fight much-hyped 20-year-old Moses Itauma after the Australian's latest impressive victory.
US teen breaks new ground ahead of Djokovic match-up
American teen Nishesh Basavareddy, who is into his first ATP semi-final in New Zealand, has been drawn to meet his idol at next week's Australian Open.
Shoulder injury creates fresh AO scare for Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from his Adelaide International quarter-final, casting a doubt over the local hope's upcoming Australian Open campaign.
Vintage Aiava fashionably late earning an Open return
Former teen star Destanee Aiava has snared a berth in the main draw of the Australian Open, with the Victorian winning her third match in qualifying.
Perfect timing helps Plapp turn Games gloom into gold
Luke Plapp has successfully defended his Australian time trial championship, while Brodie Chapman has won the women's event for the first time.
ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.
‘Zero effect’: Kings move on from Lamonte Turner axing
Coach Brian Goorjian has downplayed the impact of Lamonte Turner's axing from the Sydney Kings only hours before his would-be NBL debut.
Ben Hunt takes charge in time of flux for Broncos
With a neck injury to Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam suspended, the arrival of Ben Hunt could not have come at a better time for Brisbane.
Horns locked: Opetaia, Nyika face-off sets scene
Champion Jai Opetaia and challenger David Nyika engaged in a fierce, lengthy face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their world title fight on the Gold Coast.
Knights’ Bradman turns to Gagai in bid to be the best
Newcastle's Bradman Best wants to become the game's premier centre after an impressive 2024 campaign.