Molly’s game: surfing ‘glow worm’ on top of world again
World champion Molly Picklum has moved back into pole position to defend her surfing crown after triumphing at the famed Supertubos event in Portugal.
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Coffey’s Cox Plate ride at unusual field of dreams
Harry Coffey will be out to give leading trainer Ciaron Maher more major Melbourne success aboard Light Infantry Man when the Cox Plate is run at Flemington.
PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test
PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story.
Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win
All roads lead to a Samoa showdown as Mate Ma'a Tonga continued their undefeated start to the Rugby League World Cup with a 36-0 win over Lebanon.
End of an era as Wallaroos pair go ‘out with a bang’
Retiring Wallaroos Cecilia Smith and Emily Chancellor have gone out winners as Australia edged Scotland in a drama-filled Canberra contest.
New recruits shine as Roar overcome Glory in ALM
Brisbane Roar have opened their A-League Men campaign with a 2-1 win over Perth Glory with goals from Justin Vidic and star recruit Nam Tae-hee.
Hall powers Fetu Samoa to record World Cup win
Sydney Roosters star Amber Hall unstoppable as Samoa's women record their largest-ever win by demolishing hapless Wales.
Huge shocks in finals qualifying as De Pasquale dazzles
The Supercars finals series has got under way with some big names enduring sub-par qualifying sessions to begin the Gold Coast 500.
Miller off to bumpy start with two MotoGP crashes
The only Australian competing at the final Phillip Island Australian MotoGP has had a forgetful start to his weekend.
Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival
Jarome Luai has commanded all the attention in Port Moresby this week, but the home crowd will be cheering for his lookalike in the Kumuls' No. 6 jersey.
J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Aeliana
James McDonald is no stranger to breaking new ground in the saddle and can set another new mark with a fifth straight Cox Plate victory when he rides Aeliana.
‘The benchmark’: stars hail WBBL ahead of new season
Scheduling and privatisation concerns will be forgotten when the 12th edition of the WBBL gets under way with a double-header in Melbourne next Thursday.
The sights and sounds of PNG’s rugby league love affair
Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.
Onwards and Upton-wards from last Aust rout of England
She helped herself to a famous five tries the last time the sides met, but Australia's Tamika Upton isn't expecting the same when the Jillaroos face England.
German derby know-how steels Victory star for City date
Melbourne Victory's Philipp Ziereis has fond memories of his experience in German derbies and is excited about his first A-League Men clash with Melbourne City.
‘Humbling’: undefeated Nikita Tszyu primed for US debut
Emerging Australian boxing superstar Nikita Tszyu will place his undefeated record on the line in his eagerly anticipated US debut in Arizona.
‘No regrets’: why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga
Australia prop Keaon Koloamatangi is comfortable with his decision to play as a Kangaroo at this World Cup after he lined up for Tonga in 2022.
Wallabies pack their Teddy for end-of-year Tests
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has included a rookie scrumhalf and beefed up the forwards with some international flavour for the side's end-of-year European tour.
The great escape: injured Paris WA’s hero against NSW
WA's No.11 Joel Paris has survived for more than 28 overs while nursing a torn hamstring to help guide his side to a thrilling draw against NSW in Perth.
Australian accents stand out in Wales World Cup squad
A born-and-bred Queenslander is relishing the chance to make her international debut and help Wales pull off a World Cup boilover against Samoa.
Daniels steals attention, Giddey battles in NBA openers
Josh Giddey battled in Chicago's season-opening belting in Toronto while Boomers teammate Dyson Daniels was straight into his work in a tough Hawks win.
Saab sets sights on Tonga after emotional Cedars debut
Two of the most passionate fanbases in international rugby league will go head to head when Lebanon take on Tonga in the World Cup.
Back to school: Cheika’s league lessons for homecoming
After helping lift the NRL trophy with the Roosters, Michael Cheika takes Lebanon to the World Cup before bringing fresh ideas back to the NSW Waratahs.
Is this the face of the first homegrown PNG Chief?
Morea Morea is a lightning quick fullback for the PNG Kumuls and his burning desire is to become the Chiefs' first homegrown NRL player.
Supercars drenching incoming as finals chase revs up
The Gold Coast 500 will eliminate three drivers from winning the title, but a large dump of rain could wreak havoc on the weekend.
Australia’s batting nightmare ends in Test defeat
Australia's batting has been put on notice, with captain Pat Cummins making clear it was not good enough in a heavy second-Test thumping from South Africa.
Aussie women’s cricket star banned for two matches
An Australian women's cricket star has been banned for two games for breaching guidelines regarding prescription medication.
Best gives big contract hint before Kangaroos debut
Bradman Best wrote down in primary school that he wanted to play for Australia and gets to realise his dream, as he also opens up on his next contract.
Former sprint champ accused of child sex offence
Jake Doran has received a provisional Australian Athletics ban after the former national sprint champion was charged with indecent treatment of child under 16.
‘People love him’: Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil
Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls.
Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations
New figures shed a light on the danger posed by many Australians' favourite way to get around, as a government body keeps a close eye on the data.