De Minaur joins O’Connell in US Open second round
World No.13 Alex de Minaur and Chris O'Connell have given Australia two winners from eight on day two of the US Open in New York.
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Rugby Australia never came to the table: Murray
Cameron Murray says he never received an offer from Rugby Australia despite Eddie Jones anointing him a Wallaby in waiting.
Horsburgh ban adds to Raiders’ judiciary frustration
Canberra hooker Zac Woolford feels teammate Corey Horsburgh was hard done by in copping a four-game NRL ban for a shoulder charge.
Groves wins Vuelta stage four in sprint finish
Australian cyclist Kaden Groves has won a stage victory the Vuelta a Espana for the second year in a row.
Cooks stars as Boomers beat Japan for crucial Cup win
Australia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan.
Wanderers, Knights, Lions advance to Aust Cup quarters
Western Sydney Wanderers, the Melbourne Knights and MetroStars SC have all qualified for the quarter-finals of the Australia Cup.
JWH gets seven-game ban, Horsburgh to miss four matches
Corey Horsburgh and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves have failed to get their bans reduced at the NRL judiciary.
Kiwi bats find form against Australia A
After being bowled out for 147 on day one, New Zealand A have built a 75-run lead over Australia A in their four-day clash in Brisbane.
Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
Melbourne Rebels mentor Tim Sampson says Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon has the skills and mental strength for the high-pressure World Cup goal-kicking job.
In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson
St Kilda captain Jack Steele says last Saturday's loss to Brisbane was good exposure for the Saints ahead of their first AFL finals series in three years.
Penrith name stars for NRL minor premiership battle
Penrith have opted against mass resting of players against North Queensland, while NRL minor premiership rivals Brisbane will be without a host of stars.
NRL okay with home final at Shark Park
Cronulla would be permitted to host a home NRL final at Shark Park, even if they are drawn against another Sydney team.
Star teenage hooker Blake Mozer to make Broncos debut
Queensland U19 captain Blake Mozer will make his NRL debut for Brisbane against the Storm and is tipped by his schoolboy coach to be a great long-term No.9.
Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge
Jarrod Berry will refer to his notes when Brisbane's fifth-straight AFL finals campaign begins against Port Adelaide next Saturday.
Woolf will shine in 2025 at Dolphins juggernaut: Reader
The Dolphins have 30,000 paid-up members and CEO Terry Reader says head-coach-in-waiting Kristian Woolf will lead a strong club on and off the field in 2025.
Mitchell retirement concern if hate continues: Cook
Teammate Damien Cook has questioned whether persistent personal attacks could eventually drive South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell to retire from the NRL.
Walker denies wielding too much power at Souths
As South Sydney's NRL season hangs in the balance, Cody Walker has denied he and Latrell Mitchell are put on a pedestal by coach Jason Demetriou.
Raiders blow as Papali’i ruled out for rest of season
Canberra star Josh Papali'i won't play again this NRL season after being sent for surgery on a torn bicep tendon.
How Drinkwater quenched Cowboys thirst for excellence
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is in career-best form ahead of his side's crunch clash with Penrith and credits a settled family life for inspiring him.
Bucket man pitch invader jailed for A-League incursion
A violent pitch invader who stormed an A-League match and threw a bucket of sand at a goalkeeper has walked from court despite being handed a jail sentence.
Sharpe, Badger become NRL’s first solo women referees
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger have been appointed to referee NRL matches this weekend, making them the first women to do so under the one-referee system.
Bennett in NRL expansion bid teams sights
Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett is a free agent at the end of 2024 and says he has no intention of retiring as new NRL expansion bid teams seek his services.
Resurgent Knights out to defy NRL history
No side in the NRL era has ever won the grand final from outside the top four but on an eight-game winning streak, Newcastle believe they can become the first.
Smith to return to chase Australian Open golf title
Australia's top-ranked golfer Cameron Smith will return home to try to win an elusive Australian Open title and also defend his PGA Championship crown.
Tomljanovic, Saville, Hijikata win US Open openers
Australian tennis stars Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville have set up marquee second-round showdowns at the US Open in New York.
Boomers on brink in Cup must-win against hosts Japan
Australia must beat Japan in Okinawa in their final pool game to remain alive in the basketball World Cup.
Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.
Swepson takes three wickets with Australia A on top
Mitchell Swepson and Jordan Buckingham have each claimed three wickets to help Australia A take charge of their four-day match against New Zealand A.
Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Walsh fit for Broncos, Walters stews on team for Storm
Reece Walsh is back from a knee knock but prop Payne Haas was rested from Monday training as Broncos coach Kevin Walters mulled over his team to play Melbourne.