Kings forward Cooks won’t get hopes up for MVP award
Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks got his hopes up ahead of the NBL's awards night last season but won't be making the same mistake this time around.
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Miller’s Knights move sets Ponga switch in motion
Cronulla's Lachlan Miller has agreed to move to Newcastle on a three-year contract, clearing the way for Kalyn Ponga to get a crack at playing five-eighth.
Mariners sign ex-Western United striker Wenzel-Halls
The Central Coast Mariners have signed striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls through to the end of the 2024/25 season.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award
The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
Port’s Lycett ready to carry AFL ruck load
Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett says he's again ready to carry the ruck load after playing just four AFL games last season because of a shoulder reconstruction.
Djokovic has sights on Court’s slam record
Novak Djokovic isn't ruling out beating Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles crowns after winning No.22 with a 10th Australian Open.
Mitch pitch: Brooks’ Tigers plea to Moses
Luke Brooks hopes to convince off-contract Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses that returning to the Wests Tigers is the best option for his career.
Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf
Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.
NRLW high priority in renewed CBA talks
The NRLW's CBA is likely to be a major priority when the NRL and the RLPA meet later this week to restart negotiations.
A-Leagues pride round can thrive: Cavallo
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has lamented the Cairns Taipans' decision not to wear pride jerseys but thinks A-Leagues players will embrace a pride round.
Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
Dolphins name Katoa, ‘Big Val’ for trial
The Dolphins will play their first ever trial on Saturday with exciting Tongan teenager Isaiya Katoa and a giant centre nicknamed 'Val Meninga' in the team.
Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been announced as the Big Bash League's most valuable player at the Cricket Australia Awards.
Smith to keep chasing improvement
Steve Smith is not content to rest on his laurels after a winning a record-equalling fourth Allan Border Medal.
Cleveland clutch as 36ers edge Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers have kept their playoff aspirations alive with a gusty 99-96 win over Cairns to snap a five game NBL losing streak.
Record crowd hopes for Matildas WC opener
Australia will start their Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland at Sydney's Accor Stadium after FIFA bowed to public demand and moved the fixture.
Olympic official Coles dies aged 91
Long-time Australian IOC member Phil Coles has died aged 91.
ALM, ALW set to launch maiden pride round
The A-League is expected to announce plans for a competition-wide pride celebration next month.
Fifita calls for better NRL medical help
Recently-retired Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita says he feels rushed into having six surgeries in 12 months due to the NRL's current medical policies.
German wins Cadel’s race in sprint finish
German rider Marius Mayrhofer was the surprise winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, taking out the sprint finish.
JackJumpers vault past Wildcats in NBL
Milton Doyle's clutch three-pointer and Rashard Kelly's steal off Bryce Cotton have helped clinch a vital NBL win for the finals-bound JackJumpers over Perth.
Jason Kubler cashes in on AO success
Jason Kubler is eyeing further success on tour after boosting his career earnings by more than $500,000 at the Australian Open.
Horror Juande injury overshadows ALM match
Adelaide midfielder Juande has suffered a horror lower-leg injury against Melbourne City, with coach Carl Veart lamenting the lack of an on-site ambulance.
Roar, Phoenix draw in 3-3 ALW thriller
Brisbane Roar left it late to snatch a point in a 3-3 A-League Women draw with 10-player Wellington Phoenix.
Heat cruise past Renegades in BBL knockout
Melbourne Renegades' first BBL finals appearance in four years has proved short-lived, losing to an Usman Khawaja-inspired Brisbane Heat by seven wickets.
Green no certainty for first Test in India
Australia allrounder Cameron Green is not certain to be fit for the first Test in India as he recovers from a broken injury suffered at the MCG last month.
Lynx continue winning ways in WNBL
The Flyers soared to top spot, Perth's winning streak continued and the Heals were no-shows again for Sydney in an eventful weekend.
Socceroos just getting started: Arnold
Graham Arnold has been reappointed as Socceroos coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign and is adamant there's plenty more to come from his squad.
Foley sparks Spears in Japanese club rugby
A late penalty goal from Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has extended Kubota Spears' unbeaten start to the Japan Rugby League One season.