Victory can’t waste shot at silverware: Thompson
Club great Archie Thompson has mapped out what Melbourne Victory and players must get right in the aftermath of Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit as coach.
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Konstas earns Test call-up as Australia ponders options
National selectors have added 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas to Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India.
The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short
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Schmidt gets Lions prep started with Wallabies camp
While he's yet to make a call on his coaching future, Joe Schmidt is continuing to plan for next year's touring Lions with the Wallabies assembling next month.
Import’s injury sours Bullets’ NBL win over Taipans
The Brisbane Bullets have taken bragging rights in the Sunshine Stoush and extended the Cairns Taipans' losing sequence with a tense three-point win.
Strikers’ Lloyd Pope and D’Arcy Short sink Stars in BBL
Lloyd Pope has rebounded from a traumatic BBL death over to help the Adelaide Strikers defeat the winless Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval.
Victory, City need to stand up and be counted in derby
Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have plenty to play for when they meet in the first derby since Patrick Kisnorbo quit the Victory.
Sutherland ton powers Aussies to WODI win over Kiwis
Australia have scored a rain-affected One Day International win over New Zealand thanks largely to a century from Annabel Sutherland.
High-flyer Head returns to scene of India series axing
Travis Head's Test career was almost killed off by India four years ago at the MCG. His axing in that series helped put him on the path to his glut of runs.
Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again
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McSweeney describes devastation of Test axing
Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney says he's "devastated" after being dropped for Boxing Day after just three matches but he's back in action for Brisbane Heat.
Luckless Cowboy Luki set to miss 2025 NRL campaign
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki is set to miss the entire 2025 NRL season after going down with another long-term injury.
Owen’s ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth
Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.
Glory defeat Roar to end 18-game ALM winless streak
Perth Glory have beaten Brisbane 1-0 to give coach David Zdrilic his first victory as coach and heap further pressure on Roar boss Ruben Zadkovich.
Sydney slump to last in ALW; Roar thrash Jets 6-1
Sydney FC's losing run has extended to three matches following a 2-0 loss to Wellington, while Laini Freier scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's win in Newcastle.
Victory, City fight out derby draw after Kisnorbo exit
Melbourne Victory have fought out a 1-1 draw with A-League Men rivals Melbourne City in their first match since coach Patrick Kisnorbo quit out of nowhere.
Jadeja wants India’s main batters to relieve pressure
India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has admitted the team need more from their top order against Australia, if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Aussie cricket could be burned by missing generation
Fewer players born in the mid-1990s have played men's Tests for Australia than at any other time in the 20th century, harming the team's transition period.
Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
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Webster wants Test debut after ‘intoxicating’ call-up
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Logan Martin soars to third BMX freestyle world crown
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‘Mouthful’ name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy
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‘Shame and guilt’ get fifth brother on board to Hobart
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Flyers stun Bendigo in bad week for WNBL ladder leaders
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India pacer says Head ‘struggles against short balls’
India quick Akash Deep believes Travis Head "struggles against short balls" and the tourists have plans to tame the red-hot Australian star.
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss
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McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers
Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.
Nyika’s plan to ‘mow down’ Opetaia in IBF title fight
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Summer of Sutherland continues as Australia beat NZ
Annabel Sutherland has this time starred with the ball to help Australia beat New Zealand by 75 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner top scored with the bat.
Roar deal for Zadkovich in balance after ALM defeat
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich remains defiant as his tenure comes under more scrutiny following an ALM record-equalling loss to Perth Glory.
‘Never satisfied’: Demon’s slog is his Xmas Day gift
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