Meg Lanning returns to captain Australia
Australia's limited-overs series with Pakistan will feature the return to international cricket of captain and all-time great Meg Lanning.
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Back surgery sidelines Carlton star Walsh
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season after back surgery sidelined the gun midfielder indefinitely.
Key Magpies Crisp, Mihocek re-sign in AFL
Key Magpie Jack Crisp has shunned testing free agency in favour of signing a three-year deal at Collingwood, while Brody Mihocek has agreed a two-year deal.
Vanderjagt staying on as Bullets coach
Struggling Brisbane Bullets have appointed ex-NBL centre Greg Vanderjagt as coach for the remainder of the season after he was thrust into the role last week.
RLPA slam NRL over salary cap increase
The value of the salary cap for NRL clubs has been increased to a record $12.1 million, but the players' union is furious about the announcement.
Boland remains unsure of Boxing Day spot
Twelve months after his Boxing Day Test heroics, Australia paceman Scott Boland is in the dark about whether he will play against South Africa at the MCG.
Thunder sack BBL import Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Sydney Thunder have terminated the contract of Afghan import Fazalhaq Farooqi following a complaint about his behaviour.
Heat win toss, bat first against Strikers
BBL master-blaster Chris Lynn will face his old side for the first time when the Adelaide Strikers take on the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba.
Coach sure South Africa can rally at MCG
South African batting coach Justin Sammons says the state of the Gabba pitch was no excuse for their woeful performance against Australia in the first Test.
Roar sink Jets in ALW after Gorry brace
Two goals from Katrina Gorry have helped Brisbane Roar secure a 2-0 A-League Women win over the Newcastle Jets.
Heat snap BBL streak, stun Lynn’s Strikers
A half-century to Sam Billings has helped the Brisbane Heat score an upset six-run Big Bash League win against the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba.
Melbourne survive Snakes scare in NBL
Rayjon Tucker has threatened to put the open air clash to bed for Melbourne United, but Cairns almost pulled off a late miracle before going down 84-81.
Souths re-sign superstars Mitchell, Walker
South Sydney have re-signed two pieces of their premiership puzzle in Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell, the latter declaring he wants to be a Rabbitoh for life.
Warner’s Bali joke catches media off-guard
David Warner posted on social media that he was in Bali just days before the Boxing Day Test, but it turns out the veteran opener was joking with a friend.
Richmond star Bolton re-signs until 2028
Richmond star Shai Bolton has signed a five-year contract extension until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a big boost to the Tigers' premiership aspirations.
Famous sporting moment bugged humble Landy
Former Governor of Victoria, legendary runner and famed insect collector John Landy, who died in February, has been remembered at a State Memorial Service.
Jets look to nullify Kuol’s threat in ALM
Newcastle believe they have what it takes to stop Central Coast wonderkid Garang Kuol in Wednesday's F3 Derby.
Proteas eye de Bruyn for Boxing Day Test
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says Theunis de Bruyn is in contention for a recall ahead of the second Test as the visitors seek a batting boost.
Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn
Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.
‘Bazball’ Ashes challenge excites Aussies
Australia say they won't be spooked by England's 'Bazball' in next year's Ashes and need to stay true to their own style of play.
A-Leagues clubs await Victory sanctions
A-Leagues clubs are awaiting the outcome of Football Australia's sanctions on Melbourne Victory, including how their own crowds could be affected.
ACL tear confirmed for Roar’s Hecher
Brisbane Roar forward Mariel Hecher's A-League Women season is over with confirmation she tore her anterior cruciate ligament against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Victory ALM pitch invaders given life bans
Football Australia has slapped two A-League pitch invaders with life bans, including the man alleged to have hit Melbourne City's Tom Glover with a bucket.
Lyon king of quest to be best: Vettori
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Daniel Vettori has explained why Nathan Lyon is dangerous wherever he plays and what sets him apart as a master of his craft.
Gabba Test pitch rated as ‘below average’
The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.
Wildcats make it four NBL wins in a row
Perth Wildcats defeated Cairns Taipans for the tenth time in a row to remain in the thick of the NBL playoff race.
FA flag more bans, Victory await sanctions
The number of pitch-invading Melbourne Victory fans given life bans by Football Australia is set to hit double figures, as the club braces for heavy sanctions.
Gardner and Harris put India to sword
Australia have won the fifth T20 international against India by 54 runs thanks to a thumping 129-run fifth-wicket partnership by Ash Gardner and Grace Harris.
Warner’s batting ‘irreplaceable’: Bailey
David Warner is fighting to save his Test career, but the Australian hierarchy believe the out-of-form veteran's opening style is irreplaceable.
Barty backs Tomljanovic for AO title tilt
The nation's new women's No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic is in the form of her life and can challenge for Australian Open glory, reigning champion Ash Barty says.
Rafter backing United Cup in Brisbane
Pat Rafter says the coming United Cup in Brisbane is a step in the right direction for tennis and tips world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be a huge drawcard.