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.
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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.
Young Dragons must lift their game: Woods
Veteran NRL forward Aaron Woods says St George Illawarra young guns such as Tyrell Sloan and Jayden Sullivan must show consistency next season.
Rabada explains Proteas batting flops
South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has called for patience with his team's batters after the Proteas' cheap dismissals in the two-day first Test in Brisbane.
Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns
Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.
Sangha, Burns set to miss rest of BBL
Batters Jason Sangha and Joe Burns are both set to miss the rest of the BBL after suffering long-term injuries in the first week of the tournament.
Venus Williams nabs Aussie Open wildcard
Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams will make her 22nd Australian Open appearance after being awarded a wildcard into the Melbourne Park tournament.
FA sanctions loom after ALM pitch invasion
Football Australia is promising strong sanctions on Melbourne Victory fans whose pitch invasion caused injuries and the abandonment of the ALM Melbourne derby.
Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny
Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.
Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test
Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
Dylan Brown re-signs with NRL’s Eels
Parramatta have taken an important step towards breaking their premiership drought by signing young five-eighth Dylan Brown to a contract extension.
Victory prepare show cause notice response
Football Australia have slapped Melbourne Victory with a show cause notice over their fans' pitch invasion, with points deductions and crowd bans looming.
Phoenix lose import Zhou Qi in NBL blow
South East Melbourne are hopeful Zhou Qi will return to the NBL this season despite the towering import heading home to China for family reasons.
Argentina win World Cup after wonder final
Lionel Messi's Argentina have won the World Cup in a penalty shootout after an amazing final with France ended in a 3-3 draw after extra-time in Qatar.
Australia left with fast-bowling dilemma
Australian selectors could be faced with choosing between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test as the NSW quick looks to prove his fitness.
Di Maria in Argentina World Cup final team
Angel Di Maria will be in Argentina's starting XI for the World Cup final as Lionel Messi breaks the all-time record for most games played in the tournament.
Chalmers shines in world record relay swim
Freestyle star Kyle Chalmers has starred as Australia and the United States broke the 4x100m medley relay world short course record in a dead heat.
A snapshot of round five of the ALW
A snapshot of round five of the ALW in which Melbourne Victory defender Kayla Morrison bagged a hat-trick and Katrina Gorry reminded everyone of her class.
Proteas pace attack open up ‘old scars’
South Africa lost the first Test at the Gabba but Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje reminded Australia's batters about what to expect on Boxing Day.
Aussies beat Proteas in two-day Gabba Test
Australia have completed a historic Test victory inside two days, defeating South Africa by six wickets on a green, bowler-friendly wicket at the Gabba.
Elgar quizzes umpires on safety of pitch
South Africa captain Dean Elgar insists the Gabba pitch was not a good Test wicket but Pat Cummins disagreed after the first Test finished inside two days.
Aussie quick Starc takes 300th Test wicket
Star quick Mitchell Starc has become the seventh Australian to take 300 Test wickets, reaching the milestone against South Africa at the Gabba.
A snapshot of day two of the first Test
Pat Cummins took five wickets and Mitchell Starc claimed his 300th Test victim as Australia beat South Africa by six wickets inside two days at the Gabba.
Successful homecoming for Jackson in WNBL
Basketball legend Lauren Jackson has made a triumphant return to Canberra to help the Southside Flyers defeat her former club UC Capitals in the WNBL.
France into World Cup final with 2-0 win
France will face Argentina in soccer's World Cup final after overcoming battling Morocco 2-0 with goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in Qatar.
‘Romance’ of Gabba pitch continues in Test
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson, who kept for 160 overs in the most recent match at the Gabba, explains how the pitch might play in the upcoming Test.
Wallaroos ace Patu retires from Test rugby
Legendary Wallaroos forward Liz Patu has announced her retirement from Test rugby as Australia's most-capped women's player.
AFL won’t change Brownlow voting process
The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal.
Heppell not tied to Bombers AFL captaincy
Dyson Heppell is happy to hand over the Essendon captaincy as soon as next season if the AFL club decides on a new-look leadership group.
Recent reviews spark new Olympic strategy
Australia's Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams have made a collective pledge to "win well" in the wake of independent reviews into various sports.