Australia rally to avoid World Cup shock
Australia were in major strife at 4-41 before beating Bangladesh by five wickets in their last Women's World Cup pool game in New Zealand.
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AFL star Martin out of Tigers-Giants clash
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin has officially been ruled out of Sunday's clash with GWS after being named in the initial squad.
WA to host Vics in Sheffield Shield final
Western Australia are set to host next week's Sheffield Shield final against Victoria after securing a thumping win over them in Perth.
Reds’ Vest interest ignites Tahs derby
Dismissed as "too short" by the NSW Waratahs, spirited second-rower Connor Vest wants to prove a point when he lines up against them for the Queensland Reds.
Ponga out of Knights’ Panthers test
Kalyn Ponga won't play in Newcastle's NRL round-three clash with reigning premiers Penrith due to a minor knee complaint.
Barty’s short game matches her swing: Webb
Golf great Karrie Webb predicts retiring world tennis No.1 Ash Barty could become an Australian amateur champion, saying her short game is as good as her swing.
Sail GP leaders Team Australia in capsize
Leaders Team Australia have capsized and damaged their high-tech catamaran in San Francisco three days before Sail GP's $US1 million season finale race.
Eagles lose 12 players to COVID protocols
West Coast's AFL game against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium is set to go ahead on Sunday despite the Eagles experiencing a devastating COViD-19 outbreak.
Lions wary after Bombers cop ‘blowtorch’
Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.
Herbert, Lee and Scott in Match Play hunt
Lucas Herbert is unbeaten after two rounds of the World Golf Championships Match Play in Texas, while Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee remain in the mix.
Hinkley has faith in back-up Port forwards
Port Adelaide will be without three of their top-six goalkickers from last season in the AFL round-two clash with Hawthorn on Saturday night.
Kisnorbo fires back at Maclaren critics
Patrick Kisnorbo has hit out at criticism of Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren after his commitment to the Socceroos was questioned.
Dragons forward Su’A faces NRL ban
St George Illawarra forward Jaydn Su'A is facing a one-game ban for a high tackle from Thursday's loss to the Sharks.
Returning Rapana, Schneider Raiders’ keys
Canberra Raiders welcome back two important cogs when they face the Gold Coast Titans at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.
Now or never for Roar in ALM says skipper
Brisbane Roar captain Tom Aldred says it has reached win or bust time for the club if they are to make a serious late push for the A-League Men's finals.
Sydney FC star Green opts for NZ switch
Sydney FC defender Ally Green will switch her international allegiance to New Zealand after this weekend's A-League Women grand final.
Early sub spur for Bulls ALM midfielder
Macarthur's Charles M'Mombwa is vowing to bounce back after being one of a trio subbed off after just 30 minutes into a 4-2 ALM loss to Central Coast.
Glory to start new ALM era against Phoenix
Interim coach Ruben Zadkovich is promising an immediate lift in Perth Glory's performance for Saturday's ALM clash against Wellington.
Ash Barty retirement a sign of the times
Sport must rise to the challenge of ensuring a healthier overall environment to retain its top talent, say industry experts following Ash Barty's retirement.
Suns out to prove AFL credentials vs Dees
Fast AFL starts that peter out have been a hallmark of Gold Coast under Stuart Dew, but forward Ben Ainsworth says the Suns are in for the long haul in 2022.
Storey Street boys in biggest NRL rivalry
Recent history between Latrell Mitchell and Joey Manu has been the talking point of the week, but the pair's bond began in South Sydney territory as teenagers.
Cronulla’s new combos starting to click
The Sharks' new combinations can only get better after being central to the convincing win over St George Illawarra, says coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Japan show up poor Socceroos’ failings
Australia's bid for automatic qualification for the World Cup is over and the Socceroos' tactical failings were badly exposed in their loss to Japan.
Wildcats coach fumes over signing rumours
Perth coach Scott Morrison has fired off at rumours surrounding his club's signings following their 85-83 NBL loss at home to Tasmania.
Khawaja confident Aussies can win Test
Fresh off his fourth century of 2022, Usman Khawaja believes Australian can bowl Pakistan out on the final day in Lahore and win the series 1-0.
JackJumpers stun Wildcats on the road
Tasmania have ended Perth's six-game NBL winning streak with a stunning 85-83 upset on the road.
Socceroos sunk 2-0 by late Japan surge
The Socceroos' bid for automatic qualification for the Qatar World Cup is over after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan.
Drmic shot steals NBL O/T win for Bullets
Brisbane have scored an unlikely overtime victory over the New Zealand Breakers after Anthony Drmic's overtime game winner with 2.5 seconds remaining
Blues pip Dogs in entertaining AFL clash
Carlton rode a COVID-19 hit that sidelined coach Michael Voss to continue their hot start to the AFL season, beating the Western Bulldogs by 12 points.
Hynes steers Sharks to big NRL win in wet
Cronulla recruit Nicho Hynes shone brightly in a six-try NRL win over the Dragons in Wollongong.
Cartwright has WA eyeing shield final
Western Australia are five wickets from victory against Victoria in their Sheffield Shield clash in Perth as they look to seal a spot in the final.