Maroons reunion of 1995 heroes to inspire Slater’s men
Queensland's heroic 1995 State of Origin side, who won 3-0 against the odds, will be honoured this week as the Maroons gain an early boost to their campaign.
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Postecoglou hanging on to job at Tottenham, for now
English Premier League strugglers Tottenham are sticking with Ange Postecoglou for the time being, but the pressure on their Australian manager is mounting.
Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero
Mitch Owen could be a bolter for Australia's T20 World Cup squad next year, given his form for Big Bash League winners the Hobart Hurricanes.
Rebuffed Perth NRL bid made new $20m licence fee offer
The cashed-up Perth consortium that the NRL rejected to run a new franchise in 2027 had made a stunning revised offer that included a $20 million licence fee.
Neck boost for Reynolds as Maguire rakes over the coals
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is set to play round one after neck surgery as the hotly contested race to play hooker for the Broncos ramps up.
Ruckman Marshall headlines trio of injured Saints
St Kilda are dealing with a mounting injury list ahead of the AFL season, with Rowan Marshall potentially sidelined for round one along with Mattaes Phillipou.
Unrivalled consistency drives de Minaur’s Open tilt
Alex de Minaur will enter his blockbuster Australian Open clash with world No.1 Jannik Sinner as the only man to make four straight grand quarter-finals.
NFL’s 49ers play surprise role in Thunder’s BBL rise
NFL team the San Francisco 49ers had a hand in the Sydney Thunder's rise from the Big Bash League's doldrums.
Selectors haven’t raised Test debut with Connolly
Test bolter Cooper Connolly is yet to hear from selectors about the possibility of earning a maiden baggy green in Sri Lanka.
‘Every single day’: Gulden on a mission after horror GF
Errol Gulden can't stop thinking about Sydney's AFL grand final capitulation against Brisbane but knows talk is cheap as he eyes redemption.
Mistakes aside, Welsford sprints to Tour stage win
Australian Olympic cycling gold medallist Sam Welsford has dominated the opening stage of the Tour Down Under in the Adelaide Hills.
Caslick’s 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard
Charlotte Caslick is eyeing a home World Cup for the Wallaroos in 2029 and has assumed a new rugby sevens role in the wake of their Paris Olympics fade-out.
Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW
Western United have claimed a straightforward 4-1 win over Perth Glory, including a spectacular goal from defender Grace Maher.
Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot
The Hobart Hurricanes have qualified for the Big Bash League final and will have a shot at their first title after beating the Sydney Sixers by 12 runs.
Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns’ AFLW boss
Former North Melbourne AFL coach Rhyce Shaw has been appointed Gold Coast's new AFLW mentor.
Matildas winger Freier, Socceroo Deng seal transfers
Matildas winger Sharn Freier has signed for German powerhouse VfL Wolfsburg while Socceroo Thomas Deng has joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.
Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in Australian Open classic
Novak Djokovic is just two wins away from claiming a record-breaking 25th major title after downing Carlos Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open quarter-final.
Steve Smith feared he needed surgery on injured elbow
Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter initially feared his elbow injury could require more surgery.
David Warner has Sydney Thunder believing again
Retired Test opener David Warner has had an impact on and off the field in his first full Big Bash League summer.
Two from two, Welsford wins again despite tour crash
Australian cycling star Sam Welsford has won his second-straight stage in the Tour Down Under despite a crash early in the Barossa Valley stage.
Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open
Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.
Gilmore, Florence opt out of fulltime WSL campaigns
Australia's eight-time surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore has made a late call not to return to the WSL Championship Tour this year.
Jarome Luai to share Tigers captaincy with Api Koroisau
Four-time premiership-winning playmaker Jarome Luai has been appointed co-captain of Wests Tigers ahead of his first season at the NRL club.
Mass gains: ‘Mutant strong’ Reds gun’s origin story
Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.
Blues president stands down after AFL investigation
Carlton have announced Luke Sayers has stood down as president after the embattled club figure was cleared of posting a lewd image on social media by the AFL.
Snapshot of day 11 at the Australian Open
Madison Keys showed true grit on day 11 of the Australian Open by beating Elina Svitolina in three-tough sets to reach the Open semis for a third time.
Thunder surge into grand final qualifier beating Stars
Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.
De Minaur hurting after ‘slap across face’ from Sinner
Local hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a thumping straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final loss to world No.1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner.
American Shelton slams Open broadcasters, interviews
American Ben Shelton has delivered a takedown of Australian Open broadcasters and on-court interviewers during an unprompted address after his quarter-final.
Melbourne outlast Wildcats to spoil Cotton’s party
Perth Wildcats sharpshooter Bryce Cotton was held to just 14 points in his 250th NBL game as Melbourne United posted a tense win on the road.
‘Why not me?’ – Demon won’t give up on grand slam dream
Despite a demoralising Australian Open quarter-final loss to Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur believes he hasn't hit his ceiling and can still contend for a slam.