Lanning scores 61 in lead-up to Aus return
In her last hit-out before returning to the Australian national team, Meg Lanning has scored 61 runs for Victoria.
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Mariners thump 10-man Adelaide in ALM rout
Adelaide United have had a player sent off and conceded two own goals during their 4-0 loss A-League Men to Central Coast in Gosford.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
The Perth Scorchers have regained top spot on the BBL ladder with a thumping seven-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Flyers on a high after major WNBL double
The Flyers have made it five straight wins by claiming the prized scalp of ladder leaders Bendigo after their midweek defeat of Melbourne in the WNBL.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Khawaja at peace with missed milestone
Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.
Pegula gives US a United Cup final lead
Red-hot Jessica Pegula has beaten Martina Trevisan to give Team USA a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five-rubber United Cup final against Italy in Sydney.
Taipans extend streak by beating Phoenix
The Taipans made it four wins on the trot without their MVP candidate Keanu Pinder, proving too strong for the Phoenix.
Pegula, Tiafoe give US big Cup final lead
Wins for Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe have given the USA a commanding 2-0 lead over Italy in the best-of-five United Cup final in Sydney.
Fritz seals United Cup final win for USA
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Creek hurt as Taipans beat Phoenix
The Taipans made it four straight wins without their MVP candidate Keanu Pinder by beating the Phoenix, who lost star Mitch Creek to an eye injury.
Melbourne beat Bullets in crucial NBL win
Melbourne United's finals hopes remain intact after Chris Goulding and Rayjon Tucker combined to put the Brisbane Bullets away in a 99-84 NBL win.
Bat maker Brown blasts Heat to BBL win
Josh Brown made a pulsating 62 for Brisbane and Michael Neser took a stunning outfield catch to secure a thrilling 15-run BBL win over the Sydney Sixers.
CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal
Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.
Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
Morris pulling right moves for Test debut
In the space of a month, Lance Morris has gone from surprise inclusion in the Test squad to a genuine chance for selection at the SCG this week.
Snapshot of the week’s A-League Men action
A look at the highs and lows of latest A-League Men action.
Snapshot of the A-League Women round
A look at the highs and lows of the A-League Women round.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
Injured Papenhuyzen heads to US for rehab
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will head to the US to work with a specialist in the hope of getting back into NRL action following his serious knee injury.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL
Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
Nadal bemoans dead tie versus Australia
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
Lynn in ‘better headspace’ after BBL move
Chris Lynn says he's in a better headspace after switching from the Brisbane Heat to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Tsitsipas striving for tennis zen mode
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
Poland advances to United Cup city final
Poland have booked their spot in Brisbane's United Cup city final against Italy after Hubert Hurkacz beat three-time grand slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Tiley backs United Cup amid criticism
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley disagrees with suggestions the inaugural United Cup mixed teams event has not been the raging success it was supposed to be.