Practice matches included in AO qualifiers
Australian Open qualifiers are now paid ticketed events, with Tennis Australia to add practice matches at Rod Laver Arena to the schedule as a fan incentive.
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Limited members at Victory home return
Melbourne Victory A-League Men and Women members can attend the club's upcoming double header, except for those who hold seats in the north end of AAMI Park.
How Bennett gave new Dolphin Kodi the code
Dolphins utility Kodi Nikorima recalls a brutal lesson Wayne Bennett taught him at the Broncos, and the coach's phone call that secured him to the new NRL club.
Mitchell scores 71 as Cavs catch Bulls
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the eighth-highest individual haul in NBA history, as the Cavaliers came from behind to beat Chicago in overtime.
Djokovic holds no grudge against Australia
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Constant Lestienne in straight sets to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International 1.
Huni eyes return after injury all-clear
Australian heavyweight boxer Justis Huni has been given the all-clear to return to training and is eyeing a return to the ring in March.
Australia seals first United Cup win
Another win for Jason Kubler and mixed doubles success for Samantha Stosur and John Peers have earned Australia their first United Cup tennis victory.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Poor Sydney weather cruels Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught behind for 79 leaving Australia 2-147 against South Africa when umpires stopped play on day one at the SCG due to bad light.
Saudi Arabia is a ‘new challenge’: Ronaldo
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said he chose Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for a new challenge despite offers from elsewhere including Australia.
Santos says farewell as Pele laid to rest
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been laid to rest in Santos, the city he made famous, after a four-hour procession through streets packed with mourners.
Broncos grant Haas personal leave
The Brisbane Broncos have granted Payne Haas personal leave, after his mother was charged for her alleged involvement in a fatal car accident.
Alcaraz to return in tennis charity event
Carlos Alcaraz will make his first appearance in Australia as world No.1 at the Tennis Plays for Peace charity event at Rod Laver Arena on January 11.
Barty’s mentor role at Australian Open
Retired champion Ash Barty will return to Melbourne Park for the 2023 Australian Open in a more relaxed role as mentor of fellow tennis prodigy Olivia Gadecki.
Vondrousova, Sabalenka through in Adelaide
Former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Adelaide quarter-finals after the pair enjoyed contrasting victories.
Greece, US, Poland through in United Cup
Greece have scraped through to the United Cup semi-finals after beating Croatia in the mixed doubles of the Perth city final.
Hewitt’d welcome back Sydney International
A four-time winner of the Sydney International, Lleyton Hewitt says he'd be happy to see the now-defunct event restored to the calendar..
Giddey sparks OKC’s record rout of Boston
Josh Giddey scored 17 points in the third quarter alone and finished with 25 as the Thunder rolled the NBA's top-ranked team Boston 150-117.
Bromwich keen on leading NRL Dolphins
Dolphins captaincy contender Jesse Bromwich has revealed how Collingwood great Nick Maxwell unlocked his leadership potential at the Melbourne Storm.
Aussie Popyrin makes Adelaide quarters
Australian Alexei Popyrin will take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 after producing yet another fighting win.
Sixers-Heat BBL game washed out by rain
Rain has denied BBL fans at North Sydney Oval the prospect of an exciting run chase, after Brisbane Heat raced to 6-147 off 13 overs against Sydney Sixers.
Davies, Cutting riding Thunder’s BBL wave
They might be surf buddies off the pitch but young batter Ollie Davies welcomes his rivalry with Ben Cutting for a place in Sydney Thunder's resurgent BBL side.
Kvitova, Ruud cruise to United Cup wins
Petra Kvitova's victory clinched a United Cup group-stage win for the Czech Republic over Germany, while Casper Ruud provided brief respite for Norway.
Basement ALW clubs meet in Wellington
At least one of Wellington or Western Sydney will pick up their first points of the A-League Women season when the teams meet at Sky Stadium.
NRL’s Dragons sign Murdoch-Masila
St George Illawarra have signed experienced NRL forward Ben Murdoch-Masila after the Warriors granted him a release last month.
Hat passed around for Qld rodeo rider
A novice bull rider from NSW has died from his injuries in hospital after falling from an animal at a rodeo event in southern Queensland on New Year's Eve.
Nadal shock loss puts Spain on the brink
Rafael Nadal will be hungry to make amends if Spain's tie against Great Britain goes to a live mixed doubles clash.
Winless Caps fined $1,000
The Boomers' WNBL title defence remains on track, while the Caps' year from hell finished with more bad news.
Taipans produce New Year’s Eve miracle
Cairns Taipans have pulled off a record-equalling fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Adelaide 36ers on New Year's Eve.
Stoinis blasts Stars to win over Strikers
Luke Wood held his nerve at the death after Marcus Stoinis's fireworks set up the Stars' upset win over the Strikers.
Aussies consider five bowlers for 3rd Test
Coach Andrew McDonald is open to taking five specialist bowlers into the SCG Test, which would mark a 10-year first for the Australia team.