India preparing 2036 Olympics bid
India is ready to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games and will put its plan to the IOC in September.
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Top-ranked Greeks aim for United Cup glory
Australia's hopes of winning the inaugural United Cup have suffered a blow following the withdrawal of Nick Kyrgios, with Greece shaping as the team to beat.
Cummins hails his Aussies Test’s best
Fresh off a drought-breaking series win over South Africa, captain Pat Cummins has hailed his Australians as the best Test team he has been a part of.
Celestial celebrates overall Syd-Hob win
NSW yacht Celestial has been awarded overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart, after last year being denied victory because of a time penalty.
Cloud over injured Kyrgios’ Open tilt
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play as he contends with an ankle injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Greece, US in perfect starts to United Cup
Fighting wins for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Despina Papamichail over Bulgarian opponents have given Greece a perfect start to the United Cup.
Kuol ‘buzzing’ for EPL ahead of farewell
Central Coast coach Nick Montgomery says the club has prepared Garang Kuol for the pressures that will come on the next stage of his career at Newcastle United.
Thunder beat Heat again in BBL
The Sydney Thunder have defied a powerhouse knock from Brisbane opener Colin Munro to secure an 11-run BBL win.
Roar wary of resurgent Western United
Western United's return to winning form has put the rest of the A-League on notice ahead of their home game with Brisbane Roar.
Record prizes for 2023 Australian Open
A record $76.5 million will be paid out in prize money at next month's Australian Open as tennis's biggest stars battle for more than $100 million over summer.
Djokovic forgives, won’t forget visa saga
Novak Djokovic says his return to Australia proves he is ready to move on from his deportation, but believes he will always wear scars from the messy saga.
Australia down 2-0 in first United Cup tie
Australia's United Cup campaign is off to a grim start, with Alex de Minaur and Zoe Hives losing in straight sets on day one of the new team tournament.
Narrow NBL win for 36ers
The 36ers have extended their winning streak and re-entered the NBL top six, thrilling their biggest-ever home crowd.
Brazil in 3 days of mourning as Pele dies
Soccer legend Pele has died in Sao Paulo aged 82 after battling cancer, with three days of mourning declared in Brazil.
Renshaw, Agar called to Aussie Test squad
Matthew Renshaw and bowling allrounder Ashton Agar will replace injured stars Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green in Australia's 14-man Test squad.
Majestic Pele was beautiful game’s King
Pele won a record three World Cups in his peerless soccer career and was regarded unaminously as one of his sport's all-time greatest players
Bronco Robati charged with sexual assault
Brisbane Broncos forward TC Robati has stood himself down from all club activities and will face court next month after an alleged incident in a bar.
US, Italy win first United Cup tennis ties
The United Stateshave taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Czech Republic in the United Cup after Tomas Machac was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe.
Proteas’ batting ‘thin’ says No.4 Bavuma
Experienced South Africa No.4 Temba Bavuma says the Proteas need to boost their batting stocks after being blown away by Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Eureka moment ignites Roar’s Rankin in ALW
Brisbane Roar's Jamilla Rankin is one of the best centre-backs in the ALW and being mentored by a Matildas great helped her stunning rise to national honours.
Wawrinka posts plucky win at United Cup
Switzerland, the US, France and Italy have all recorded wins at the United Cup mixed teams tournament.
Gades to bat first against Sixers in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades will bat first against the Sydney Sixers at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium, where the hosts are looking to bounce back.
Glory ALM rebuild taking shape: Zadkovich
Perth Glory sit on last on the A-League Men ladder but coach Ruben Zadkovich feels like he has some important pieces in place for future success.
Kubler stuns but Australia falls to GB
Great Britain has defeated Australia 3-2 in their first tie at the United Cup but Jason Kubler's come-from-behind win gave the hosts something to cheer about.
Prijovic goal earns United draw with Roar
Western United have fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 A-League Men draw with Brisbane Roar via Aleksandar Prijovic's excellent diving header.
Pele tributes held at A-League matches
The A-Leagues are celebrating the life and career of Pele with a moment of applause before each men's and women's game.
Nadal aims to end his mixed 2022 on a high
Rafael Nadal won two slams then endured numerous injuries in 2022, but he is back fit and aiming to make an impact at the first United Cup mixed-teams event.
Roar eyeing January Austin ALM replacement
Brisbane Roar are in talks with strikers who could replace Charlie Austin as they look to get busy in the upcoming January transfer window.
Holiday brings change in Thunder fortunes
Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Gilkes has helped spearhead the Sydney Thunder's post-Christmas BBL revival after a horror start to the season.
We’ll never forget him: Brazil mourns Pele
A mournful Brazil is preparing to bury its legendary soccer champion Pele whose death continues to be marked around the world.
Horn inspires Aussie boxing’s next wave
Some of Australian boxing's most respected figures agree the origins of the latest golden era can be traced to Jeff Horn's heroics five years ago.