Dragons’ Albert stars after NRLW setbacks
St George Illawarra's Papua New Guinea prop Elsie Albert has overcome gender prejudice and visa issues to become one of the stars of the NRLW.
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Cricket legend Rod Marsh dies aged 74
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh has died, aged 74, after suffering a heart attack a week ago.
Barty out of Indian Wells and Miami
World No.1 Ash Barty has withdrawn from Indian Wells and Miami, saying her body hasn't recovered from her triumphant Australian summer campaign.
Jason Day’s mum dies after cancer battle
Jason Day's mother Dening has died after a long battle with cancer, forcing the Australian golf star out of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Fa’asuamaleaui commits to Kangaroos dream
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has chosen Australia over Samoa ahead of this year's Rugby League World Cup.
Steketee Essex-bound after Pakistan tour
Australia quick Mark Steketee will join county championship club Essex for their 2022 campaign after touring Pakistan.
Hewitt eyes overdue Davis Cup title glory
Looking beyond this weekend's tie, Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt is adamant he has a team capable of going all the way and winning the 2022 Davis Cup title.
Cummins eager for special Pakistan Test
Captain Pat Cummins says Australia's first Test matches in Pakistan in 24 years will be career highlight for his team.
Blues’ Docherty eyes heroic AFL comeback
Former Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty will be considered for an extraordinary AFL comeback in round one, just months after battling cancer for a second time.
Ukraine’s sporting frontline is in Beijing
Ukraine's Paralympians believe their presence at a Russian-free Winter Games in Beijing is a vital sign that their country is very much alive.
Nikita Tszyu dominant in pro boxing debut
A clinical second-round stoppage ensured Nikita Tszyu's much-hyped professional boxing debut started as planned in Brisbane.
Carlton edge Melbourne in AFL pre-season
Carlton will head into their first season under Michael Voss with confidence after holding off fast-finishing Melbourne by five points in their pre-season game.
Demons call Goodwin leaks ‘disgraceful’
The leaking of historical information surrounding Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin's behaviour has been called "disgraceful" by Demons chief executive Gary Pert.
Patient Tim Tszyu locks in US fight date
Australian boxer Tim Tszyu will finally make his long-awaited US debut, with his world title eliminator against Terrell Gausha locked in for late March.
Hosts Opals draw tough FIBA World Cup pool
The Opals will have their work cut out in the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, drawn in a tough pool against France, Canada, Japan, Nigeria and Serbia.
Perrine, Gourley named Para flagbearers
Melissa Perrine and Mitch Gourley will kick off their fourth and final Winter Paralympics as Australia's flagbearers at the Beijing opening ceremony.
Supercars team shows support for Ukraine
Supercars driver Jake Kostecki and his Tickford Racing stablemates will show their support for Ukraine at the season opener in Sydney.
Lions’ Andrews out to improve his AFL game
Star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews says he's aiming to return to top form after he and the Lions had a disappointing end to last season.
Force come down hard on wine-drinking trio
Western Force hooker Andrew Ready, winger Byron Ralston and prop Greg Holmes have apologised for drinking alcohol on a flight from Melbourne.
NRL to overhaul suspension loopholes
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the NRL will review its suspension and fine systems in the coming weeks.
Bathurst champ loving Supercars 2nd chance
Back in a full-time drive, Bathurst champ Lee Holdsworth can't wait to start his Supercars full-time driving career again in Sydney this weekend.
Russian athletes banned from Paralympics
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine.
Tedesco apologises for ‘Squid Games’ slur
James Tedesco has apologised for the racial slur that led to the NRL handing him a $10,000 fine.
Verrills to fight for Roosters No.9 jersey
Sam Verrills has made it clear he wants to stay at the Sydney Roosters and fight off Brandon Smith for the club's long-term hooker role.
NRL stars predict end to lopsided scores
Daly Cherry-Evans and James Tedesco believe the NRL will have a reduction in blowout results after a 2021 season full of big scorelines.
Force aim to topple injury-hit Reds again
The Queensland Reds will be aiming to overcome a topsy-turvy lead-up when they lock horns with the Western Force at HBF Park.
Aussies mulling first Test team: Cummins
Captain Pat Cummins says Australia's team for the first Test against Pakistan won't be settled until just hours before Friday's start of play in Rawalpindi.
Hemed ready to fire in ALM for Wanderers
Western Sydney's Tomer Hemed is aiming for a big finish to his first A-League Men campaign at the club, starting with Saturday's derby against Sydney FC.
Sydney import poised for ALM derby debut
Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has hinted Dutch international Luciano Narsingh may make his A-League Men debut in Saturday's derby with Western Sydney.
Matildas ambition driving Roar’s Crummer
Her injury woes seemingly very much in the past, Brisbane Roar forward Larissa Crummer says she's far from finished with her Matildas career.
West Coast sign former Docker Hugh Dixon
Former Fremantle big man Hugh Dixon is set to play an important role at West Coast due to an injury to Oscar Allen and Jack Darling's unavailability.