Cherrington’s big fear ahead of All Stars
Maori All Stars prop Kennedy Cherrington will risk her playing future for the love of her culture but says the NRL could easily spare players from that gamble.
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Smith stars again, Sixers topple Hobart
The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith.
Missed warning ahead of police killings
The daughter of people who killed two police officers in regional Queensland says officers sent to their property should have been told they mistrusted police.
De Minaur will not dwell on Open mauling
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.
Kookaburras gear up for World Cup QFs
Short of their own high standards so far, Australia's Kookaburras are keen to discover their best hockey in the World Cup quarter-final against Spain.
Pegula hungry for semi-final slam showing
Facing Victoria Azarenka, American Jessica Pegula is eyeing her first grand slam semi-final, with the third seed feeling she's in the best form of her career.
PSG’s Mbappe plunders five in cup rout
France striker Kylian Mbappe has netted five times for Paris Saint-Germain in their 7-0 Coupe de France demolition of sixth-tier Pays de Cassel.
Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format
The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
Sicily no lock to be Hawks’ AFL skipper
Hawthorn will use a pre-season camp next week to discuss the make up of their leadership group, with James Sicily a hot favourite to be named captain.
NBL’s Froling injured in late-night attack
Brisbane NBL player Harry Froling remains in hospital after suffering head injuries when he was allegedly assaulted after a night out in Wollongong.
Heat win four in a row in BBL thriller
Brisbane rookie Spencer Johnson bowled another last over cracker after Jimmy Peirson and Sam Hain made fifties in the Heat's four-run win over Melbourne Stars.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Tszyu set for Australian world title fight
Tim Tszyu will fight Tony Harrison for the WBO super-welterweight world title in an Australian city to be confirmed on March 12.
NBL announces first pride round
The NBL will host its inaugural pride round this week, which will feature custom jerseys and optional LGBTQI awareness training for players and coaches.
De Minaur ready to take fight to Djokovic
Home hope Alex de Minaur is vowing to take it to Novak Djokovic when he jousts with the nine-time champion for a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Rybakina stuns world No.1 Swiatek at Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round, suffering a straight-sets loss to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Australian women snare rugby sevens bronze
Australia's women's rugby sevens side will aim to bounce back in Sydney after New Zealand took top spot on the rankings with victory in Hamilton.
Coach fears bad injury news for Broekhoff
Ryan Broekhoff's NBL season appears over after the ex-Dallas Mavericks swingman suffered a groin injury in South East Melbourne's crucial win over Perth.
Breakers stun NBL-leading Kings in Sydney
The New Zealand Breakers have brought their losing streak to a halt and are closing in on a playoffs spot after upsetting the Kings 93-88 in Sydney.
Surgery for champ Opetaia before defence
Jai Opetaia will undergo minor shoulder surgery before finalising details of his first boxing world title defence later this year.
McDonald, Simpkin to lead Roos in AFL
Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin have been voted in as co-captains of North Melbourne after long-time skipper Jack Ziebell stood down from the role.
Taupau to join Broncos on one-year deal
Test prop Marty Taupau has toured the Brisbane Broncos' headquarters and is set to sign for the 2023 season and provide experience and clout up front.
Scorchers smash Strikers in BBL
The Scorchers' ruthless demolition job at Adelaide Oval leaves the out-of-sorts Strikers' finals prospects hanging by a thread..
Roar ALM sign Austrian midfielder Canadi
Austrian Marcel Canadi has arrived from Croatia's top division to give the Brisbane Roar attacking punch in the ALM competition.
Heat hold off David’s best, shoot to fifth
The Brisbane Heat are in control of their finals fate after their 12-run win against the Hurricanes, successfully defending 6-162 despite Tim David's best.
JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run
Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.
Djokovic readies body for Dimitrov battle
Novak Djokovic's focus has been on recovering from a hamstring injury that threatens his Australian Open progress, ahead of a clash with Grigor Dimitrov.
New Wallabies era hit by Beale suspension
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been suspended from rugby over alleged sexual assault just days after the team's new national coach Eddie Jones was appointed.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.