Aussie coach McDonald to miss Tour start
New Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald will miss the start of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Titmus, McKeon seek level playing pool on transgender issue
Australia's swimming stars have put their faith in FINA to create a fair playing field after American swimmer Lia Thomas declared her Olympic intent.
Roos’ Stephenson in the mix for AFL recall
Jaidyn Stephenson is back in the AFL mix at North Melbourne but coach David Noble says the VFL's standard made it hard to show he'd lifted his intensity.
Folau faces social media curbs with Tonga
Soon to return to international rugby with Tonga, Israel Folau will face social media restrictions, along with his teammates, says coach Toutai Kefu.
Wu, 14yo Petrov set for Games diving berth
Melissa Wu and her 14-year-old diving partner Charli Petrov have all but sealed Commonwealth Games selection with 10m platform synchro victory at the trials.
Swans star Franklin’s striking ban stands
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
Eagles nab Culley in AFL mid-season draft
West Coast have selected Jai Culley with pick No.1 in the AFL mid-season draft, while North Melbourne snared Kallan Dawson with the second pick.
Swiatek into semis with 33rd win in a row
Iga Swiatek has made it 33 wins on the trot, beating Jessica Pegula to set up a French Open semi-final with Daria Kasatkina.
Tino, Haas poised to renew Origin rivalry
Queensland's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui says he's ready to play in the front-row in next week's State of Origin opener, and resume hostilities with NSW's Payne Haas.
Blues hand AFL lifeline to ex-Roo Durdin
Carlton have snared former Kangaroo Sam Durdin and ex-Bulldogs midfielder Will Hayes at the AFL's mid-season draft.
Cilic to face Ruud in French Open semis
Croatian Marin Cilic has clinched his first French Open semi-final place with a five-set triumph over Russian Andrey Rublev.
Work to do for Roos despite friendly win
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits there's work to do after Australia warmed-up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 friendly win over Jordan.
Joyous Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine's dream of reaching the World Cup finals is still alive after they beat Scotland in their play-off semi-final
Rowles hungry for more after Roos debut
Defender Kye Rowles has capped off a big week, making his Socceroos debut as Australia warmed up for their World Cup play-off with a win over Jordan.
‘Queen’ Sam Stosur keen to mentor next gen
It could be Sam Stosur's last year in tennis - but the popular and evergreen Australian may still have a big part to play in the nation's tennis future.
Knights poach NRLW premiership-winner
Newcastle have signed prop Hannah Southwell, with the NSW Women's State of Origin player crossing from NRLW premiers Sydney.
Raiders’ Tapine setting high standards
Raiders forward Joe Tapine is in career-best form, but he'll get a big test this weekend in the form of the Sydney Roosters forward pack.
Origin vibes for Reds’ Crusaders ambush
Former Queensland Origin prop Brad Thorn is channelling the underdog Maroons spirit as Reds coach ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch.
Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
Cowboys out to inflict more hurt on Titans
Jason Taumalolo's return from injury helps offset the loss of four players to Origin for North Queensland when they play Gold Coast in NRL on Thursday night.
Staggs takes long road to Origin debut
Kotoni Staggs has been one of the NRL's most entertaining prospects for the last two seasons but injury has denied him a chance of playing State of Origin.
Origin snub no surprise to Titan Brimson
Gold Coast's AJ Brimson says he wasn't surprised to be overlooked for Queensland's State of Origin squad, with his own NRL form not matching that of rivals.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
Manly lands new CEO in ex-player Mestrov
Former Manly player Tony Mestrov has been appointed as the NRL club's new chief executive, becoming the sixth person to hold the role in the past eight years.
After the Giro, Hindley dreams of Tour win
Australia's new Giro d'Italia champion Jai Hindley has outlined his next big cycling dream - to win the Tour de France.
Docker Nat Fyfe set for shock WAFL return
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe will play in the WAFL for the first time since 2010 when he lines up for Peel Thunder on Saturday.
Slater expects Grant to join Qld camp
Harry Grant has battled a groin niggle and bout of the flu but Queensland coach Billy Slater expects him to join the squad as planned on Wednesday.
Luai finally feels at home in NSW camp
Penrith star Jarome Luai finally feels he belongs at State of Origin level after earning a recall to Brad Fittler's NSW set-up earlier this week.
Tim Tszyu lands his ‘Zab Judah moment’
Tim Tszyu is set for a unification fight with super-welterweight champ Jermell Charlo after the WBO ordered the American to defend his belts against him.
Next gen to launch in Games diving trials
Diving's young guns will take centre stage at the Commonwealth Games trials, with Melissa Wu and Domonic Bedggood not competing in individual events.
Klein to referee opening State of Origin
Ashley Klein has been named to referee the opening State of Origin clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney next Wednesday night.