Australia feel real home-ground T20 boost
Australia will carry a genuine home-ground advantage into the Twenty20 World Cup, with data showing they benefit more from hosting matches than any other team.
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Stokes slams ‘stupid’ big boundary markers
Ben Stokes has criticised the "stupid" size of cricket's boundary marking sponges after they caused Reece Topley's World Cup-ending injury.
Cleary shines as Kangaroos thump Scots
Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages after a 84-0 win over Scotland in Coventry.
Diamonds expect Silver Ferns to fire up
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is expecting the Silver Ferns to return to their best as they look to keep the Constellation Cup in New Zealand.
Post-mortem finds NRL coach Green had CTE
Paul Green's widow says the premiership-winning NRL coach had been living with undiagnosed CTE - a brain condition - prior to his death by suicide in August.
Former Roar ALM striker Masato Kudo dies
Brisbane Roar are paying tribute to their former striker, Japan international Masato Kudo, who has died at age of 32 in his homeland.
Netball Australia lose major sponsor
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Shaky Wallaroos seal spot in RWC quarters
Grace Hamilton has been Australia's best as the Wallaroos won through to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating Wales 13-7.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Australia handed T20 WC flogging by NZ
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup defence is already hanging by a thread after just one game, flogged by 89 runs in their SCG tournament opener by New Zealand.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw
The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.
Bella Nipotina claims G1 Manikato Stakes
Bella Nipotina has arrived as Australia's latest Group One winner after taking out a rescheduled Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Brisbane battle for ALM point at Wanderers
Brisbane coach Warren Moon has labelled a recent rule change as "stupid" after it potentially denied them a first win of their ALM season against the Wanderers.
Phoenix edge Bullets in NBL thriller
Mitch Creek scored 31 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix came from behind to defeat Brisbane Bullets.
Carrigan hails support after Hampson death
Patrick Carrigan has thanked Mal Meninga and his Australian teammates for comforting him following the loss of his friend Liam Hampson.
Lions roaring toward AFLW finals
Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.
Australia adamant World Cup hopes not lost
Andrew McDonald has pointed to Australia's previous fightbacks from early Twenty20 World Cup defeats as proof his side can still defend their title.
Zampa feels Aussies erred on T20 spin call
Australia's decision not to bowl Glenn Maxwell or any spinner in the powerplay in their T20 World Cup loss may have been an error, reckons leggie Adam Zampa.
Matildas WC opponents pledge huge support
Australia will play Ireland, Nigeria and Canada at next year's Women's World Cup on home soil, with all three nations pledging major travelling support.
No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.
Breakers fix slow start to beat Cairns
New Zealand have overcome the equal-lowest opening quarter score in NBL history to beat Cairns on their home floor, 68-64.
Perth top WBBL as rain ruins double header
Perth Scorchers have reclaimed top spot in the WBBL after picking up a point although rain prevented a result in both of Sunday's games at the WACA.
Munster revels in Cleary combination
Cameron Munster has enjoyed playing with Nathan Cleary for the first time as the Kangaroos duo gave head coach Mal Meninga food for thought against Scotland.
Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW
Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.
Kohli blasts India to classic T20 Cup win
A legendary Virat Kohli knock has inspired India to an extraordinary four-wicket T20 World Cup win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the MCG in front of 90,293 fans
Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon’s return
Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.
Kings surge to top of NBL ladder
The Sydney Kings have kept their NBL-record road winning streak alive with victory over Melbourne United.
Deyen Lawson hangs on for maiden PGA title
Deyen Lawson was eyeing a historically dominant WA Open victory but a sloppy back nine meant he had to scramble to earn a maiden PGA Tour of Australasia win.