Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers’ ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.
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‘Doesn’t belong in the NBL’: Cotton does it again
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has produced another basketball masterclass, this time in a thumping NBL win against the Cairns Taipans.
Brisbane rain could hurt Australia’s series hopes
Australia's hopes of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy risk being hurt by Brisbane rain, given a draw would leave India one win away from keeping the prize.
‘Passion still there’: Neser keeps his Test dream alive
Allrounder Michael Neser retains faith his Australian career is not over as he opens up on the agony of being injured on the cusp of the current Test series.
CA boss Nick Hockley warns against four-day Test shift
Nick Hockley believes a move to four-day Tests would not be worth the risk, with the Cricket Australia boss fearing draws could easily become too predictable.
Perkins and Temple medal as Walsh reigns at worlds
Aussies Matt Temple and Alex Perkins have won bronze as US ace Gretchen Walsh took her amazing world short course championship tally to eight world records.
Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba
Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.
McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.
Lightning win first WNBL game since coach’s exit
The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion
The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.
Jets coach goes into bat for Glory after latest flop
Perth Glory are just one more loss away from equalling an unenviable record, and the heat is on coach David Zdrilic to turn things around quickly.
Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft
The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.
Travis gets in Siraj’s head again in classic Test duel
Travis Head lashed Mohammed Siraj again on his way to a century at the Gabba to continue his recent dominance over his Indian rival.
‘Unacceptable’: United frustrated with another loss
Derrick Walton, Nathan Sobey and Jordan Hunter had afternoons to remember as the South East Melbourne Phoenix ambushed cross-town rivals Melbourne United.
Smith snaps century drought with crucial Gabba ton
Steve Smith has scored his first century in 25 Test innings, ending the longest drought of his career against India at the Gabba.
Goorjian sees good signs from Kings in win over Bullets
Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks were the star attractions as the Sydney Kings beat the resurgent Brisbane Bullets in the NBL.
City, Auckland trade howlers in dramatic ALM draw
Melbourne City are the first team to take points off A-League Men newcomers Auckland FC but a late goalkeeping howler forced them to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Bumrah or bust for India as legend carries team on back
Jasprit Bumrah claimed the 12th five-wicket haul of his illustrious career as he single-handedly kept India in the the third Test at the Gabba.
City stay top as McNamara returns in A-League Women
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL
Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches
Steve Smith says batting in Australia is as hard now as any point in his career, with changes to balls and pitches in recent years reshaping the value of scores
Aussie Giuliani’s silver lining at landmark worlds
Tasmanian Max Giuliani has won a silver to cap a record-shattering world short course championships dominated by American Gretchen Walsh's 11 world records.
Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan
Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.
Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over
Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.
PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on
Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.
Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old
Australia and India are set to be greeted with a traditional Gabba wicket for the third Test, crucial given the hosts are a different side there pre-Christmas.
Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin’s famous number
Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.
Sutherland ton lifts Australia to ODI win over India
Annabel Sutherland has smacked 110 off 95 balls and Ashleigh Gardner snared a five-wicket haul as Australia crushed India at the WACA Ground.
Fake paramedic convicted as warning to others
A man who falsely passed himself off as a paramedic at several motocross events, including two where children were injured, has been convicted but not jailed.
Isaah Yeo wins rugby league’s Golden Boot award
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has been crowned international rugby league's player of the year, capping another stellar season for the lock forward.
McSweeney relishes another battle with Bumrah at Gabba
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney has relished his tough initiation to Test cricket against Jasprit Bumrah and hopes the India star plays at the Gabba.