Windies skipper back at scene of carnage
West Indian captain Nicholas Pooran says he wants to be the best T20 batsman in the world ahead of their clash with Australia on the Gold Coast.
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Simmons ends 470-day NBA absence
Ben Simmons had a mixed night in his first appearance in Brooklyn colours as the Nets fell to his former team Philadelphia in NBA preseason action.
McStay’s move to Collingwood confirmed
Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.
NRLW star Boyle chooses work over Cup
Millie Boyle has pulled out of the Jillaroos' Rugby League World Cup squad, with the Newcastle NRLW star prioritising her new business.
Eels’ Matterson chooses ban over fine
Parramatta's Ryan Matterson has chosen to accept a three-match ban rather than face a fine for his crusher tackle on Dylan Edwards during the NRL grand final.
Marsh to bat only if picked for T20 game
Australian T20 captain Aaron Finch has confirmed allrounder Mitch Marsh is not yet fit to bowl, but is backing him at No.3 in their batting order.
‘No regrets’ Finch set to attack in T20s
Australia's T20 captain Aaron Finch will continue to play his aggressive way as he reunites with David Warner at the top of the order against the West Indies.
NRL probes Warriors’ Curran after incident
The NRL is investigating Warriors forward Josh Curran following an incident at a licensed venue on the NSW mid-North Coast last weekend.
Former Raider the NRL GF pitch invader
Former Canberra player Mark McLinden has been revealed as the man who invaded the pitch and removed a goal post pad at the NRL grand final.
Fortune favours Huni’s ‘lethal’ mix
Trainer Justin Fortune says Australian Justis Huni's combination of speed and strength has impressed during a stint in his Hollywood boxing gym.
Bombers CEO wants to lead ‘diverse’ club
New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has defended his involvement in a controversial church, a day after the Bombers announced the appointment of the ex-NAB boss.
Why new Kangaroo Taulagi turned down Samoa
Murray Taulagi agonised over whether to represent Australia or Samoa last week, with a phone call from Mal Meninga persuading him to play for the Kangaroos.
Tigers not raw over Koroisau’s GF joke
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has shrugged off a joke aimed at the struggling club by new recruit and Penrith premiership winner Api Koroisau.
Pregnant Bueta out of Tests, Super Netball
Gretel Bueta will miss next year's Super Netball season and the Diamonds' upcoming Tests after announcing she is expecting her second child.
Tim Paine confirms first-class comeback
Australia's former Test captain Tim Paine will make his comeback to elite cricket in Tasmania's Sheffield Shield game against Queensland in Brisbane.
Austin plans to drag Roar out of doldrums
Striker Charlie Austin insists he has not moved to the A-League Men to make up the numbers, and wants to return new club Brisbane Roar to winning ways.
Panthers to retain fortress in 2023: Ayres
Local MP Stuart Ayres says the plan is for NRL premiers Penrith to continue playing at BlueBet Stadium in 2023 as work towards a new ground nearby continues.
Tonegato misses Jillaroos RLWC call up
Star fullback Emma Tonegato has missed out on Jillaroos selection for the Rugby League World Cup in England amid high-class competition.
Salmon plans on staying at Panthers
Jaeman Salmon has credited Penrith for reviving his NRL career, with the bench utility claiming he will re-sign with the club after their grand final win.
Panthers label Leota an unheralded star
James Fisher-Harris has questioned why NRL rivals dare running near his Penrith front-row partner Moses Leota after the Kiwi's big shots in the premiership win.
Lions, Roos hit AFL trades without coaches
Brisbane and North Melbourne have started their busy AFL trade periods without head coaches Chris Fagan and Alastair Clarkson.
36ers make NBL history, shock NBA’s Suns
The Adelaide 36ers have shocked the star-studded Phoenix Suns 134-124 in an historic NBA pre-season victory for the touring NBL club.
T20 hitter David ‘all business’ for Aust
Tim David has reflected on his unique journey to the Australian Twenty20 side ahead of games against the West Indies in Queensland this week.
Fifita in for Tonga, PNG name squad
Tonga and Papua New Guinea will have a host of NRL experience in their World Cup sides after naming 24-strong squads for the tournament in England.
Cowboys’ Leilua charged with DV offences
North Queensland NRL player Luciano Leilua has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences in Sydney.
Taipans blitz upsets JackJumpers in NBL
A stunning third-quarter run has propelled the Cairns Taipans to a 22-point NBL win over last season's grand finalists Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart.
Diehards’ Olds bros to play in World Cup
Brothers with fabled Brisbane club Valley Diehards will play for Wales in the Rugby League World Cup.
Leniu feasts on more NRL title success
Penrith bench forward Spencer Leniu says discipline in search of high-performance helped his Panthers once again summit the NRL's mountain.
O’Sullivan taking Penrith lessons with him
Sean O'Sullivan didn't play in Sunday's grand final wins for Penrith but he plans to take what he's learned with him when he joins the Dolphins.
Windies’ Hetmyer misses plane, T20 WC spot
Big-hitting batter Shimron Hetmyer has lost his place in the West Indies' squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia after missing his rescheduled flight.
USA beat China, win gold at basketball WC
Red-hot tournament favourites USA have defeated China at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena to claim their fourth consecutive women's basketball World Cup title.