Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.
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Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss
Josh Giddey led Chicago's scoring but they were never in the hunt against an under-strength Golden State, falling to a seventh-straight NBA loss.
Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline
Port Adelaide forward Jack Lukosius says a player out of the AFL system for a year is impressing in a bid to win a list spot.
Opetaia injury fallout as unification path clears
The ferocious Jai Opetaia blow that stopped Huseyin Cinkara has kept the German boxer in hospital with a fractured C1 vertebra and brain bleeding.
Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons
Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.
Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain
Nick Larkey, North Melbourne's co-vice captain this season, is about to be confirmed as their new captain after a vote among players.
Tonga’s medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks
Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.
How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.
Matildas sweat on stalwart’s hamstring scans before Cup
Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
Like Verstappen in a bad car: LawConnect’s SydHob hopes
Out to snare a third-straight Sydney-Hobart title, LawConnect skipper Christian Beck sees plenty of parallels with Formula One star Max Verstappen.
Tigers’ next CEO won’t be a stranger to political drama
Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before.
New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.
England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Webber’s pain could translate to protege Piastri’s joy
Oscar Piastri needs a miracle to win a maiden F1 world championship in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but his manager knows from experience anything's possible.
Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead
Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.
‘Consistency at 10 will help’: Joe Schmidt’s confession
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits settling on a first-choice No.10 is a challenge after the coach used seven flyhalves in a rollercoaster 2025 campaign.
‘Can’t get sent off in boxing’: why Nelson left the NRL
Former NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has opened up on why he left the Melbourne Storm after two premierships and 215 games to pursue a fulltime boxing career.
Switch flicked: Opetaia’s ominous fight-week warning
Jai Opetaia had a pointed message to ducking rival Gilberto Ramirez and an ominous warning for his more immediate target ahead of the champion's latest defence.
High winds and slick greens all good for Smith
Cameron Smith is well placed to end a long run of missed cuts after a good start to the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test
The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.
Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos
With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.
Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers
Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.
Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled
The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.
Another Sea Eagles star to swap Manly for the Roosters
After Daly Cherry-Evans confirmed his move to the Sydney Roosters, another high-profile Manly ace is following suit.
Sisters to resume WNBL family feud after emotional week
WNBL sisters Keely and Alicia Froling will face off for the first time this season, and Geelong's Shyla Heal reveals how family helped her return from injury.