Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers
The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder.
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Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith’s Big Bash return
The Sydney Sixers' clash against the Hobart Hurricanes has been washed out after five overs, with Steve Smith unbeaten when play was abandoned.
Seventh heaven: world No.1 flexes in Brisbane defence
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has withstood in-form Marta Kostyuk to defend her Brisbane title in what was her seventh-straight finals appearance in the country.
Heart in mouth: Roar hold on for ALW win over Victory
Melbourne Victory have missed the chance to go equal top on the A-League Women ladder after suffering an upset 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.
Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City
Newcastle have handed Melbourne City a 1-0 defeat at AAMI Park to claim their second win on the spin and rise to fourth on the A-League Men table.
Swiatek fitness concerns dampen Polish Cup triumph
After suffering two heartbreaking finals losses, Poland have their hands on the United Cup after denying Switzerland a fairytale victory at the mixed showpiece.
‘Angry Medvedev, calm Medvedev’: Russian finds ‘flow’
Russia's former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev will arrive in Melbourne a threat again after a title-winning week in Brisbane spent tinkering with his game.
Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown
Pat Eddy has won the Australian elite men's road race title, defying the might of Jayco AlUla and sending a strong message to his old team.
Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men’s road race
While Patrick Eddy deserved to win the men's elite road race at the Australian championships, Jayco AlUla's tactics late in the race raised eyebrows.
Open warning: Sabalenka has it ‘figured out’
No longer just relying on her power, world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is happy to hear the improvements in the subtler arts of tennis are starting to show.
Why Sean Abbott won’t give up on T20 World Cup hopes
Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.
‘I’m still here’: Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns
Sans a title since September and beaten in her past two matches, world No.2 Iga Swiatek is refusing to panic ahead of her career grand slam tilt in Melbourne.
Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart
Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.
Kokkinakis injury flares, but wins singles comeback
Thanasi Kokkinakis has won his first singles match in nearly a year despite the Australian's long-standing shoulder injury resurfacing during his victory.
Cairns star’s ankle injury sours win over Bullets
Cairns almost let slip a huge first-half lead before surviving a spirited Brisbane charge to win their NBL match by five points.
Thunder blast devastates Gades’ BBL finals push
Chris Green and Nic Maddinson forged the game-winning partnership as the Sydney Thunder stunned the Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium.
Home farewell secured, Healy happy to pull up stumps
After admitting to losing some of her competitive drive in recent months, Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to bow out in front of home crowds.
Cameron Smith offered 20-day window for PGA Tour return
The PGA Tour has given Australian LIV Golf star Cameron Smith a chance to follow Brooks Koepka back to their ranks.
‘You can do it all’: Opal’s pregnancy call ahead of Cup
Opal Marianna Tolo isn't making comeback plans post-childbirth, despite admitting she could "technically" make a return in time to play in the World Cup.
Parramatta sign replacement for Zac Lomax
NRL side Parramatta have signed a highly-rated outside back following the sudden exit of NSW representative Zac Lomax.
Aussie medal prospects mount ahead of Winter Olympics
January 6 marks one month to go to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with recent performances by Australians raising hopes of a record medal haul.
Teenager Jones takes top-50 scalp as Aussie women shine
Emerson Jones, still just 17, joined fellow Gold Coasters Kimberly Birrell and Olivia Gadecki as a winner in Brisbane, taking a top-50 scalp in style.
World Cup weapon: Socceroos star’s stunning double save
As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.
Key play highlights Daniels’ upside ahead of NBA draft
Melbourne United young gun Dash Daniels is starting to exhibit the huge upside that has him rated as a first-round NBA draft prospect.
Warne would’ve ‘went off his brain’ about spin: Clarke
Michael Clarke fears Australian wickets are doing little to promote future generations of spinners, predicting Shane Warne would have been furious about it.
Travis heads towards another ton in Test counterpunch
Travis Head is in sight of his third century of the Ashes, going to stumps on 91no and with Australia 2-166 in reply to England's first-innings 384.
Sydney upset Bendigo to keep finals hopes flickering
Unique Thompson has starred for the Sydney Flames as they claimed an unlikely victory against the ladder leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Popyrin falls as Aussie men battle in Brisbane
Alexei Popyrin joined countrymen James Duckworth and Dane Sweeny as a first-round loser on a tough day for local men at the Brisbane International.
Gauff goes from cold to hot as US make quarter-finals
The US are on track to defend their United Cup crown after locking in a quarter-final berth on a topsy-turvy day for Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff.
Sixers pip Heat in low-scoring BBL thriller
Sydney Sixers pair Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr conjured a rescue mission in a three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat that almost turned into a disaster.
Head expects he’ll keep opening after Ashes domination
Travis Head has indicated he'll keep opening for Australia, after he and Steve Smith's centuries put their side in charge of the final Ashes Test.