Smith in bizarre return to Test captaincy
Steve Smith is making a bizarre return to the Australian Test captaincy for the second Test against England in Adelaide.
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Glory player tests positive for COVID-19
Perth Glory have become the latest club to be hit with a COVID-19 case, following on from Sydney FC, Western United and Newcastle Jets.
Gilkes hails fellow BBL young gun’s dare
Matt Gilkes is in awe of the fearless approach of fellow BBL young gun and Sydney Thunder teammate Tanveer Sangha.
NZ Rugby bullish on Super Rugby Pacific
A decision on the future of Super Rugby Pacific will come in "the next few days" according to NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson.
Arsenal overtake West Ham with derby win
Arsenal have accounted for West Ham United 2-0 to move into the Premier League top four while Wolves won at Brighton and Crystal Palace drew with Southampton.
Raiders staff member positive for COVID-19
A member of Canberra's NRL staff has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the club's players to undertake COVID-19 tests and isolate.
Race drama is tarnishing F1’s image: FIA
Formula One's governing body said it will conduct "a detailed analysis" of the wild season ending that decided the championship in favour of Max Verstappen.
Third EPL match postponed in four days
A COVID-19 outbreak at Watford has forced the postponement of the game at Burnley - the third Premier League postponement in four days.
SAfrica to review report on discrimination
Cricket South Africa says it will review "with an open mind" the recommendations made in an independent report into alleged racial discrimination.
GF rematch headlines Super Netball opener
Later Saturday timeslots and a State of Origin-type rivalry are key aspects of the 2022 Super Netball fixture list.
Haaland double in comfortable Dortmund win
Erling Haaland has scored twice in Borussia Dortmund's 3-0 win over bottom club Greuther Fuerth to make it 53 goals in 53 Bundesliga matches for the club.
England, All Blacks meet in Autumn series
Eddie Jones' England will meet New Zealand and two of their 2023 World Cup pool opponents as part of next year's Autumn Nations Series.
India’s Kohli denies rift with Rohit
India Test skipper Virat Kohli says there is no rift between him and new ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, making himself available for the short-form games against SA.
Barca’s Aguero retires due to heart issue
Argentina and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has retired from football due to a heart problem.
Philippe tops Maxwell in Sixers’ BBL win
Josh Philippe has led the Sydney Sixers to another win over the Melbourne Stars despite Glenn Maxwell's maiden Big Bash League century.
Hamilton knighted days after title agony
Lewis Hamilton has been knighted to honour his Formula One career just days after controversially missing out on another world title.
Tearful Aguero retires over heart problem
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his immediate retirement for health reasons, bringing an end to the career of one of soccer's great strikers.
EPL refuse Foxes postponement over COVID
Leicester's request to postpone their match with Spurs has been rejected as English sport continues to face problems over the spread of COVID-19.
Tuchel sorry for former charge Aubameyang
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel says he'll reach out to his old Dortmund charge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his troubles at Arsenal.
Hockey Australia welcomes in new Legend
Australian hockey great Julian Pearce has been elevated to Legend status following his distinguished career and impeccable character.
England great Anderson studies Hazlewood
England paceman Jimmy Anderson says he's studied Adelaide's day-night Test matches in a bid to unlock the secret of pink ball bowling.
Warner to play through pain in Adelaide
David Warner will play in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval despite battling rib pain, while Jhye Richardson will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Aussie golf out to recreate WBBL effect
Golf Australia boss James Sutherland says his sport needs to do more to create an inviting and accepting environment for new players, including women and girls.
Pace veterans poised as England drop Wood
England have named both Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad in their 12-man squad for Adelaide, controversially resting Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test.
Jets’ ALM and ALW squads hit by COVID-19
The Newcastle Jets have been hit with two further cases of COVID-19, raising concerns over this weekend's A-League Men's and Women's games going ahead.
NSW COVID surge bad news for BBL Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers look set to spend the rest of the BBL season on the road following a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in NSW.
Bombers aim for AFL flag in five years
Essendon are the latest club to unveil their long-term plan, declaring they aim to win their 17th premiership in the next five seasons.
Australia, England to meet early in Cup
Australia and England will clash in their opening match of the 2022 women's cricket World Cup to be held in New Zealand in March.
Stars’ Maxwell unleashes BBL Big Show
Captain Glenn Maxwell has belted his first Big Bash League century to turn a woeful Melbourne Stars start into a competitive total against the Sydney Sixers.
Age no barrier in Cats firing: Hawkins
Tom Hawkins is confident age won't be a factor as Geelong attempt to make their mark on 2022, while he has high hopes for his partnership with Jeremy Cameron.
Wharington targets Syd-Hobart supermaxis
Grant Wharington is looking to get his 80-foot yacht Stefan Racing in amongst the three longer supermaxis and snatch a podium place in the Sydney Hobart race.