Skipper Healy cleared to keep wicket in Ashes opener
Alyssa Healy will be able to play as a wicketkeeper for Australia in the Ashes series opener, after getting through a solid work out on her sore knee.
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Sinner rivalry drives slam-hunting Alcaraz’s grand plan
Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam if he wins the Australian Open for the first time this month.
Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut
Rising Gold Coast talent Emerson Jones has nothing to lose on her Australian Open debut in a tough first-round match-up with sixth seed Elena Rybakina.
In-form Coco Gauff ‘comfortable’ ahead of Open tilt
World No.3 Coco Gauff is in a relaxed frame of mind ahead of the Australian Open as she attempts to add to her teenage US Open triumph.
Smith proves his T20 worth with stunning BBL century
Steve Smith has smashed 121 runs from 64 balls to lead the Sydney Sixers to a 14-run BBL win over Perth, in a masterful display of targeted hitting at the SCG.
Roar lose again, teen star Waddingham set for UK move
Brisbane Roar have produced the worst first 12 games of a season in the A-League after going down 1-0 to red-hot Melbourne City at AAMI Park.
Melbourne City beat Roar to go four points clear in ALW
Melbourne City have defeated Brisbane Roar 2-0, while Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle 2-0 and Canberra secured a 2-1 triumph over Western United.
Hawks blast Breakers early to maintain NBL pace
The Illawarra Hawks broke club records in a blistering first half, before settling for a 108-100 victory over the battling New Zealand Breakers in Wollongong.
Defeated Bullets query court safety as injuries mount
Bullets coach Justin Schueller said he had concerns about the slippery Traralgon court before their injury-riddled loss to the Phoenix.
Matt Short goes big as Strikers break BBL team record
Matt Short has belted the Adelaide Strikers' fastest century and they posted their highest BBL score in the crucial 56-run win over Brisbane.
Teenager fires a rocket as Glory stun Auckland 1-0
Perth Glory teenager Jaylan Pearman has scored his maiden A-League Men goal to fire his side to an upset 1-0 win over Auckland.
Hamstring might hobble Strikers’ in-form opener Lynn
In-form Adelaide Strikers opener Chris Lynn might be out for the rest of the BBL with a hamstring injury, in what would be a major blow to their finals hopes.
Healy back in runs as Australia win Ashes opener
Australia have claimed a four-wicket win to open the multi-format Ashes, with Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner starring in the victory over England.
Cairns Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested
Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation, the NBL club said in a statement.
Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target
Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.
Saville among Aussies on Open scrap-heap after day one
Daria Saville was left to despair missed opportunities in her first-round loss to Anna Blinkova, with no Australians celebrating victory on day one of the Open.
Lynx, Spirit win as race for WNBL top spot heats up
The Perth Lynx have overcome a late scare to beat Geelong, but Bendigo remain on top of the table following their victory over Sydney.
Turbo Durbo wins hometown national cycling title
Perth local Luke Durbridge has won his second Australian road cycling championship, with teammate Luke Plapp sacrificing his shot at a fourth-straight win.
Noi stars as Kings run down Cairns in NBL thriller
Kouat Noi has scored 27 points and Cameron Oliver posted a double-double as Sydney came from behind to secure a vital four-point win over Cairns.
No Ruud awakening as Norwegian enters Open second round
World No.6 Casper Ruud and Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori have won through to the second round of the Australian Open in five-set thrillers.
Australia ‘confident’ on Cummins for Champions Trophy
Australia have named injured captain Pat Cummins in their squad for the Champions Trophy, while Jake Fraser-McGurk headlines the list of notable omissions.
Broncos brace for ‘tough stuff’ at Maguire boot camp
Brisbane's Corey Jensen admits some players are "a bit nervous" ahead of a three-day, police-style NRL preseason boot camp under new coach Michael Maguire
O’Keefe backs Connolly as bolter for Sri Lanka call-up
If retired Test spinner Steve O'Keefe has his wish, young gun Cooper Connolly will be on the plane to Sri Lanka less than a year after his first-class debut.
Kyrgios will play despite injury fears, says Open chief
Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic with an abdominal strain.
Gardner leads calls for expanded women’s Ashes
Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.
Three men’s seeds give home hopes a 43-year Open first
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have given Australia three men's seeds at the Australian Open for the first time since 1982.
Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
Luai relishes chance to end Tigers’ years of struggle
Jarome Luai says he's ready for the pressure of leading Wests Tigers off the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam
Retired great Ash Barty says she's hopes teenager Emerson Jones can play without pressure at next week's Australian Open and can enjoy the experience.
Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets
Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.
Inglis channels fellow Australian in bid for Open berth
Maddison Inglis says she was inspired by the fight of fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell as they both banked a second victory in Australian Open qualifying.