Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka
Daria Kasatkina has seen off Indonesia's Janice Tjen to move into Wimbledon's third round where she will face four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka.
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‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes
Australia's Super Rugby Pacific clubs say changes to the league's format for next year will boost the struggling competition as well as the Wallabies.
Panther’s plea as star prop tests NRL’s open market
Moses Leota is gauging his value but fellow front-rower Lindsay Smith is hopeful his prop idol won't be tempted to leave Penrith.
New faces, new hope as Dogs aim for SCG smash-and-grab
Putting an ugly defeat to Sydney behind them, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the side he'll guide to the SCG will be dramatically different.
Broncos doctor outlines uncertain future facing Jensen
Brisbane prop Corey Jensen will be on blood thinners for six months and won't play again this year because he still has blood clots in his lung.
‘Doesn’t get any harder’: Lions coach on rivals Geelong
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is comparing his club's rivalry with Geelong to one of the greatest tennis rivalries of all time.
Veteran opens up on Broncos dramas after fiery session
Brisbane No.7 Ben Hunt has addressed commentary critical of his recent extension, alleged player unrest with coach Michael Maguire and Josiah Karapani's axing.
‘Two steps forward’: Longmuir praises unsung Dockers
While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars.
‘Aura’: Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup
St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.
No alarm bells at Swans after ‘timely’ loss to Lions
Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
‘Easy to point’: Raider rubbishes halfback’s critics
Tom Starling has thrown his support behind 22-year-old half Ethan Sanders as the Raiders look to turn their disappointing NRL season around.
‘Eat or be eaten’: Salah holds no fear for Socceroo
The Socceroos won't have any fear of Egypt star Mohamed Salah and won't pay him too much respect in their World Cup round-of-32 clash.
‘The better game’ beckons elite NRLW converts
The NRLW is welcoming some big name stars from rival codes for the 2026 season, which kicks off with a clash between Cronulla and Newcastle.
New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule
A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.
Why NRL’s toughest man will feel ‘hopeless’ in NSW camp
Marquee man Payne Haas found it difficult to leave out-of-sorts Brisbane behind to enter NSW camp for the State of Origin decider.
‘Never satisfied’: how Grant became an 80-minute hooker
Queensland No.9 Harry Grant can be relied upon to play a full State of Origin game after applying a philosophy that he embraced as a schoolboy.
‘Perfect spot’: why Munster believes in CQ NRL bid
Rockhampton product and Queensland captain Cameron Munster insists the time will soon be right for an NRL side based out of the city.
De Minaur casts off nerves to advance at Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur has overcome first-round nerves to advance at Wimbledon with James Duckworth and Kim Birrell also progressing.
‘Just insane’: Serena’s comeback dynamited by Aussie
Serena Williams has been defeated in her Wimbledon comeback at 44 years of age after a sensational performance from Australian youngster Maya Joint.
‘Cause trouble’: Maroons leaper issues Tedesco warning
Recalled Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai has let NSW fullback James Tedesco know he's back, while committing to Samoa for the Rugby League World Cup.
‘Impossible’: Inglis doubts Blues can win Origin series
Queensland great Greg Inglis, an 11-time State of Origin series winner, says only the rugby league gods can save the Blues from another losing campaign.
Scintillating Aussies storm into T20 World Cup final
Australia are through to another T20 World Cup final after Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner starred in an eight-wicket crushing of West Indies at the Oval.
Luai blow for Tigers as Broncos injury crisis laid bare
PNG Chiefs-bound Jarome Luai has suffered another setback in his hopes of sparking life into Wests Tigers' NRL season.
‘Inaccurate’: Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump
Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects.
‘Pressure on us’: how Maroons maestro attacks deciders
Queensland captain Cameron Munster is determined to extend his perfect record in Suncorp Stadium deciders, but knows this year will bring a different challenge.
‘Playing for more’: Wallabies set for new Championship
A Wallabies star has been left battered and bruised following an intense training session ahead of their inaugural Nations Championship Test in Sydney.
Vixens star ready for Super Netball grand-final heat
Star Melbourne Vixens defender Jo Weston is aiming for Super Netball premiership glory and Commonwealth Games gold in the next month.
Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash
Hawthorn star Nick Watson, who sits equal second in the Coleman Medal, will miss the Hawks' clash with Melbourne in Launceston due to a hamstring injury.
Penrith coach weighs in on star’s surprise Origin axing
Brian To'o was dropped because of his struggles in the air, butut Penrith coach Ivan Cleary isn't buying the narrative around the winger's Origin omission.
WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria
Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.
Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster
After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster.