Moloney earns crack at WBC world title
Australian boxer Jason Moloney has been ordered to fight US-based Filipino Nonito Donaire for the vacant WBC bantamweight world title.
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NRL warned to brace for player strikes
Brisbane NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw says male NRL players could refuse to play games as a result of the bungled CBA negotiations.
Bennett tip to teenaged Aitken comes true
Dolphins centre Euan Aitken spoke to Wayne Bennett just once before he linked with the new NRL club, and the content of that chat has proven to be prophetic.
NBL’s Froling injured in late-night attack
Brisbane NBL player Harry Froling remains in hospital after suffering head injuries when he was allegedly assaulted after a night out in Wollongong.
Sicily no lock to be Hawks’ AFL skipper
Hawthorn will use a pre-season camp next week to discuss the make up of their leadership group, with James Sicily a hot favourite to be named captain.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format
The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.
PSG’s Mbappe plunders five in cup rout
France striker Kylian Mbappe has netted five times for Paris Saint-Germain in their 7-0 Coupe de France demolition of sixth-tier Pays de Cassel.
Pegula hungry for semi-final slam showing
Facing Victoria Azarenka, American Jessica Pegula is eyeing her first grand slam semi-final, with the third seed feeling she's in the best form of her career.
Kookaburras gear up for World Cup QFs
Short of their own high standards so far, Australia's Kookaburras are keen to discover their best hockey in the World Cup quarter-final against Spain.
De Minaur will not dwell on Open mauling
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic has ended Alex de Minaur's Australian Open campaign with a brutal fourth-round win over the home hope at Melbourne Park.
Missed warning ahead of police killings
The daughter of people who killed two police officers in regional Queensland says officers sent to their property should have been told they mistrusted police.
Smith stars again, Sixers topple Hobart
The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith.
Cherrington’s big fear ahead of All Stars
Maori All Stars prop Kennedy Cherrington will risk her playing future for the love of her culture but says the NRL could easily spare players from that gamble.
Big call looms for Huni’s boxing future
Suitors have presented their bids to take on the promotional duties for rising Australian heavyweight boxing talent Justis Huni.
Carrigan has Broncos lost time to make up
Broncos prop Pat Carrigan missed key club games last year and wants to be the man in the arena more often in 2023 after a stellar representative season.
Dockers move on quickly from Lobb exit
Fremantle hope the arrival of Melbourne premiership big man Luke Jackson will help offset the loss of forward Rory Lobb in 2023.
Jones’ rugby return adds spice: Larkham
Stephen Larkham has forecast an Australian rugby shake up to coincide with Eddie Jones' return as coach ahead of this year's World Cup.
Gardner has team backing over January 26
Ashleigh Gardner's January 26 stance has been backed by teammates, with a senior Cricket Australia adviser saying the tone of the game will be crucial.
Heat win four in a row in BBL thriller
Brisbane rookie Spencer Johnson bowled another last over cracker after Jimmy Peirson and Sam Hain made fifties in the Heat's four-run win over Melbourne Stars.
Breakers stun NBL-leading Kings in Sydney
The New Zealand Breakers have brought their losing streak to a halt and are closing in on a playoffs spot after upsetting the Kings 93-88 in Sydney.
Coach fears bad injury news for Broekhoff
Ryan Broekhoff's NBL season appears over after the ex-Dallas Mavericks swingman suffered a groin injury in South East Melbourne's crucial win over Perth.
Australian women snare rugby sevens bronze
Australia's women's rugby sevens side will aim to bounce back in Sydney after New Zealand took top spot on the rankings with victory in Hamilton.
Rybakina stuns world No.1 Swiatek at Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round, suffering a straight-sets loss to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
De Minaur ready to take fight to Djokovic
Home hope Alex de Minaur is vowing to take it to Novak Djokovic when he jousts with the nine-time champion for a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
NBL announces first pride round
The NBL will host its inaugural pride round this week, which will feature custom jerseys and optional LGBTQI awareness training for players and coaches.
Tszyu set for Australian world title fight
Tim Tszyu will fight Tony Harrison for the WBO super-welterweight world title in an Australian city to be confirmed on March 12.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Surgery for champ Opetaia before defence
Jai Opetaia will undergo minor shoulder surgery before finalising details of his first boxing world title defence later this year.
Korda targets family supremacy at Open
Rising star Sebastian Korda will look to take another step towards family supremacy when he faces Hubert Hurkacz in the Australian Open's fourth round.