Tszyu pushes for fast-tracked title shot
Tim Tszyu wants to step up for a world title shot against American Jermell Charlo and fill the void left by an injured Brian Castano in the US in March.
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Reds’ big-picture approach to Super season
The Queensland Reds have lofty ambitions ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Melbourne Rebels.
Storm’s Nikorima firming for round one
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has indicated Jayden Nikorima will feature in his round one team at either hooker or five-eighth.
Barbarouses itching for Sydney ALM return
After a long spell on the sidelines with injury, Sydney FC forward Kosta Barbarouses can't wait to get back on the park against his former ALM club Wellington.
Clayton defiance leads slow-moving Bulls
Jack Clayton marked his Queensland Shield debut with a crucial half-century against Victoria but the day one action could barely have been slower.
Daniher quietly extends at Lions to 2025
Joe Daniher's two-year contract extension will see him remain at Brisbane until 2025 after his successful AFL move from Essendon last year.
Full crowds back at Victorian AFL venues
Crowd capacity limits have been lifted across Victorian venues in time for the 2022 AFL season, which begins on March 16.
De Minaur denies false COVID vaccination
Alex de Minaur has sought to clear his name amid reports that he's being investigated for buying a falsified COVID-19 vaccination certificate,
Lions coach tips Hodder to fire in AFLW
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich feels livewire star Courtney Hodder is priming herself for another big finish to an AFLW campaign.
Shcherbakova wins as Valieva collapses
Anna Shcherbakova won a stunning gold medal in women's figure skating at the Beijing Games as Russian teammate Kamila Valieva stunningly failed to win a medal.
Aussie Masi sacked as F1 race director
Australian Michael Masi, the man at the centre of one of motor sport's biggest controversies, has been sacked as Formula One race director.
Tudhope, Perrine named Aust Paras captains
Dual Winter Paralympic bronze medallist Melissa Perrine and young gun Ben Tudhope will co-captain Australia's team at Beijing 2022.
Lions thrash Gold Coast in AFLW drubbing
Brisbane have narrowly missed breaking the record for the highest AFLW score, defeating Gold Coast 12.13 (85) to 2.4 (16) in a 69-point QClash thrashing.
Socceroo Metcalfe to make Germany move
Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe will join German second division side St Pauli on a three-year deal at the end of the A-League Men season.
Tesi Niu set to miss start of NRL season
Brisbane fullback Tesi Niu faces a recovery of up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury that will delay the start of his NRL season.
Canberra keen to back up five-star display
Brisbane Roar will be aiming to bounce back from an embarrassing 8-2 defeat when they take on a rejuvenated Canberra in Brisbane.
Crafty Marnus home training for Pakistan
Marnus Labuschagne has taken home training to the next level ahead of Australia's tour of Pakistan, batting on a rubber mat covered in aluminium sheets.
Bench weapons to give Reds 80-minute edge
Wallabies Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami have a job to do off the bench for the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific season opener.
Glory’s Sturridge to return from COVID-19
Former Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge is ready to return to A-League Men action after struggling with COVID-19.
Tim Tszyu’s US boxing debut up in the air
The US boxing debut of undefeated Australian superstar Tim Tszyu has been thrown into doubt following a training injury to his potential world title rival.
Olympic boxer charged with weapon offences
Victorian boxer Jason Whateley, who represented Australia at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has been charged with weapons offences.
Finch to continue batting lower in T20s
Aaron Finch is one of Australia's finest-ever limited-overs openers but the captain is keen to give others an opportunity at the top of the order.
Tahs’ fortunes key in Super Rugby rebirth
The Pacific influence will be felt in Super Rugby on both sides of the Tasman this season, but in Australia it's the fortunes of the Waratahs that are key.
Croker puts knee to test in NRL trial game
Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker will lead his side in an NRL trial game after recovering from a revolutionary stem cell knee surgery.
Haas brothers to face off in NRL trial
Brisbane star Payne Haas will face younger brother Klese in a trial against Gold Coast, also featuring the relatives of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita.
Vics trust Pattinson to toe line in Shield
Victoria will boast a fearsome pace attack for their Sheffield Shield game against Queensland, with James Pattinson joining breakout quick Scott Boland.
Drua eye statement Super Rugby Pacific win
The Fijian Drua enter their Super Rugby Pacific debut against the NSW Waratahs on Friday night wanting to be more than just competitive.
Drua debut takes coach Byrne full circle
Mick Byrne has soaked up his return to Sydney as Fijian Drua head coach, more than 30 years after playing his final VFL game for the Swans.
Sharks aiming to avoid player exodus
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the club is calmly sticking to a retention plan with a slew of senior players due to come off contract.
Rebels’ Gordon to embrace Suncorp return
Melbourne Rebels No.10 Carter Gordon hopes his former Queensland Reds teammates try to unsettle him in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific opener.
‘Transparent’ new era for Cricket Aust
Cricket Australia has a third chair in five months, with Lachlan Henderson chosen to take over from interim leader Richard Freudenstein.