WA to open border to AFLW, A-League Men
West Coast and Fremantle's AFLW teams are set to return to familiar surroundings next week for a run of home games, with Perth Glory set to join them.
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Hodgson cops one-game NBL ban for striking
Perth Wildcats centre Matthew Hodgson will miss one NBL game under suspension for twice striking Sydney Kings player Dejan Vasiljevic in a match on January 30.
Tigers’ Blore suffers suspected ACL tear
Wests Tigers second-rower Shawn Blore is facing the prospect of an NRL season ruined by injury after suffering a suspected ACL tear at training.
Historic homecoming beckons for Kambosos
George Kambosos hopes to have an opponent, date and location signed off by the end of February for the maiden defence of his world lightweight titles.
Roar land Japanese striker on loan
Brisbane Roar have signed Japanese striker Ryo Wada on loan from J-League club Sagan Tosu for the remainder of the A-League Men season.
Aloisi keeping faith in Roos’ WC hopes
Socceroos legend John Aloisi is refusing to draw a line through Australia's World Cup qualifiying hopes and is optimistic about the next generation of players.
Paulo joins Gutherson as Eels co-captains
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo has been promoted to co-captain alongside Clint Gutherson.
Warriors concede NRL home games in doubt
Warriors coach Nathan Brown concedes it could be tough for his team to host matches in Auckland later this NRL season due to New Zealand's self-isolation rules.
Most Test stars get Shield hit before tour
Cricket Australia has confirmed a new fixture for domestic cricket, with some states to finish the Sheffield Shield season having played just seven matches.
Wallabies’ Kellaway no longer a passenger
Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway has been named the 2021 rookie of the year but is already feeling the pressure of father time on his rugby career.
Nine, Age to apologise to Collective Mind
A high-performance consultancy business will receive apologies from the Nine Network and The Age over their reporting of Adelaide's notorious pre-season camp.
Alex, Hataoka share lead in LPGA tourney
Reigning Australian WPGA champion Su Oh is three shots behind leaders Marina Alex and Nasa Hataoka in the windy LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony.
Matildas to face off in English League Cup
Matildas teammates Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso will take on Sam Kerr's Chelsea in the FA Women's League Cup final after Manchester City beat Tottenham 3-0.
Coach speculation no surprise for Jamieson
Melbourne City's Scott Jamieson believes coach Patrick Kisnorbo has earned the right to be linked with the vacancy at English club Sunderland.
Langer saga to drag on after CA meeting
Speculation over Justin Langer's future will drag on after Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley confirmed the governing body will speak further with the coach.
Jets’ boss hails matchwinner Thurgate
A daunting A-League Men schedule is something Newcastle Jets are embracing as they look to continue their climb up the ladder.
Erratic Roar being smashed in key moments
Getting smashed in the key moments of A-League Men matches is proving to be Brisbane Roar's downfall, according to coach Warren Moon.
Thurgate stunner earns Jets ALM victory
A fine strike from Angus Thurgate earned Newcastle a 2-1 home win over Brisbane in wild weather and lifted the Jets off the bottom of the A-League Men ladder.
Peel, Kerry to lead Australian Games team
Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry will be Australia's flag bearers at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.
Aust snowboard cross crew hunt for medals
The Australian snowboard cross athletes say their team is the strongest to compete at an Olympics, with 2018 silver medallist Jarryd Hughes leading the charge.
Canberra’s Smith-Shields out of NRL season
Canberra have confirmed promising centre Harley Smith-Shields will miss the 2022 NRL season after suffering an ACL injury.
Qld Cricket address Heat’s BBL battles
It's hoped that shifting the Brisbane first-grade Twenty20 forward will help lift the standard of the Heat, who struggled again in this year's Big Bash League.
Riewoldt wouldn’t shirk Tigers’ captaincy
Jack Riewoldt believes the variety of captaincy options available to Richmond is one of the AFL club's strengths heading into the 2022 AFL season.
Roberts ready for ‘different game’ at Tahs
Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts' hard running and vast experience will be valuable for a young Waratahs outfit in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season.
Port’s Dixon sent for ankle surgery in AFL
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has been sent for ankle surgery though his club holds hope he'll be fit for the start of the AFL premiership season.
Trbojevic to go without booze in 2022
Having enjoyed the season of a lifetime after giving up alcohol in 2021, Manly's Dally M Medallist Tom Trbojevic will go dry again this year.
Vic Open added to qualifying series
The cancellation of the NZ Open has had a positive knock-on effect for the men's Vic Open at 13th Beach.
Phoenix teen withdraws from ALW match
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Grace Wisnewski will sit out Friday's A-League Women match against Melbourne Victory due to mental health reasons.
Matilda won’t be rushed back by Victory
Australia's early Asian Cup exit won't mean an immediate ALW return for Courtney Nevin at Melbourne Victory, though American signing Brooke Hendrix could debut.
CA evaluation of Langer ‘fair’: Cummins
Pat Cummins has backed Cricket Australia's probe into Justin Langer's future as "fair", but again refused to speculate on the coach's future.
NRL determined to avoid rescheduling games
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL is determined to avoid rescheduling matches due to COVID-19 and has outlined its plan to ensure the competition's "continuity".