Thunder down Heat to claim big BBL win
Alex Hales and Matthew Gilkes have powered the Sydney Thunder to a 10-wicket BBL victory over the Brisbane Heat.
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Italy’s great tennis hope targets history
No Italian man has won the Australian Open but Matteo Berrettini is using the inaugural United Cup team event as build-up as he targets breaking through.
Tiley wants a happy Kyrgios at home Open
With Ash Barty retired, Nick Kyrgios will be the top local hope at the Australian Open and tournament director Craig Tiley hopes he can enjoy the challenge.
Warner’s double ton sets Aussies up at MCG
A glorious double century from David Warner has powered Australia to 3-386 at stumps on day two of the Boxing Day Test, a 197-run lead over South Africa.
Pat Rafter’s big hope for Tomljanovic
Pat Rafter hopes Ajla Tomljanovic's courage and talent reap deserved rewards this summer as she builds towards the Australian Open at the United Cup.
Victory ALM woes continue against United
Western United have overcome going down to 10 men to beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 and further sink the boot into their reeling A-League Men rivals.
Reds want discipline against Jets in ALM
Adelaide United's form has stalled amid two red cards in two games and coach Carl Veart has urged his charges to improve their discipline against Newcastle.
Bateman joins NRL’s Tigers on 4-year deal
England star John Bateman will return to the NRL in 2023 after agreeing a four-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
South Africa’s batting nightmares continue
South Africa were dismissed for their seventh successive Test innings under 200 after their top order again crumbled to Australia at the MCG.
Green’s MCG heroics give Aussies control
Young allrounder Cameron Green's first five-wicket haul has helped Australia roll South Africa for just 189 late on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Comanche toasted, fleet faces rough night
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.
Kings beat United in historic NBL clash
The Sydney Kings have taken advantage of Chris Goulding's absence to defeat Melbourne United 101-80 in the NBL's historic Christmas Day clash.
Roar, Wanderers share spoils in ALM
Brisbane Roar have overcome the recent departure of English striker Charlie Austin to fight back and secure a 1-1 draw against Western Sydney in Redcliffe.
Andoo Comanche eyes Sydney-Hobart history
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is favoured to win her fourth Sydney to Hobart line honours, as a fleet of 109 boats prepare to set off for the annual challenge.
Wanderers eye forward in transfer window
Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan is on the front foot with his A-League Men plans to give the Wanderers more attacking thrust.
Tim Tszyu’s world-title fight postponed
Tim Tszyu's undisputed world-title fight with Jermell Charlo has been postponed after his American opponent broke his left hand in two places in training.
Boland retains spot for Boxing Day Test
Scott Boland will play in the Boxing Day Test with fellow Australia quick Josh Hazlewood ruling himself out of the clash with South Africa at the MCG.
South African batters aim to rally at MCG
South Africa captain Dean Elgar says his team's underperforming top order has gone back to the drawing board ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Taaffe set for more NRL chances in 2023
Back-up fullback Blake Taaffe has impressed Jason Demetriou more than any other Souths player in the pre-season and is set for additional game time next year.
Victory desperate to reward loyal ALM fans
Melbourne Victory supporters will be barred from attending the Boxing Day match against Western United as punishment for a violent pitch invasion.
Nortje fired up for Boxing Day pace
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje and his fellow quicks are encouraged by what they saw in the second innings of the Gabba Test loss to Australia.
Warner has another crack at CA over appeal
Test opener David Warner has doubled down in his criticism of Cricket Australia and the process around an appealed leadership ban.
Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round
The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72.
Israeli striker makes swift Glory exit
Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says the club will hit the market during the January transfer window following the swift exit of Israeli striker Ben Azubel.
Melbourne survive Snakes scare in NBL
Rayjon Tucker has threatened to put the open air clash to bed for Melbourne United, but Cairns almost pulled off a late miracle before going down 84-81.
Heat snap BBL streak, stun Lynn’s Strikers
A half-century to Sam Billings has helped the Brisbane Heat score an upset six-run Big Bash League win against the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba.
Roar sink Jets in ALW after Gorry brace
Two goals from Katrina Gorry have helped Brisbane Roar secure a 2-0 A-League Women win over the Newcastle Jets.
Coach sure South Africa can rally at MCG
South African batting coach Justin Sammons says the state of the Gabba pitch was no excuse for their woeful performance against Australia in the first Test.
Heat win toss, bat first against Strikers
BBL master-blaster Chris Lynn will face his old side for the first time when the Adelaide Strikers take on the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba.
Thunder sack BBL import Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Sydney Thunder have terminated the contract of Afghan import Fazalhaq Farooqi following a complaint about his behaviour.
RLPA slam NRL over salary cap increase
The value of the salary cap for NRL clubs has been increased to a record $12.1 million, but the players' union is furious about the announcement.