Strikers spank Sixers in big BBL win
Matt Short led a powerhouse batting display before Henry Thornton's career-best haul with the ball allowed the Strikers to cruise home in clinical fashion
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Taipans edge Bullets in QLD NBL derby
Cairns Taipans continued their push for an NBL playoff berth after proving too strong for Queensland rivals Brisbane.
Roar confirms Austin’s ALM exit
Brisbane striker Charlie Austin has been given a release from his contract because of personal reasons.
Pallister gold rush with record relay swim
Australian youngster Lani Pallister has won her third world championship gold medal after anchoring the 4x200m relay in a world record performance.
Bronco Hetherington ruptures biceps in gym
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has had surgery on his ruptured biceps and his legendary father Jason Hetherington is backing him to get back to his best.
Strikers win toss, bat against Sixers
Master blaster Chris Lynn will be out to make an impression for his new side after the Strikers won the toss and chose to bat first against the Sixers.
Labuschagne tips Warner Test revival
Australia opener David Warner's Test form has come under-scrutiny but star teammate Marnus Labuschagne has tipped South Africa to bring out the best in him.
Scott won’t entertain Bombers finals talk
Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group.
Labuschagne focused for SA Test showdown
Marnus Labuschagne is preparing for some "curve-balls" from South Africa as he prepares to face his birth country in a Test for the first time.
Manly concern as Trbojevic hamstrung again
Tom Trbojevic's hamstring issues have reared their head again after he limped out of Manly's latest pre-season training session.
A-League set for tense owners meeting
A-League club bosses are set for a no-holds barred meeting in Melbourne on Thursday as they seek peace over the move to sell the grand finals to Sydney.
Tahlia McGrath becomes world’s No.1 batter
Australia star Tahlia McGrath has been crowned the world's No.1 Twenty20 batter, barely a year after making her international debut in the format.
Messi drives Argentina to World Cup final
Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with superstar Lionel Messi in ominous form as the South Americans chase a third title.
Aust women smash relay world record
With Emma McKeon swimming a blistering final leg, the Australian women have set a new world record to win 4x100m relay gold at the short course championships.
Aust women smash record to win gold
Australia's relay team have smashed the world record while Lani Pallister won 400m freestyle gold in an impressive start to the world short course titles.
New president wants to unite AFL’s Hawks
Andy Gowers' push for change at Hawthorn has delivered him the AFL club's presidency ahead of Jeff Kennett's anointed successor, and now he wants to unite it.
APL doubles down on controversial GF plan
The Australian Professional Leagues has reaffirmed a plan to move the grand finals to Sydney despite backlash prompting board member Anthony Di Pietro to quit.
Boland keeps spot ahead of Neser for Gabba
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed Scott Boland will play as Australia's third fast-bowler at the Gabba, alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Staggs boost for Broncos after surgery
Brisbane gun Kotoni Staggs is back in training after shoulder surgery, as Jesse Arthars targets securing a centre position of his own.
Proteas plan to ‘get in faces’ of Aussies
South African touring teams always play uncompromising cricket in Australia and batter Theunis de Bruyn says they are raised to not take a backward step.
American named chief of Brisbane 2032
American-born Cindy Hook has been named as chief executive of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Arnold set for Socceroos contract offer
Graham Arnold looks likely to be offered a new contract to coach the Socceroos as informal talks continue with Football Australia chief James Johnson.
Australia mourns police deaths: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says police officers killed in an ambush in regional Queensland served their communities with honour.
Australia balance workload in busy summer
Cricket Australia's medical staff say their injured quicks were properly prepared for the Test summer despite a busy schedule and no Sheffield Shield matches.
Proteas have own ‘wild thing’ for Tests
Exciting South Africa tyro speedster Gerald Coetzee wears a bandana, bowls at 150km/h and already has a hat-trick on the tour of Australia ahead of the Tests.
Matildas star Yallop in surgery success
Matildas veteran utility Tameka Yallop grew up playing at the team's training base in Brisbane for the 2023 World Cup and can't wait to be part of it.
Retired Barty claims fifth Newcombe Medal
Retired superstar Ash Barty has claimed a record fifth straight Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of 2022 for her magic month in January.
Proteas devise ploy to keep Smith in check
South Africa have found ways to contain Steve Smith in the past, and they want to make the batting superstar play early at the ball when he comes to the crease.
Proteas have ‘big decision’ for first Test
South Africa bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says without a genuine all-rounder the side faces a juggling act to play all five key bowlers in the first Test.
Kane vows to roar back from Cup heartbreak
Harry Kane says he'll come back mentally stronger for England after his penalty heartbreak at the World Cup.
Gold Coast’s Matt Rowell inks new AFL deal
Former No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell has committed to Gold Coast until the end of the 2025 AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the club.