Heat embrace underdog status for BBL grand final
The Perth Scorchers will start as hot favourites in the BBL grand final at a sold-out Optus Stadium, but the Brisbane Heat are warming as the feel-good story.
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Carey content with Australia’s India tour preparation
Australia's decision not to play a tour match before the highly anticipated Test series against India is not an issue, wicketkeeper Alex Carey says.
Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future
Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.
Wilson dreams of delivering on title promise to dad
Boxer Liam Wilson made a world title promise to his dying father more than a decade ago that he's now one fight away from delivering on.
Boston, Bullets blueprints in United’s NBL finals hunt
Melbourne United have studied footage of big wins by the Boston Celtics and Brisbane Bullets as they chase a similar result against the Adelaide 36ers.
Why Robbie Kruse returned to Brisbane Roar
Former Socceroo Robbie Kruse has unfinished business at Brisbane Roar and has explained why, at the age of 34, he has returned to the club where it all began.
Kruse on ice as Brisbane visit Adelaide ALM ‘graveyard’
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says Adelaide United's Hindmarsh Stadium has been a "bit of a graveyard" for his A-League Men team.
Kyrgios ‘deeply regrets’ assaulting former girlfriend
Nick Krygios has apologies after pleading guilty to pushing over his former girlfriend and having the assault charge dismissed.
Matilda Logarzo sidelined again for Western United
Matildas star Chloe Logarzo is battling a foot injury and will miss Western United's A-League Women home clash with Perth Glory.
Second-rower Blore aims to repay Wests Tigers’ faith
Shawn Blore missed the entire 2022 season with a knee injury and is aiming to make an impact on his return to the NRL with the Wests Tigers.
Glory recruit Elsey out to ground former Jets teammates
January recruit Jordan Elsey is grateful for his time at Newcastle but is out to bring down his former club when they visit his new side Perth Glory in the ALM.
Stephanie Gilmore suffers shock early exit at Pipeline
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore's world-title defence has started with a shock early elimination at Pipeline in Hawaii.
More injury woe for unlucky Suns defender Powell
Gold Coast's Wil Powell is set to miss the start of the AFL season with a hamstring injury but Ben King and Lachie Weller are close to making their returns.
Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama
Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.
Playing days over, Dan Christian eyes coaching career
Now that the curtain has come down on his playing career, T20 specialist Dan Christian is keen to make a name for himself as a coach.
Breakers surge to second with comeback NBL win at Hawks
One more win for the New Zealand Breakers will cement a top-two NBL finish following a comeback 91-81 win over Illawarra on the road.
Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world’s best
Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.
Aussie NBA product Landale critical of NBL pride snub
Australian NBA player Jock Landale has launched a strong criticism of the Cairns Taipans' refusal not to wear the NBL's inaugural pride jersey.
Powell-Pepper signs on at Port until 2025
Sam Powell-Pepper's excellent AFL campaign last season has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension at Port Adelaide.
Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
Michael Neser's batting under pressure has sealed an upset four-wicket win for the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers to qualify for the BBL final.
Tanah Boyd in Titans’ seven heaven thanks to Foran
Gold Coast playmaker Tanah Boyd has revealed why he is ready to put his stamp on the halfback role for the NRL club in 2023.
Glory’s Taggart a chance to return against Jets
Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart has a glint in his eye and is pushing to return for Saturday night's match against Newcastle at Macedonia Park.
Storm hooker Harry Grant set to evolve his game
Melbourne's Harry Grant will be the undisputed number one hooker at the NRL club for the first time in his career, and has been backed to embrace the challenge.
Cowboys prop to build on 2022 breakout season
The pain of a preliminary final loss has North Queensland prop Reuben Cotter hungry for more in 2023, as the prop looks to string together a full NRL season.
Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts
While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.
Valentino Rossi excited ahead of Bathurst 12 Hour
Italy's seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will trade two wheels for four in the Bathurst 12 Hour race at Mount Panorama.
Justis Huni joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable
Justis Huni is a star of Australian boxing but it is the global reach of the Matchroom empire that led him to sign a two-year deal with promoter Eddie Hearn.
Sheens tells Brooks to embrace the ’05 vibe
Tim Sheens wants to take Wests Tigers back to the future with an unorthodox style of play, one his halves pairing says will shock a few NRL rivals.
Kruse completes Roar ALM return, Tates re-signs for WSW
Robbie Kruse is set for one last stint in the A-League Men after sealing a deal with the Brisbane Roar, while Tate Russell has re-signed for Western Sydney.
Ex-boxing champion Hooper to stand trial for robbery
Former boxing champion Damien Duncan Hooper will stand trial in Brisbane District Court after being accused of a violent robbery.
Scorcher Kelly opens up on ‘scary’ fielding mishap
Matt Kelly is symptom-free and available for the BBL final but the Perth Scorchers paceman does not want to watch any more replays of his freak fielding mishap.