ALM clubs bid to build on WC success
Clubs hope the return of Australia's national team players can be a springboard for re-energising the A-League Men as the competition resumes.
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MCG-like wicket to suit Boland in Adelaide
Nathan Lyon says the MCG wicket Scott Boland has had success on is similar to the one likely to be used in Adelaide for the Test against West Indies.
Saints’ King to miss start of AFL season
Ross Lyon will start his first season back at St Kilda without key forward Max King, who requires a left shoulder reconstruction following a mishap at training.
Cycling young gun Plapp targetting Paris
Geelong's Citroen Bay Classic criterium series will start a big year of racing for Australian cyclist Luke Plapp as he builds towards the Paris Olympics.
Handscomb still hopeful of India Test call
A Test call-up for Australia's tour of India next year remains front-of-mind for Peter Handscomb after he signed a new BBL deal with the Melbourne Renegades.
England win helps Australia’s Test chances
Australia's chances of wrapping up a spot in the World Test Championship final before heading to India have been boosted by England's win over Pakistan.
Hawks beat United, end NBL losing streak
Illawarra's nine-game NBL losing streak is over after Sam Froling led the Hawks to 93-78 victory over Melbourne United in Wollongong.
Proteas pace quartet gunning for Marnus
South Africa boast a quality pace quartet in the coming Test series against Australia and captain Dean Elgar says they have the speed and skills to thrive.
Concern over ALW kick-offs as heat hits
A-League Women coaches have called for later kick-offs after stiflingly hot conditions affected two games in Melbourne.
BBL captaincy unlikely for Warner
The Sydney Thunder are set to appoint Jason Sangha their captain for the BBL even if David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia.
Proteas have moved on from Capetown: Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar predicts a spicy Test series against Australia but says there is no lingering animosity towards them from Sandpapergate.
Lions additions drive AFL grand final aim
Chris Fagan admits Brisbane's off-season AFL recruitment could not have gone any better and has welcomed the renewed pressure of expectation for 2023.
Aussies wary over quicks on little rest
All eyes are on Pat Cummins' quad after his issues in Perth, but Australia are monitoring the recovery of all three quicks after calling in Test reinforcements.
Socceroos set to return to A-League action
Eight A-League Men players are on their way back from representing the Socceroos in Qatar and their clubs hope to have them available for the league's restart.
Steve Smith’s return a “must”: BBL rivals
Steve Smith has yet to confirm whether he will play in the BBL this summer but even his rivals are keen to see the star batter back at the Sydney Sixers.
Boston boss Nets as Simmons, Mills sit out
Australians Ben Simmons and Patty Mills have watched their Brooklyn teammates crumble to the NBA-best Boston, while Jock Landale was busy in Phoenix's win.
Tigers back Dustin Martin for big AFL year
Dustin Martin has been through a turbulent 18 months on and off the field, but is fit again and shapes as a key to Richmond's AFL premiership hopes in 2023.
Fagan breaks silence on AFL racism claims
Chris Fagan has publicly addressed accusations of racism while at Hawthorn for the first time, with the Brisbane AFL coach insisting his conscience is clear.
Mbappe inspires France to win over Poland
Kylian Mbappe has shone again in France's 3-1 triumph over Poland that's powered the defending champions into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Arnold’s future unresolved for a month
Football Australia says a review into the Socceroos' World Cup campaign, including Graham Arnold's tenure as coach, will take at least a month.
Socceroos wish for grassroots growth
Though crestfallen, the Socceroos hope their deeds in Qatar will inspire the next generation of Australian players, and prove the quality of the A-League.
Neumann, Crowley win Ironman WA triathlon
Max Neumann went within one second of the course record and Sarah Crowley made history with her win on Sunday at the Ironman WA triathlon.
Warne and runner Ron Clarke named Hall Of Fame legends
Cricketing legend Shane Warne and distance running great Ron Clarke are the latest two Sport Australia Hall Of Fame members to be made legends.
Spirit unbeaten after WNBL road double
Reigning WNBL MVP Anneli Maley was at her best this weekend, steering the pacesetting Spirit to two hard-fought wins to help separate her side from the pack.
JackJumpers storm home over Bullets
The undermanned Bullets threw everything at the JackJumpers before star Tassie import Milton Doyle took control with a fourth-quarter masterclass.
Emotional Buhai wins Australian Open
South African Ashleigh Buhai has added the Australian Open trophy to her Women's British Open title to complete a dream year in Melbourne.
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.
Robinson, Diver break marathon records
Brett Robinson has broken Robert de Castella's 36-year-old Australian marathon record, while Sinead Diver has also lowered Benita Willis' 16-year women's mark.
Sydney go top after belting 36ers in NBL
Derrick Walton Jr showcased his playmaking wizardry and Xavier Cooks threw down another dunk-of-the-year contender in the Sydney Kings' NBL win over Adelaide.
Buhai wins Australian Open women’s crown
South African Ashleigh Buhai has added the Australian Open trophy to her Women's British Open title to complete a dream year in Melbourne.
Giddey fill-up helps Thunder past Wolves
Josh Giddey had one of his most prolific outings of the NBA season as Oklahoma City passed a tough test on the road in Minnesota with a 135-128 win.