Thunder book BBL finals spot with MCG win
The Sydney Thunder endured some nervous moments before securing a BBL finals spot, staggering to a three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars at the MCG.
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Paul extends dream Australian Open run
Tommy Paul has steadied after dropping the third set to beat fellow American Ben Shelton and advance to his first grand slam semi-final at the Australian Open.
Sevens captain hopes to help Jones’ raid
Australia captain Henry Hutchison hopes rugby sevens can assist with and then benefit from Eddie Jones' attempts to raid the best young NRL talent.
Irish pair add pace to Lions’ AFL backline
Irish recruits Darragh Joyce and Conor McKenna believe they can offer the Lions' backline a point of difference after joining forces in Brisbane.
Struggling Sydney, Victory seek ALM uplift
Sydney FC travel to face Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men on Thursday with both sides desperately seeking wins.
Drowning risk spikes on Australia Day
Swimmers are four times more likely to drown at coastal beaches on Australia Day than any other time due to a range of factors.
Hobart stun Heat but miss BBL finals
The Hobart Hurricanes have pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Big Bash League finals.
Sabalenka, Linette into Open semi-finals
Unseeded Pole Magda Linette and No.5 seed Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open.
Mitchell returns, Ponga out of All Stars
South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell will be the star attraction when the NRL's All Stars weekend returns next month in New Zealand.
AFL Eagles give grieving Bazzo his space
Young West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo will be given all the time he needs to grieve the death of his mother following a tragic boating accident.
Bosio thrilled by ‘insane’ Augusta invite
Promising Queensland golfer Justis Bosio has earned a spot in the field for the elite Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament.
Renshaw ready to face big Test from Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a master at removing left-handers, but Matt Renshaw has prepared for the upcoming Test tour in interesting ways.
Manly on Turbo-charged fact-finding trip
Manly believe Tom Trbojevic's time in Philadelphia with rehabilitation specialist Bill Knowles can bring widespread advantages for the NRL club.
Papas’ ALM Jets add Japanese import
Newcastle boss Arthur Papas has dipped into the transfer market to sign Japanese winger Manabu Saito for his A-League Men side.
‘Tough cookie’ Gardner OK after abuse
Megan Schutt has labelled teammate Ashleigh Gardner a "tough cookie", as Australia prepare for the controversial January 26 fixture against Pakistan.
Djokovic eyeing more rare air at Open
Andrey Rublev's attempt to thwart Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 10th Australian Open semi-final berth headlines a series of intriguing quarter-final clashes.
Azarenka stuns Pegula at Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka has upset world No.3 Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals as she chases a third Melbourne Park title.
Rybakina storms into Open semi-finals
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina remains firmly on track to capture a second grand slam crown after storming into the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne.
Open semi-finalist Khachanov is a believer
Russian Karen Khachanov is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after defeating the injured Sebastian Korda and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Dragons re-sign Lawrie, Wakeham to Tigers
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie will remain at the joint venture club until at least the end of 2026 after signing a new contract extension.
Moloney earns crack at WBC world title
Australian boxer Jason Moloney has been ordered to fight US-based Filipino Nonito Donaire for the vacant WBC bantamweight world title.
NRL warned to brace for player strikes
Brisbane NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw says male NRL players could refuse to play games as a result of the bungled CBA negotiations.
Bennett tip to teenaged Aitken comes true
Dolphins centre Euan Aitken spoke to Wayne Bennett just once before he linked with the new NRL club, and the content of that chat has proven to be prophetic.
NBL’s Froling injured in late-night attack
Brisbane NBL player Harry Froling remains in hospital after suffering head injuries when he was allegedly assaulted after a night out in Wollongong.
Sicily no lock to be Hawks’ AFL skipper
Hawthorn will use a pre-season camp next week to discuss the make up of their leadership group, with James Sicily a hot favourite to be named captain.
Caslick re-signs with rugby sevens
Charlotte Caslick became the highest-profile signing in NRLW history in 2020 but is unlikely to ever return after inking a new rugby sevens deal.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format
The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.
PSG’s Mbappe plunders five in cup rout
France striker Kylian Mbappe has netted five times for Paris Saint-Germain in their 7-0 Coupe de France demolition of sixth-tier Pays de Cassel.
Pegula hungry for semi-final slam showing
Facing Victoria Azarenka, American Jessica Pegula is eyeing her first grand slam semi-final, with the third seed feeling she's in the best form of her career.
Kookaburras gear up for World Cup QFs
Short of their own high standards so far, Australia's Kookaburras are keen to discover their best hockey in the World Cup quarter-final against Spain.