Stars alive in BBL after smashing Strikers
The Melbourne Stars have made light work of their run chase in a nine-wicket thumping of the Adelaide Strikers that keeps their slim BBL finals hopes alive.
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Edrick Lee feels like dancing at Dolphins
Dolphins recruit Edrick Lee is relishing his reunion with cousin Brenko Lee as the NRL club prepares for its inaugural NRL season.
Gardner lights path for Indigenous cricket
Australian cricketer Ash Gardner hopes her elevation to the captaincy of the Governor-General's XI inspires other Indigenous sportspeople to take up the game.
NRL players want action on new agreement
The RLPA says negotiations with the NRL over the new collective bargaining agreement remain frustratingly slow, despite the season getting under way soon.
Yorke homes in on Macarthur fortress
Macarthur go in search of their fourth ALM win in five games when they host a Central Coast Mariners side buoyed by two key re-signings in as many days.
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan series
Cricket Australia has pulled out of the national men's team's ODI series against Afghanistan in March, citing women's rights restrictions in that country.
Hoeter’s surgery call saved his NRL career
Brisbane Broncos outside back Delouise Hoeter played through a serious shoulder injury last year and was rewarded with a two-year NRL contract for his bravery.
Kyrgios draws on Barty triumph at Open
Nick Kyrgios watched on as Ash Barty soaked up her triumphant Australian Open victory and is confident he can deliver his own drought-breaking title.
Albanese wants PNG-based team in NRL
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major speech to call for a Papua New Guinea-based, Pacific Islander team to be included in the National Rugby League.
Papenhuyzen making injury progress in US
While round one looks off the table, Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says working with US specialist Bill Knowles has given him confidence about a NRL return.
Matildas’ chance to avenge Spain thrashing
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says his side won't be haunted by the memories of their 7-0 loss to Spain when the sides meet again next month.
NRL announces rule tweaks for 2023 sesaon
The NRL has announced a handful of tweaks to its rules ahead of the 2023 season, all aimed at keeping the game flowing.
Brutal losses drive Kookas’ World Cup tilt
Australia will chase a fourth hockey World Cup title in India from Friday, fuelled by shoot-out losses at the previous tournament in 2018 and the Olympics.
Naomi Osaka reveals that she’s pregnant
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed in a social media post that she's pregnant with her first child.
Kyrgios gets enticing Australian Open draw
Leading home hope Nick Kyrgios will launch his Australian Open campaign against lowly-ranked Russian Roman Safiullin while Alex de Minaur has drawn a qualifier.
Price in tight battle for Dakar Rally win
Toby Price is down to third in the motorbike standings at the Dakar Rally but the Aussie's only 2min 10sec off the lead in his tight battle for a third title.
Kings destroy Bullets in NBL
Xavier Cooks starred again as the Kings smashed Brisbane, finishing just shy of their all-time biggest win.
Scorchers cruise past Heat to top BBL
Perth have cruised to an eight-wicket win over the battling Brisbane Heat, Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie powering the chase with an unbroken 132-run stand.
BBL on Jan 26 needs consultation: Doggett
Sydney Thunder quick Brendan Doggett is encouraging the BBL to keep consulting the Indigenous community if they're looking to play finals games on January 26.
Djokovic fitness scare ahead of Open tilt
In worrying signs ahead of his Australian Open tilt, Novak Djokovic has needed treatment on his left hamstring throughout a practice match with Daniil Medvedev.
Women’s IPL a ‘life changer’: Jonassen
Australian allrounder Jess Jonassen wants to play in the inaugural Women's IPL in India and says the game is set to forever change for females across the globe.
Slater fuels Scott’s Masters pipe dream
Determined to be a contender at the 10th anniversary of his Masters victory, Adam Scott has taken plenty from an encounter with evergreen surfer Kelly Slater.
Rookie Murphy could partner Lyon in India
Victorian Todd Murphy is the fresh face for Australia's Test tour of India, with Peter Handscomb also recalled into the 18-man squad.
Red card drama as Perth Glory upset Roar
Brisbane Roar's A-League Men unbeaten streak has come to an end in a 2-1 away defeat to Perth Glory marred by an own goal and a red card.
Titans’ Holbrook banks on spine know how
The best-ever Gold Coast team in the NRL boasted a blue-chip spine of proven performers and the Titans have revisited a winning formula in 2023.
Strikers too good for Renegades in BBL
The Strikers moved up to third after Chris Lynn's masterclass underpinned a clinical win over the 'Gades, but lost Colin de Grandhomme to a hamstring injury.
Jonassen exalts Lanning’s ‘second coming’
When Australian spinner Jess Jonassen watched a personal video from captain Meg Lanning announcing her return to cricket she cried tears of joy.
Vine, Brown win time trials at nationals
Grace Brown continued her stellar six months with a win in the time trial at the road cycling nationals, before Jay Vine scored an upset in the men's event.
Podcast furore a lesson for Cobbo: Oates
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has backed Kevin Walters to be a long-term coach after tyro Selwyn Cobbo criticised the NRL club legend's methods in a podcast.
Stability key in Australia’s India bid
Australia will take the batting stability they have long craved into the Test tour of India, with Usman Khawaja saying fielding a settled side will be crucial.
Kudermetova outlasts Azarenka in Adelaide
Russia's Veronika Kudermetova has come from a set down to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the first round in Adelaide.