Pegula gives US a United Cup final lead
Red-hot Jessica Pegula has beaten Martina Trevisan to give Team USA a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five-rubber United Cup final against Italy in Sydney.
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Khawaja at peace with missed milestone
Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Flyers on a high after major WNBL double
The Flyers have made it five straight wins by claiming the prized scalp of ladder leaders Bendigo after their midweek defeat of Melbourne in the WNBL.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
The Perth Scorchers have regained top spot on the BBL ladder with a thumping seven-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Mariners thump 10-man Adelaide in ALM rout
Adelaide United have had a player sent off and conceded two own goals during their 4-0 loss A-League Men to Central Coast in Gosford.
Lanning scores 61 in lead-up to Aus return
In her last hit-out before returning to the Australian national team, Meg Lanning has scored 61 runs for Victoria.
Rudan critical of brittle Wanderers
Western Sydney's hopes of staying within striking distance of Melbourne City have suffered a huge blow after they lost 1-0 to last-placed Perth Glory.
Ruud eyes big Australian Open opportunity
Norway's Casper Ruud is set to be second seed at the Australian Open and with a deep run in Melbourne, could end the tournament as the world No.1.
Hot USA to play Italy in United Cup final
The USA and Italy will clash for the inaugural United Cup title after scoring dominant semi-final wins in Sydney.
SCG open to day-night Test option
Chair Tony Shepherd says the SCG Trust would be reluctant to move its Test to a different timeslot but is open to reimagining it as a day-night fixture.
Australia keep hopes alive after SCG rain
Australia have taken six South African wickets to stay in the contest at the rain-soaked SCG, but need another 14 on the final day to claim a 3-0 series win.
Djokovic boost as Alcaraz exits Open field
A leg injury has forced Spanish world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz out of this month's Australian Open, leaving Novak Djokovic an even hotter title favourite.
Victory want FA sanctions resolved quickly
Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic hopes the club's pitch invasion sanctions are quickly settled as he tries to turn around their on-field fortunes.
Toby Price stays second in Dakar Rally
Australian off-road motorcycle star Toby Price remains in second place overall in the Dakar Rally after the sixth stage in Saudi Arabia.
Brisbane Roar edge battling Victory in ALM
Brisbane have piled more pain on Melbourne Victory, snatching a 1-0 win over the battling A-League Men club courtesy of Jay O'Shea's deflected winner.
Australia delights in Barty’s baby joy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among many offering congratulations and well wishes to Ash Barty after the retired tennis star revealed she is pregnant.
Ahmed in, Marsh out for BBL’s Renegades
Injured veteran Shaun Marsh hopes to return late in the BBL season, with the Melbourne Renegades signing Fawad Ahmed as a temporary replacement.
Next-gen Aussies on show in AO qualifiers
A host of Australia's generation next will be aiming to earn a spot at the Australian Open after being handed wildcards into the qualifying event.
Beaten Swiatek not hitting panic button
Vanquished world No.1 Iga Swiatek has brushed off a surprise straight-sets loss to Jessica Pegula at the United Cup despite ending the match in tears.
Sixers bowl first against Stars in BBL
The last-placed Melbourne Stars have been sent in to bat by the Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash League clash at the MCG.
Maclaren targets all-time ALM goal record
Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren has 132 A-League Men goals and says he can surpass the record of 142 set by Besart Berisha before the end of the season.
Sydney’s Offer embraces ALW opportunity
The loneliness of the second-choice goalkeeper is a familiar feeling for Sydney's Katie Offer, who is keen to impress after being thrust into the first team.
Matt Burton re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Matt Burton will remain with Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
Roosters’ Watson suffers knee blow
Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson has suffered a pre-season knee injury, leaving his entire 2023 campaign in the balance.
Wallabies squad to begin World Cup year
Injured, overseas-based stars Quade Coope and Samu Kerevi are included in a 44-man Wallabies squad for a four-day camp on the Gold Coast next week.
Popyrin beaten at Adelaide International
Australia's Alexei Popyrin has lost his quarter-final in Adelaide after a temper tantrum from Yoshihito Nishioka turned the match the Japanese player's way.
Pegula stuns Swiatek as USA lead Poland
Jessica Pegula's upset of world No.1 Iga Swiatek and victory for Frances Tiafoe have given Team USA a commanding 2-0 United Cup semi-final lead over Poland.
Bans for seven more A-League rioters
Football Australia has handed down sanctions, including one life ban, to seven more fans involved in the unrest at December's A-League Men's Melbourne derby.
Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory
Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.
Reynolds’ advice for key Brisbane recruit
Adam Reynolds has issued returning Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh a challenge as the NRL side look to plug their leaking defence in 2023.