Unsung local and drawcard stake claims at Aussie Open
An Australian star and an unheralded compatriot are just one shot behind the leader at the midpoint of the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.
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World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup
The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.
Tigers focus on positives from Lynch’s wayward night
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.
Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier
Inspired by iconic British cartoon character Peppa Pig, Australia's youngest female winter Paralympian has backed herself as one to watch at future Games.
Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels’ comeback win
Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet has set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.
‘Hanging on’: Blues withstand Tigers’ late surge
Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.
Aussie trio bust through to WSL top tour ahead of Bells
A top-five finalist in his only year on the WSL's top tour, Morgan Cibilic has finally sealed a return - alongside two other Aussies - after years of trying.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
Matildas star duo ruled out of Asian Cup quarter-final
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has joked he may have to play Sam Kerr in defence after Steph Catley was ruled out of Friday's quarter-final against North Korea.
E-bike accident rules Rooster out of NRL grudge match
Concussion suffered in an e-bike accident has forced a Sydney Roosters player out of their NRL grudge match with South Sydney.
‘A bit more contact’: Suaalii fill-in embraces new role
Triston Reilly is undaunted by the challenge of replacing the Wallabies' $5 million man in the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Reds.
Cult hero back for Lions, Cats regain star duo
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy will play his first AFL game in almost two years while Geelong have been bolstered by the return of two premiership stars.
Broncos to land Barnett as Warriors await replacement
Mitchell Barnett has agreed to join Brisbane on a two-year deal from 2027, if the Broncos can offer up a suitable replacement player to the Warriors.
Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants
West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.
Like Lomu: Tigers will do what it takes to keep teen
Benji Marshall says it's crazy how much Heamasi Makasini's highlights look like Jonah Lomu at the 1995 World Cup, with Wests Tigers to fight to keep the teen.
‘I’ll fight anyone’: rugby enforcer’s ring inspiration
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is bulldozing his way back into the Wallabies frame but, inspired by Jai Opetaia, admits he'd love a chance to test himself in the ring.
Canberra injury woes worsen ahead of Warriors clash
Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up against the Warriors as another forward has been ruled out for a significant chunk of time.
‘I’ve got ADD’: Berrick Barnes loving wild coaching run
Ex-Wallabies vice-captain Berrick Barnes is loving life in Japan and putting no limits on his coaching prospects after a flying start with the Wild Knights.
Kiwi sprinkling can lift Firebirds out of netball rut
The addition of three New Zealand stars, in all three thirds of the court, could transform last year's Super Netball cellar dwellers the Firebirds.
Evergreen Aussie hits jackpot in The Hundred auction
Beth Mooney has proved the joint biggest-money buy in the auction for English cricket's The Hundred white-ball tournament, scooping a $A395,000 deal.
All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash
Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.
Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star
A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
Forgotten Red becomes centre of attention
Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
‘He’d laugh’: football great accused of abusing girls
Former champion footballer Barry Cable allegedly intimately touched and exposed himself to young girls in a spa in the 1980s, a child sex abuse trial has heard.
Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start
James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.
IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call
Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.
‘Step up’: NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.