Steve Smith ready as Aussie trio get scans
Steve Smith is ready to step up and perform for Australia in the T20 World Cup as Aaron Finch, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis get scans on injured hamstrings.
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Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup
Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.
Sri Lanka stay alive in T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka aim to go out "all guns blazing" against England after keeping their slight semi-final hopes alive in the T20 World Cup with a win over Afghanistan.
Delly takes chance in Kings’ comeback win
Matthew Dellavedova has made the most of the first true opportunity in his NBA second-coming, helping Sacramento to a comeback win over Charlotte.
Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies
Will Skelton has joined the touring Wallabies and his teammate Jed Holloway says the giant lock has undeniable strengths as they prepare to play France.
Garrick deal a winner for new-look Manly
Manly have received some much-needed good news, with Reuben Garrick re-signing and CEO Tony Mestrov claiming players are clearly backing the NRL club.
PNG not ready to be 18th NRL team: Olam
Papua New Guinea centre Justin Olam has admitted the country still has work to do before it is ready to be granted an NRL license.
Mourinho praises Aussie teen’s Roma impact
Cristian Volpato has made a big impact for Roma, with the Australian teen scoring and assisting in a 3-1 Serie A win to earn the praise of coach Jose Mourinho.
‘Brains trust’ ready to fill in for Finch
Australia's senior players hope skipper Aaron Finch recovers swiftly from his hamstring injury, but are confident they have the smarts to cope if he doesn't.
Kangaroos yet to hit top gear: Mitchell
Despite scoring 192 points through the group stage Kangaroos centre Latrell Mitchell says Australia can go up a level in the World Cup knockout rounds.
Starc still wants wickets despite new role
Mitchell Starc says he will continue to adapt through the T20 World Cup as he comes to terms with a new role away from the new ball for Australia.
Afghanistan’s Zazai out of T20 World Cup
Australia's final T20 World Cup group opponents Afghanistan have lost powerful opening batter Hazratullah Zazai through injury with Gulbadin Naib replacing him.
Bitter-sweet Halloween fortunes for Maxi
Glenn Maxwell has shown his worth with the ball but he wasted a valuable opportunity with the bat in the T20 World Cup clash at the Gabba against Ireland.
Melb United too hot for Wildcats in NBL
Melbourne United have proved too strong for Perth as the out-of-form Wildcats dropped their fourth game on the trot, going down on the road 94-77.
Topor-Stanley handed three-match ALM ban
Western United veteran defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley has until 2pm AEDT on Tuesday to appeal his three-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Finch injured in Australia’s WC win
Aaron Finch made 63 but suffered a hamstring injury in a 42-run win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup as Australia finished the game with three sub fielders.
Gildart signs with NRL’s Dolphins
English centre Oliver Gildart has signed with the Dolphins after being granted an early release from his Wests Tigers contract.
Dragons chairman quits after Finch letter
St George Illawarra chairman Craig Young has resigned after writing a letter of support for disgraced ex-player Brett Finch on club letterhead.
Cup pair in race morning vet inspections
Lightweight Realm Of Flowers is expected to carry most public support to fend off the international challenge in the Melbourne Cup.
Hell session steels Jillaroos for WC tilt
To win the World Cup the Jillaroos must play five games in 17 days and players say one punishing training session has given them strength and faith to do it.
Huni traits better than Pacquiao: Fortune
Manny Pacquiao's former trainer Justin Fortune is in Brisbane to assist Australian heavyweight Justis Huni ahead of his November 4 fight and likes what he sees.
WA’s Richardson on song as Bulls crumble
Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets but Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser produced half-centuries to ensure Queensland made it past 200 on a green WACA wicket.
Verstappen sets F1 season wins record
Max Verstappen has claimed a record-breaking 14th Formula One win of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix while Australia's Daniel Ricciardo was seventh.
Samoa coach bristles at Origin comparison
Samoa set up a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final with Tonga but their coach Matt Parish dismissed comparisons with State of Origin.
Trbojevic sticks loyal to Manly, backs DCE
Manly's Jake Trbojevic says there is no way he would leave the club and dismissed claims of a rift with captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Cheika’s Lebanon book Kangaroos clash
Michael Cheika will face off against Australia in a World Cup quarter-final after his Lebanon side smashed Jamaica in a 74-12 win.
Kohli drops sitter as SA beat India
Aiden Markram and David Miller have cracked half centuries to guide South Africa to a T20 World Cup victory over India in Perth.
Diamonds clinch series over England
Australia have beaten England 56-48 in Sydney to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match netball series.
Giants in stirring AFLW victory over Suns
GWS have given stalwart Tanya Hetherington a fitting farewell with a scintillating start and a hard-fought 12-point AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Cup runner won’t go down Without A Fight
Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.
Tigers snare AFLW double chance with draw
Richmond have drawn with North Melbourne to take fourth spot in the AFLW and set up a qualifying final against Brisbane.