Melbourne hub for BBL finals openers
The first week of the BBL finals series will be based exclusively in Melbourne, with nomadic minor premiers Perth Scorchers set to play at Marvel Stadium.
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Badosa credits Barty for fuelling belief
In-form Spaniard Paula Badosa is into the Australian Open third round for the first time, saying a win over Ash Barty last year fuelled her self belief.
NSW take no COVID risk, cancel Origin camp
NSW have cancelled a pre-Origin camp scheduled for next month due to the COVID-19 situation in the state.
BBL pace ace reported for suspect action
Sydney Thunder's Mohammad Hasnain, who electrified up the BBL before returning home to Pakistan, has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
Plea deal likely for AFL star De Goey
A plea deal is likely to be offered to AFL star Jordan De Goey, which downgrades the charges he faces in a US court for an alleged assault at a New York bar.
Diamonds, England draw in Quad clash
Australia have given up a six-goal lead at the final break to draw 48-48 with England in their Quad Series clash in London.
Christian Crichton in Penrith NRL return
Penrith have brought Canterbury's Christian Crichton back to the premiership-winning club on a one-year contract.
Storm, Warriors to dedicate trial to Tonga
Melbourne and the Warriors will play in the Unite for Tonga trial match next month to raise funds for those affected by the volcanic eruption.
Mooney out of Ashes with jaw fracture
Australia's best T20 batter Beth Mooney is expected to miss the women's Ashes and is in doubt for the ODI World Cup after suffering a fractured jaw at training.
Pritchard out of hospital after Covid fear
'Frank the Tank' Pritchard has been released from hospital more than a fortnight after being put into a coma due to complications from COVID-19.
Marsh looms as BBL finals Marvel superhero
BBL minor premiers Perth Scorchers, particularly star allrounder Mitch Marsh, have shown a liking for their chosen BBL finals home venue of Marvel Stadium
More to Strikers than Rashid
The Strikers have booked their place in the BBL finals and are riding a four-game winning streak, proving to everybody they are not a one-man show
Lyon to boost Sixers for BBL finals
Nathan Lyon is set to return to BBL action, while Moises Henriques is begging Steve O'Keefe to reconsider his retirement call.
Returning Marsh stars in Scorchers success
A swift half-century for the returning Mitch Marsh has powered BBL minor premiers to a six-wicket win over lowly Brisbane Heat in Melbourne
Heat set Scorchers 156 for victory in BBL
BBL minor premiers Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Brisbane after Heat batter Max Bryant scored a career-best 81 in their score of 7-155.
Barty charges into Open second round
World No.1 Ash Barty has stormed into the Australian Open second round, ruthlessly beating Lesia Tsurenko 6-0 6-1 to make an early statement.
City discover ACL group stage opponents
A-League Men's champions Melbourne City will face opposition from South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines in their first Asian Champions League campaign.
Sturridge to feature in Glory’s ALM return
Perth coach Richard Garcia says star import Daniel Sturridge will feature when the Glory end a 42-day wait between ALM fixtures against Brisbane.
High Asian Cup hopes for Matildas’ Raso
As she heads into her third Asian Women's Cup, in-form Matildas winger Hayley Raso is ready to take on a senior role in Australia's quest to win the tournament.
Knights spine a picture of inexperience
Jayden Brailey's achilles injury has left Newcastle with the second least experienced spine of any team to start the 2022 NRL season.
Head hails Carey’s selfless Ashes series
Alex Carey's place in the XI was questioned this summer but Travis Head believes Australia should take confidence from the keeper's 'exceptional' Ashes series.
Maxi classic catch a “complete stuff up”
Glenn Maxwell took a catch for the ages in the Stars' big win against the Heat, but he wasn't as thrilled with his pouch as everyone else was.
Head named player of series, Hobart match
Travis Head has been named player of the series in Hobart after dismantling England's attack in a coming-of-age Ashes summer.
Melbourne Stars stay alive for BBL finals
The Melbourne Stars have curbed the Brisbane Heat's batters before dominating their bowlers in a comprehensive BBL victory.
Djokovic jets off after court visa loss
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has reportedly boarded a flight after losing a court challenge to his visa cancellation on the eve of the Australian Open.
Maxwell’s genius limits Heat to 149 in BBL
Ben Duckett hit an impressive half-century but it was Glenn Maxwell who lit up the MCG and put the Melbourne Stars in the box seat against Brisbane in the BBL.
Perth on the board in COVID-impacted WNBL
The Perth Lynx have bagged two wins in three days after round seven of the WNBL was hit by more postponements due to COVID-19.
Lucky loser replaces Djokovic in Open draw
Novak Djokovic's place in the Australian Open will be taken by a lucky loser after the world No.1 lost a Federal Court decision.
NZ Breakers overpower Sydney Kings in NBL
The New Zealand Breakers have posted their second win of the NBL season, beating the Sydney Kings 82-75 at Qudos Bank Arena.
Djokovic loses visa cancellation court bid
Tennis star Novak Djokovic is likely to be deported after he lost a last-minute Federal Court bid to overturn the government's decision to cancel his visa.
Roar comeback adds to Phoenix pain in ALW
Katrina Gorry has scored from a late penalty to cap a Brisbane Roar comeback as they rallied from 0-2 down to beat Wellington Phoenix 3-2 in the A-League Women.