Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.
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NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement
The NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.
Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals
North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.
Rape accused cricketer granted bail in NSW
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail with a $150,000 surety while awaiting trial on rape charges in Sydney.
Smith helps Aussies to comfortable ODI win
Australia have started their three-match ODI series against England with a commanding six-wicket win, despite a brilliant century from Dawid Malan.
Samoa won’t be overawed by final pressure
Playing in a Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford could be daunting, but Australia's players aren't expecting Samoa to be overawed.
Windies captain top scores in tour match
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 75 on day one as the West Indies reached 5-297 against Combined NSW and ACT in their tour match in Canberra.
A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold
Coach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.
Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons
Andy Friend has seen plenty during five years in Ireland with Connacht that he thinks could be adopted by Rugby Australia to strengthen the code.
I have visa to play in Aust Open: Djokovic
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has expressed his delight at being granted a visa which will enable him to compete again in next year's Australian Open.
Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught
The Sydney Sixers have gone three competition points clear on top of the WBBL ladder after producing a breathtaking five-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.
Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks
AJ Tye has become WA's all-time leading wicket-taker in the one-day format after snaring two scalps in his team's thrilling win over South Australia.
Prince to take over as Broncos NRLW coach
Brisbane have appointed former State of Origin playmaker and Clive Churchill medallist Scott Prince as their new NRLW coach after two frustrating seasons.
Fears for Simmons as Philly return nears
Ben Simmons faces a torrid time on his return to Philadelphia next week, 76ers legend Charles Barkley says, despite the Australian showing some NBA improvement.
Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs
Pat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are relishing.
Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio
As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.
Global support for gay NBL star Humphries
Melbourne United starting centre Isaac Humphries has announced he's gay and hopes more professional sportsmen will follow suit.
Kangaroos seek to silence Samoa’s Suaalii
Australia have admired Joseph Suaalii's showings for Samoa from afar, but have promised to shut him down in this weekend's Rugby League World Cup final.
City star Wilkinson to miss ALW start
Melbourne City striker Hannah Wilkinson is sidelined with a quad injury, while Brisbane Roar gun Katrina Gorry is taking a break at the start of the ALW season.
ALW offers audition for World Cup hopefuls
The stars of the A-League Women can stake their claim for a place at next year's Women's World Cup as the extended new domestic season gets underway.
‘Tainted’ child abuse jury discharged
A fractured jury room and allegations of bullying have seen jurors discharged without delivering verdicts in swim coach Paul Frost's child sex abuse trial.
Ruthless Tigers rejoice as NRL swap sealed
The Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer swap deal between Newcastle and Wests Tigers is complete, with the joint-venture making no apologies for ruthlessness.
Wallabies pledge to play for coach Rennie
The Wallabies want to restore pride after their shock loss to Italy and also play for their coach Dave Rennie, whose position is under growing pressure.
Bevan sees Green in role as great finisher
Cameron Green has all the potential to be Australia's next great finisher in one-day cricket, according to the man who long owned the role Michael Bevan.
Tough to leave Jones’ England: Seibold
Anthony Seibold has revealed how tough a decision it was to quit England's Rugby Union World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones and join Manly a year early.
Why every Test is a bonus for Khawaja
As Usman Khawaja prepares for a home Test cricket series, it is enjoying the ride rather than worrying about when his career will end that's on his mind.
Slater tips drive Fermor to revive Titans
Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor was one of the NRL side's best last season, but to go to the next level he must follow through on advice from a Maroons legend.
Lutkins factor lifts Lions for AFLW prelim
Kate Lutkins was best on ground for Brisbane in the 2021 AFLW grand final and her form after early return from ACL is a boost ahead of Adelaide prelim' clash.
Head won’t be distracted by World Cup lure
Travis Head is determined not to let the prospect of opening for Australia in next year's World Cup distract him when he replaces Aaron Finch in the ODI team.
Captain Koenen the beating heart of Lions
Brisbane Lions AFLW skipper Bre Koenen is thriving in her second season as captain as she prepares to take on the Adelaide Crows in a preliminary final.
Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons
North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.