Australia’s changing wickets set India a tougher task
Australia's pitches have changed dramatically since India's last success in the country in 2020-21, with wickets falling far more often and games ending faster.
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Whitcomb weaves magic to keep Bendigo unbeaten in WNBL
Opals guard Sami Whitcomb has maintained her great early-season form to help Bendigo to a road double and a ladder-leading 5-0 start to the WNBL season
Herbert reels in LIV teammate Smith to win NSW Open
Lucas Herbert has overcome a four-shot final-round deficit to win the NSW Open and deny his superstar LIV Golf teammate Cameron Smith a first victory of 2024.
Teenage quick skips schoolies to break WBBL records
Teenager Lucy Hamilton has taken the equal-second best figures in WBBL history to lead the Brisbane Heat to a crucial six-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars.
Gielnek scores hat-trick, Sky Blues win local derby
Hat-trick hero Emily Gielnik was the star of Melbourne Victory's show against Western United, while Sydney continued their dominance over Western Sydney.
Batemon’s 51-point haul shoots Bullets to home NBL win
James Batemon stepped up in the absence of Casey Prather with nine three-pointers for the Brisbane Bullets to beat the Perth Wildcats.
Renshaw century helps Bulls thwart Tigers’ victory push
Queensland centurion Matt Renshaw has opened up about missing out on a Test spot and why he believes he will play for Australia again.
Victoria close in on victory over WA as seamers shine
Victoria pacemen Fergus O'Neill and Sam Elliott have their side on the cusp of taking the Sheffield Shield ladder lead against defiant Western Australia.
Faessler and Wright hat-tricks as Wallabies rout Wales
Hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright have scored hat-tricks as the Wallabies pounded Wales to a merciless 52-20 defeat in Cardiff.
Men’s Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women
The NRL will take women's State of Origin to Sydney's second biggest rugby league stadium in 2025, while Queensland will host the opener of the men's series.
Sky Blues coach steps down after four-year Origin stint
NSW are on the hunt for a new Women's State of Origin coach after Kylie Hilder announced she would not seek to extend her four-year reign.
Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos
A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Healy unsure if she’ll face India, with Ashes key
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy says a knee injury has stopped her from squatting while keeping wicket, and she is unsure if she will be able to face India.
Returning Socceroo Goodwin ready to crack open Bahrain
After having to watch on as the Socceroos played out a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia, Craig Goodwin is determined to be the difference against Bahrain.
Wests Tigers land prop May, Addo-Carr joins the Eels
Benji Marshall has landed Sydney Roosters castaway Terrell May as he continues his Wests Tigers rebuild, while Parramatta have signed Josh Addo-Carr.
McSweeney won’t let the critics bring him down
Nathan Lyon and Travis Head are among Australia's Test stars backing Nathan McSweeney to thrive during the five-match series against India.
Handscomb, Harris steer Victoria to Shield win over WA
Western Australia spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken a bizarre hat-trick as Victoria batters Peter Handscomb and Marcus Harris secured an eight-wicket win.
‘Matt-trick’ Faessler keeps Wallaby history in family
His grandad was a history-maker with the Wallabies and now hat-trick star Matt Faessler has followed suit in Cardiff.
Walsh credits old foe Maguire for change in mindset
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has already learned key home truths about where he must improve from coach Michael Maguire, who six months ago plotted his downfall.
Bulls and Tigers draw after Peirson, McDermott dig in
Tasmania were unable to secure their first Sheffield Shield victory of the season after a defiant stand from Queensland's Ben McDermott and Jimmy Peirson.
Glenn Maxwell hurt, Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series
Australia has secured a clean sweep of the T20 series against Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win featuring a brutal 61 from Marcus Stoinis.
Paddling’s Fox sisters share Hall of Fame’s Don Award
The Paris paddling feats of Jessica and Noemie Fox have been celebrated, with the pair winning The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala dinner.
Inglis relishes captaincy after Pakistan T20 whitewash
Josh Inglis will link with the Test squad on a high after leading Australia to a Twenty20 series clean sweep over Pakistan.
Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash
The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.
ACTU urges private sector ‘wake-up call’ on gender gap
While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.
Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers’ strong AFL draft
Richmond will take a strong hand to the AFL draft, armed with eight selections inside the top 24, with Sam Lalor looming as the prized No.1 pick.
Nadal poised for Davis Cup finale, but in which role?
Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spain captain David Ferrer is ready to say if the 22-time grand slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8
Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round
Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.
Winger Suliasi Vunivalu confirms French rugby move
Suliasi Vunivalu has confirmed he will play for La Rochelle in France next season after the former star NRL winger was granted a release by Rugby Australia.
Injury-free Kyrgios locked in for Brisbane return
Brisbane-bound Nick Kyrgios has credited an unlikely source as an inspiration as he worked to return to competitive tennis after almost two years out.
Coach call: Hager to lead Kookaburras’ ‘new era’
Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager is the new coach of the side, taking over from Colin Batch after their Paris Olympics quarter-final exit.