World No.1 Barty retires, bows out on top
World No.1 Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25, less than two months after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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World No.1 Ash Barty retires from tennis
World No.1 Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age 25, less than two months after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Record spell puts Tassie on top in Shield
Tasmanian seamer Sam Rainbird broke a 164-year-old record as Queensland were bundled out for 104 in a must-win Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.
Wishart added to Storm unavailability list
Melbourne's Tyran Wishart is unavailable for NRL selection to take on Parramatta after he was deemed a close contact of COVID-hit hooker Harry Grant.
Ex-Wallaby laments stop-start rugby trend
Former Wallabies fullback Chris Latham is frustrated by the trend of stop-start rugby and a desire to over-officiate he says is "killing the game".
42,000 and counting to attend Warnie memorial at MCG
More than 42,000 people have booked to attend Shane Warne's state memorial service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Walsh returns, Cerra out for Blues in AFL
Adam Cerra is the latest Carlton player to enter AFL health and safety protocols ahead of a round two clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Firebirds add second Indigenous netballer
The Queensland Firebirds have announced the signing of Donnell Wallam, with the goaler becoming the second Indigenous player in Super Netball.
Beveridge keen to move on from AFL spray
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he has addressed the fall-out from last week's press conference spray of a journalist with his playing group.
Aussies on top but Perry a World Cup worry
Australia are taking a well deserved day off after a five-wicket win over South Africa, their sixth straight victory at the World Cup.
Pakistan roar back to life against Aussies
Alex Carey and Cameron Green have missed out on posting maiden Test tons as Pakistan fought back in the third Test to be 301 behind with nine wickets in hand.
NSW miss WNCL final, SA to face Tasmania
NSW have fallen at the final hurdle to return to the women's 50-over domestic final, with South Australia instead qualifying to face minor premiers Tasmania.
Bomber Langford faces long injury lay-off
Essendon's thumping round-one loss to Geelong has been further soured with news Kyle Langford will miss at least two months with a hamstring injury.
Nathan Cleary in contention for NRL return
Nathan Cleary has been named on an extended bench for Penrith's top-of-the-table NRL clash with Newcastle.
Raiders must lift to replace Hodgson: CHN
Canberra Raiders utility Corey Harawira-Naera says only an increase in effort across the board will fill the hole left by departing hooker Josh Hodgson.
Storm’s Grant to miss Eels game with COVID
Hooker Harry Grant is the latest NRL player to contract COVID-19 with the Melbourne ace to miss their clash on Saturday afternoon against Parramatta.
Smith, Coates hope to be Storm NRL force
Big backs Reimis Smith and Xavier Coates are hoping to prove a handful for NRL rivals as a new combination on Melbourne's right edge.
Tigers star accepts Benji’s criticism
Stefano Utoikamanu has leapt to the defence of Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire and said the team didn't play like first graders in their loss to Newcastle.
Depth makes City the ALM benchmark: Moon
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon says the absence of four Socceroos players doesn't make Melbourne City any less of a challenging prospect for his ALM team.
Burgess named in NRL squad despite charge
George Burgess has been named in St George Illawarra's squad to face Cronulla, as the NRL decide whether to stand him down after a sexual touching charge.
Hooper targets Super return for Tahs
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is hopeful of returning for the NSW Waratahs in next week's Super Rugby Pacific seventh-round clash against the Fijian Drua.
Rankine wants ultimate AFL honour for Suns
Off-contract forward Izak Rankine says he's excited about the AFL future at Gold Coast and is desperate to be a part of the Suns' journey to the top.
Mitchell ready for hostile reception: Cook
South Sydney believe that any attempt to rattle star fullback Latrell Mitchell won't pay off in their NRL grudge match with the Sydney Roosters.
Tribunal upholds Robinson’s AFL suspension
The AFL tribunal cleared West Coast's Willie Rioli as Adelaide captain Rory Sloane escaped with a fine, but Brisbane's Mitch Robinson is out for one game.
Isaako leaves Broncos, heads to NRL Titans
Brisbane's Jamayne Isaako has been granted an immediate release from his NRL contract and will head to the Gold Coast Titans.
Reds to fight Tupou’s SANZAAR sanction
The Queensland Reds will head to the judiciary after Taniela Tupou was offered a two-week suspension for foul play against the Brumbies.
McInnes not focused on Dragons reunion
Cronulla's Cameron McInnes spent 18 months waiting to play in the NRL and after making his comeback will face his former side St George Illawarra.
Lanning supreme as Aust marches on in NZ
Meg Lanning struck an unbeaten 135 as Australia inflicted South Africa's first loss of the World Cup, chasing 272 at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Tuesday.
Selection row overshadows key Roos clashes
A club versus country row over the availability of Melbourne City defender Curtis Good has erupted on the eve of crucial Socceroos World Cup qualifiers.
Suns’ coach focused despite Clarkson talk
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is under pressure in the final year of his contract with the AFL club but remains focused on the task at hand.
Eagles’ Rioli offered one-match AFL ban
West Coast's Willie Rioli has been offered a one-match suspension for his high hit on Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.