Jonassen exalts Lanning’s ‘second coming’
When Australian spinner Jess Jonassen watched a personal video from captain Meg Lanning announcing her return to cricket she cried tears of joy.
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Vine, Brown win time trials at nationals
Grace Brown continued her stellar six months with a win in the time trial at the road cycling nationals, before Jay Vine scored an upset in the men's event.
Podcast furore a lesson for Cobbo: Oates
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has backed Kevin Walters to be a long-term coach after tyro Selwyn Cobbo criticised the NRL club legend's methods in a podcast.
Stability key in Australia’s India bid
Australia will take the batting stability they have long craved into the Test tour of India, with Usman Khawaja saying fielding a settled side will be crucial.
Kudermetova outlasts Azarenka in Adelaide
Russia's Veronika Kudermetova has come from a set down to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the first round in Adelaide.
Victory fined $550,000 over crowd violence
Melbourne Victory have been handed a suspended points deduction and $550,000 worth of fines following last month's crowd violence in the A-League Men derby.
Millman, Kubler notch wins in Adelaide
John Millman saved match points to beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Adelaide International 2, while fellow Australian Jason Kubler also had a round-one win.
Understated Nadal raring for Open defence
Rafael Nadal is confident he'll have enough preparation to have a strong crack at his Australian Open title defence, as Novak Djokovic's return looms.
Kerley to headline Maurie Plant Meet
Superstar US sprinter Fred Kerley will be a star attraction at next month's Maurie Plant Meet in Victoria.
Andrew suspended for alleged drunk-driving
Gold Coast have hit Mac Andrew with a two-game suspension after Queensland Police charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol late last month.
NRL players warned off signing contracts
The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.
Transfer window a lifeline for ALM clubs
With the A-League Men's transfer window set to open, many clubs are expected to strengthen their ranks as the season nears its halfway mark.
Cummins hopes doco calms Langer exit fury
Pat Cummins expects the latest series of The Test documentary to provide context around Justin Langer's controversial exit as coach.
Depleted Glory chasing more home upsets
Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says consecutive four-day turnarounds will pose a major challenge for his bottom-placed A-League Men side.
John Millman earns pre-Open Adelaide tilt
John Millman has beaten compatriot Chris O'Connell in the final round of Adelaide International 2 qualifying but both will feature in the main draw.
Sloane Stephens in early Hobart WTA exit
Qualifier Lauren Davis has blasted past fellow American Sloane Stephens in windy Hobart, putting the brakes on the former US Open champion after a strong 2022.
Kvitova serves AO warning in Adelaide win
Petra Kvitova's serve was on song as she beat fellow Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the opening round of the Adelaide International 2.
Rennie rules Jones out of World Cup role
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says sacked England mentor Eddie Jones won't be part of Australia's World Cup campaign in France later this year.
Calls to move Open ‘ridiculous’: Tiley
Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has lashed suggestions the Australian Open should be rescheduled from January but says the season length needs to be assessed.
Kaufusi leans into ‘old man’ Dolphins tag
Felise Kaufusi has heard the critics take aim at the Dolphins' mature NRL forward pack and is keen to prove them wrong.
Victory devastated by Nani knee injury
Melbourne Victory have lost Luis Nani for the rest of the A-League Men season after the former Manchester United winger suffered a serious right-knee injury.
NRL’s Cobbo backflips on Walters comments
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has apologised to Kevin Walters after a podcast episode in which he described the Broncos coach as "weird" resurfaced online.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka is the latest superstar to withdraw from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
NBA star Luka Doncic fires again for Mavs
Dallas won for the eighth time in nine games as Slovenian superstar Luke Doncic delivered his ninth triple-double of the NBA season.
Wanderers stun City, end losing run in ALW
Goals either side of halftime helped Western Sydney stun high-flying Melbourne City 2-0 and snap a 364-day A-League Women losing streak.
Warner surprised by player of series award
David Warner told teammates of his surprise at being named player of the series in Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Africa deny Australia in SCG Test
South Africa have held on for a draw on the final day of a rain-marred third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia the 2-0 series winners.
Fritz, Pegula star in USA United Cup win
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Djokovic wins epic Adelaide title
Novak Djokovic's winning streak in Australia has extended to 34 games after he produced a fighting comeback to beat American Sebastian Korda in Adelaide.
Agar India bound, three quicks an option
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour.
Phoenix coach sees red over Creek injury
Simon Mitchell has slammed the no-foul call on Sunday which sent Mitch Creek to hospital.