Noosa star’s Gentle transition paying off
A move to longer-distance racing has empowered two-time Olympian Ashleigh Gentle, who is on the hunt for a record-extending ninth Noosa Triathlon title.
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Waters, Davison top Gold Coast practice
Cam Waters has set the fastest practice time in the build up to the Gold Coast 500.
Roar’s Austin poised for goal-scoring run
Brisbane Roar marquee Charlie Austin is off the mark in the A-League Men competition and is set to tussle with gun Victory defender Roderick Miranda.
Qatar’s World Cup chiefs praise Socceroos
Organisers of Qatar's World Cup have commended the Socceroos for publicly raising concerns about human rights in the Middle Eastern country.
Arsenal’s Pablo Mari stabbed in attack
Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari is in hospital after being stabbed in an attack in Milan which left one person dead.
Hopman Cup-style mixed tennis to return
A new mixed-gender, Hopman Cup-style event will replace the ATP Cup on the summer schedule as one of the feature lead-up events to the Australian Open.
Zimbabwe stun Pakistan in T20 thriller
Zimbabwe have pulled off one of the great T20 World Cup upsets by beating Pakistan in a match decided by a run out on the final ball.
Strikers pace duo destroy Heat in WBBL
A masterclass of fast bowling by Adelaide opening bowlers Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown has secured a 31-run win over Brisbane in the WBBL.
Sobey stars as Bullets thump Hawks again
For the second time in four days Brisbane have made light work of Illawarra, who are wallowing at the bottom of the NBL ladder and in a world of hurt.
Campbell to get a Wallabies crack
Late-blooming Jock Campbell is set to make his Wallabies debut after being named on the bench for Saturday's clash with Scotland.
United seeking their NBL defensive edge
Melbourne United are hopeful of having Shea Ili and Lachie Barker back in action as they look to find their hard edge and end a three-game NBL losing streak.
Why Hetherington inked new Broncos deal
Broncos forward Kobe Hetherington joined the Brisbane club out of school and says coach Kevin Walters was a key reason why he re-signed until the end of 2025.
Aussies to honour Warne in MCG battle
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup battle against England will be their first match at the MCG since the shock death of Shane Warne in March.
Bulldogs captain Jackson retires from NRL
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL after 241 first-grade games and two grand final appearances.
Pucovski takes indefinite cricket break
Australia's batting prodigy Will Pucovski has opted to take a third indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons.
Qatar’s World Cup is blood-stained: lawyer
Qatar's human rights record is being criticised ahead of the country hosting soccer's World Cup next month.
Tamou shelves NRL retirement for Cowboys
Premiership-winning prop James Tamou will return to North Queensland on a one-year contract that will likely be his last as an NRL player.
Thybulle snubbed at 76ers, Bucks beat Nets
Matisse Thybulle has fallen down the pecking order at struggling Philadelphia, while Ben Simmons was taunted in a Nets loss and Jack White made his NBA debut.
Finch ‘confident’ in T20 World Cup form
Aaron Finch is confident in his own form and has backed under-fire star quick Pat Cummins ahead of Australia's must-win Twenty20 World Cup game.
Glory awaits SVG at Gold Coast Supercars
Shane van Gisbergen will be basking in Supercars glory, as well as the Gold Coast sunshine, if he can wrap up the championship with a round to spare.
Jojo Fifita commits to NRL’s Titans
Teenage backline talent Jojo Fifita has signed a new NRL deal that will keep him on the Gold Coast until at least 2025.
Mexico launches bid for 2036 Olympics
Officials in Mexico have announced a plan to host the Olympic Games in 2036, four years after the event takes pride of place in Brisbane.
Socceroos want Qatar human-rights reforms
The Socceroos are calling for Qatar to decriminalise same-sex relationships and honour workers' rights in a politically charged message ahead of the World Cup.
Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.
Wallabies’ Hooper returns to face Scotland
Coach Dave Rennie has included ex-skipper Michael Hooper in his starting side to face Scotland with the Wallabies hoping to start their spring tour with a bang.
Knights’ Clifford signed by Super Lge Hull
Super League outfit Hull FC's new coach Tony Smith has snapped up Australian playmaker Jake Clifford from Newcastle Knights.
Wanderers ‘not Real Madrid’: Rudan
Defence will continue to dominate for Western Sydney Wanderers, with coach Marko Rudan saying his low-scoring team is "not Real Madrid or Manchester City".
Resource firms ‘using sports to greenwash’
Coal, gas and oil companies are greenwashing their images with sports sponsorships worth up to $18 million a year, a new report says.
Wallam delivers winning Diamonds goal
Donnell Wallam has had an unforgettable debut, scoring the winning goal for the Diamonds after weeks of pressure through Netball Australia's sponsorship saga.
Diamonds edge England in netball opener
Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam has nailed a last-gasp goal to help Australia to a 55-54 win over England in their opening netball Test.
Brigginshaw backs RLPA call on CBA
NRLW players, including the Jillaroos at the World Cup, have no contractual certainty for next year's competition and are calling on the NRL to codify a CBA.