Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon’s heart
Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.
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Off-field issues no worries for McDonald
Australia's build-up to the Twenty20 World Cup has been plagued by off-field headlines, but coach Andrew McDonald insists his team is not distracted.
Simmons’ foul start to NBA life at Nets
Ben Simmons was bullied by Zion Williamson in the Australian's NBA debut for Brooklyn which ended in an early shower and a heavy Nets loss.
RLPA rejects proposed NRL transfer window
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says a transfer window proposed by the NRL is inadequate as the league ponders how to streamline its player market.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.
Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls
Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
Ex-NRL player Norman joins French side
Corey Norman has signed with French rugby league side FC Lezignan only months after creating headlines for receiving an eight-game ban in the Super League.
A-League Men deals with crowd size gulf
While A-League Men powerhouses are enjoying the return of strong crowds, there remains a massive gulf in attendances between big clubs and smaller ones.
Green replaces injured Inglis in WC squad
Australia have called up powerful allrounder Cameron Green to replace luckless back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.
Ex-NRL player jailed for cocaine supply
Former Brisbane Broncos forward Jamil Hopoate has been jailed again, this time over attempted drug running to cover his gambling addiction.
Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama
The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.
England go for Mills after Topley blow
Reserve Tymal Mills has been upgraded to England's 15-strong T20 World Cup squad after the injury blow to Reece Topley.
England suffer massive T20 World Cup blow
England have been left with a major selection headache following news Reece Topley has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have received their worst-possible WBBL injury news, with Indian superstar Harmanpreet Kaur ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Jewell posts ton as Tasmania beat SA
Tasmania have rebounded from their horror Sheffield Shield loss to Queensland by beating South Australia by seven wickets in Adelaide.
Wallabies take World Cup mindset to Europe
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies are treating the five-Test spring tour of Europe like a mini Rugby World Cup ahead of next year's global showpiece.
Kruse, Zullo eye Roar rescue mission
Former Socceroos and Brisbane Roar favourites Robbie Kruse and Michael Zullo are training at their former A-League club as they work towards a comeback.
Simmons still in NBA trial and error mode
Ben Simmons' NBA return remains the hot topic for a team not short on storylines as Brooklyn prepare for their season opener against New Orleans.
Players free to boycott T20 WC sponsorship
The ICC will not sanction any player who opts out receiving a man-of-the-match award at the T20 World Cup based on personal beliefs against sponsors.
St Kilda set to confirm Lyon AFL reunion
St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.
Renshaw drops anchor as Bulls, Blues toil
Matt Renshaw has reminded Australian cricket of his patience, batting through the second day of Queensland's Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
New Roo Cleary revels in Munster’s magic
Nathan Cleary has never played with Cameron Munster but is relishing the chance to combine with the dazzling Melbourne five-eighth on his Kangaroos debut.
Australia eye shot at historic T20 defence
Aaron Finch's T20 team can join the great West Indies side of the 1970s and Australia of the late 1990s and early 2000s as the only teams to defend a World Cup.
Roar slammed for scrapping junior teams
Football Australia will meet with the Brisbane Roar to discuss the A-League club's controversial move to effectively scrap its academy system.
Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup
The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Group of fans urge Freo to cut Woodside
A group of Fremantle fans, including the club's inaugural football manager, are lobbying the Dockers to cut ties with Woodside energy, a petrol and gas company.
Chameera injury mars crucial Sri Lanka win
UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan took a hat-trick in an eventful T20 World Cup loss to Sri Lanka, whose pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera hobbled off the ground.
Heat openers in record stand in WBBL win
Brisbane Heat openers Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris have combined for a 165-run opening stand to set up a 21-run WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Topley in doubt for England T20 WC opener
Fast bowler Reece Topley is in doubt for England's opening T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan after suffering a freak ankle injury.
Steve Smith set to miss World Cup opener
Australian chairman of cricket selectors George Bailey says Steve Smith is not slated to be in the starting 11 for the T20 World Cup clash with New Zealand.
Bailey wants issue of Warner ban resolved
Australia's chairman of cricket selectors George Bailey has backed David Warner's leadership credentials and wants a decision on his lifetime ban resolved soon.