Under-fire England coach defends selection
England head coach Chris Silverwood insists he is the right man for the job but accepts that a faltering Ashes campaign brings question marks over his position.
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Gallen bounces back to down Lussick
Paul Gallen came back from a first-round pasting to seal a TKO victory over former Manly prop Darcy Lussick in Sydney.
Games postponed by six City COVID-19 cases
Defending champions Melbourne City are the latest A-League Men club to have positive COVID-19 cases, prompting the postponement of three different matches.
Djokovic wants to play at the Open: Tiley
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says world No.1 and nine-times champion Novak Djokovic wants to play in Melbourne despite not revealing his vaccination status.
Sharks must aim for NRL top four: Gallen
Cronulla great Paul Gallen believes the Sharks should be aiming for top four minimum next year after recruiting strongly for the 2022 NRL season.
Moloney back on track for world title shot
A comfortable points decision win for Andrew Moloney against Filipino Froilan Saludar has put the Australian back on track for another world boxing title shot.
QLD FFA Cup game postponed due to Vic COVID cases
Melbourne Victory won't travel to Queensland for their FFA Cup game after players were potentially exposed to COVID-19 in their game against Melbourne City.
Frustrated Root delivers “home truths” to demoralised England Ashes squad
Captain Joe Root has delivered a few home truths in the dressing room after England's latest Ashes disappointment, coach Chris Silverwood says.
AFL club Sydney hit by COVID outbreak
The Sydney Swans have confirmed some of their players have tested positive for COVID-19, as Australian and England cricketers face additional Ashes protocols.
Ashes players keep family Christmas wish
Ashes players have been given the green light to have Christmas with their families in Melbourne but they must adhere to additional COVID-19 protocols.
Records for Giddey in Thunder NBA win
A historic NBA triple-double has escaped Josh Giddey again, but the Australian still recorded career-highs in points and assists as the Thunder won again.
Skipper returns after false start in 2020
John Willoughby is back for another crack at the Sydney to Hobart race after a wasted trip from Adelaide in 2020.
Women’s Origin, Pacific Tests changes near
The mid-year Pacific Test will disappear off the NRL calendar while an increase in the number of women's State of Origin matches will come in 2023.
In-form Scorcher Patterson in injury scare
The Perth Scorchers are hoping in-form Kurtis Patterson will be fit for the clash with the Melbourne Renegades after an injury scare against Hobart.
England have to match the Don’s comeback
England will have to match the 85-year-old feat of a Don Bradman-inspired Australia team if they're now to win the Ashes from 2-0 down.
Rules, NRLW among priorities in CBA talks
Players union chief executive Clint Newton says talks will ramp up with the NRL to secure the game's next collective bargaining agreement.
Sakakibara wins first Aust elite BMX title
Australian BMX star Saya Sakakibara has bounced back from her Tokyo Olympics injury to win the national elite title for the first time.
New clubs given OK for AFLW player raids
AFLW expansion clubs Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney are eyeing off rivals' elite talent as their inaugural squads begin to take shape.
Kamikamica stood down by NRL over charge
Melbourne forward Tui Kamikamica has been placed under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy after an assault charge, as he prepares to return to training.
Perth Glory ALW campaign continues in NSW
Perth Glory's A-League Women team won't return to action until New Year's Day and will spend most of January playing games in NSW.
NRL claim big win in free-to-air Nine deal
The NRL have secured a rise above pre-pandemic levels in a new five-year deal with Nine, while expansion to an 18th team is still possible before 2028.
Aussies win second Test win against Poms
Australia have beaten England by 275 runs in the second Test at Adelaide Oval to take a two-nil series lead in the Ashes.
Gallen taunts ‘scared’ Lussick pre-fight
Paul Gallen believes Wednesday's opponent in the ring Darcy Lussick is scared of him, adamant he'll easily win the battle of the ex-NRL forwards.
New dad Abbott resets for Sixers’ BBL tilt
Michael Neser's Test call-up has made Sean Abbott hungrier for a baggy green, but the paceman and new dad has no regrets about putting family first this month.
Finch back in BBL boost for Renegades
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has overcome a nagging knee issue and will make his BBL return against the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Pakistan express paceman joins Thunder
Sydney Thunder have recruited Pakistan young gun Muhammad Hasnain, further bolstering their pace stocks for the BBL season.
AFL releases 2022 pre-season schedule
The AFL has locked in its 2022 pre-season schedule, with each club to get two hit-outs against league opponents before the home-and-away season begins.
Law clear for Wildcats’ NBL road trip
Perth Wildcats import Vic Law has accepted a $1000 fine from the NBL for headbutting Brisbane's Deng Deng.
Lyon the day-five danger man in Adelaide
Travis Head has identified Nathan Lyon as Australia's danger man on day five in Adelaide, as England fight to avoid going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
England camp admit Adelaide Ashes mistakes
England's cricket camp now accept that they picked the wrong team and misjudged conditions as they faced a second Test drubbing against Australia in Adelaide.
Athletics Australia sticks with Bromley
Athletics Australia has confirmed interim boss Peter Bromley as its new permanent chief executive officer.