Trans-Tasman contest could be Cup classic
Meg Lanning says she expects hosts New Zealand to come hard at Australia in their trans-Tasman Women's Cricket World Cup clash in Wellington on Sunday.
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Tigers’ UK recruit aims to buck NRL trend
Wests Tigers centre Oliver Gildart knows history is against him as he prepares to make his NRL debut against the Melbourne Storm.
F1 ace Ricciardo tests positive for COVID
Daniel Ricciardo has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss his last crucial opportunity of testing his McLaren in Bahrain before next week's opener.
Cummins dismisses Aussie record in Karachi
Australia's bleak record in Karachi of no wins from eight Tests is irrelevant to the second Test against Pakistan starting Saturday, captain Pat Cummins says.
JackJumpers ease past Taipans in NBL
The Tasmania JackJumpers have cruised to a 85-69 win over the Taipans in Cairns to put more pressure on the NBL's top four.
Souths struggle as Broncos find resolve
A surprise Kurt Capewell field goal sealed an 11-4 win for an improved Broncos side over a sloppy South Sydney in their NRL opener in Brisbane.
Sydney outlast City to reach ALW decider
Sydney FC are into a fifth consecutive A-League Women grand final title after a drama-charged semi-final win against nine-player Melbourne City.
Raiders’ Young stuns Sharks late in NRL
A 76th-minute try from Canberra's Hudson Young earned his side a 24-19 win over Cronulla in their NRL season opener.
AFL fine De Goey $10k for drunken incident
Collingwood forward Jordan De Goey will make a $10,000 donation to the Salvation Army as punishment by the AFL for his brush with the law in the US.
Raiders’ Hodgson awaits knee injury call
Canberra Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson suffered a knee injury in his side's round one encounter with Cronulla, but it could be a meniscus rather than an ACL.
Sims’ Dragons NRL omission a fitness call
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has insisted there's nothing sinister behind Tariq Sims' omission for their NRL opener against the Warriors.
Glory get Brad Jones back for Sydney clash
Both Perth Glory and Sydney FC will be desperate to come away with the win when they lock horns in the ALM match at HBF Park on Saturday night.
Happy Kyrgios marks return with a win
Nick Kyrgios has soared into the second round at Indian Wells in California after cruising past world No.60 Sebastian Baez in straight sets.
Curse no worry to latest Reds skipper
The injury curse around the Queensland Reds' captaincy isn't worrying stand-in skipper Fraser McReight ahead of Saturday's clash with Fijian Drua.
Harawira-Naera extends NRL Raiders stay
Corey Harawira-Naera has agreed to a new contract with the Canberra Raiders on the eve of the NRL season.
Swepson to make Test debut for Australia
Legspinner Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in the second Test against Pakistan, replacing paceman Josh Hazlewood for the fixture in Karachi.
Storm have faith in Meaney NRL role change
Nick Meaney has been tipped to excel as he makes his Melbourne Storm debut at five-eighth in Saturday's NRL season opener against Wests Tigers.
Bulls feeling toll of hectic ALM schedule
Macarthur FC coach Ante Milicic says his team is struggling to keep up with a hectic ALM schedule heading into Saturday's derby against Western Sydney.
Roosters relish Keary-Walker combination
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is excited to have stars Sam Walker and Luke Keary alongside each other in the halves for the first time.
Roar seek ALM revenge against Phoenix
Brisbane Roar midfielder Jay O'Shea says a humbling 3-0 loss to Wellington earlier this season will spur the ALM club ahead of Saturday's visit by the Phoenix.
Eagles’ Darling back, Kelly in isolation
West Coast forward Jack Darling was able to visit the AFL club's headquarters on Friday for the first time since January 21, but Tim Kelly is in isolation.
Barrett’s relief at NRL’s judiciary revamp
Trent Barrett has backed the NRL's decision to hand every player a clean slate ahead of the 2022 season.
O’Sullivan kept lifelong dream a secret
Stand-in Penrith halfback Sean O'Sullivan knew two weeks ago he was going to debut for the Panthers but kept it secret from his own parents for the team's good.
Warne returns home to where story began
Those who taught and played cricket with a young Shane Warne say the famed spinner never forgot where he came from.
Happy Lion Neale explains Fremantle flirt
Lachie Neale says that conversations about a potential return to Fremantle were only natural, but adds he's since committed to winning an AFL flag in Brisbane.
Shane Warne comes home to his family
Shane Warne's family was waiting when a private jet carrying his body landed at a Melbourne airport on Thursday night from Thailand.
Candlelit path for Demetriou’s NRL chance
Jason Demetriou has enjoyed one of the more comprehensive apprenticeships ahead of his NRL head coaching debut with South Sydney on Friday.
Fifita puts off retirement for his kids
Sharks' Andrew Fifita considered quitting on a daily basis during pre-season but wanted to show his children he could return to the field from a five-day coma.
Luckless Verrills in another NRL setback
Sam Verrills' battle to keep the Sydney Roosters No.9 jersey has taken a hit after he required surgery on a broken thumb suffered in NRL training.
Penrith make winning start to NRL season
Penrith have started the defence of their premiership in the best possible way with a 28-6 win over Manly to open the 2022 NRL season.
Hanlon impressive in Winter Paras debut
Josh Hanlon has made an impressive Winter Paralympics debut but Australia remains without a para alpine skiing medal in Beijing after Mitch Gourley missed out.