McKeown, mixed world record fires Aussies
Kaylee McKeown has struck world championship 200m backstroke gold while Australia's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team broke the world record in their triumph.
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Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
NSW claim Women’s Origin title in thriller
NSW have claimed the Women's State of Origin shield for the first time since 2019, beating Queensland 20-14 in a thrilling contest in Canberra.
Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
Australians face Wimbledon ‘Ashes’ test
Three Australians, including title hope Nick Kyrgios, have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon.
Australia set 161 to win against Sri Lanka
A late innings fightback from Sri Lanka has set Australia 161 for victory in the last game of their five-match ODI series.
Japanese TV steels Jarome Luai for Origin
Jarome Luai's obsession with Japanese cartoons may provide NSW the inspiration to level the State of Origin series in Perth.
Taumalolo set for ’emotional’ Test return
Jason Taumalolo says there's no greater pride and sense of atmosphere than running out in front of a sea of red ahead of Tonga's international clash.
Cleary to keep it cool amid Origin chaos
Nathan Cleary was a target for Queensland in State of Origin I but the NSW halfback has form for fighting his way out of a corner.
Cats’ Cameron up for AFL battle v Tigers
Star forward Jeremy Cameron is yet to fire against an AFL flag contender this season but Geelong's blockbuster clash with Richmond could change that.
Ponga fit for Origin homecoming
Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.
Crows axe club champion Crouch again
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks denies Matt Crouch's AFL career is at a crossroads despite being dropped for a second time in two months.
Port’s AFL defensive stocks take COVID hit
Port Adelaide defenders Darcy Byrne-Jones and Tom Clurey will miss Sunday's game against Gold Coast because of the AFL's COVID-19 related protocols.
De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies
Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.
Fittler faces toughest Origin task yet
A look at the difficulty of the task facing NSW as the Origin II arrives in Perth, with coach Brad Fittler and his team facing a 28-year hoodoo.
Staines committed to Panthers NRL contract
Winger Charlie Staines is on the outer at Penrith but says he's committed to seeing out the remainder of his NRL contract.
Brains over brawn has Maroons on the cusp
As inspirational as Billy Slater's posting to Queensland coach has been, it's his strategic moves that have placed the Maroons a game from a series victory.
Daniels heads to Pelicans in NBA draft
Australian Dyson Daniels says he can help power New Orleans' NBA Finals charge after being taken at pick No.8 in the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma
Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
Steven May return steadies Demons’ defence
All-Australian defender Steven May returned from injury and suspension to play a key role for Melbourne in their 64-point AFL thumping of Brisbane.
Lions’ AFL flop out of character: Fagan
Brisbane were blown away by Melbourne in their worst performance of the AFL season, losing top spot on the ladder in the process.
Six Australians qualify for Wimbledon
Australians Jason Kubler, Max Purcell, Jaimee Fourlis, Astra Sharma, Maddison Inglis and Zoe Hives have successfully qualified for Wimbledon.
O’Callaghan, Stubblety-Cook strike gold
100m freestyler Mollie O'Callaghan and 200m breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook have struck gold for Australia at the world swimming championships in Budapest.
Aust bring in Maxwell for Sri Lanka tour
Australia have drafted in Glenn Maxwell to their Test squad in Sri Lanka after Travis Head was added to their growing injury list.
Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
Tszyu eyeing end-of-year unification bout
Tim Tszyu expects his mandatory shot against undisputed super welterweight boxing champion Jermell Charlo to take place around October or November.
Suns sign Lukosius, Jeffrey’s season over
Gold Coast have had a major boost with Jack Lukosius re-signing for four years, but Joel Jeffrey will miss the rest of the AFL season after knee surgery.
Travis Head joins Australia’s injured list
Key batter Travis Head has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is in some doubt for Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.
‘Sad’ pay disparity for Women’s Origin
While Queensland will pay their men's and women's State of Origin players equally, NSW's players are covering costs for lesser-paid squad members.
Hawks out to muzzle Dogs’ AFL finals hopes
Hawthorn are doing much better under new coach Sam Mitchell than their 4-9 record suggests and they loom as a significant test for the Western Bulldogs.