Aussie Thompson lands marquee Nadal draw
Jordan Thompson has landed the French Open dream draw - or should that be nightmare draw - with an opening match against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.
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Rough draw for French Open heavyweights
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have all landed in the same top-half of an unbalanced men's draw for the French Open at Roland Garros.
Afternoon AFL grand final returns for 2022
The AFL grand final will revert to its traditional 2.30pm opening bounce for the first decider held in Melbourne since 2019, in a win for people power.
Banks boost as Rennie eyes England Tests
Tom Banks's hopes of wearing the No.15 against England in July have been boosted despite his likely move to Japanese rugby.
Ponga pleased with Milford’s Knights bow
Newcastle are confident there is more to come from Anthony Milford after he made his first appearance of the 2022 season in their loss against Brisbane.
I can swim faster: world record holder
Australia's new breaststroke world record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook believes he can lower his benchmark when pushed by world-class rivals next month.
McQueen on track to be fit for final
Huddersfield second-rower Chris McQueen is winning his race to be fit for the Challenge Cup final against Wigan.
Broncos move into fourth on the ladder after putting Knights to the sword
Brisbane's renaissance in 2022 has continued with the Broncos claiming a 36-12 NRL victory over Newcastle.
Aussie Kubler makes French Open main draw
Australian Jason Kubler has made it into his first-ever main draw at the French Open after winning his final qualifying match - on his birthday.
Besieged Bombers shun AFL selection axe
Devon Smith is the only inclusion for Essendon's AFL clash with Richmond, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names in round 10.
Australia A rugby revived for Pacific Cup
Australia A will play in the Pacific Nations Cup in July against Fiji, Samoa and Tonga with Rugby Australia reviving the development team to boost player depth.
Dragons back Sloan to be a future NRL star
St George Illawarra players are adamant that Tyrell Sloan can recover from being dropped twice already this year to one day be among the NRL's best fullbacks.
Eels, Manly big guns challenged to fire
Parramatta's senior players have been asked to lift while Manly's are volunteering to do the same ahead of their NRL clash on Friday.
AFLW players to get huge pay rise
AFLW players have been handed an average 94 per cent pay rise under a new one-year deal with the AFL, but are eyeing a longer season in the future.
Broncos upbeat over Reynolds fitness
Brisbane are confident Adam Reynolds will recover from a groin injury for next week's game against the Gold Coast.
Cody Simpson pool ambitions hit high note
Even at the height of his global pop star fame, Cody Simpson had a dream to swim for Australia.
Potter has no eye for long-term Dogs role
Interim Canterbury coach Mick Potter has not considered the prospect of taking charge of the NRL club beyond 2022, after Trent Barrett's exit.
Nine new Wallaroos for Pacific Four rugby
Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has included nine uncapped players in a 32-strong squad to travel to New Zealand for the Pacific Four series next month.
Fyfe to play through pain in AFL return
Fremantle AFL skipper Nat Fyfe is on track to return against Brisbane in round 12, but he won't be pain-free when he steps out onto the field.
Dolphins look to develop young PNG players
Queensland Cup side the PNG Hunters will send four players to the Dolphins NRL pre-season training in a partnership to develop young Papua New Guineans.
Mitchell back into Hawks’ AFL midfield
Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.
Combative Carlton up for Swans challenge
Carlton coach Michael Voss has laid down the challenge to his Blues of bouncing back from a five-day break for their AFL blockbuster against Sydney.
Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.
Wilson adds grunt as Reds seek momentum
The Queensland Reds are limping towards the Super Rugby Pacific finals but can find some momentum against Moana Pasifika at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Stubblety-Cook sets swim world record
Zac Stubblety-Cook has broken the 200m breaststroke world record at the Australian swimming championships in Adelaide.
Giddey voted into NBA rookies second team
Josh Giddey's historic debut NBA season wasn't enough to see him selected in the All-Rookie first team, the Australian instead picked in the second team.
Naden to face Bulldogs after NRL switch
West Tigers coach Michael Maguire says Brent Naden will play against his former NRL club Canterbury, three days after making the switch from the Bulldogs.
Socceroo Hrustic claims Europa final glory
Eintracht Frankfurt have defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties in the Europa League final with Socceroo Ajdin Hrustic converting a spot-kick for the German side.
Smith ready for Tigermania at US PGA
Aussie golf star Cameron Smith is bracing for huge galleries when he plays in the group behind Tiger Woods for the first two rounds of the US PGA Championship.
Swim comeback triumph just the start: Jack
Shayna Jack says returning to the Australian swim team after a doping ban is just the beginning of her career in the pool.
Thunderbirds too powerful for Firebirds
Lenize Potgieter was flawless in the shooting circle and Latanya Wilson marvellous in defence as the Thunderbirds proved too strong and slick for the Firebirds.