Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos
North Melbourne recruit Luke Parker wants to bring belief and leadership to the Kangaroos after leaving Sydney for the AFL cellar-dwellers.
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Aussie cycling defector Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson won't face a two-year ban after leaving for Great Britain, with AusCycling saying it's not legally enforceable.
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Harris makes runs as Victoria fight back against Bulls
Victoria opener Marcus Harris wants his Test spot back, and his unbeaten 50 in the second innings against Queensland is another step in the right direction.
Wallabies’ relief as Suaalii cleared of fractured arm
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after a more positive update on the arm injury he suffered in the Wallabies' defeat to Scotland.
Bates accepted career may be over before her best WBBL
Sydney Thunder spinner Sam Bates started the WBBL believing it would likely be her last, before a career-best season earned her a new two-year contract.
John Longmire set to step down as Sydney Swans coach
Senior coach John Longmire is quitting AFL club Sydney after 14 seasons at the helm.
John Longmire unsure whether he will coach again
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.
Lions’ Farrell sure pal Schmidt has Wallabies on track
Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.
Leishman’s major lure driving his Australian Open push
Ex-British Open runner-up Marc Leishman says the chance to earn a spot at Portrush in 2025 is added motivation to win this week's Australian Open in Melbourne.
Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business
Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.
Ex-Dog Bailey Smith set to immediately lift Cats
Geelong's reigning AFL best and fairest winner Max Holmes can't wait to start playing alongside boom recruit Bailey Smith.
Matildas ready to test mettle against Brazil
Star forward Caitlin Foord is raring for an opportunity for the Matildas to test themselves against Brazil in Queensland.
Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins’ finals push
New Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti insists a close bond with coach Kristian Woolf from his Newcastle days can help revive his NSW career.
Longmire’s path to coaching greatness began in pain
John Longmire's path to become one of the AFL's most successful modern-day coaches began in pain.
Aussies stick with same squad after Perth Test smashing
Australia are standing firm in the wake of a series-opening smashing by India in Perth, sticking with the same squad for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Australian Olympic Committee chief Carroll to quit
Matt Carroll says he's resigning as chief executive of the Australian Olympic Committee.
Marinoff adds MVP award to AFLW honours
Adelaide captain Ebony Marinoff has been voted the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player, a day after winning the AFLW best and fairest.
Kellaway ton puts Vics in the box seat against Bulls
Queensland have slumped to 3-58 chasing 329 for victory in their day-night Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.
Defector Richardson laughs off AusCycling life ban
Matthew Richardson says AusCycling's lifetime ban on him is like firing someone who has already left but hopes they will understand his defection to GB in time.
More tears and tributes for Hughes on sad anniversary
The family of Phillip Hughes issued a touching tribute to the popular cricketer before an emotional ceremony at the SCG on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad
Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off
Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne will soak up every minute of her final international game in Brisbane when Australia takes on Brazil.
Min Woo’s knee woes hamper Open golf preparation
Partially dislocating his knee rolling over in bed, Min Woo Lee says the injury has limited his preparation for the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Cameron Smith slams organisers for US-style Open set-up
Tournament drawcard Cameron Smith has lashed officials for preparing an American-style course set up for the Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne.
Brazil ready for their own Women’s World Cup
Brazil are entering a new era and are determined to find a winning formula ahead of hosting the Women's World Cup in 2027.
In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field
Fresh off a stellar three-title season in the USA, golf ace Hannah Green says she's never been better placed to win an Australian Open.
Victoria top of the Shield after skittling Queensland
Queensland have slumped to a 90-run defeat to Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, after a number of inexplicable final-day dismissals.
Litchfield takes Thunder to one win from WBBL final
Phoebe Litchfield has stood up when it mattered most, lifting the Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win over Hobart in their knockout WBBL final.
Herbert nabs Aust Open lead as Smith also runs hot
In-form Lucas Herbert has snatched the Australian Open lead as smarting pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith also ran hot in the first round.
Matildas ready to lock horns with old foes Brazil
The Matildas will face familiar foes Brazil once again as they prepare to celebrate retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's last game in Brisbane.