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.
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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.
Harry Garside eyeing return to boxing ring
Harry Garside has been laying low after hurting his knuckles in his most recent fight in May, but is eyeing a return to the ring in August or September.
Women’s Origin: Maroons ready for wrestle
Queensland say they've prepared for NSW to try to slow them with tackle wrestling in Friday night's Women's State of Origin clash in Canberra.
Wallabies’ White wants dinner with Eddie
Ahead of their three-Test series, Wallabies halfback Nic White wants to dine out with England's Eddie Jones so he can pick the brains of the master coach.
Test match an NRL audition for PNG
Saturday night's Test match against Fiji will give PNG the chance to prove they have the talent and appetite to support an NRL team.
Hawthorn name Kennett’s AFL successor
Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.
Trans rulings up to individual sports: AOC
The Australian Olympic Committee will defer to individual sports' rulings on transgender women's eligibility to compete in women's categories.
NSW’s Crichton ready for Munster challenge
NSW centre Stephen Crichton is keen to make amends after being left red-faced by Maroons magician and man-of-the-match Cameron Munster in Origin I.
Nofoaluma backs Tigers teammate Brooks
David Nofoaluma says the Wests Tigers' playing group has not been informed as to whether Luke Brooks will be dropped to reserve grade for their next game.
Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return
Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.
Roosters confirm new NRLW signings
The Sydney Roosters will hope the signings of Destiny Brill, Jayme Fressard and Shaniah Power can bolster their chances of winning consecutive premierships.
Papalii happy with Qld Origin cameo role
Veteran prop Josh Papalii played just 20 minutes across two stints of Queensland's State of Origin game one win against NSW in Sydney.
Green eyeing second LPGA major in Maryland
Australian Hannah Green feels ready to try to win a second major in the Women's LPGA Championship this week at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland.
Dolphins sign ex-Origin player Lee
State of Origin representative and NRL premiership winner Brenko Lee has signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.
Kyrgios plays it safe on Wimbledon fitness
Nick Kyrgios, who's confident of being at Wimbledon after pulling out of his warm-up in Mallorca, has slammed the ATP over its plans for off-court coaching.
O’Callaghan leads Aussie 4×200 silver rush
Mollie O'Callaghan has picked up her third medal of the world championships in the 4x200m freestyle and looks good to strike her second gold next in Budapest.
Jumping Jeremiah ready to make Origin mark
Jeremiah Nanai is jumping at the chance to contribute to a Queensland State of Origin series win after avoiding serious injury and acclimatising in Sydney.
Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
Kyrgios out of Mallorca in pre-Wimb scare
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of his last tournament before Wimbledon, complaining of an abdominal injury.