Japan show up poor Socceroos’ failings
Australia's bid for automatic qualification for the World Cup is over and the Socceroos' tactical failings were badly exposed in their loss to Japan.
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Wildcats coach fumes over signing rumours
Perth coach Scott Morrison has fired off at rumours surrounding his club's signings following their 85-83 NBL loss at home to Tasmania.
Khawaja confident Aussies can win Test
Fresh off his fourth century of 2022, Usman Khawaja believes Australian can bowl Pakistan out on the final day in Lahore and win the series 1-0.
JackJumpers stun Wildcats on the road
Tasmania have ended Perth's six-game NBL winning streak with a stunning 85-83 upset on the road.
Socceroos sunk 2-0 by late Japan surge
The Socceroos' bid for automatic qualification for the Qatar World Cup is over after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan.
Drmic shot steals NBL O/T win for Bullets
Brisbane have scored an unlikely overtime victory over the New Zealand Breakers after Anthony Drmic's overtime game winner with 2.5 seconds remaining
Blues pip Dogs in entertaining AFL clash
Carlton rode a COVID-19 hit that sidelined coach Michael Voss to continue their hot start to the AFL season, beating the Western Bulldogs by 12 points.
Hynes steers Sharks to big NRL win in wet
Cronulla recruit Nicho Hynes shone brightly in a six-try NRL win over the Dragons in Wollongong.
Cartwright has WA eyeing shield final
Western Australia are five wickets from victory against Victoria in their Sheffield Shield clash in Perth as they look to seal a spot in the final.
Titans’ Spry victim of off-field incident
Gold Coast have confirmed winger Treymain Spry has been sidelined by injuries suffered in an off-field incident in the NRL preseason.
Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols
Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.
Rioli verdict leaves AFL coaches confused
The tribunal's decision to clear Willie Rioli of his rough-conduct charge has sparked plenty of discussion among AFL coaches.
Demons set for historic AFLW MCG final
The MCG will play host to an AFLW fixture for the first time when Melbourne take on Brisbane or Collingwood in a preliminary final on April 2.
Pakistan-Aust series goes down to last day
Pakistan have cruised to 0-73 at stumps, facing a record run-chase of 351 heading into the final day of the deciding third Test against Australia in Lahore.
Maguire shrugs off Tigers’ pokies trip
Michael Maguire has dismissed concerns about his Wests Tigers players going out to play poker machines the night before their humiliating loss to Newcastle.
Stringer returns, Bombers chase redemption
Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.
Phoenix defender can’t wait for NZ move
He's been a Wellington Phoenix player since January but with a long-term deal now under his belt, Scott Wootton can't wait to actually set foot in New Zealand.
Force keen to knock Brumbies off perch
The unbeaten Brumbies are on top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, but it would have been different had the Western Force held their nerve in round one.
Golf favourite to lure sports-nut Barty
Golf has firmed into favouritism as the next sport of choice for retired tennis champion and gifted all-rounder Ash Barty.
I’m ready for ALM coaching shot: Zadkovich
Interim Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says he's ready to take charge of the A-League Men's strugglers in Saturday's clash with Wellington Phoenix.
New year, new Roosters after Latrell drama
Trent Robinson insists his Sydney Roosters players have moved on from Latrell Mitchell's high shot on Joey Manu, and has not spoken to them about it this week.
COVID-19 outbreak grounds Jets in ALM
Friday's A-League Men's fixture between Newcastle and Sydney FC is in doubt after a COVID-19 outbreak within the Jets squad..
Barty coy on future, explains retirement
Ash Barty has remained coy on her next move but admits retirement from tennis was all-but confirmed before her historic Australian Open title run.
Penrith decimated for big Knights clash
Nathan Cleary, James Fisher-Harris and Liam Martin will all miss Penrith's top-of-the-table NRL clash with Newcastle, joining Brian To'o on the sideline.
Rainbird’s Tas shield history in big win
Tasmania have won their home Sheffield Shield match against Queensland inside two days, with Sam Rainbird taking the state's best-ever shield bowling figures.
Mitchell will rise for grudge game: Souths
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has made it clear Latrell Mitchell will embrace the extra emotion around the headline clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Trust a key as Suns aim high in 2022
Gold Coast midfielder Brayden Fiorini says trust is a huge part of how the Suns can finally deliver some on-field success in the AFL.
Injured Perry out of World Cup game
Allrounder Ellyse Perry is nursing back spasms and won't play in Australia's last group game of the Women's World Cup.
NRL finds old way as margins close in
The NRL has reason to be hopeful that the large number of blowouts in recent seasons are over after the closest opening two rounds in almost three decades.
Martin taking time away from Tigers in AFL
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin was an absentee from training on Thursday and is in doubt for the Tigers' AFL match against GWS on Sunday.
Vixens look to regain Super Netball glory
After a miserable 2021, Melbourne Vixens are aiming to rediscover their Super Netball glory days, while NSW Swifts and West Coast Fever will again be a force.