England press on to put Australia on back foot in Ashes
England have extended their lead over Australia to 189 runs at Old Trafford, going to lunch on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at 8-506.
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Bairstow hits England to 275-run lead over Australia
England have claimed a 275-run first-innings lead over Australia at Old Trafford, after being bowled out for 592 midway through day three of the fourth Test.
Bairstow battering leaves Australia on back foot
Australia have gone to tea on day three of the fourth Test at 1-39, needing 236 more to make England bat again as Pat Cummins' men's grip on the Ashes loosens.
Min Woo Lee powers into contention at British Open
Australian star Min Woo Lee has fired himself into the mix at the British Open, shooting a three-under par second round to spearhead the Australian challenge.
Daine Laurie inks one-year deal for Panthers homecoming
Premiers Penrith have signed Daine Laurie on a one-year NRL deal from Wests Tigers as the Panthers prepare for Jarome Luai's possible exit from the club.
Mohoric honours Mader’s memory with Tour win
Australian Ben O'Connor launched a sprint attack in the Tour de France but was overtaken just before the finish as rival Matej Mohoric took the 19th stage.
Perth Glory owner Sage hands back A-League licence
West Australian businessman Tony Sage has relinquished his licence as owner of Perth Glory with the A-League club put into receivership until a buyer is found.
Australia reeling with Manchester rain their only hope
Australia are staring down the barrel of going to The Oval with a 2-2 Ashes scoreline, after a bad third day at Manchester left them 4-113 and trailing by 162.
Smith stays alive but Day, Lee lead Aussie Open hopes
Cameron Smith has stayed in the British Open with a dazzling final-hole shot but Min Woo Lee and Jason Day now lead Aussie hopes to bring back the Claret Jug.
Rain arrives to offer Australia hope at Old Trafford
England's push to level the Ashes series at 2-2 has been hampered by rain in Manchester, with the first session of day four of the fourth Test washed out.
Rain clears to give England a chance at Old Trafford
Australia have returned to the wicket and resumed batting after rain cleared on day four of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Co-captain Hooper at long odds for Bledisloe opener
Wallabies co-captain Michael Hooper is still battling a calf injury, making him unlikely to play in the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne next Saturday.
Tony Sage heartbroken after handing back Glory licence
Tony Sage says he made the decision to hand back Perth Glory's A-League licence after running out of funds to keep the club afloat.
Smith in the red but feels Open crown is beyond him
Champion Cameron Smith has made strides to finish under-par on third-round 'moving day' at the British Open but still felt he could have done better.
Rahm lights up the British Open to move into contention
Jon Rahm has moved firmly into contention at the British Open, producing a dazzling round of 63 to put pressure on overnight leader Brian Harman.
Vingegaard poised for Tour title but Pogacar wins stage
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard has stayed on course to win his second Tour de France after keeping tabs on his main rival and 20th stage winner Tadej Pogacar.
Jason Day battles to keep his British Open hopes alive
Jason Day is Australia's big hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he was still left with a distant chase of the British Open leader Brian Harman.
Aussie skateboarder Chloe Covell, 13, wins X Games gold
Teenage skateboarder Chloe Covell has put herself in prime position to earn a place at the Paris Olympics by winning the X Games' women's street competition.
Broncos’ Werner sent off for biting in NRLW loss
Newcastle, Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters all had wins on the opening day of the NRLW season that culminated with a sensational send-off.
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory
Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato.
Wests Tigers make perfect start in NRLW win over Eels
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Labuschagne century gives Australia hope in Manchester
Australia have given themselves a chance of saving the fourth Ashes Test after losing only one wicket in two hours of play on a wet day four.
Panthers thrash Bulldogs on Cleary’s NRL return
Nathan Cleary has made a powerful return to the NRL as Penrith thrashed Canterbury 44-18 at BlueBet Stadium.
Pickett sizzles as Demons resist Crows’ fightback
AFL premiership hopefuls Melbourne let slip a 32-point lead but held off a fast-finishing Adelaide to win a gritty encounter by less than a goal.
Aussie teens Covell, Trew win X Games skateboard golds
Thirteen-year-old Australian skateboarding prodigies Chloe Covell and Arisa Trew have won gold medals at the X Games in California.
Overnight rain to delay start of play at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain, with a wet outfield to delay the start of day five.
Rain delays start of final day at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain returning early on day five.
Titmus eases into 400m freestyle showdown at worlds
Australia's Ariarne Titmus has qualified second-fastest for the 400 metres freestyle final at the World Championships, setting up a duel with two feted rivals.
More rain forces Ashes restart to be aborted
Rain has returned to Old Trafford, forcing a restart of play to be aborted on the final day of the crucial fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
Triumphant Titmus breaks 400 freestyle world record
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has reclaimed the women's 400 metres world record with a record-setting victory at the world championships in Japan.
Lions’ fears realised over Ashcroft knee injury
Scans have confirmed young star Will Ashcroft ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Brisbane Lions' win over Geelong.