Kokkinakis pipped by Sinner in Adelaide
Australian hope Thanasi Kokkinakis has been beaten in two tight sets by Italian world No.15 Jannik Sinner at the Adelaide International 1.
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Repatriated wife of IS fighter bailed
The former NSW police minister and federal opposition have attacked the Albanese government after a so-called ISIS bride was granted bail by a regional court.
Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory
Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.
Bans for seven more A-League rioters
Football Australia has handed down sanctions, including one life ban, to seven more fans involved in the unrest at December's A-League Men's Melbourne derby.
Pegula stuns Swiatek as USA lead Poland
Jessica Pegula's upset of world No.1 Iga Swiatek and victory for Frances Tiafoe have given Team USA a commanding 2-0 United Cup semi-final lead over Poland.
Popyrin beaten at Adelaide International
Australia's Alexei Popyrin has lost his quarter-final in Adelaide after a temper tantrum from Yoshihito Nishioka turned the match the Japanese player's way.
Roosters’ Watson suffers knee blow
Sydney Roosters utility Connor Watson has suffered a pre-season knee injury, leaving his entire 2023 campaign in the balance.
Matt Burton re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Matt Burton will remain with Canterbury until at least the end of 2027 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
Sixers bowl first against Stars in BBL
The last-placed Melbourne Stars have been sent in to bat by the Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash League clash at the MCG.
Australia delights in Barty’s baby joy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among many offering congratulations and well wishes to Ash Barty after the retired tennis star revealed she is pregnant.
Brisbane Roar edge battling Victory in ALM
Brisbane have piled more pain on Melbourne Victory, snatching a 1-0 win over the battling A-League Men club courtesy of Jay O'Shea's deflected winner.
Djokovic boost as Alcaraz exits Open field
A leg injury has forced Spanish world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz out of this month's Australian Open, leaving Novak Djokovic an even hotter title favourite.
Australia keep hopes alive after SCG rain
Australia have taken six South African wickets to stay in the contest at the rain-soaked SCG, but need another 14 on the final day to claim a 3-0 series win.
Hot USA to play Italy in United Cup final
The USA and Italy will clash for the inaugural United Cup title after scoring dominant semi-final wins in Sydney.
Mariners thump 10-man Adelaide in ALM rout
Adelaide United have had a player sent off and conceded two own goals during their 4-0 loss A-League Men to Central Coast in Gosford.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
The Perth Scorchers have regained top spot on the BBL ladder with a thumping seven-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Pegula gives US a United Cup final lead
Red-hot Jessica Pegula has beaten Martina Trevisan to give Team USA a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five-rubber United Cup final against Italy in Sydney.
Pegula, Tiafoe give US big Cup final lead
Wins for Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe have given the USA a commanding 2-0 lead over Italy in the best-of-five United Cup final in Sydney.
Fritz seals United Cup final win for USA
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
Rockets kills 600 Ukraine soldiers: Russia
If Russia's claim to have killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers in a rocket attack is true, it will be the single largest loss suffered by Ukraine since the invasion.
Property downturn biggest on record
The housing market downturn has eclipsed previous records as interest rate hikes continue to erode borrowing power.
Queensland to top grim national road toll
Queensland is set to top the nation's road death tolls in 2022 with a rise in fatalities being recorded by every state that's reported its figures.
CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal
Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.
Town’s nervous watch as flood levels hold
The expected peaking of floodwaters around the outback NSW township of Menindee has been pushed back as river readings remain steady below a 1976 record.
Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
Economy at risk from China’s COVID wave
The treasurer says China's COVID-19 outbreak will weigh on Australian businesses, which rely on the country's customers and suppliers.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL
Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
BBL reduced in $1.5 billion TV rights deal
Cricket Australia's new seven-year, $1.5 billion TV rights deal marks a reset in relationships with broadcasters Foxtel and Seven, and a rethink for the BBL.