De Minaur’s Ruud awakening – but Storm leads Aussie win
Alex de Minaur has started his Australian Open preparation with a United Cup defeat to Casper Ruud, but Storm Hunter starred in their opening win over Norway.
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Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says
The US has attacked Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolas Maduro, who's been taken out of the country, President Donald Trump has announced.
Bigs fire to keep Hawks’ NBL title defence alive
JaVale McGee and Sam Froling gave another strong showing in their new front-court partnership as Illawarra produced a dominant second half to beat Cairns.
Partners in time to stir up some sparks among the Ashes
The ever-adventurous Harry Brook and the somewhat more reliable Joe Root took England to 3-211 on day one in Sydney before a storm hit the SCG.
Aussie young guns fire with World Cup gold medal double
Rookie Indra Brown and established star Valentino Guseli have given Australians more reason to be excited about the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Australia’s US alignment queried after Venezuela attack
The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.
Damien Martyn back talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been brought out of his induced come and is progressing well amid a battle with meningitis.
Smith ‘hates it’ but Australia forced to ignore spin
For a fourth time in six Tests, Australia have opted against playing a spinner. Steve Smith says selectors have been backed into a corner by a recurring factor.
Raducanu pulls out as Osaka’s Japan make Brits sweat
Emma Raducanu sat out Great Britain's United Cup opener as Japan, behind Naomi Osaka, took the favourites to the wire.
Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels’ double-double
Dyson Daniels has continued his impressive NBA form for the Atlanta Hawks, but not even a double-double by the Aussie ace could prevent a loss in Toronto.
Condon goal fires Reds to ALW upset over Mariners
Adelaide United have breathed new life into their finals campaign, claiming their first back-to-back wins of the season after beating Central Coast.
Fire burn through Lightning to start year on a high
A battered Townsville Fire have re-entered the winners' circle after dismantling the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL.
Mariners roar to life in 4-0 ALM blitz over Reds
Central Coast scored three goals in less than 15 minutes en route to a 4-0 victory over Adelaide United to snare a perfect start to the new year.
Skipper’s dream finish gives Renegades BBL derby glory
A crowd in excess of 68,000 was on hand to see the Renegades chase down the Stars with one ball to spare in an epic instalment of the BBL's Melbourne derby.
England power to best innings of Ashes series
Thanks largely to a century from No.4 Joe Root, England have taken their most dominant position of the Ashes series at the SCG.
One dead, 30 hurt in Machu Picchu tourist train crash
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing one person and injuring about 30 passengers.
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies’ 2026 forecast
As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year.
Aussie NBA star to miss ‘at least a few weeks’
Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.
Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win
The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.
Sobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans
Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.
Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win
The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Milestone man Chris Lynn stars as Strikers hammer Heat
Chris Lynn became the first BBL batter to reach 4000 runs as the Adelaide Strikers won their first New Year's Eve clash in seven seasons, belting the Heat.
Lessons from another time in secret cabinet documents
Freshly released documents from John Howard's cabinet shine a light on critical decisions from industrial relations to counter-terrorism.
Roar seek legal advice over Moon’s post-match comments
Brisbane Roar have refuted Mariners coach Warren Moon's claim that police were called to a halftime tunnel incident, saying his words were "irresponsible".
‘I need revenge’: Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
Daniels delivers as Hawks end NBA year on happy note
Dyson Daniels has helped his Atlanta Hawks end a seven-game NBA losing streak, earning praise from his coach after they trumped the Timberwolves 126-102.
‘Perspective’ keeps spirited star’s career thriving
Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.
What 2023 taught Lyon’s understudy about Ashes pressure
Two-and-a-half years after being taken down by Ben Stokes at Headingley, Todd Murphy believes it could play into his favour if England attack him at the SCG.
‘Greek tragedy’: Tsitsipas’ family reunion after injury
Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.
Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result
Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Bereft Bullets’ third-quarter nightmare in Perth loss
Perth scored 21 consecutive points to begin the second half as Brisbane's NBL season hit new depths and they copped two more injury concerns.