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V’landys vows no Vegas visa issues as NRL, clubs meet

The NRL and its four touring clubs have found financial middle ground over Las Vegas expenses, while Peter V'landys insists there will be no player visa issues.

Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared Raiders star Tom Starling

Nearly a year after Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling was cleared of assaulting police in a pub brawl, two officers have been charged over the incident.

Content Kyrgios OK if tennis career is over

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios admits he may have to retire after knee and wrist surgeries have limited him to just one tour match in 16 months.

Furious RLPA wants Ronald Volkman saga to be line-in-sand moment

Rugby League Players Association boss Clint Newton has called for the Ronald Volkman saga to be a line-in-the-sand moment, adamant contracting processes must be properly followed. Volkman remains without a deal or certainty...

‘Devastated’ De Minaur will keep fighting to improve

Alex de Minaur is adamant that, despite being "devastated" by his Australian Open exit, he's a different player these days and can rebound strongly.

Ruthless Novak Djokovic storms into Open quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic has sent an ominous warning to his Australian Open challengers with a brutal, record-setting straight-sets fourth round win over Adrian Mannarino.

Deadly De Minaur races into fourth round at Aussie Open

Alex de Minaur is the first home hope to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles in three successive years since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler wins Bahrain Masters

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has won his first senior PDC title by beating three-times world champion Michael Van Gerwen in the final in Bahrain.

Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets

Usman Khawaja is undergoing scans in hospital after being struck on the head during Australia's 10-wicket win over the West Indies in the first Test.

Travis Head hits ton to guide Australia to lead over Windies

A Travis Head century has helped Australia bank a 95-run first innings lead over the West Indies in the first Test in Adelaide.

Barty urges de Minaur to embrace the hype and support

Drought-breaker and former world No.1 Ash Barty is encouraging Alex de Minaur to enjoy the moment as he chases his own hoodooing-busting Australian Open win.

No charges for Josh Giddey as US police drop investigation

Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Kyrgios offers to be Djokovic’s ‘bouncer’ in Melbourne

Australian Nick Kyrgios was left so outraged by Novak Djokovic's latest heckler that he told the Serb he would have jumped into the crowd to "sort him out".

Battling Tomljanovic pulls off stunning Open comeback

Ajla Tomljanovic has made a stirring comeback against Croatia's Petra Martic to seal progression to the Australian Open second round.

Toby Greene and Isaac Heeney bringing footy clinic to Canberra

AFL superstars Toby Greene and Isaac Heeney are offering Canberra kids an opportunity to learn some tips and tricks through 5th Quarter Camps.

New Raider Zac Hosking ‘begged’ Penrith for early release

Canberra signing Zac Hosking says he can see similarities between his former club Penrith and his new home in the nation's capital.

Djokovic may be the best athlete of all-time: Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios, in the Australian Open commentary box, has been left amazed by old foe Novak Djokovic, hailing him as possibly the best athlete in sports history.

I’m my own biggest AO threat: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has confidently suggested his biggest Australian Open threat is himself as he looks to reprise the 2023 Melbourne form he rates as good as any. The 24-time major champion has won...

Sam Kerr “on road to recovery” as Chelsea hit Cup trail

Chelsea and Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has offered an upbeat message as she recovers from knee surgery.

Josh Giddey records triple double in huge Thunder NBA rout

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 and Josh Giddey had a triple-double as Oklahoma City beat the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 to share top in the NBA's west.

A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut

From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar.

Raiders nab Panthers’ Zac Hosking in forward-pack boost

Penrith second-rower Zac Hosking is heading to Canberra after his former club granted him an immediate release from his contract.

Steve Smith to open, Cameron Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Cameron Green has been named to play in the Adelaide Test against West Indies, with Australia opting against a specialist opener to replace David Warner.

Australian Open ‘should be golf’s fifth major’: McIlroy

Former world No.1 Rory McIlroy has spruiked the Australian Open to become golf's "fifth major" as he eyes a world tour to rival motor sport's Formula One.

Ricky Ponting suggests Sydney Thunder relocate to Canberra

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has sparked debate during a BBL commentary stint, suggesting the Sydney Thunder could be better off playing more games at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years

After 27 years of one of the most valuable partnerships in sport, Tiger Woods is no longer a Nike athlete - raising questions about both's golfing future.

Storylines galore as NFL playoffs set

Baltimore and San Francisco hold the top seeds heading into the NFL's playoffs as they seek drought-breaking Super Bowl victories.

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ ACL injury, set to miss Olympics

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.

Hip injury forces Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open

A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.
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