Sport
AFL footy boss indicates âOpening Roundâ here to stay
13 March
AFL football boss Laura Kane has given the strongest indication yet that âOpening Roundâ is here to stay, despite concerns the new concept further compromises the integrity of the fixture. The inaugural four-match curtain-raiser â dubbed...[Read More]
AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level
6 March
The AFL has retained its 12-day concussion policy for 2024, but players outside of the elite menâs and womenâs competitions will have to abide by a new 21-day protocol. The league unveiled its updated return-to-play concussion protocols on...[Read More]
Matildas determined not to let Olympics chance slip
28 February
Desperate to salvage a tangible prize for a golden generation running out of time, the Matildas are determined to ensure they donât let a medal slip at the Paris Olympics. Tony Gustavssonâs charges felt the bitter after taste of finishing fourth...[Read More]
AFL stands firm on âno stadium, no Tasmanian clubâ
21 February
The AFL is not backing away from its âno stadium, no teamâ condition for the new Tasmanian club as the planned $715 million ground in Hobartâs CBD continues to be a divisive election issue. Tasmania premier Jeremy Rockliff, who is aiming to be...[Read More]
Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar
14 February
The number of AFL players in the top pay bracket more than doubled last year, with a record 19 earned $1 million-plus. Figures released by the league on Monday showed gross player payments have grown by more than $100 million over the last decade,...[Read More]
Battle on for spinner spots in Australia-Proteas series
7 February
Three top-line spinners are battling for spots in Australiaâs dominant womenâs ODI team, and Alana King says the âhealthy competitionâ is bringing the best out of the trio. Ahead of Australiaâs second ODI against South Africa at North...[Read More]
BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches
31 January
Cricket Australia will put an emphasis on improving pitches for the next evolution of the Big Bash, as they consider making a consultant readily available for all grounds. The BBL bounced back to life this summer, with the shortened season prompting...[Read More]
Content Kyrgios OK if tennis career is over
24 January
Nick Kyrgios admits heâs OK about the prospect of never playing professional tennis again. Unranked after slipping out of the worldâs top 1000 following just one on tour match in 16 months, Kyrgios says heâs enjoying life as a commentator and...[Read More]
Djokovic may be the best athlete of all-time: Kyrgios
17 January
There was a time when Nick Kyrgios couldnât bring himself to summon a single generous word for Novak Djokovic. But watching him from the commentary box at Melbourne Park, the Australian now offers a rather different angle on his old avowed foe,...[Read More]
Matildas headline next round of Womenâs FA Cup
17 January
The tie of the round in Englandâs FA Cup will have a big Matildas flavour after Womenâs Super League giants Arsenal and Manchester City were drawn to face each other in the last 16. The two clubs, third and second respectively in the WSL, boast...[Read More]
Watson sails Sydney to Hobart for special cause
3 January
Jessica Watson was just 16 when she sailed around the world solo, spending 210 days at sea. On Sunday afternoon, she and the Azzurro crew completed the Sydney to Hobart to the cheers of loved ones acknowledging a cause more important than any...[Read More]
Prime Minister hosts Test teams at harbourfront home
3 January
There was time for a game of backyard cricket amid formal proceedings when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players and families of the Australian and Pakistani Test teams. Both sides and their families visited the PMâs Kirribilli residence...[Read More]
Hussey, Larsen to be inducted into Hall of Fame
27 December
Michael Hussey and Lyn Larsen will be inducted in Australian cricketâs Hall of Fame. The two are set to become the 62nd and 63rd inductees into the institution established in 1996, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketersâ Association...[Read More]
Australian team names line-up for Tour Down Under
20 December
Simon Yates will be the main overall hope for top Australian cycling team Jayco AlUla as they try to regain the Tour Down Under title. Australiaâs only World Tour race is always the first goal of the year for Jayco AlUla and Yates finished...[Read More]
From Warnie with love, free heart checks at the MCG
13 December
The king of the MCG, Shane Warne, will have an enduring presence at the Boxing Day Test with the legacy named in his honour offering free heart tests at the famous stadium he called his âofficeâ. Cricket Australia and the Shane Warne Legacy have...[Read More]