Storm's shock solution to glaring problem

A teenager poached from Kiwi rugby union could be the shock answer to Melbourne's centre problems.

Bulldogs star's sad secret before tragic death

A friend of Ziggie Vincent has revealed the Bulldogs prospect's struggles before he tragically took his own life.

How Paine made Smith captaincy return irrelevant

Tim Paine looks set to stay on as Australia's captain well beyond the end of Steve Smith's leadership ban.

Stars walk DLS tightrope in rain hit BBL match

The Melbourne Stars have beaten the Hobart Hurricanes in a rain-punctuated Big Bash League match in Launceston.

D'Arcy Short earns Aussie ODI recall

D'Arcy Short has been called into Australia's one-day squad for the three-match series in India next month.

Nishikori-hurt

Nishikori ruled out of Australian Open

The former US Open runner-up and world No.13 has pulled the pin on the season-opening grand slam, citing injury.

Mundine shattered by young gun's death

Canterbury has offered its players and staff counselling after the death of under-20s trialist Ziggy Vincent.

'Worst team ever' sparks NFL mayhem

The Miami Dolphins did the unthinkable and set off a huge chain of events that rocked Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Maika Sivo has been the find of the season according to Andrew Johns.

NRL future under cloud for Eels' Sivo

Parramatta star Maika Sivo is facing an indecent assault charge following an off-field incident in Fiji and has been banned from flying out of the country.

Fury chastises 'little b----' Wilder in rant

The trash talk has begun ahead Tyson Fury's February rematch with American Deontay Wilder.

BBL brainfade an 'absolute disaster'

Aaron Finch was called out for 'ball watching' during the Renegades fourth consecutive Big Bash League defeat.

How Sydney Test could go up in smoke

High temperatures and expected hazy conditions are forecast for Sydney on Saturday, shaping as a challenge for day two of the SCG Test.

Cummins tops golden year as Aussies reign supreme

Aussies finished the top two run-scorers and wicket-takers in all Tests for just the fourth time in more than 100 years.

Daniel Arzani

Arzani's knee rehab going slowly: Arnold

Slow recovery from knee surgery means Daniel Arzani won't be a part of the Olyroos' bid to qualify for Tokyo 2020.

Ian Chappell slams DRS

'Not much good': Chappell slams 'bollocks' DRS

Australian cricketing legend Ian Chappell has labelled the DRS technology "bollocks".

Federer, Djokovic and Nadal

The surprise bolter set to rock Australian Open

Todd Woodbridge has backed Russian talent Daniil Medvedev to knock off the gatekeepers of the men's draw.

Aussies' biggest weapon in $22m tennis bonanza

Alex de Minaur has hailed the chemistry in the Australian squad ahead of a tough ATP Cup campaign.

Lyon's stinging Test slap-down for Warne

Nathan Lyon has pointedly shot down Shane Warne's call for him to be rested for Mitchell Swepson at the SCG.

Djokovic arrives to resume Aussie 'love affair'

Novak Djokovic has arrived in Brisbane ahead of the ATP Cup and Melbourne's Australian Open next month.

Nadal arrives in Australia for Open GOAT hunt

Rafael Nadal has touched down in Perth for the first time ahead of the $22 million ATP Cup, starting this week.

Why Test star's still stuck in painful limbo

James Pattinson single-handedly tore the heart out of New Zealand's batting line-up. What does that mean for him?

Ichi Ban declared overall Sydney to Hobart winner

Ichi Ban has taken out handicap honours of the 75th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Ziggie Vincent

Bulldogs shocked by sudden tragedy

The Bulldogs community is in shock after one of the club's bright young talents took his own life this weekend.

Legend's blunt verdict on Test spin hopeful

Australian cricket great Mark Taylor has shut down any calls for Mitchell Swepson to feature in the Sydney Test.

VAR restores Liverpool's huge 13-point EPL lead

Liverpool have restored their huge lead at the top of the EPL with a 1-0 victory over Wolves, while Man City won 2-0.

Dan Christian

Reigning BBL champs still winless

The Melbourne Renegades are stuck at the foot of the BBL ladder after a fourth-straight defeat.

BBL stunned by ump's bizarre LBW backflip

BBL umpire Greg Davidson caused a furore when he changed his mind on an LBW decision halfway through raising his finger.

New Zealand cricket team

The player who must be dropped for Test finale

Australian cricket great Mark Taylor has questioned the performance of spin bowler Mitchell Santner in the second Test.

Tom Blundell

Blundell's ton to inspire Black Caps for Sydney Test

New Zealand's Tom Blundell scored a courageous century against a dominant Australian attack in a losing second Test cause at the MCG.
Tim Paine

Paine not interested in ball-tracking truck tour

Despite questioning its accuracy, skipper Tim Paine won't visit the ball-tracking truck before the summer is over.