Sport
MCG to host its first women’s Test in 76 years in Ashes
28 March
Ellyse Perry wants Cricket Australia to take a bold path forward on bigger venues for women’s matches, after the MCG was slated for an Ashes Test this summer. Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday that the women’s team would play a four-day...[Read More]
Tszyu set for richest single pay in Australian sport
27 March
It’s the multi-million-dollar roll of the dice that could land Tim Tszyu the biggest single pay day in Australian sports history. While some pundits believe Tszyu’s decision to take on American “Towering Inferno” Sebastian Fundora on 12...[Read More]
New stadium instead of Gabba rebuild: report
20 March
A BRISBANE 2032 OLYMPICS INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW HAS MADE 30 RECOMMENDATIONS * The Queensland government has accepted 27 recommendations stemming from the review headed by former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk * The most controversial suggestion is...[Read More]
Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club
20 March
The AFL 19th club will be known as the Tasmania Devils and wear a dark green jumper emblazoned with a yellow map of the island state. The club, which was granted a licence in May to enter the national competition in 2028, unveiled its colours,...[Read More]
AFL footy boss indicates ‘Opening Round’ here to stay
13 March
AFL football boss Laura Kane has given the strongest indication yet that ‘Opening Round’ is here to stay, despite concerns the new concept further compromises the integrity of the fixture. The inaugural four-match curtain-raiser – 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 men’s and women’s 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 don’t let a medal slip at the Paris Olympics. Tony Gustavsson’s charges felt the bitter after taste of finishing fourth...[Read More]
AFL stands firm on ‘no stadium, no Tasmanian club’
21 February
The AFL is not backing away from its ‘no stadium, no team’ condition for the new Tasmanian club as the planned $715 million ground in Hobart’s 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 Australia’s dominant women’s ODI team, and Alana King says the “healthy competition” is bringing the best out of the trio. Ahead of Australia’s 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 he’s OK about the prospect of never playing professional tennis again. Unranked after slipping out of the world’s top 1000 following just one on tour match in 16 months, Kyrgios says he’s 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 couldn’t 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 Women’s FA Cup
17 January
The tie of the round in England’s FA Cup will have a big Matildas flavour after Women’s 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]