The Illawarra Hawks have launched an all-out attack to stun the South East Melbourne Phoenix and lift themselves off the bottom of the NBL ladder.

This weekend, thousands will flock to the shores of Cockburn Sound for the iconic Rockingham Beach Cup, but for one respected Perth jockey, simply being trackside is a victory in itself.

Peter Handscomb has staked his Test claim with a masterful Sheffield Shield century, insisting he was never out of form – just out of luck.

Australia’s former batting coach Graeme Hick said he was not aware of the team’s use of sandpaper until footage emerged of Cameron Bancroft on the big screen eight years ago.

Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell has labelled West Coast's training efforts as embarrassing, but Reuben Ginbey says it couldn't be further from the truth.

Adam Gilchrist is predicting a “dogfight” between Australia and New Zealand in their looming Test series, but Michael Vaughan says Pat Cummins’ side has improved following their capitulation in South Africa last month.

Khawaja took aim at the former prime minister in his newly released autobiography, which has thrust the 2018 ball-tampering affair back in the limelight.

Queenslander Jack Clayton boosted his chances of a maiden Test call-up, while Australia’s recently dropped No.3, Marnus Labuschagne, had a short-lived cameo.

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says Zak Butters’ arrival will help share his load and allow him to extend his glittering AFL career.

Xavier Bartlett is set to be given a huge opportunity with the ball when he leads an inexperienced Australian attack against England in the upcoming ODI series.

Joe Root will notch his 200-game ODI milestone when he lines up against Australia in Perth on Friday, but don't expect to see many others hit the mark.

Jake Weatherald has reeled off a century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash, while fellow Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell short against NSW.

A slow-but-sure Peter Handscomb century has built a solid platform for Victoria on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with WA at the MCG.

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about Australia's past ball tampering has rocked the cricket world, but England captain Joe Root doesn't want a piece of it.

Underdog Liam Paro has fired back at Devin Haney and the American champion's outspoken father ahead of their world title unification in the United States.

Sandpapergate, the scandal that shattered Australian cricket eight years ago, refuses to go away.

Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln feels her Asian Cup experience has taken her mindset to another level as she attempts to kick on with the Matildas.

Queensland No.4 Jack Clayton has made another half-century in his quest for a Test debut, but it was another unhappy day for battling Marnus Labuschagne.

One is an Aussie-raised Lion. The other calls himself rugby’s Lionel Messi. Together they will pose a headache for the Wallabies in Scotland.

Defending NBA champions New York have cruised to their fourth victory in a row, at home to Milwaukee, while Boston continued their winning streak on the road.

Gold Coast’s decision to delist Georgie Clayden weeks before her due date cast a spotlight on the league’s maternity leave policy and support for pregnant athletes.

John Coates, who helped parlay Sydney 2000 into long-term stability for the Olympic movement in Australia, feels a sense of deja vu about rugby's pay spat.

Diesel Herrington last saw younger brother Lucas at the start of the Socceroos' World Cup journey and could now represent Australia with him.

During a featherweight title fight, British boxer Zak Miller was stopped as his head injury swelled enormously.

Mike Hussey believes Travis Head still remains part of Australia's best middle order, arguing a new face should partner Matt Renshaw at the top.

Reigning Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova has become the first player to book her spot in the semi-finals of the WTA's season-ending event in California.

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell are all expected to return from injury to play against India in their Test series starting next week.

When Angus Crichton copped a one-game ban in the 2022 World Cup, he served it in the pre-season. The Eels feel Spencer Leniu should be able to do likewise.

He could have become a carpenter. Instead, he ended up with a PhD in cellular neuroscience.

Fallen Australian golf star Minjee Lee has called an end to her LPGA season after slumping to her equal-lowest world ranking in more than a decade.