Maya Joint and Emerson Jones had been knocked out in the first round at the Japan Open.

NSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game.

Australia's charge through South Africa at St George's Park has been blunted by captain Temba Bavuma's century, taking the hosts to 7-318 on day three.

Sports Minister Rita Saffioti has conceded a Wednesday start for this year’s Perth Test is not ideal, but remains confident a strong crowd will flock to Optus Stadium to see Australia take on New Zealand.

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

Ash Gardner has starred with the bat and done well with the ball as Australia sealed their T20 series against New Zealand.

The premiership-winning Roosters halfback will hit the open market in less than two weeks – but with a Test debut to focus on, contract negotiations will have to wait.

Queensland have taken control of their Sheffield Shield match against defending champions South Australia after a Xavier Bartlett blitz.

Ruby Schleicher’s departure comes as several senior players within Collingwood have voiced frustration around the direction of the women’s side.

We now know, thanks to a speedy and thorough stewards’ investigation, the direct cause of a devastating horse death in the aftermath of Saturday’s Caulfield Cup. But more information is needed to complete the picture – and protect racing’s flimsy social licence.

Skipper Daniel Bell-Drummond is optimistic Kent can compete in County Championship Division 1 next summer.

New Zealand’s red-ball record in Australia might be modest, but a pair of WA cricket legends believe they stand every chance of presenting a stern challenge when they tour this summer.

Having already had a taste of success, Western Sydney young gun Miguel Di Pizio is embracing his responsibility as a game-changer for the A-League Men club.

He may have new colours, but the triple premiership-winning Lion has not quite moved on.

San Francisco have made it six from six to start the NFL season, with quarterback Brock Purdy leading the way against Washington in Santa Clara.

Stewards have concluded their inquiry into the riders of Saturday’s Group 1 Caulfield Cup following a tragic race fall.

Sydney FC has denied its own teenage star the chance to play at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for Australia.

Ben Simmons faces another long stint on the sidelines but has received support from Joe Ingles, who expects his fellow Australian to bounce back.

They have only assembled about a quarter of their roster, but PNG Chiefs coach Willie Peters is bullish about the chances of making an instant NRL impact.

A year after he was hospitalised after suffering three separate head knocks while on Tonga duty, the Melbourne Storm forward is back helping his nation at the World Cup.

Australian baseball's young gun Travis Bazzana has helped spark a late Cleveland rally, but Tampa Bay beat them 7-3 in game six to reach the World Series.

Reigning NPL WA champions Bayswater City will seek to continue their winning start to the Australian Championship when they travel to take on Sydney Olympic this weekend.

Changes could be on the cards for Gillingham after their weekend disappointment.

Gillingham fans will get the chance to pay tribute to their former captain Doug Loft tonight.

Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.

Ryan Fox has confirmed he will play in the Australian Open as he deals with the new-found fame and hectic workload that has followed his major victory in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July.

Former NRL boss Andrew Abdo is facing a baptism of fire as Australian Open tournament director and Craig Tiley's one-time deputy is tipping he may not last.

Jai Opetaia has entered fight camp in preparation for a potential heavyweight debut against former world champion Deontay Wilder.

Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries, the world's first openly gay professional male basketballer, has retired from the sport at just 28 years of age.

Sunshine Coast Lightning goal shooter Donnell Wallam has been named for game two of the Constellation Cup, marking her first Diamonds game since 2024.