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.

The growing resentment festering in Australian cricket regarding the sandpaper scandal is showing no signs of fading, after David Warner whacked Darren Lehmann for downplaying his knowledge of the events.

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.

The Test batting position of Marnus Labuschagne is up for grabs and the axed batter has identified why Queensland teammate Jack Clayton is a strong candidate.

Kalyn Ponga sought inspiration from fellow Kiwi Jahrome Hughes in replicating his hasty return to the field after injury.

Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer ducked and weaved when pressed for answers.

Mary Fowler has played a key role in Manchester City's first win of the Champions League competition, while two Aussies were part of Chelsea's frustrating draw.

Usman Khawaja spent much of his television interview with Sarah Ferguson leaving questions unanswered. (Credit ABC 7.30)

Izzy Neale, a 22-year-old apprentice jockey, died in hospital after a horror fall during a race meeting on Sunday.

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth was in a bullish mood after his side booked their place in the EFL Trophy knockout stages.

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LIV Golf has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan in New Jersey aiming to liquidate the operations of the breakaway circuit.

The 22-year-old apprentice jockey’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief around Australia.

Known for brilliance on a surfboard, Layne Beachley will be tackling waves in a vastly different way when she returns for a second tilt at the Sydney-Hobart.