Victoria left-armer Harry Hoekstra has starred in his Sheffield Shield debut, at the expense of dropped Australian opener Jake Weatherald.

Jordan Ridley became a Cat, a one-game player was offered a significant deal, and rival clubs start expressing interest in Sydney’s Nick Blakey.

Fremantle have lost a part of their history with the man behind their club song “Freo, way to go,” Ken Walther, passing away earlier this week.

The Everest field is finally close to completion, 10 days out from the race, as slot-holders scramble to find connections willing to take on Ka Ying Rising.

Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach.

Fremantle have moved quickly to add a goalkicking wingman to their ranks to replace Nathan O’Driscoll, with former Western Bulldog Dominic Bedendo signing with the club.

Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has revealed he told curators at major venues to prepare flatter pitches for this summer and beyond.

Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.

The Lions’ favourite to replace Chris Fagan has pulled out of the coaching race, with the club now assembling a high-profile panel to find a new head coach.

Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.

Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas.

The Matildas star’s absence from this month’s friendlies exposes a tension between the demands of international soccer and individual autonomy to decide what matters most in a player’s life.

New Hawk Zach Merrett has revealed he considered a contract extension with the Bombers, but another miserable on-field season by the team meant that idea was quickly quashed.

Gillingham midfielder Armani Little made his return from injury at the weekend with more than just football on his mind.

Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks.

Paul Gallen slams Nelson Asofa-Solomona and laughs off his boxing career in a fiery press conference.

Lionel Messi has ended his international career with 208 senior caps and 126 goals after he scored a penalty in Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Benin.

The Roosters will be on the lookout for two new starting wingers after fan favourite Daniel Tupou announced his retirement.

North Melbourne is trying to convince Zane Duursma to stay.

Lionel Messi lines up for the final time while Argentina in the side's dominant win over Benin.

Australian women’s cricket gun Ash Gardner has admitted her reputation has been ‘tarnished’ as she reflects on the alleged cheating scandal that rocked her side.

Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa.

Wallabies star Fraser McReight claims it is the All Blacks under pressure ahead of the Bledisloe Cup.

UFC legend Demetrious Johnson questions how Movsar Evloev still has a contract, let alone a shot at Alexander Volkanovski.

Travis Head has opened up on how he shut down a ball-tampering plot as captain of his state, and why the memories of sandpapergate influence how Australia now plays cricket.

The Matildas star won’t participate in the team’s upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti, citing mysterious “personal circumstances” - and it hasn’t gone down well with Football Australia.

Wallabies stars could potentially boycott sponsors engagements next month amid a standoff between players and Rugby Australia over a new collective bargaining agreement.

F1 legend and former world champion Damon Hill thinks Oscar Piastri can still be a future world champion, if he’s in the right environment.

Former Melbourne Victory boy wonder Sebastian Pasquali will play against his former club with South Melbourne in the Australia Cup final.