Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey turned in another superb performance, but the Chicago Bulls had their wings clipped again in Los Angeles.
Staff Writers
The Western Bulldogs have extended their recent dominance over arch-rivals GWS, whose injury crisis threatens to derail their season.
Sam McInerney
Veteran Fremantle defender Luke Ryan has suffered another setback after being dropped for the Dockers’ round one clash against Geelong.
Aaron Kirby
West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan says they’ve spent the off-season learning from ‘the downside of dominance’ as they prepare to bounce back from a heartbreaking grand final defeat.
Mitchell Woodcock
Mercedes star George Russell has extended his Formula One championship lead to 11 points fater winning the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Joe Cash
Fremantle got off to a false start last year against Geelong. Can they find some redemption and lay down an early marker to show they are serious contenders this year? Follow all the action live!
Jake Santa Maria
A lacklustre Perth Glory’s A-League Men’s finals hopes continue to fade, as a third consecutive wooden spoon remains in play after a 2-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix at Hnry Stadium.
Ben Smith
West Coast captain Liam Duggan has backed ‘ultimate professional’ Tim Kelly to work his way back into the Eagles’ best 23 after he was a surprise omission from their season opener.
Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.
Justin Chadwick
Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.
Murray Wenzel
It may not have been pretty, but the Matildas are taking plenty of heart from their backs-to-the wall Women’s Asian Cup win over North Korea as they prepare for Tuesday’s semi-final.
Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning the event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals.
The 21-year-old has made the shock decision just months out from the biggest stage of all.
Anna Harrington, AAP
Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.
Anna Harrington and George Clarke
From the rubble of a collapsed building to the Dolomites, Ralf Etienne has made his mark at the Milan-Cortina Games to become Haiti's first winter Paralympian.
Joanna Guelas
Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.
Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.
Steve Larkin
A major broadcaster believes there are no options and the decision will be made public on Sunday night.
Alan Baldwin, Reuters
Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg has shot a nine-under-par 63 to lead The Players Championship, with Jason Day spearheading the Australian challenge.
The Essendon coach has one big fear for 2026 and has sent the AFL a message.
Iran's women's coach says comments on Iranian TV caused psychological damage and drove some of her Asian Cup team to seek asylum in Australia.
Optus Stadium isn’t hosting soccer this weekend but it’s not available for Fremantle or West Coast either, and that puts heaps of pressure on both clubs to start the season well, writes Craig O’Donoghue.
Craig O'Donoghue
Allrounder Maaz Sadaqat has proved Pakistan's matchwinner with a half-century and three wickets in the 128-run ODI win against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Scotland's bid to win their first Six Nations title in 26 years of trying is being led by inspirational Melburnian Sione Tuipulotu.
Ian Chadband
