Australia have bounced back from a shock T20 loss to South Africa, clinching success in a tense series decider on the back of a classy 82 from Beth Mooney. The opener’s 55-ball knock helped Australia get past the visitors’ 7-162 with five wickets in hand… Read More »Sick Mooney magic helps Aussie women close out tight T20 series against South Africa
Football Australia is supporting Alireza Faghani after the referee was targeted online following his officiating of Iraq’s dramatic Asian Cup loss to Jordan. Meanwhile a group of journalists that angrily confronted Iraq coach Jesus Casas in the post-match press conference have had their accreditations revoked… Read More »Football Australia speak out for locally-based referee after controversial Asian Cup red card triggers horrendous online abuse
Battling Brisbane Roar have signed former Johnny Warren Medallist and New Zealand international Marco Rojas in a bid to spark their attack and turn their season around. Tricky winger Rojas, who had multiple stellar stints with Melbourne Victory, has signed until the end of the… Read More »The ‘Kiwi Messi’ makes a surprise A-League return, while ‘Nix snag Costa Rican World Cup international for the run home
Geelong are toying with shifting five-time All Australian defender Tom Stewart to the midfield in their bid to rebound from missing the AFL finals. The Cats are bullish about the prospect of a successful Stewart move which is likely to be tested in pre-season games.… Read More »Cats toying with shock switch for All-Australian defender: ‘It can only benefit the team’
Ben Simmons has come up just short of a triple-double on return to the NBA in a performance the Australian felt vindicated his determination to recover from a long-term back injury. Brooklyn guard Simmons had missed 12 weeks and 38 games with a nerve impingement,… Read More »Simmons scorches his way down comeback trail in return from injury: ‘Took a lot of effort and patience to get back’