Starc stars with 10 wickets in Mackay
Mitchell Starc has rocked the Bangladesh batting order for the second time in as many days in Mackay to secure Australia victory by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test.
For the third time in the last seven matches, a Test in Australia has finished inside two days after Starc and captain Pat Cummins (3-10) ripped through Bangladesh, who batted poorly.
Continue reading...Second Test, day one: Bangladesh 64; Australia 165-8 in Mackay
Fast bowler takes five wickets before lunch and finishes with 6 for 12
Australia’s top-order batting woes continued after Mitchell Starc’s six-wicket blitz as Bangladesh fought back on an extraordinary opening day of the second Test in Mackay.
Bangladesh’s own left-arm speedster Shoriful Islam, who had recovered from a side strain that kept him out of the first Test, cut a swathe through Australia’s batting to claim 6 for 35 off 11 lethal overs in his best-ever return in an innings.
Continue reading...John Longmire says on-field ramifications not a priority for club
Victoria Police detectives expected to arrive in Sydney
Sydney’s last premiership coach says there’s a deep sense of sadness at five Swans players being banned for breaching club standards. John Longmire, the Swans’ longest-serving coach, says the suspensions of the players is “flattening” for all involved.
Swans Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon were stood down for the rest of the season on Wednesday.
Continue reading...Former Test opener fined $1,500 after failing a breath-test at Easter
Future work opportunities will be affected, says barrister
Australian cricket great David Warner has lamented global media attention about his drink-driving offence, suggesting it cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities.
The 39-year-old was convicted and fined $1,500 on Tuesday for mid-range drink-driving after he tried to switch seats with a passenger when approaching a random breath-testing site on Easter Sunday.
Continue reading...Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first time
Cameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeat
Bangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green.
The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to secure their first Test win on Australian soil.
Continue reading...Australian claims gold with American great second
Sam Short wins men’s 400 free with Pan Pacs record
US end Aussies’ nine-year run in women’s 4x100m free
Lani Pallister and Sam Short have showcased Australia’s glittering 2028 Olympic middle-distance swimming prospects by claiming multiple gold medals at the Pan Pacific championships in California.
The 24-year-old Pallister continued her stunning meet when she downed American legend Katie Ledecky to win the 400m freestyle title on Saturday (AEST), following her 200m freestyle victory over Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh and silver behind Ledecky in the 1500m free, as well as gold in the 200m free relay.
Continue reading...First Test, day three: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426
Cameron Green rides luck to remain unbeaten on 43 at stumps
Australia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best batsman Steve Smith after Bangladesh kept their foot on the hosts’ throat in pursuit of an upset Test win in Darwin.
Under-pressure all-rounder Cameron Green, who was bailed out by a stroke of luck, was looking composed on an unbeaten 43 at stumps on day three, along with wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19 no), as Australia reached 161 for 4 in their second innings.
Continue reading...First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in Darwin
Opener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run lead
A maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lead against an Australian side that were forced to use eight bowlers in Darwin.
In just his second Test match, the 25-year-old left-hander’s brilliant 101 put the Tigers in position to push for what would be their greatest win in long-form cricket.
Continue reading...Queensland boss quits after winning three of five State of Origin series
Smith, Ballin, Thurston and Te’o touted as possible replacements
Billy Slater has made the shock decision to stand down as Queensland State of Origin coach, bowing out after five years in the role.
Maroons officials confirmed on Friday afternoon they were on the look out for a replacement, after Slater decided not to continue.
Continue reading...Australian wins 100m freestyle with teammate Liv Wunsch third
Lani Pallister leads Dolphins to women’s 4x200m freestyle relay gold
A surprised Meg Harris has confirmed her status as the latest golden girl of Australian swimming with victory at the Pan Pacific championships.
Just weeks after winning six gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Harris has collected another for winning the women’s 100m freestyle at the Pan Pacs.
Continue reading...First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in Darwin
No 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for tourists
Steve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class.
Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as Australia were bundled out for 198 in 53 overs at Marrara Stadium. It was the 26-year-old’s best Test figures in an innings.
Continue reading...Crows key forward, 36, to call time on career after one last shot at flag
‘I have treated it like my last year for the past six years,’ he says
Adelaide great Taylor Walker says he doesn’t need a premiership to be fulfilled with his AFL career – but he sure would love one. The 36-year-old decided to retire at the end of the season when he woke in an emotional state at 3am last Wednesday.
“The closer I have got to the end, it has probably become a little bit more evident that it might be this year – but I have treated it like my last year for the past six years,” Walker told reporters on Monday.
Continue reading...Daley resigns after leading NSW to famous 2026 series victory
Coach finishes with two series wins from six during two stints
Laurie Daley has ended months of speculation by officially quitting his role as NSW State of Origin coach.
The NSWRL on Monday paid tribute to “true blue” Daley while announcing he would be stepping down after NSW successfully won back the shield from Queensland following a turbulent 2026 campaign.
Continue reading...Australia end Games with 171 medals all up, including 70 gold
Cycling squad contributes 10 gold medals and 28 in total
Australia’s track cyclists have transformed pure pain, near-retirement and woefully-timed ill health into a dominating Commonwealth Games campaign.
Georgia Baker’s history-equalling exploits earned her the honour of carrying the flag at the closing ceremony. She was stunned when team chef de mission Petria Thomas broke the news to her in the middle of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, moments after finishing runner-up to teammate Alyssa Polites in the women’s elimination race.
Continue reading...Roosters record mammoth 82-12 NRL win in Townsville
Points tally is the third-highest in premiership history
Sydney Roosters sent a warning to the rest of the NRL about their premiership credentials with a 82-12 whipping of North Queensland in Townsville, the most points by a winning team in 91 years.
Halfback Sam Walker, in the midst of a multi-million dollar contract negotiation, showed why Roosters supremo Nick Politis wants to keep him at the club for life in a masterclass display.
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