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Sydney FC's Charlotte McLean backs Sky Blues to end finals drought
Head coach James Slaveski has reshaped the squad with eight new signings as captain Natalia Tobin works her way back after giving birth, ahead of the season opener.
Photo: Poyt448 Peter Woodard / Wikimedia (CC0)Stobo named 123rd Blues captain as five eye Shield debuts
Charlie Stobo will be supported by vice-captain Sean Abbott after Nic Maddinson was named in Australia's Test squad for the tour of South Africa.
Photo: Bahnfrend / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Jemma Barsby signs with Sydney Thunder for WBBL|12
The South Australia captain and three-time WBBL champion joins on a one-year deal, bringing 143 matches of experience and a rare two-armed bowling style.
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Photo: This file comes from the website of the Governor-General of Australia and is copyrighted. Inline with the Governor-Gener / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Melbourne's Nicole Faltum named to captain Governor-General's XI again
The 13-player squad to face New Zealand at North Sydney Oval includes two Melbourne Renegades players and an Australian Defence Force artillery officer.
Sydney FC defender Kirsty Fenton steps away from football for a break
The 23-year-old, a two-time championship winner with Sydney FC, has torn up a contract with two years to run after ACL rehabilitation sapped her motivation.
Photo: Flickerd / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Zach Merrett completes shock trade from Essendon to Hawthorn
The former Essendon captain signed a four-year deal with Hawthorn reportedly worth about $4 million, ending a saga that began during last year's trade period.
Photo: Flickerd / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Pendlebury joins Gold Coast in trade after 21 seasons at Collingwood
Collingwood received a reported late draft pick in return, with Pendlebury due to add a coaching role under Damien Hardwick after two seasons as a Gold Coast player.
Photo: DustyNail / Wikimedia (CC0)Labuschagne's century in Potchefstroom eases pressure before South Africa Tests
Labuschagne retired out for 111 near his Klerksdorp birthplace, with Steve Smith and Alex Carey also contributing as Australia's tour match ended in a draw ahead of the Durban Test opener.
Photo: Fleets / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Daly Cherry-Evans kicks match-winning field goal in reported NRL finale as Roosters stun Knights
James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal as the Sydney Roosters claimed their first premiership since 2019, beating the Newcastle Knights 19-18 before 80,814 fans at Accor Stadium.
Photo: DaHuzyBru / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Adelaide 36ers slump to 2-3 as Isaac Humphries injury drags on
The club is seeking a second opinion on its injured star centre after back-to-back losses exposed a lack of size and scoring depth beyond Bryce Cotton.
Nine signs seven-year deal to broadcast Australian athletics from 2027
The agreement with Athletics Australia extends beyond the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, running to at least the end of 2033.
Photo: Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Unbeaten Roosters crush Broncos 30-6 to claim third NRLW title
Brydie Parker's hat-trick helped power Sydney to a 26-0 half-time lead over Brisbane in Sunday's Grand Final at Accor Stadium, the largest half-time margin in NRLW decider history.
Photo: DI2000 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Cairns Next Star Luke Paul likened to NBA great John Stockton by ESPN
The 17-year-old point guard will finish the season with the Cairns Taipans before heading to Duke University for the 2027-28 college season.
Photo: Pete Nowakowksi / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Sydney FC Women land ten new signings, Golden Boot winner returns
The A-League Women club has also welcomed back record appearance maker Jada Whyman from Sweden as part of a 23-player off-season overhaul under coach James Slaveski.
Toby Greene signs three-year deal with Geelong as free agent
The three-time All-Australian departs Greater Western Sydney after 15 seasons and 282 games, with the Giants to receive a second-round compensation pick currently slated at pick No. 26.
Photo: Camw / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Olyroos name 23 for Korea Republic as new Olympic cycle begins
Four Melbourne City players and two from Melbourne Victory are among the squad that will face Korea Republic U23s at Gosford as Australia begins its push toward Los Angeles 2028.
Alex Carey's fifty guides Australia to 45-run DLS win over South Africa
Mitchell Marsh also made a half-century as Australia posted 9 for 322, but the dead-rubber win could not prevent South Africa claiming the series 2-1.
Photo: CityBoy777 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)NBL27 opens to record ratings and bigger crowds
The Hungry Jack's NBL says free-to-air audiences jumped 96 per cent and attendances rose 14 per cent as the new season got under way.
Photo: DaHuzyBru / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Taranto named Adelaide United captain ahead of new A-League season
Matildas midfielder Adriana Taranto takes the armband after a player vote and interview process, with Jamaican international Tianna Harris named vice-captain.
Photo: Pic - Cricket Australia David Boon named interim Cricket Australia chair
The former Test batter takes over from Mike Baird at the October 28 AGM while Cricket Australia runs a full search for a permanent chair.
Photo: "avlxyz" / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Mike Baird resigns as Cricket Australia chair amid Big Bash privatisation fallout
David Boon, who played 107 Tests for Australia, will serve as interim chair while Cricket Australia runs a formal process to find a permanent successor.