Postecoglou expects Socceroos to get even better

Ange Postecoglou believes Australia can get even better after their 4-0 thrashing of Oman in the Asian Cup on Tuesday.

Report: Busy Nuggets fielding calls on Arron Afflalo

If the Nuggets really are having a fire sale, then several teams will be interested in the shooting guard.

AS IT HAPPENED: Asian Cup - Socceroos v Oman

Join our live coverage of the Asian Cup group stage match between Australia and Oman at ANZ on Tuesday January 13. Coverage starts from 7:30pm AEDT.

Transfer Rumours - January 13

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Now in Memphis, enigmatic Jeff Green starts over — again

For almost four years in Boston, they’ve waited for the Jeff Green most thought the Celtics were acquiring when they shipped out beloved big man Kendrick Perkins to the Thunder. The wait, mercifully, is over, thanks to the three-team trade that has sent Green to Memphis.

FFA put Tinkler on notice

Football Federation Australia bosses have met with key staff at Newcastle Jets and have examined the club’s operating position today, putting Jets owner Nathan Tinkler on notice regarding running the club.

Damian Lillard posterizes Lakers with huge dunk

Portland's star point guard rose up and put an exclamation point on the win over the Lakers.

Transfer Rumours - January 12

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Colts surprise Broncos, move on to face Patriots

Andrew Luck and the Colts went into Denver and pulled the postseason rug from under Peyton Manning and the Broncos.

Tayshaun Prince for Jeff Green? Reported deal a plus for Grizzlies

If the NBA approves, Memphis will add to its scoring from the forward position.

Packers defeat Cowboys, into NFC title game

Green Bay Packers 26, Dallas Cowboys 21

Video: Totti takes selfie on the pitch following goal

When you've had the career Francesco Totti has had, you can do stuff like, say, take a selfie on the pitch following a goal

Video: Woman kisses stranger after Kiss Cam snub

Don't ignore your significant other on the Kiss Cam unless you're prepared to deal with the consequences.

Report: Man Utd 1 Southampton 1

Manchester United were punished for their profligacy by Dusan Tadic as the Serb struck late to ensure Southampton a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

Report: Arsenal 3 Stoke 0

Alexis Sanchez was again Arsenal's inspiration as they coasted to a 3-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday.

Windies pull off world-record chase

A Chris Gayle-inspired West Indies chased a world-record total to win the Twenty20 series in South Africa despite Faf du Plessis' century.

Federer racks up 1000th win in Brisbane triumph

Roger Federer sealed his 1000th win on the ATP Tour with a 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 victory over Milos Raonic in the Brisbane International final.

Video: Incredible one-handed touchdown

Seattle's wideout caught an absolute bomb with just one hand against the Panthers.

Video: Patroits WR Edelman executes trick play

The Patriots receiver was a former QB at Kent State.

Transfer Rumours - January 11

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Football chairman goes berserk at players on Twitter

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has posted an extraordinary rant on social media after his team lost 2-0 to Colchester in League One.

Wolfsburg's Junior Malanda dies

Wolfsburg midfielder Junior Malanda has died at the age of 20 following a traffic accident.

Report: Everton 1 Man City 1

Everton ended a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats with a battling 1-1 draw against title-chasing Manchester City.

Stosur handed tricky Sydney International start

Home favourite Sam Stosur will likely need to hit the ground running in order to enjoy a successful Sydney International campaign this week.

Smith proud of series win

Steve Smith was delighted with Australia's 2-0 series win over India, despite being held to a draw in the final Test in Sydney.

Sharapova claims Brisbane crown

​Maria Sharapova's Australian Open preparations continued in style with victory over Ana Ivanovic in the Brisbane International final.

NHL All-Star jerseys revealed

The NHL has unveiled its jersey designs for the 2015 All-Star game.

Porn star Mia Khalifa recruits Braxton Miller to Florida State

From the NFL to the porn industry, Florida State really wants Braxton Miller.

Video: Impossible tap shot by Trevor Booker

This gives new meaning to the phrase "tap in".

NFL player to pay $12.4 million for strip club incident

One night of "making it rain" at a Vegas strip club will cost Adam “Pacman” Jones more than $12 million.

Transfer Rumours - January 10

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Bouchard primed for big Australian Open

Solid in Hopman Cup singles play, Bouchard gears up for the Australian Open. Surfing? Well, that's another story.

Sharapova to meet Ivanovic

Maria Sharapova will face Ana Ivanovic in the final of the Brisbane International after both came through their last-four clashes on Friday.

Smith wants pitch favours

Steve Smith is hoping the pitch can do Australia some favours after his side moved into a strong position against India on Friday.

Clippers fan gets Jordan 'dunk face' tattoo

It's an interesting choice...

WATCH LIVE - Trail Blazers v Heat

NBA Australia is proud to bring you a live and free broadcast of the big clash between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat from 2:30pm (AEDT).

Transfer Rumours - January 9

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Transfer Rumours - January 8

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Bony City deal close

The agent of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony says a deal to take the Ivorian to Manchester City could be done in "a few days".

Evans close to Oldham deal

OIdham Athletic chairman Simon Corney says there is an "80 per cent chance" of the club signing convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Cornet helps France break duck

Alize Cornet claimed two victories as France ended Australia's hopes of reaching the Hopman Cup final on Wednesday.

Cerci talks of Torino respect

New Milan forward Alessio Cerci has vowed not to celebrate should he score against his former club Torino this weekend.

Gerrard: Settling will be challenge

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says settling into Los Angeles life will be his "biggest challenge" after announcing his move to LA Galaxy.

Gerrard signs Galaxy deal

LA Galaxy have confirmed the signing of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

Captain Smith revels in 'special moment'

Steve Smith reflected on a "special moment" as he hit a century in his fourth consecutive match in Australia's final Test with India.

Kobe Bryant welcomes Steven Gerrard to LA

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has issued a welcome to Steven Gerrard after the Liverpool captain's move to LA Galaxy was confirmed.

Murray troubled by shoulder as Australian Open looms

Andy Murray revealed he is still battling with a shoulder injury after a day of mixed success in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday.

New York Times trolls Knicks

It can't get much worse for the boys in New York.

Lifelong Ravens fan draws last breath after wild-card win

In the world of die-hard fans, one in particular now stands out.

Transfer Rumours - January 7

See all the latest transfer rumours in world football as the January transfer window gets into full swing.

Schwarzer joins Leicester

Premier League strugglers Leicester City have completed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer from Chelsea.

Coffee boost helps Williams

Serena Williams was thankful for an espresso-fuelled caffeine boost as she overcame a slow start to win her Hopman Cup opener on Monday.

LIVE COVERAGE: Steve Smith and Virat Kohli press conferences

Ask your questions to Australian Test skipper Steve Smith and Indian captain Virat Kohli as they front the media on Monday January 5 before the fourth Test against India.

Video: College basketballer kicks and steps on opponent

The Wildcats got assessed a flagrant foul for this play.

Video: Jerian Grant's flying dunk

The Notre Dame guard gets his head almost all the way above the rim on this dunk

Joe Flacco leaves eye-popping tip on restaurant bill

Just don't expect him to treat the Steelers that way.

FA Cup Review: Birmingham escape upset

Birmingham City came from two goals down to avoid a famous FA Cup third-round upset in a 3-2 victory at Blyth Spartans on Saturday.

Video: 176kg lineman scores touchdown

LaQuan McGowan's bio describes him as "enormous" but that doesn't stop him from getting touchdowns.

Report: Tottenham 5 Chelsea 3

A Harry Kane-inspired Tottenham left Chelsea tottering at the Premier League summit with a spectacular 5-3 win over their London rivals.

Report: Southampton 2 Arsenal 0

​Southampton strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over an error-prone Arsenal on New Year's Day.

Report: Man City 3 Sunderland 2

Frank Lampard marked his extended stay at Manchester City with the winning goal as the champions dramatically beat Sunderland 3-2.

Report: Stoke City 1 Manchester United 1

Manchester United extended their unbeaten run to 10 Premier League games with a 1-1 draw at Stoke City on New Year's Day.

Haddin hails 'gentleman' Dhoni

Brad Haddin has expressed his surprise that "gentleman" MS Dhoni opted to retire from Test cricket this week.

Hooper set to avoid punishment

Michael Hooper is not expected to face punishment from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) over an alleged incident in Bryon Bay.

Browns not committed to Manziel

Browns not committed to Manziel

Browns not committed to Manziel

US pundit says Johnny Manziel is an 'alcoholic' and a 'liar'

The First Take analyst has harsh words for the Browns quarterback.

Kvyat: I do not fear Ricciardo

Daniil Kvyat is undaunted by the challenge of competing with the achievements of new Red Bull partner Daniel Ricciardo.

KG back at it

David West gets the Lance Stephenson treatment.

Crowd sings 'Sweet Caroline' to Rory McIlroy

A PA announcer had a bit of fun at McIlroy's expense.

C.J. Anderson apologizes

Not everyone feels right about being short with the media.

With Rajon Rondo gone, Celtics plan next moves, what to do with new players

Having said goodbye to a link to their most recent championship, the Boston Celtics welcomed three new players on Friday.

Report: Southampton 3 Everton 0

Southampton ended their poor run of Premier League form by overcoming a lacklustre Everton side 3-0 at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday.

Dodgers overtake Yankees

The king is dead; long live the Bums. The Dodgers have ended the Yankees’ 15-year run of having baseball’s most expensive roster.

Browns tackle Joe Thomas accused of 'discharging manure'

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has accused Thomas of performing illegal work on his hunting property near Madison.

Smith salutes squad strength

Steve Smith saluted Australia's batting strength in depth after India endured a long day in the field on the third day of the second Test.

Preview: Aston Villa v Man United

Manchester United will be looking to stretch their Premier League winning run to seven against a depleted Aston Villa on Saturday.

Hazlewood delighted with haul

​Josh Hazlewood was delighted after completing a five-wicket haul on day two of his Australia Test debut against India in Brisbane.

Ashwin: India in the ascendancy

​Ravichandran Ashwin believes India remain in a strong position after the second day of their second Test with Australia in Brisbane.

AFC asks for heightened Asian Cup security

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has asked Australia to increase security ahead of the Asian Cup which is due to begin next month.

Big Bash: Lunatics, louts and larrikins

They are the lunatics, louts and larrikins (LLLs) of the Big Bash League.

Pacquiao responds to Mayweather

The fight the world is waiting to see just might happen.

Canucks fan has epic dance medley

We all do crazy things when the cameras are on us but this fan takes it to the extreme.

Savran bumbles shirt reference

Stan Savran made an insensitive remark between periods on Saturday.

Manny Pacquiao sings 'Let It go'

You may want to turn the volume down for this.

Elton John struggles with chairs

You just hate to see that happen.

Vince McMahon thinks current WWE locker room lacks ambition

Not many in the WWE are reaching for the brass ring according to McMahon.

NFL rules out sanction for protesting Rams

The NFL will not discipline the St Louis Rams players for their "hands up, don't shoot" gesture in pre-game introductions on Sunday.

Chiefs safety Berry may have lymphoma

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry will see a specialist to determine whether he has lymphoma.

Howard case

The child abuse case has now been re-opened, according to NBC News.

Melo can only watch as J.R. Smith badly misses final shot

Yeah, we were bewildered, too. OK, not really, because J.R. Smith.

Vince McMahon berates Liverpool fans during WWE Smackdown taping

Vince McMahon was not thrilled with fans in Liverpool and decided to voice his displeasure.

Everton fan's gross moment caught on video.

We hope this is too good to be true, because it's really gross.

Bieber curse hammers Pittsburgh Steelers

Don't let Justin Bieber attend your bible study. You might lose to the Jets.

Goal line fumble

JUST. HOLD. ON. TO. THE. FOOTBALL.

Little girl hit

This is a tough girl and she was a good sport about everything.

Real Guys in Sports: Five greatest NASCAR hairstyles

We look at the greatest hairstyles to ever grace NASCAR.

Harden posterizes Spurs' big man

With the Spurs' stars out of the lineup, James Harden took his frustration out on guys like Aron Baynes.

Westbrook injures hand, gets involved in verbal altercation

Russell Westbrook had to be restrained during a verbal altercation with a fan on his way to the locker room following a hand injury.

Bumgarner's incredibly awkward MVP ceremony

Madison Bumgarner's MVP ceremony was incredible and awkward and we have only Chevrolet regional zone manager Rikk Wilde to thank.

Hard fouls a concern for Griffin

Clippers forward Blake Griffin has had enough with the hard fouls and plans to do something about it.

Gobert leads France past Spain

If you’re a Utah Jazz fan, you might have hoped that this year’s FIBA World Cup would give a glimpse of your team’s future — after all, the tournament would provide an extended look at Australian point guard Dante Exum. Instead, the young international player who has now stolen the FIBA show is another Jazz prospect, big man Rudy Gobert.

Video: NFL star assaults wife

The full video showing Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee, now-wife, Janay Rice, is unsettling, to say the least. The Baltimore Ravens have terminated his contract leaving his NFL career in severe jeopardy.

Ryan Anderson cleared for contact

Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson, who missed most of last season with a herniated cervical disc, announced that he has been cleared for contact after eight months without basketball.

Even with Payton selection, Oladipo not done at point guard

In a rookie class light on talent, Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo was one of few bright spots.

Mike Fratello 'really feels' for his Ukrainian players

When we last spoke with former NBA coach and NBA TV analyst Mike Fratello this spring, he was slowly trying to piece together a plan to conduct training camp for his summer job — coaching the Ukraine national team.

Lakers bypass chance to waive Steve Nash through stretch provision

Steve Nash has not played much for the Los Angeles Lakers over the first two years of his contract, but his eyes have been set squarely on changing that in the third and final year.

Report: Chris Douglas-Roberts' NBA journey continues with LA Clippers

Chris Douglas-Roberts went from playing D-League games to defending LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs for the Charlotte Hornets. In that transition, Douglas-Roberts proved to other NBA teams that he had staying power.

In a short time, Anthony Davis has come a long way

Two years ago, Anthony Davis stood on a practice court just outside London, taking a pass and spinning for a semi-hook shot. Over and over, Davis repeated the ritual — post-up, catch, turn, shoot.

Report: Nike to retain Kevin Durant after large counter offer

Kevin Durant appeared destined to leave Nike for Under Armour, which offered him an astronomical contract worth more than $265 million, but the shoe company has countered that offer and expects to retain Durant for the next 10 years.

LeBron James welcomes Kevin Love

Once he could officially recognise Kevin Love as a teammate, LeBron James took to his personal Instagram account to welcome his new teammates to Cleveland.

Joel Embiid offers comfort for former teammate Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins has officially been traded to the Timberwolves, becoming the rare No. 1 pick to be moved without ever playing for the team who originally drafted him to the NBA.

Love will wear No. 0 with Cavs

Before the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade for Kevin Love went official, memes and photo-shopped photos circulated that included Love in a No. 42 jersey.

USA Basketball cancels Senegal trip

USA Basketball has decided to cancel its trip to Senegal in advance of the FIBA World Cup.

Fantasy football drafters need a rookie reality check

Is there anything in recent NFL history that can help fantasy footballers identify the first-year players who are going to make a major splash?

Paul George reportedly switching jersey to No. 13

In an ironic turn, Paul George, who chose No. 24 because of his idol, Kobe Bryant, has decided to change his jersey number.

Is Ronaldo the best ever?

Sporting News' Mark Doyle asks whether Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer ever after the Portuguese superstar finished first in the Goal 50 best players vote.

Transfer silly season in full swing

Despite the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United having already splashed the cash, the summer transfer window is set to pick up even more pace in the days and weeks following the World Cup.

Super Bowl XLVIII: The rapid rise of Seahawk Russell Wilson

There's been volumes said about how a second ring Super Bowl XLVIII would change Peyton Manning's legacy. There's been much less about what a first one would mean for Russell Wilson.

Super Bowl XLVIII: Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos Preview

Media day is old news. The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks have talked as much as they can about everything football and beyond.

All-Star starters announced

Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Paul George and Kyrie Irving were voted NBA All-Stars on Thursday, putting four first-time starters in the Feb. 16 game in New Orleans.

Rondo may not return until February

The Boston Celtics expect Rajon Rondo to return in January, but the star point-guard is not so sure.

Rondo could return in January

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been cleared for full-contact practices and should return to action sometime in January, coach Brad Stevens says.

Are the Knicks after Rondo?

Rajon Rondo to the Knicks? Carmelo may be recruiting him.

Heat need help

Miami Heat looking at acquiring help for Dwyane Wade's absences.

Kobe Bryant set to return

Kobe Bryant released a video on Facebook to announce his basketball return, which will come on December 8 against the Toronto Raptors as was previously reported.

Nelson Mandela: Rugby was his tool to rebuild divided South Africa

Nelson Mandela's life is best remembered for his struggle to free black people in South Africa by ending the state-sanctioned segregation system known as apartheid.

Injury concern for Derrick Rose

After he missed the entirety of last season while recovering from knee surgery, a Derrick Rose injury is the last thing Bulls fans — and NBA fans for that matter — want to see.

Steve Nash out for a fortnight

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Steve Nash has a nerve root irritation and is expected to miss at least two weeks.

Larry Sanders to miss six weeks

Milwaukee Bucks centre Larry Sanders has had surgery on his right thumb and is expected to be out for about six weeks.

Lakers have plans for Kobe

Kobe Bryant is one of several notable names set to become a free agent during the summer of 2014, but the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have no interest in letting that actually happen.

Oden inches closer to comeback

For the first time since December 2009, centre Greg Oden could take the floor, possibly in a pre-season game as a member of the Miami Heat.

Teenager Vekic books Birmingham final berth

Croatian Donna Vekic, aged just 16, has booked her place in the WTA AEGON Classic final in Birmingham.

Robinson new Roosters coach

Sydney Roosters have moved swiftly following Brian Smith's departure earlier this week, naming Trent Robinson as their coach for the next three years and putting an end to talk they would chase Melbourne's Craig Bellamy.

Leonardo new Inter coach

Serie A giants Inter Milan have confirmed the appointment of former AC Milan boss Leonardo, one day after Rafa Benitez was sacked.

Carlton Report Card

The Blues did better than most expected by making the top eight in 2010. They fell short of their goal of winning a final, but they're entitled to regard that as next year's bottom line.