Competitive Edge

Arsenal reignited their Women's Super League (WSL) title challenge with a dominant 5-1 victory over Leicester City, spearheaded by an electric performance from Australian forward Caitlin Foord. Her two goals and an assist helped the Gunners move to within three points of league leaders Chelsea with just three matches remaining.

Rohan Browning and Torrie Lewis delivered clutch performances in Perth, upstaging a new generation of rising stars by clinching the men's and women's 100m national titles in nail-biting photo finishes. The drama unfolded at the WA Athletics Stadium on Saturday, with both finals decided by margins of mere thousandths of a second.

Professional cycling is experiencing a revolution. As speed records continue to tumble, it's becoming increasingly clear that improved nutrition is playing a key role. From high-carb drinks to gut training, the modern cyclist's diet has evolved into a science-led performance enhancer.

In a moment that was both nerve-wracking and thrilling, world No 12 Daria Kasatkina debuted as an Australian tennis player on Wednesday, cruising past American Lauren Davis 6-1, 6-1 at the Charleston Open. Her dominant performance came just one week after officially changing her tennis nationality from Russia.

The Illawarra Hawks have completed a remarkable rags-to-riches transformation to claim the 2025 NBL championship, defeating Melbourne United 114–104 in a gripping game five decider. The victory marks only the second title in the Hawks’ 47-year history—and their first since 2001—capping off a spectacular season for a team that finished bottom of the league just two years ago.