Double ankle blows mar Bullets’ NBL win over Phoenix
Max Mackinnon starred in Brisbane's 10-point NBL win over South East Melbourne, marred by a pair of ankle injuries to the Bullets' two tallest players.
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AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared
The AFL is set to confirm on Friday that Lachie Cowan has been banned for two games after he needed hospital treatment last Sunday morning.
Triple Tiger flag winner joins Dockers, Mzungu promoted
Fremantle have rejigged their coaching set-up following the exit of Jaymie Graham to North Melbourne, with a three-time Richmond flag winner joining the ranks.
England eye World Cup redemption as Tonga clash looms
England will start as underdogs against Tonga on Saturday, and the World Cup's cut-throat pool structure means the loser will be on the brink of elimination.
One Raider locked in, another out as November 1 looms
Canberra have made a big off-season halfback move while Parramatta have locked down a star forward for another season.
‘Lot to re-learn’: Kiss’s shock take on code-hopper
In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
‘Backing herself’: Kelleher readies for Jillaroos debut
Jess Sergis has spoken about her Sydney Roosters and now Jillaroos teammate Jocelyn Kelleher as she prepares to fill some big shoes for Australia.
Coleman to call back Bombers icon after missed calls
Keidean Coleman has revealed Essendon turned to club royalty in their successful pitch, while a new West Coast recruit is already wooing Sydney's Chad Warner.
Plenty to prove as ‘feisty’ derby kicks off ALM season
Not only a derby match for city bragging rights, the season-opening A-League Men face-off between Sydney FC and the Wanderers is a chance to settle some scores.
On the fly: injury forces Wallabies into late change
Declan Meredith will start for the Wallabies at flyhalf against New Zealand in Sydney after injury again forced a change in the pivotal position.
Aussie heavyweight fast-tracks for proper Kiwi test
Teremoana Teremoana will return to the ring in Melbourne next month while a host of fellow Australian heavy-hitters mull their next moves.
Eyes on Nas re-signing as Magpies ‘go again’ for stars
With the AFL trade period over, re-signing Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is a priority for St Kilda as Collingwood wait in the wings for Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.
Gordon back in a flash with Wallabies tour on cards
Flyhalf Carter Gordon has pushed his case for inclusion on the Wallabies' end-of-year tour in a fitness test at the side's Sydney training base.
AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out
The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.
World Cup blow for England as injury scuppers NRL star
England have suffered a blow to their rugby league World Cup hopes after Canberra forward Morgan Smithies suffered a tournament-ending injury.
No Moses but Conti can lead Lebanon to promised land
Lebanon are without Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi for this World Cup but impressive Canterbury young gun Alex Conti gets his chance at No.7.
‘All love’: the All Blacks inspiring NZ’s league aces
The All Blacks have ditched the cross-code rivalry to throw their support behind New Zealand's rugby league World Cup side ahead of a showdown with Australia.
40,000 reasons Kaufusi wants World Cup pay equality
Australian players earn $40,000 for the World Cup while players from other teams get $850 per match. RLPA General President Felise Kaufusi says that isn't fair.
Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green
Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.
Taumalolo hungry like the Woolf for Tonga’s big test
Jason Taumalolo will play his fourth World Cup for Tonga after a strong season and with an aura that has coach Kristian Woolf confident he is ready to unleash.
‘So many teams can win’: closest league World Cup yet
New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.
‘Prove people wrong’: Luai warning after Tigers exit
Samoan teammate Stephen Crichton is keen to see Jarome Luai silence the haters after his PNG Chiefs move was widely blamed for derailing Wests Tigers season.
Australia sweep Bangladesh 3-0 after Schutt stars
A four-wicket haul by Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secured Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.
‘I will look at it’: Bai ready for PNG Chiefs approach
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai has joined Jarome Luai in inking a sponsorship deal with a PNG-based company as he faces a huge call on his future. .
Kangaroos coach makes Tedesco vow, explains Walsh pick
The door remains open for James Tedesco to dislodge Reece Walsh as Australia's first-choice fullback, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters says.
Dawn of new WNBL era as stars return, Jewels add polish
The WNBL's new season tips off on Thursday, and it will mark a new era for the league as a ninth team is added, players return, and full-circle moments occur.
Selection headaches loom as Matildas thrash Haiti
Leticia McKenna starred with two goals as the Matildas rebounded from a poor loss with a big win over Haiti as they prepare for next year's World Cup.
“Compelling” case needed for Renshaw to return to open
Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes
Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period.
Tyro’s second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win
Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.
Demon roars into quarters at Shanghai
Alex de Minaur has booked a Shanghai Masters quarter-final and taken a major step towards the ATP Finals with a straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov.