‘He started weaker’: Frosty backing Waters to reignite
Supercars icon Mark Winterbottom is backing Cam Waters to shake off his bridesmaid tag after Tickford dominated the opening practice session at The Bend 500.
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NFL fever Down Under y’all as fans bask in MCG clash
American football fans have travelled from across Australia and the world to witness a US sporting spectacle.
Garcia-Benn spark chaos but Opetaia all business
Jai Opetaia has clear intentions in Las Vegas, the Australian unfussed by the circus that unfolded around him at a chaotic pre-fight press conference.
‘Fallen for the same thing’: rebound kings remain wary
To think the Lions will bounce back at the Gabba against Adelaide because they've done it before would be repeating the errors of a week ago, Chris Fagan says.
‘Unheard of’: best ever Warriors backed to make history
Warriors legend Clinton Toopi was part of the trailblazing 2002 side but says the current team has set benchmarks and standards that sit alone in club history.
He’s no Ferrari, but Shark is as reliable as they come
After undergoing 15 surgeries during his NRL career, Cameron McInnes revels in the process of recovery and not feeling the best.
Niners upset Rams as MCG shines in NFL first Down Under
More than 100,000 fans piled into the MCG to witness the San Francisco 49ers beat their rival Los Angeles Rams in Australia's first NFL regular-season game.
Self-imposed booze ban helps hard-luck Rooster heal
Sydney Roosters winger Billy Smith is preaching the benefits of giving up alcohol after finally getting his body right in 2026.
Johnston gracious but ‘no thanks’ to Jenkins idea
South Sydney flyer Alex Johnston doesn't want any try-scoring medals named after him just yet
Opals’ basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain
Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.
Myers out to lead Aussies to Ultimate athletics high
Cameron Myers and fellow 1500m hope Jess Hull are ready to lead a small but powerful Australian contingent at World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship.
Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers
Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.
Roosters overcome Dogs scare to stay undefeated in NRLW
The Roosters have come from behind to end the regular season unbeaten, after the Bulldogs threatened a massive NRLW upset at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.
Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog
Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.
Wallaroos to blood youngsters against world champions
Waratahs winger Amelia Whitaker and Reds captain Jemma Bemrose are set to make their Wallaroos debuts in the WXV Global Series opener against England.
The October experience driving Panthers in finals
When Reece Walsh engineered one of the great grand-final comebacks last year, Penrith's group chat stayed silent but the motivation was laid for 2026.
They’ll run out of cap space: V’landys’ warning on PNG
Peter V'landys insists the NRL is not making a course correction by rejecting PNG's Hudson Young offer, which fell $50,000 short of the league's market value.
Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge
A last-minute cancellation of a controversial sporting event is not a death knell but disappointed attendees can seek refunds, the sport's founder says.
Pillow prank explains how Bennett’s magic still works
Wayne Bennett turns 77 next year. But the supercoach is still finding new ways to help his South Sydney players relax as they hunt another premiership.
No panic: McVee in as Dockers vow to right the wrongs
Fremantle players succumbed to Hawthorn's pressure in last week's AFL qualifying final flop, but Justin Longmuir is backing his team to right the wrongs.
Don’t play the victim: The mantra behind Warriors’ run
The Warriors have been forced to use seven separate halves pairings this season alone, with their run to second on the NRL ladder defying rugby league logic.
How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star
Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.
How Holbrook inspired Newcastle’s remarkable turnaround
Newcastle have scored an extra 12.3 points per game in 2026 compared to last year's wooden-spoon season, making for the fourth greatest improvement in history.
Rams star addresses NFL’s global push amid backlash
Rams player Puka Nacua has clarified his stance on the NFL expanding beyond the US, while a 49ers alum has blasted Los Angeles' travel plans.
Aussie back in Davis Cup team after anti-doping breach
Former Wimbledon doubles champion Max Purcell is back in Australia's Davis Cup team after serving his ban for an anti-doping breach.
‘Not for turning’: premier lashes Rocky naysayers
A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.
Lions ace reveals how close he came to joining Crows
Brisbane's dual All-Australian star Zac Bailey has spoken about the tough decision of turning down a monster offer to join Adelaide next year.
‘A challenge’: new Crow on first clash against ex-club
Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee says he never expected his first clash against his former club Brisbane would be in a final.
Sharks cult hero out to make up for lost finals time
Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton is raring to go for a far better NRL finals series than he experienced last year
‘Bro, go to sleep’: Opetaia’s power move for Vegas tilt
Jai Opetaia has revealed a new weapon in his arsenal as the unbeaten Australian returns to the ring with the stakes higher than ever in Las Vegas.
Cowboys set for ‘lives depend on it’ finals display
North Queensland hooker Reed Mahoney says "the evidence is there" from a topsy-turvy season that the best of the Cowboys can do damage in the finals series.