Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows
Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.
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Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.
‘No shootout’ between Bulldogs teammates: coach Ciraldo
Toby Sexton and Lachlan Galvin are partnering one another in Canterbury's halves in round 15 as a decision looms as to Matt Burton's starting halves partner.
Surging Scott, J Day in US Open mix as superstars crash
Adam Scott is tied for fourth, while fellow Australian Jason Day has also roared into US Open contention during a dramatic second round at Oakmont Country club.
Aussie swimmers try to surface from post-Olympic blues
A chorus of Australia's best swimmers are voicing their struggles with the post-Olympic blues.
NSW make call on Brian To’o for State of Origin II
NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.
‘Hurt locker’ Hollioake hunts debut Cairns Ironman win
Chastened by a bad mistake at her most recent race start, Australian triathlete Regan Hollioake is looking for a return to form at Ironman Cairns.
Foot fault: ‘inconvenient’ setback a blow for Blues
Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.
From Robin to Batman, Luai says he’s no hero for NSW
Jarome Luai is preparing to reunite with Nathan Cleary on the State of Origin stage after the pair won four premierships together at Penrith.
Beckham will be proud: why Brimson switched for England
Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has revealed why he switched representative allegiance to England and why giving up playing for Queensland was such a tough call.
‘Ripped Band-Aid off’: Legend backs Cherry-Evans call
Queensland great Chris Close says the world "didn't stop" for the Maroons when Wally Lewis retired and will go on with Tom Dearden replacing Daly Cherry-Evans.
‘He’s a fullback’: Hammer switch another roll of dice
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has not played wing in three years, with his positional move another gamble Queensland coach Billy Slater has taken in Perth.
Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach
A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.
Cats’ call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers
Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.
‘Outstanding’ Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ
The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.
Roosters win as Radley suffers another head knock
Victor Radley has gone down with the latest in a string of head knocks as the Sydney Roosters came from behind to defeat the Knights in Newcastle.
Adelaide sink Firebirds, title defence back on track
The two-time defending Super Netball champion Adelaide Thunderbirds have snapped a two-game losing streak with a seven-goal win over the Queensland Firebirds.
Dolphins rookies urged to mine golden generation
Lani Pallister has broken a long-standing Commonwealth record moments before Australia named a 40-strong team for the looming world championships.
Bostock’s four tries fire Dolphins to destroy Cowboys
The Dolphins announced themselves as a premiership force with a stunning 58-4 win over North Queensland to surge into sixth spot on the NRL ladder.
South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph
Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.
Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper
Fremantle have the chance to improve to 9-5 with a win over Essendon, but skipper Alex Pearce may not be risked for the crunch clash.
Back after hockey ban, Kookaburra Craig shines again
Tom Craig says it means everything to him to be back as the Kookaburras' hockey match-winner against India following his return from his Olympic ban.
New Bulldog relieved at first-up Canterbury reception
Lachlan Galvin is desperate to put his Wests Tigers exit in the past, ready to start in Canterbury's halves against South Sydney if picked by Cameron Ciraldo.
Larrikin to leader: Munster to captain Maroons in Perth
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster will be the next Queensland skipper, replacing Daly Cherry-Evans for the second State of Origin clash against NSW.
Price and Kilbride Return for Rally Queensland
Toby Price and Holly Kilbride will return to the Australian Rally Championship in July, lining up in the Subaru WRX Challenge at Rally Queensland in Gympie.
Aussie remains in hunt for first LPGA Tour title
Robyn Choi has leader Ilhee Lee in her sights, the Aussie just three shots off the pace going into the final round of the shortened LPGA Classic in New Jersey.
Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has returned with a bang from a knee injury and still wants to play a part in this year's State of Origin series for Queensland.
Cherry-Evans dropped in one of two Maroons changes
Queensland coach Billy Slater has left leave Daly Cherry-Evans out of the Maroons' side for State of Origin II, while also recalling Kurt Capewell.
‘Can we play tomorrow?’: Aussie star geared up for WTC
Steve Smith has ditched hitting hundreds of balls in the nets for strength work, declaring he is ready for the World Test Championship final.
Daley has shot at rare long-term NSW Origin stability
NSW are set to head to Perth with their fewest debutants for the first two games of a State of Origin series since 1991, with late injuries their only concern.
Coach Ryles welcomes hype as spurned Eels face Galvin
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury club debut will come against Parramatta, the other NRL team that had pursued the teenage star amid his move from Wests Tigers.