Cowboys coach makes two big Origin calls on Dearden
Tom Dearden is destined to one day captain the Maroons, according to Todd Payten, who compared the No.7's State of Origin performance with two absolute greats.
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Supercars champion Kostecki gets ‘money off the back’
2023 Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has won his first race for Shell V-Power Racing, converting from pole in Townsville.
Wallabies captain unclear as coach delays Lions call
The Wallabies skipper for the Lions series hasn't been revealed with coach Joe Schmidt saying he wants to be sure the leader will be playing in the first Test.
Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.
Storm superstar to sit out Newcastle trip
Ryan Papenhuyzen will sit out the Storm's clash in Newcastle with an ongoing calf problem, replaced at fullback by goal-kicking centre Nick Meaney.
‘Break your arm’: how to harness Leapai’s raw power
Alex Leapai Jnr could own boxing's most powerful punch and his long-time coach is determined to harness a weapon capable of breaking extreme damage.
Stronger, wiser: Sam Walker primed for NRL return
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Sam Walker is "all ready to play some footy" after his year away from football.
Hynes delivers statement in vital Sharks win
After weeks of questions over his form and role in Cronulla's halves, Nicho Hynes has delivered an emphatic message in the Sharks' 24-12 win over the Dolphins.
Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies
Gold Coast have defied a slow-starting Collingwood's inevitable surge for a six-point victory that puts them within sight of a maiden AFL finals campaign.
Aussie hopes of doubles double crash in Wimbledon heat
Olivia Gadecki's hopes of joining Rinky Hijikata as an Australian Wimbledon finalist have been dashed as she lost her women's doubles semi-final.
Dream final II: Wimbledon lands Alcaraz-Sinner showdown
Carlos Alcaraz will meet Jannik Sinner in the final Wimbledon wanted to see between the defending two-time champion and the world No.1.
Rookie Suns captain’s big call after Magpies win
Holding off table-toppers Collingwood for a stirring six-point win might just have been the moment when Gold Coast grew up, says Suns captain Noah Anderson.
Gout Gout dazzles again on latest European 200m outing
Amazing Gout Gout has won an under-23 race at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco in trademark style, maybe deprived of a sub-20sec 200m by a headwind.
Thrillseekers take to the skies to set world record
Skydivers around the globe are launching themselves from great heights in the name of setting a world record.
Magpies’ mids challenged with ‘sore’ Daicos in the wars
Collingwood coach Craig McRae admitted his midfield were not able to match Gold Coast's in a rare AFL loss that came after a goalless first half.
Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance
James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.
Still my idol: Hynes’ touching tribute to tough Munster
Nicho Hynes has revealed two touching tributes to Cameron Munster and the Melbourne No.6's late father, after starring in Cronulla's win over the Dolphins.
Warriors’ Boyd into driver’s seat to face Tigers’ Luai
The Warriors are putting their faith in Tanah Boyd, whose first game as the club's halfback comes against multi-premiership winner Jarome Luai and Wests Tigers.
McGovern’s legacy lives on for besieged Eagles backs
West Coast key back Harry Edwards has been on the Eagles' list since 2017 but has come of age this year as the club's No.1 key defender.
Hasler responds to speculation about his future
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists speculation about his imminent departure from the club is "unfounded" as Brisbane rest Payne Haas for the derby clash.
Taylor holds off Serrano, Aussie’s historic MSG victory
Katie Taylor has beaten Amanda Serrano for the third time, while an Australian joined her as an undisputed boxing world champion.
‘Not that hard’ for Cleary to bounce back at Panthers
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary doubts he will have any problem bouncing back from State of Origin disappointment when he's next on the field with Penrith.
Six of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows’ ‘statement’ win
Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.
Aussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL’s final five
A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.
Palu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns’ force
The Wallaroos held New Zealand at bay in a promising first half before succumbing in Wellington for a 29th consecutive loss, 37-12 to their trans-Tasman rivals.
Please explain: NRL sanctions Kerr over Klein comments
Queensland extended Origin squad member Josh Kerr has been issued a breach notice by the NRL for comments he made about referee Ashley Klein.
Speedy pit stop sets up emphatic Supercars win
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney pulled off an epic pit-stop overtake in Townsville to secure his sixth win from his past seven races.
Hughes ‘hurts’ hosts Newcastle in statement Storm win
A dominant second-half display from reigning Dally M Medallist Jahrome Hughes has inspired Melbourne to a six-tries-to-three win in Newcastle.
Bulldogs again found wanting against finals contenders
The Western Bulldogs finished hard in Saturday's loss to Adelaide, but they are now 1-7 this season against other AFL finals contenders.
‘Ridiculous’: Sin bin perplexes Walker in NRL comeback
Sam Walker's long-awaited comeback has been sullied by an ugly tackle that landed the Sydney Roosters halfback in the sin bin and could sideline him again.
Six-goal Cadman cashes in as Giants declaw Cats
Aaron Cadman has kicked a career-best six goals to lead the GWS Giants to a 26-point win over Geelong at Engie Stadium.