Cats’ coach will never fully get over prelim heartbreak
Geelong coach Chris Scott is looking forward to a new AFL campaign, but concedes he will never fully get over last season's preliminary final loss.
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Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.
Maguire challenge that got Paix on hook for Broncos
Cory Paix has capped a remarkable comeback from oblivion under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire to be given the starting No.9 jersey in round one.
Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider
As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball.
Brown to fore as Moses ruled out of Eels’ NRL opener
Without Mitchell Moses for his side's opening-round trip to face Melbourne, Dylan Brown has the chance to prove his worth to Parramatta.
Giants lose Stringer, Hogan, De Goey sidelined for Pies
Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer have been ruled out for at least two weeks with injury, leaving GWS without their star forwards for opening round.
NRL avoids opening-round postponement with Sydney move
The Dolphins and South Sydney will swap home games under an NRL move to bring the opening-round clash between the two teams away from Cyclone Alfred.
Kohli stars as Australia crash out of Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli has scored 84 off 98 balls to lead India to a four-wicket win over Australia in their blockbuster Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
Melbourne United win thriller to reach NBL grand final
Melbourne skipper Chris Goulding scored the winning shot at the death to steer United into the NBL championship series with a 113-112 win over Perth.
Djokovic duel in prospect for Kyrgios at Indian Wells
Nick Kyrgios is on a collision course with his friend Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells, if he can win his first match in more than two years.
Brumbies backrower sidelined by dengue fever
On the back of two Super Rugby Pacific losses the Brumbies have revealed another blow with backrower Tuaina Taii Tualima diagnosed with dengue fever.
Swans set to attack opener without star winger: Hayward
Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans simply have to get on with starting their AFL season without injured star Errol Gulden.
Walker, Graham train in bid to start season for Souths
South Sydney are considering bringing forward their flights to Queensland for their NRL season opener as Cyclone Alfred looms.
Leniu’s frustration over social-media exit rumours
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has shut down social media rumours that he wants out of the club, telling teammates he is more than happy at Moore Park.
Local-focused AFL lukewarm on trying a US push
The AFL will continue the campaign to boost its profile in Queensland and NSW, although boss Andrew Dillon won't rule out an NRL-style experiment in the US.
‘We’ve done nothing’: Reynolds puts lid on Broncos hype
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is fit and firing ahead of NRL round one and has given the team's new faces a big tick ahead of the Sydney Roosters showdown.
Family guy Fifita reveals reasons for Roosters backflip
Gold Coast forward David Fifita has spoken for the first time about his decision last May to stay at the Titans when on the cusp of joining Sydney Roosters.
Dolphins brace for Cyclone Bennett as Gilbert steps up
New Dolphins captain Tom Gilbert has warned that South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett will be out to rain on the parade of his former club at Suncorp Stadium.
Smith hoping Australia turn it on against Indian spin
Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semi-final in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.
Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains
AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.
Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney
The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.
Saints’ Owens latest AFL player hurt in marking contest
St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is the fourth AFL player to be hurt in the pre-season after an opponent was pushed into a marking contest.
Victory secure point with late equaliser against Roar
Melbourne Victory's left back Kasey Bos has secured a 1-1 draw against Brisbane with a goal in the 97th minute to continue the Roar's home winless streak.
Victory hot on heels of record-equalling City in ALW
Melbourne Victory beat Western United to close the gap on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City, who have gone a record-equalling 18 games unbeaten.
SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy
South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.
Eagles ride like the wind to round up wayward Kangaroos
West Coast made the most of a strong breeze in the final term to beat North Melbourne by two points in their pre-season game at Bunbury, south of Perth.
Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try
Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has scored a last-gasp try to lift his side to a thrilling four-point win over the Western Force at HBF Park.
Sub-10-second sprint breakthrough beckons for Kennedy
Rising sprint star Lachlan Kennedy and Bree Rizzo both teased Australian 100m records on a lightning night of sprinting at the Perth Track Classic.
Windler inspires Wildcats’ NBL Playoff fightback win
The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.
Hall the hero as Young Socceroos win the U20 Asian Cup
Australia's Young Socceroos have won the Under-20 Asian Cup in China, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the final before winning a penalty shootout 5-4.
Losers no longer, South Australia target rare double
South Australia's cricketers are basking in ending their one-day trophy drought but now want to collect a long-awaited Sheffield Shield.