Alamoti signs off on long-term Panthers deal
Paul Alamoti has penned a new deal with Penrith that will keep him at the reigning NRL premiers until the end of 2027.
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Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score
Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Five-wicket haul as young quick shines in Shield debut
Queenslander Tom Whitney has become the first Bull in 38 years to claim a five-wicket haul on debut, before impressing with the bat against South Australia.
Brondello’s Liberty win WNBA championship in thriller
Australian coach Sandy Brondello has broken a 28-year drought by steering the New York Liberty to their first WNBA title with an overtime win over Minnesota.
‘Absolutely’ Demon’s best chance at Aussie Open: Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt believes now is the time for Alex de Minaur to make his mark on the Australian Open following a breakout year for the world No.9.
Smith says he didn’t ask for return to Test No.4 spot
Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.
Broncos CEO tells players it’s a ‘grow-up moment’
Brisbane CEO Dave Donaghy has told his players they must grow up and has refused to guarantee Ezra Mam's future at the NRL club.
New Zealand revels in a weekend of sporting success
New Zealand is celebrating after a series of victories in a range of sports internationally over the weekend.
Paxman remains in doubt for Demons’ massive AFLW clash
Paxy Paxman's foot injury continues to be an issue for the Melbourne star, ahead of the AFLW Indigenous round opener against second-placed Hawthorn.
I didn’t do the jersey proud in last NZ clash: Collins
Sydney Roosters hard man Lindsay Collins is out for redemption after letting himself down the last time Australia played New Zealand.
Dockers thinking big in AFL after recruiting Bolton
Fremantle are bullish about next season in the wake of recruiting Shai Bolton and are also confident they can attract Chad Warner if he wants to return to WA.
Taranto, Hopper living through Tigers transformation
Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper will help guide a big crop of draftees at rebuilding Richmond - a much different scenario to when they arrived two years ago.
Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi
Injured captain Alyssa Healy hasn't given up hope of playing in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Trump backlash: Auckland FC fan group dismayed by owner
A left-wing Auckland FC fan group has sounded off on the club's billionaire owner ahead of their inaugural A-League Men match on Saturday.
Selectors, coach doubted Apps would be fit for rep duty
When he called Kezie Apps a month ago, Jillaroos coach Brad Donald was shocked to hear that the second-rower was tracking to play in the Pacific Championships.
Australian basketball star, NBA champion Baynes retires
NBA champion Aron Baynes, one of the greatest big men in Australian basketball history, has announced his retirement from the sport.
‘We needed an uppercut’: team Tszyu’s frank confession
Tim Tszyu's team have found an emergency corner man after the Australian boxer's trusted cut man was unable to make it to Florida for his world title bout.
Big Bayern goals: Irankunda resets after Socceroos duty
Teen sensation Nestory Irankunda feels he belongs in the Socceroos now and has his sights set on cracking Bayern Munich's first team.
Woolf savours Tongan farewell tour as 2019 vibes return
Long-time Tongan coach Kristian Woolf has had flashbacks to 2019 as he prepares his side for what will likely be his last campaign in charge.
Dolphins always keen on players like Ben Hunt: coach
Kristian Woolf says the Dolphins are always keen to negotiate with players like Ben Hunt but have not yet made contact with the St George Illawarra halfback.
GWS players banned, fined by AFL over function debacle
GWS forward Jake Riccardi is among players who have been banned, while the AFL has also fined senior teammates over their function debacle last month.
Mariners without injured skipper for ALM opener
Central Coast captain Trent Sainsbury has been ruled out for their A-League Men season opener against Melbourne Victory after tearing a pec muscle in the gym.
Daisy-led Eagles keen to bust AFLW derby hoodoo
West Coast have never beaten Fremantle in an AFLW western derby, but they now have Daisy Pearce as coach and will fancy their chances of causing an upset.
Young strikers hoping to excite in A-League Men
Thomas Waddingham is the young Australian striker everyone is talking about but Western United's Noah Botic will also have a point to prove this ALM season.
Pawa Meri: Orchids changing PNG perceptions
Original Orchid Cathy Neap sees the side's clash with Australia at Suncorp Stadium as another great leap for the fast-developing rugby league side.
Harris, Konstas to face Test grilling in Shield clash
NSW and Victoria are set to field five Test bowlers between them in their Shield clash, providing the perfect showdown for Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas.
NBL admit to embarrassing scoring blunder
The NBL have admitted the Perth Wildcats' 90-87 win over Cairns on October 10 would have been a four-point margin if not for a scoring error.
Starcevich defends under fire Hyett after Dogs flop
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has come out in defence of peer Tam Hyett after the Western Bulldogs came under fire for their dour AFLW loss to Essendon.
New-look Kangaroos can create own legacy: Yeo
First-time Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo will lead a team featuring six debutants into battle against a confident Tonga to begin the Pacific Championships.
World No.1 Swiatek hires leading coach Wim Fissette
Two weeks after splitting with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski following three successful seasons, Iga Swiatek has a new mentor.
Bullets beat travel-weary Breakers in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets have made it consecutive NBL wins by beating the New Zealand Breakers 84-73 in Brisbane.