Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick
The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.
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New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.
Tszyu sledges Russian as he eyes a second world title
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is intent on proving a class above in the super-welterweight ranks when he fights Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF world title.
Cleary wants World Club Challenge at NRL Magic Round
Nathan Cleary has publicly lobbied the NRL to fly Super League champions Wigan to Australia to play the World Club Challenge at Magic Round.
Hiku facing Pacific Champs ban over bizarre charge
New Zealand are at risk of copping another blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with Peta Hiku facing a long ban in the English Super League.
Auckland FC arrive, set on making big A-League splash
After 18 years at Sydney FC, new Auckland FC coach Steve Corica returned to start-up life as he helped to build New Zealand's second A-League club.
Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change
Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.
Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury
Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
No fear as Tonga eye back-to-back wins over Kangaroos
Jason Taumalolo believes his squad can "do special things too" as Tonga eye back-to-back defeats of the Kangaroos in a rematch five years in the making.
Kookas narrow coach search, Craig’s big IHL auction win
The Kookaburras' coach should be named before December while suspended Tom Craig was among 12 players to win contracts in the returning Indian Hockey League.
Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To’o ahead of debut
Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.
Glory’s nervous wait until star ALW goalkeeper arrives
Perth Glory's star goalkeeping recruit Casey Dumont is still tied up on AFLW duties and is set to miss the first four games of the A-League Women season.
Meninga details Burton call, insists Ponga not punished
Mal Meninga says Kalyn Ponga has not been blacklisted from Test duties and that Matt Burton's ability to cover Tom Trbojevic earned him the nod over Ben Hunt.
Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints
Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.
Why big-game specialist Mooney can cover Healy void
Alyssa Healy remains no certainty to return from a foot injury for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final and final, making Beth Mooney's role at the top crucial.
Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.
Auckland to confirm ALM squad with Colombian Moreno
With Latin flair, Kiwi internationals and confirmed Australian winners, Auckland FC have an inaugural ALM squad among the most valuable in the competition.
Broncos winger Corey Oates retires from the NRL
Brisbane winger Corey Oates has retired from the NRL after 216 first-grade games for the Broncos.
‘It copped it’: Day wants say on lifesaving Games push
Fearful of a fallout similar to breaking's at the sport's Paris Olympic debut, Ali Day wants to be part of surf lifesaving's push for Brisbane 2032 inclusion.
NRLW star Olivia Kernick opens up on Jillaroos snub
Sydney Roosters second-rower Olivia Kernick has opened up about her shock omission from the Australian squad for the Pacific Championships.
Kyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.
Macarthur face transfer ban over Yorke sacking payout
Dwight Yorke's wait for unfair dismissal compensation could lead to A-League Men club Macarthur being placed under a transfer embargo.
Bears backflip on licence fee as bid on ‘life support’
The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.
Lyon ready to bowl more overs as Green faces surgery
Cameron Green looks set to miss the Test summer through a back injury but Nathan Lyon is confident in the depth of Australia's bowling stocks.
Eels to let captain Gutherson explore options for 2026
Parramatta have granted fullback and captain Clint Gutherson the freedom to field offers from rival clubs for the 2026 NRL season.
Snake delay, Pye crash as Whincup shows Bathurst class
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup has clocked the fastest practice time of the Bathurst 1000 co-drivers but a Scott Pye crash has created a new worry for Red Bull.
Lady Liberty: Aussie central to WNBA club’s title chase
Sandy Brondello has a long list of achievements but admits a second WNBA title, two months after the Opals' unlikely run to Olympic bronze, would top them all.
‘Misleading and deceptive’: RA fires back at Rebels
Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.