Belief high for swim star at Comm Games trials
Inspired by Cameron McEvoy's world record, Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers is adamant he can set a new personal best en route to the Commonwealth Games.
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Tearful scenes as Souths, Broncos celebrate Arrow
Jai Arrow choked back tears as he was thanked by South Sydney' fans following his shock diagnosis with motor neurone disease last month.
Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur
An AFL-listed player who admitted using a homophobic slur in a VFL match has been banned for four games, with the league saying more work needs to be done.
Lions premiership forward to make long-awaited return
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood will play his first game in almost a year when the Lions face Richmond in Hobart.
‘Can’t be worried’: Kelly remains keen for senior role
Missing out on an AFL senior coaching role has given a Geelong assistant plenty of perspective, with Carlton and Essendon in the market this time around.
‘Freak’ and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies
Tom Robinson will lead a Junior Wallabies team that will for the first time include overseas talent in two hulking French-based props, and a local freak.
Cotter back ‘home’ for Maroons ahead of Yeo duel
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter is set for a head-to-head battle with NSW's Isaah Yeo that will be crucial in deciding the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
NSW remaining calm as Moses misses training again
NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has trained separately from his teammates for a second consecutive day, but Blues staff remain confident about his Origin hopes.
Comeback queen Godwin leads Australia’s Glasgow charge
Making her return from a career-threatening Achilles injury, Georgia Godwin is looking to add to her eight Commonwealth Games gymnastics medals in Glasgow.
Cop that: Lemon-thrower handed lengthy AFL ban
A football fan has been suspended for five years from all AFL and AFLW games after throwing a lemon at star West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey.
Socceroos scare: intrigue grows over striker’s absence
Striker Mohamed Toure was unsighted at training just three days out from Australia's World Cup opener, but the Socceroos expect him to return to the track.
We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is refusing to pat himself on the back after playing a part in helping ex-NRL star Kane Evans come out.
Katoa gives Dolphins boost after Blues camp release
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has praised the NSW staff for the way they handled co-captain Isaiya Katoa this week as he prepares to play Sydney Roosters.
‘Joke’: Fotuaika details shock at co-captain promotion
Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika wasn't expecting to be elevated to co-captain mid-season, but he's savouring his moment in the role.
‘Five Phingers’ of Maroons set to hand Blues a fistful
The Dolphins have emerged as the power NRL club behind the Queensland side, with their famous five in the squad after building an unbreakable bond in clubland.
Gout Gout blown out: Aussie schooled on big-time bow
Australian teenage athletics sensation Gout Gout could only finish sixth on his Diamond League debut at the Bislett Games in Oslo, up against the sprint elite.
Voll flying as ‘hungry’ Aussies look good for World Cup
Australia will go into the T20 World Cup in fine spirits after Georgia Voll led a dominant win over the West Indies in their final warm-up in Cardiff.
‘Love to see it’: top Dog and star Crow to cross paths
Two of the AFL's greatest players are set to cross paths when the Western Bulldogs host Adelaide in a high-stakes Thursday night clash.
New South snails: Blues seek to stop slow Origin starts
NSW have conceded 68 first-half points across the past four State of Origin games, and the Blues have vowed to cut out their slow starts.
‘We still get it wrong’: why Bennett hates the Bunker
Rugby league's longest-serving and most successful coach believes the NRL Bunker gets too little right and too much wrong for players and fans to put up with.
‘Smash him’: defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle
Leigh Hoffman will defend the Commonwealth Games team sprint title in Glasgow that he won alongside defector Matthew Richardson, who will be riding for England.
‘We’ve got to pay the price’: Suns coach on keeping duo
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the club has to pay the price to keep two sought-after key forwards at the AFL club.
‘Not worried’: Bennett focused on Souths, not Broncos
Super-coach Wayne Bennett insists his focus is solely on his struggling South Sydney, not trying to put another nail in the coffin of his former side Brisbane.
Moses watches on as Cleary adjusts to new protector
Mitchell Moses has been forced to watch NSW training as question marks linger over the fitness of the Blues five-eighth.
Like a Bos: Socceroos gun ready for World Cup lift-off
Jordan Bos is arguably already the Socceroos' best player and the dynamic left wing-back could propel himself to superstardom at the World Cup.
I didn’t mean to hurt my friend: Frampton overturns ban
Collingwood defender Billy Frampton says he was left distressed after realising his tackle on Melbourne's Brody Mihocek caused a neck injury.
‘In my heart’: Tino’s tears for ill dad as Haas looms
Emotional Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is spending every possible moment with his sick father as he eyes another showdown with fierce rival Payne Haas.
Forgotten Wallabies skipper lands Welsh club deal
Former Wallabies captain Liam Wright will play for Welsh club Ospreys, keen to reinvigorate his career after injuries derailed his stint with the Reds.
‘Lay off the food’: Kuli to serve it up for Maroons
Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is a powerhouse footballer and great character who says "young Kuli" would be proud of the off-field calls he made.
‘Thrilled to be back’: Kyrgios wins on latest return
Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to the court, defeating world No.36 Corentin Moutet in Stuttgart to claim only his second victory since 2022.
Sam Short breaks national record at Comm Games trials
Aiming for five Commonwealth Games gold medals, in-form Sam Short has set an 800m freestyle national record at Australia's swimming trials in Sydney.