Coach not convinced Grant is better than Storm great
While lauding the contribution of his captain Harry Grant, coach Craig Bellamy isn't convinced he's a better hooker than Melbourne club legend Cameron Smith.
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Gannon strikes late as Bulls slump against WA
Queensland stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were among the big-name batters to fall late on day one as WA paceman Cameron Gannon found his groove.
Head out cheaply, Thornton gets Shield career-best
Travis Head has fallen for a single-digit score in his return to the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, while teammate Henry Thornton nabbed five wickets.
Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener
Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.
Sam Harper shines on wicket-filled opening Shield day
Victorian wicketkeeper Sam Harper has continued his rich vein of form with the bat on the first day of his side's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing
South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.
No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game
Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.
‘My style of player’: Maguire meets with Barnett
The future of Warriors prop Mitch Barnett has taken another twist with Brisbane coach Michael Maguire meeting with the man he gave a NSW debut to.
Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders
Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.
‘Every effort’: Walsh has Thorn ethos for title defence
Broncos legend Brad Thorn won back-to-back titles in the late 1990s with a mentality fellow great Peter Ryan insists Reece Walsh has also embraced.
Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month
Silverware hopefuls Sydney FC have lost star winger Joe Lolley for at least a month ahead of a run of key A-League Men fixtures.
How under-pressure Cameron turned back the clock
Not since 2019 has Charlie Cameron collected more than the 18 disposals he finished with against Gold Coast in last week's AFL pre-season clash.
Suns skipper leans on next-gen to continue rise
Only 25 and just in his second season as Suns captain, Noah Anderson has already earmarked a group of younger players he says can shape the club's future.
Supercars focus on home rounds, over big global moves
New Zealand looks likely to remain as the Supercars only overseas destination, with Australian street races the priority over a return to Asia or beyond.
World Cup wobbles as Hockeyroos shocked by Chile
The battling Hockeyroos have left themselves little room for error at Chile's World Cup qualification tournament after a shock loss to the hosts in Santiago.
The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart
Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.
What a Scorcher! Allen blasts NZ into World Cup final
Perth Scorchers' Finn Allen has unleashed one of the great T20 knocks to destroy South Africa and power New Zealand into the final of the World Cup.
Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win
A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.
Storm’s first-round masters power past Parramatta
Melbourne have scored a whopping nine tries en route to a 52-4 victory over Parramatta, giving coach Craig Bellamy a 23rd successive round-one win.
Car ride and hugs sealed Titans skipper Tino until 2030
When Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui put pen to paper until 2030 it had a transformative impact on the side.
Aussie ski great declares himself fit for Paralympics
Less than 20 days out from surgery for a fracture in his leg, one of Australia's great Paralympians says he's ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener
An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.
Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue
Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece.
Brothers on Super collision course as Reds unleash star
The Queensland Reds will unleash one of Australian rugby's brightest prospects against the unbeaten Brumbies, who will be without one of their stars.
Matildas drop ‘keeper hint as star firms for return
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.
Ioelu to go from fan boy to calling shots at Roosters
Sydney Roosters hooker Benaiah Ioelu still spends training sessions being a "fan boy" around his teammates but it doesn't stop him taking charge on the field.
New AFL chairman vows ‘no hubris or arrogance’
The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.
Australia sidesteps Paralympic boycott against Russia
Australia's Paralympians will participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina opening ceremony despite a boycott in protest against Russia's inclusion at the Games.
‘We’re concerned’: Iranian star’s tears over conflict
Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.
Socceroos striker sidelined, keeper stands tall in Cup
Nicholas D'Agostino is the latest Socceroo sidelined by injury, while a forgotten goalkeeper is making his case for selection in World Cup send-off games.
Aussie golf ace revises goals after Singapore salute
Australian golf star Hannah Green says she's already revised her goals for the year after claiming her seventh LPGA Tour title last weekend.