Melbourne centre’s pain after grand-final injury
Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.
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Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best
Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.
Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again
Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.
Australian tennis No.1 ‘at breaking point’, takes pause
Daria Kasatkina, Australia's No.1 since switching nationality from Russia earlier this year, has paused her career until 2026 saying she is "at breaking point".
Bombers didn’t offer more cash to unhappy captain
Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.
Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership.
From shock to awe: Robinson set for Broncos glory
Brisbane centre Julia Robinson has been a star after a positional switch and has her sights on winning a fourth NRLW decider, against rivals Sydney Roosters.
Broncos winger goes from NRL limbo to grand final
In a little less than two years, Brisbane winger Josiah Karapani has surged from the NRL wilderness and into the biggest game of the season.
Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss
Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.
‘In awe of him’: Webcke gives Haas ultimate accolade
Brisbane legend Shane Webcke says Payne Haas has surpassed him as a prop but all Haas wants to do is win the grand final and fill the gap in his resume.
Perfect Opetaia’s title unification bid back on track
Australia's IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will fight mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara in a rescheduled showdown on the Gold Coast.
Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over
Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.
Bassett claims surprise slalom medal as Fox falls short
Australia's Kaylen Bassett has claimed the men's C1 bronze at the slalom world championships, while Noemie Fox has fallen short of a podium finish.
Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options
Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.
Broncos’ mentor Maguire on cusp of NRL coaching royalty
Michael Maguire will become just the sixth man to coach premiership wins at multiple clubs if his Broncos overcome Melbourne in the NRL grand final.
Broncos respond to Storm star’s ‘stuck up’ barb
Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.
Wallabies coach weighs up pros and cons of rebel comp
A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.
Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.
Cotton stars again as unbeaten 36ers thump Taipans
The Adelaide 36ers look the real deal this season, thumping the Taipans by 31 points in their NBL clash in Cairns to remain unbeaten after two rounds.
‘I’m only human’: Piastri eyes Baku bounce back
Oscar Piastri has had more than a week to contemplate his worst grand prix yet but the championship leader is confident he'll bounce back in Singapore.
Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.
Make-or-break Broncos ‘madman’ heading right for Hughes
Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.
Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts
Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.
Khawaja at peace with ‘the end’ as Ashes race begins
Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.
In a grand final of redemption stories, Hunt leads pack
Ben Hunt returned to Brisbane with unfinished business to win a premiership at the NRL club. He's now 80 minutes from the ultimate redemption story.
Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies
Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.
‘Right that wrong’: rivals set for legacy-defining day
Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.
‘When we win’: GF moment looms for Utoikamanu
Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory.
Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final
Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.
Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm
Melbourne were once interested in signing Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas, but the Brisbane duo are glad they stayed ahead of the NRL grand final.
Let’s make him proud: Wallabies to do it for Slipper
The Wallabies have lost their past 10 matches against New Zealand, and slumping to an 11th loss would be simply unthinkable in James Slipper's Test farewell.