Isabelle Kelly shakes off injury scare for NRLW finals
The Sydney Roosters expect captain Isabelle Kelly to return from her elbow injury in time for the NRLW finals.
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Rally deaths inquest raises safety system questions
An inquest into four deaths in three crashes at the Targa Tasmania tarmac rally event is examining safety procedures, including briefings and car assessments.
NRL fines Dragons over Volkman contract saga
St George Illawarra have been slapped with a suspended $40,000 fine for the handling of Ronald Volkman's contract, after he failed a medical at the club.
Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice
Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has been formally issued with a breach notice by the NRL as the fallout to his positive drugs test continues.
AFL grand final corporate tickets illegally downloaded
The AFL says a number of corporate hospitality tickets for the grand final have been illegally downloaded, with Victoria Police investigating.
Wareham’s all-round efforts help Aussies to clean sweep
Georgia Wareham took two key wickets, then enjoyed a bright batting cameo in Australia's chase as they secured a 3-0 Twenty20 series win over New Zealand.
England beat Aussies as Brook ton saves their ODI hopes
England have ended Australia's 14-match one-day international win streak with a Harry Brook ton earning the hosts a 46-run win on DLS in a rain-hit game.
Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife
Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.
GF debutant joins veteran umpires for AFL decider
Nick Foot will umpire his first AFL grand final alongside second-timer Craig Fleer and veteran whistleblowers Matt Stevic and Simon Meredith.
Cult hero Tom Hazelton’s dirty road to NRL stardom
Only 80 minutes separates towering Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton from playing in a grand final, but he nearly traded his NRL dream for a career in landscaping.
Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider
A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.
Teddy is tops but Storm star out to end Roosters’ run
Ryan Papenhuyzen says rival fullback James Tedesco is back to his best but Melbourne are doing their homework on multiple threats in the Sydney Roosters side.
‘Scary’: NRLW’s best player tipped to get even better
Semi-finalists Newcastle need Dally M medallist Tamika Upton to fire against the high-flying Roosters, but her club captain believes her best is still to come.
Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual
Long before kick-off in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium, Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai will take the field for a weekly ritual.
‘Feed them to me’: Fearless Tszyu wants to call shots
Tim Tszyu will fight IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in Orlando next month and is insistent his first career loss hasn't scared him off the tough fights.
AFL chief rules out major Brownlow voting changes
The AFL won't take Brownlow Medal voting out of umpires' hands but will consider whether whistle-blowers should be allowed to use statistics as a guide.
‘Well equipped’ Lions return wiser to decider
Jack Payne missed last year's AFL grand final through injury but has still noticed how that experience has the squad bettered prepared for their return.
Rising Swan: Roberts’ path from wine country to AFL GF
Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.
How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.
AFL warns fans on unauthorised grand final tickets
A number of AFL grand final corporate hospitality tickets will be reissued after they were illegally downloaded, sparking a Victoria Police investigation.
Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak
As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.
Port’s Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.
Tasmania-Queensland One-Day match washed out
Queensland were struggling at 5-128 when rain washed out their One Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the Junction Oval.
Diamonds dominate third Test to win England series
With shooters Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin starring, the Diamonds dominated the third Test against England 69-56 to take out the series.
Coach Meninga upset by Ponga’s Kangaroos withdrawal
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he's made contact with Kalyn Ponga and made clear his disappointment at the Newcastle star's selection withdrawal.
Victor Radley back from injury for Roosters’ semi-final
Hard-hitting second-rower Victor Radley is set to return from his shoulder injury to line up for the injury-hit Sydney Roosters in the semi-final against Manly.
FA to sign new Socceroos coach before crunch qualifiers
James Johnson says Football Australia will appoint a permanent Socceroos head coach before next month's World Cup qualification window.
Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after ‘Roos thrashing
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.
Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats
Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.
Litchfield stars in Australia’s T20 win over NZ
Young star Phoebe Litchfield has smashed her highest Twenty20 score to save Australia from trouble in their series-opening match against New Zealand.
Centurion Travis Head pulverises England in ODI win
Australia have eased to a seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Nottingham, inspired by Travis Head's record-breaking 154 not out.