O’Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors
Barry O'Farrell is expected to reclaim his role as Wests Tigers chairman after the club's owners bowed to pressure from the NRL to have the board reinstated.
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Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute
A serious aviation disaster was narrowly averted after a freak accident resulted in a skydiver being suspended from the tail of a light aircraft.
Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding
Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.
Back again: Wizard of Oz shoots for darts glory
Australia's most famous darts player Simon Whitlock is ready for yet another crack at the world title, a year after many were predicting he was finished.
The ‘beer deal’ to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick
The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.
Phoenix stuck in ‘mud’ as JackJumpers find form
The Tasmania JackJumpers stopped a fast-starting South East Melbourne to notch a crucial NBL win, just their second of the last nine games.
Mitchell could take centre stage in Souths backline
Latrell Mitchell has trained at centre for South Sydney, in a move that would allow for Jye Gray to wear the No.1 jersey for the Rabbitohs in 2026.
Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow
Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery and is facing a race against the clock to realise his dream for a fourth World Cup appearance.
Richardson gets chance to press Test case again
Fresh from taking 4-35 against the England Lions, Jhye Richardson has been called in to bowl with Australia's Test attack ahead of the third Ashes Test.
‘They know me, I know them’: Afridi to bring the Heat
Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.
North confident of getting young gun after failed trade
Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.
You never know: retirement not on cards for Volkanovski
Set for a Sydney homecoming against Diego Lopes, Australia's UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has no plans of slowing down in his featherweight title defence.
‘Hope for the best’: Australian gloveman on masterclass
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record
Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.
‘Extensive experience’: Cats land AFLW coaching great
Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.
Bears beat out rivals to land first big coup
Penrith prop Liam Henry has become the first player signed with an NRL club for 2026 to join the Perth Bears for their inaugural season in 2027.
Eels make long-term call in No.1 jersey
Parramatta have made Isaiah Iongi the longest-contracted player on their 30-man roster, offering a clear sign that they view him as the club's permanent No.1.
Next gen needed for Australia’s most-gruelling schedule
Australia are about to face their busiest 12 months of Test cricket in history, making the depth of talent beyond the current Ashes squad even more important.
England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.
New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
Tigers’ next CEO won’t be a stranger to political drama
Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before.
Like Verstappen in a bad car: LawConnect’s SydHob hopes
Out to snare a third-straight Sydney-Hobart title, LawConnect skipper Christian Beck sees plenty of parallels with Formula One star Max Verstappen.
Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
Matildas sweat on stalwart’s hamstring scans before Cup
Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has added Las Vegas to his global exhibition schedule.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
Tonga’s medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks
Three of Tonga's medical staff face possible two-year bans and another a formal warning under NRL breach notices concerning head knocks to Eliesa Katoa.