Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain
Nick Larkey, North Melbourne's co-vice captain this season, is about to be confirmed as their new captain after a vote among players.
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Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons
Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.
Opetaia injury fallout as unification path clears
The ferocious Jai Opetaia blow that stopped Huseyin Cinkara has kept the German boxer in hospital with a fractured C1 vertebra and brain bleeding.
Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline
Port Adelaide forward Jack Lukosius says a player out of the AFL system for a year is impressing in a bid to win a list spot.
Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss
Josh Giddey led Chicago's scoring but they were never in the hunt against an under-strength Golden State, falling to a seventh-straight NBA loss.
Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.
‘Doof doof to strangers’: how young Lion set tone
Darcy Wilmot, who has two premierships and 14 finals appearances in his 83-game career, has extending his Brisbane Lions contract until 2029.
England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A
England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.
Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on
Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.
Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans
Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board.
Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right
Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.
England’s ‘over-prepared’ claim raises eyebrows
England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.
Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win
Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.
Smith sledges Archer as England paceman wilts at Gabba
Steve Smith had a war of words with Jofra Archer at the end of the second Test which has set the scene for more fire and brimstone in the rest of the Ashes.
‘Just fight’: Stokes flips Bazball script on head
Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.
Roar striker’s last-gasp ALM match-winner sinks Reds
Brisbane Roar are second on the A-League Men's ladder after Chris Long scored a spectacular last-gasp goal against Adelaide United.
Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers
The Bendigo Spirit have overcome a scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers to win a sixth successive match, but their coach isn't getting ahead of himself.
Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is the toast of Europe after winning the Australian Open but he had local help from his Australian caddy and a tour pro.
Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar climb up ALW ladder
Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have recorded Sunday victories in the A League Women's competition while Sydney FC and Western Sydney drew.
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call
Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.
I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win
Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.
Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar
Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.
Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield
There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.
Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.
In-form McSweeney’s lesson from tough Test initiation
Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.
Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more
Jai Opetaia was filthy with his own performance, despite another world title defence ending with an emphatic one-punch knockout on the Gold Coast.
Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure
The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over
It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.
Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale
Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.
Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades
Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.