Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
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Pies won’t chase ‘unrealistic’ score in AFL finals bid
Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.
Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.
Inaugural WPGA Championship winner to play British Open
The first Australian WPGA Championship will be played at Sanctuary Cove next year, with the winner to claim the Karrie Webb Cup and entry to the British Open.
Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return
Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.
Bears to pay homage to history on proposed NRL re-entry
Representatives from the Western Bears' NRL bid have revealed details of the joint venture set to become the league's 18th team from 2027.
Bennett credits ‘great brain’ Ron Massey for NRL honour
The late Ron Massey, Jack Gibson's right-hand man, was a coaching guru Wayne Bennett rang every week for 30 years and credits for his Hall of Fame induction.
Sharks buoyed by imminent Hynes return ahead of finals
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is closing in on his long-awaited return to main training after ankle surgery, with the club optimistic he will play before finals.
Why Irankunda’s Bayern start has Socceroos boss excited
Nestory Irankunda is already making an impact at Bayern Munich and it has Socceroos coach Graham Arnold excited about what he can do for Australia.
Ron Coote becomes rugby league’s 14th Immortal
Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.
43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote
Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.
Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.
Demons to hone their ‘dislike’ of Collingwood
Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal
Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy
Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.
Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool
After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.
Seventh heaven for Australia’s US Open qualifying hopes
Australia has seven tennis players into the final round of US Open qualifying for the first time in 30 years, raising hopes of a 20-strong main-draw challenge.
Mind games: Walters says Broncos can find finals mojo
Brisbane's NRL finals hopes are still alive and coach Kevin Walters insists the mental approach of his team will be the key to a sequence of wins.
Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns
Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.
Raiders’ Corey Horsburgh meets Broncos, Tigers next
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
Burgess still holds ambitions of being NRL head coach
Sam Burgess has ambitions of returning to the NRL as a head coach, while currently on a quasi Wayne Bennett apprenticeship from the other side of the world.
Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles’ coach race
West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.
Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named.
Port fail to downgrade Houston’s five-match AFL ban
The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.
Tigers stun Manly to spoil Luke Brooks’ homecoming
Wests Tigers have pull off one of the upsets of the NRL season, stunning Manly 34-26 on Luke Brooks' return to Leichhardt Oval.
Aussie O’Connor in a world of his own at La Vuelta
Australian Ben O'Connor has enjoyed one of his supersonic days in the saddle to roar from nowhere into a sensational lead of La Vuelta a Espana.
Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
Popyrin in line for third 2024 slam duel with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin could get the ultimate test of his soaring progress with another potential grand slam duel with Novak Djokovic in the offing at the US Open.
Titans’ Kini takes Dylanesque steps towards player gong
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has broken two club records in his first full NRL season and established himself as the Titans' most consistent player.
Australia’s US Open stocks climb to 20 in the main draw
Australia will have 20 tennis players in the US Open singles main draws for the first time since 1979 after six more successfully qualified in New York.