See Naples and fly! Gympie’s Groves gusts to Giro glory
It was a day of joy and calamity for Australian stars at the Giro d'Italia as Kaden Groves won the sixth stage after a mass crash forced Jai Hindley to abandon.
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Origin ace Cherrington has a laugh at QLD’s expense
Kennedy Cherrington loved getting under the skin of Queensland rival Chelsea Lenarduzzi as the Blues clinched the women's State of Origin series.
How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was torn between pride and frustration following his side's Darwin near-miss against the improved Gold Coast.
Birdie blitz, major magic puts unsung Aussie in PGA mix
Australian Cam Davis has explained how he found form and fired a five-under-par 66 to grab a share of second spot after the first round of the PGA Championship.
Broncos pack must ‘pull fingers out’ like 1990s: Renouf
Payne Haas agrees Brisbane's forwards can learn a key lesson from the 1992-93 premiership winners but insists the pack is more than a two-man band..
Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch’s sledging accusation
Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.
How Dolphins star Katoa is living up to Immortal praise
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has taken his game to levels modern greats say is "incredible', but it's what he does for his teammates that is his trademark.
Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap
After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon.
Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions’ den
Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.
Storm’s halves a sign of what Hynes and Trindall crave
There is one key aspect of Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster's combination that Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall seek at Cronulla, but it won't come quick.
Starc makes big-money IPL call as tournament resumes
Mitchell Starc has decided against returning to the IPL after the tournament's postponement, potentially costing the superstar up to $750,000.
Storm humiliation won’t define Wests Tigers: Marshall
Rather than ignoring last week's failure, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall wants his team to use the pain from the 64-0 loss to the Storm as reason for change.
Storm look to shed Sharks surprise record
Melbourne have lacked their usual bite at Shark Park with coach Craig Bellamy dismissing the rivalry between his side and Cronulla ahead of their clash.
Australia have three options for Test opening spot
After just two Tests, Josh Inglis could open in the World Test Championship final after being thrown into the mix to partner Usman Khawaja.
Price is right for a third dose of Dakar Rally glory
Australian motorsport ace Toby Price won't give up on his bid for a third Dakar Rally championship, eyeing a long career in the same vein as Carlos Sainz.
Black’s Cameron concern despite Lions’ ‘scary’ state
Brisbane Lions great Simon Black has turned up the heat on misfiring forward Charlie Cameron, who he thinks can unlock a new level for the defending premiers.
Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds’ time of need
Richie Asiata has often been the man in the background in his football career but he's suddenly thriving as the main act in the Reds' time of need.
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.
Two ‘beasts’ inspiring Dolphins powerhouse Finefeuiaki
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki wants to emulate his hero Greg Inglis for Queensland in future and get the better of a Warriors rising star on Sunday.
Cowboys axe halfback to take chance on gun teen
Jaxon Purdue has impressed Todd Payten so much this season that the North Queensland coach wants to give him a shot in his preferred position.
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler’s effect
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran will play his first NRL game of the season off the bench as fullback Jaylan De Groot reveals why he rates coach Des Hasler.
Why returning Waratahs hooker won’t look at Super table
NSW Waratahs hooker and one-time Wallabies captain David Porecki is refusing to look at the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as he focuses on staying on the field.
Rome rain delays de Minaur defeat in French warm-up
Alex de Minaur has ended a frustrating day in Rome, due to horrible weather, with a straight-sets loss to Tommy Paul as the days count down to the French Open.
Rory ‘keeps his word’: Masters champ heading to Melb
Golf Australia says talks to lure Rory McIlroy for the Australian Open started before his historic Masters win, which made him the hottest commodity in golf.
NRL premiership contenders upset by Las Vegas snub
Melbourne feel that by every metric they deserve to be playing in Las Vegas, with the Storm saying the NRL decision to overlook them is a missed opportunity.
Concussion prompts Gordon into retirement at 22
Queensland Reds fullback Mason Gordon has announced his rugby retirement at 22, due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion suffered in pre-season training.
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.
‘New coach, new team’: why Blues don’t talk about 2024
Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.
No certainty on Kerr’s full Matildas return
Interim Matildas head coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr remains a camp-by-camp proposition, while he believes Joe Montemurro would thrive in the top job.
Jaw surgery leaves Suaalii’s Lions status in limbo
Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions series as he prepares to undergo surgery to repair a fractured jaw.