GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions
Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
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Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race
Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.
Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job
Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.
Hawkins ‘optimistic’ of Cats return before retirement
Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.
Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers’ greatest
Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.
Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record
Armand Duplantis from Sweden has broken his own pole vault world record - yet again - this time in the Olympic final.
Kurtis Marschall gets front seat for vaulting history
Australian Kurtis Marschall has finished sixth in an Olympic pole vault final won by peerless Swede Armand Duplantis.
Noemie Fox is an Olympic champion, like her sister
Noemie Fox says it's pure joy to win the new kayak cross event at the Olympics and join her sister Jessica as a gold medallist in Paris.
Snyman says Ireland gave Boks ideal prep for Wallabies
RG Snyman claims South Africa's Test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for the looming Rugby Championship clashes with Australia.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Parker questions Games’ ‘dangerous’ boxing gender call
Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals
The Australian track and field team at the Paris Olympic is arguably deeper than any since the 1956 Melbourne Games.
Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won’t last too long
West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.
Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter
Spencer Leniu admits to feeling daunted as he continues to fill Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes as the Sydney Roosters' front-row enforcer.
Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court
AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.
Flanagan believes Holmes can return to best at Saints
Shane Flanagan will play Valentine Holmes at left centre if the Cowboy signs for St George Illawarra, while adamant Tyrell Sloan is his long-term No.1.
Koroibete back in Wallabies fold for Rugby Championship
Star winger and two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa.
Cam Smith legacy drives Mozer quest to be Broncos lifer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer, a Cameron Smith fan, is tall for a rake like his idol and also wants to be a one-club man like the former Melbourne Storm skipper.
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach
Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.
Titans unsung hero Sami back in 2020 Origin form
Gold Coast centre Phil Sami has been in career-best form to put the Titans in finals contention ahead of the home clash with derby opponents Brisbane.
Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers
Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.
Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood
George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.
Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.