Back at ‘perfect wave’, Gilmore leans on surf IQ
Superb swell is expected when the World Surf League's top tour returns to Snapper Rocks, where Stephanie Gilmore has won six times, after a seven-year gap.
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BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.
‘Short-sighted’ to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs
Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.
Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role
The Dolphins have dropped Trai Fuller to prepare him for a future role and recalled rising star Jack Bostock at centre in his first NRL match since last June.
Saints slam ‘compromised’ draft after ‘weak’ changes
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.
North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured
North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.
Durable Reds flyhalf tosses up Super Rugby options
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will finally wear the Reds' No.10 jumper at Suncorp Stadium as the durable flyhalf weighs up his options for the next Super season.
Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out
Jayden Brailey is set to lock down in Canberra's pack against Gold Coast as their player shortage worsens, with Ethan Strange ruled out due to injury.
Young Saints midfielder thriving after brutal subbing
Twelve months on from being brutally subbed for a poor performance, St Kilda's Hugo Garcia produced a career-defining game.
Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.
Melbourne speedster a bright light in grim Storm season
Craig Bellamy says Sua Faalogo has been among Melbourne's best players and has earned the right to remain fullback despite the arrival of a new rising star.
‘A good test’: Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head
Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.
Jack de Belin hungry to prove himself at Parramatta
Jack de Belin might be struggling for form and NRL minutes but the veteran forward is still enjoying a 'refreshing start' to life at Parramatta.
There’s extra feeling for Mahoney against Dogs: Payten
North Queensland coach Todd Payten expects Reed Mahoney will be extra motivated when he comes up against his old side Canterbury in round nine.
Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy
Melbourne have revealed coach Craig Bellamy is battling a neurodegenerative disorder, but will continue to coach the Storm this season.
Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener
Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.
Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points
Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.
‘Three players in one’: Aussie storms Yorkshire cricket
Jess Jonassen has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Yorkshire, the experienced Australian international nudging selectors again with her dazzling displays.
Fozball has Manly stalwart leaning towards playing on
Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic knows he will retire as a Sea Eagle, but is weighing up whether that happens this year or after one more NRL season.
‘Love that stuff’: Aussie surf champ laps up WSL drama
Ahead of Gold Coast's WSL return, George Pittar is embracing the "controversy and crazy moments" after beating four Brazilians on the way to his maiden title.
Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach final
Mirra Andreeva has won through to the final of the Madrid Open where the teenager will meet Marta Kostyuk, who beat Anastasia Potapova in three sets.
Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future
Melbourne Victory superstar Juan Mata doesn't yet know where his future lies beyond the end of the A-League Men season but is ready for the finals.
NRL peers backing Bellamy following diagnosis
Ricky Stuart has urged his old friend Craig Bellamy to put himself first after the Storm coach was diagnosed with a neurological degenerative condition.
Ghosts of Origins past fuel Southwell’s nerves of steel
In her hometown, Jesse Southwell's field goal has put NSW in the box seat to retain the Women's State of Origin series.
‘Paid us back’: injuries force Raiders reshuffle
Canberra's injury issues have caused coach Ricky Stuart to make some key changes ahead of the Raiders' clash against Gold Coast on Saturday.
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers
Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.
Cleary ‘not really’ worried by cashed-up PNG Chiefs
Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are among those without deals beyond 2027, but coach Ivan Cleary is remaining calm in the face of a potential PNG poaching raid.
PNG Kumul could be Luai’s perfect Chiefs halves partner
In the wake of the PNG Chiefs signing their first ever player in Jarome Luai, the club should look to the Kumuls to find his halves partner, says Jack de Belin.
Daniels ejected as Hawks’ NBA hopes come crashing down
Atlanta's NBA play-off hopes are over after a historic loss to the New York Knicks, with Aussie guard Dyson Daniels one of two players ejected for fighting.
Tigers lock in May brothers after Luai’s Chiefs move
Terrell and Taylan May will be at Wests Tigers until the end of 2030 after the brothers agreed to long-term deals to play under Benji Marshall.
Suns’ Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes
The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.