Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo
North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.
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Fit Bontempelli shines in Bulldogs’ win over Kangaroos
Marcus Bontempelli passed a late fitness test and showed no ill-effects of his mid-week back spasms in the Western Bulldogs' 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Martin masterclass lifts Warriors to win over Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
India elect to bat in World Cup final against S Africa
India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados.
Raiders’ Horsburgh faces ban for punch in NSW Cup
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is likely to be without injury-hit prop Corey Horsburgh for the next few weeks after he was sent off on NSW Cup duty.
Dockers sink Swans in last-gasp one-point thriller
Fremantle have claimed an AFL win for the ages, holding on to beat Sydney by a single point thanks to a miskick in front of goal by the Swans' Logan McDonald.
Clarkson warning on ‘milked’ frees after Kangas’ defeat
Cody Weightman was at the centre of two off-the-ball incidents that drew Alastair Clarkson's ire during the Western Bulldogs' 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Martin stars as Warriors bounce back against Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Freo can go all the way: Fyfe bullish after Swans win
Midfielder Nat Fyfe is confident about the Dockers' premiership odds after his Fremantle side conquered a formidable Sydney by one point.
Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister
A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.
Suns thwart latest Magpies’ comeback for clutch AFL win
Gold Coast looked destined to cough up a big lead and become Collingwood's latest victim before kicking the game's final two goals to notch a vital AFL win.
Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Mavericks pinch netball nail-biter against Lightning
The Lightning had one foot in the Super Netball finals door, which now remains open for the Mavericks after a late Super Shot flurry helped pinch a win.
Moses magic can’t halt Eels’ slide in Newcastle
Mitchell Moses has been unable to lift Parramatta out of their form slump, the Eels on the wrong end of a 34-26 NRL defeat to the Knights in Newcastle.
Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG
Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.
Aussie Purcell overpowered by Fritz in first ATP final
A landmark pre-Wimbledon week for Max Purcell has ended with the Australian being defeated by big-serving Taylor Fritz in his first ATP final in Eastbourne.
Gutsy Cowboys ambush Panthers in Origin-affected clash
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Hinkley’s Port hold on by two points over Saints
Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.
Kohli-powered India lift T20 World Cup against S Africa
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after inspiring India to a narrow World Cup triumph over South Africa in Barbados.
Essendon’s ‘series of unfortunate events’ proves costly
Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.
Duckworth ready to attack the ‘Demon’ he helped mould
Super resilient James Duckworth will soon find out just how lucky a loser he is when he shoots for the scalp of old friend Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
Puzzled McRae welcomes back key Magpie jigsaw pieces
A trio of Collingwood stars made smooth returns from injury but there were frustrations for coach Craig McRae after a tight loss on the Gold Coast.
Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer’s remarkable journey
Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.
Joey Manu injured as Roosters pound last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Makeshift Storm surprise coach Bellamy with ladder spot
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy hopes to get some troops back to face Wests Tigers in round 18, but fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen's latest injury is causing concern.
Right things, right time: McRae praise for rising Suns
Gold Coast's composure impressed Collingwood coach Craig McRae during a tight Suns win that could trigger a run into the club's first AFL finals campaign.
Five new faces in Wallaroos squad for Fijiana Test
The Wallaroos will take on Fijiana in a double-header with the Wallabies in Sydney, looking to respond after a disappointing Pacific Four showing.
Warriors sign two-time premiership winner as NRLW coach
The Warriors have made the first major move since their readmission to the NRLW, signing two-time premiership-winning coach Ronald Griffiths.
Xavier Coates out of Origin III with hamstring issue
Xavier Coates will be unavailable for the third State of Origin match after scans revealed the winger tore his hamstring while on duty with Melbourne.
Another Dolphin goes down in big loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have cruised to a 26-6 victory over the Dolphins to bolster their hopes of ending their NRL finals exile.
Firebirds sneak home over Swifts in Super thriller
The Queensland Firebirds have improved their Super Netball finals prospects and almost certainly ended those of the NSW Swifts with a thrilling win in Sydney.