Parker’s AFL finals experience a boost for Swans
Cementing his spot in John Longmire's best 22, Sydney veteran Luke Parker says his finals experience will be valuable for the flag-chasing Swans.
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Leary’s ‘whisperer’ the silent hero of swimmer’s rise
Alexa Leary's father Russ says his daughter's coach Jon Bell is the real star of the swimmer's rise to Paralympic glory.
Dragons, Raiders can’t believe in rugby league miracle
St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points.
Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt
Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.
Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle
Brisbane Lions veteran Ryan Lester wants his side to slam the door shut on Carlton if given the chance in their Gabba elimination AFL final.
No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return
Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.
Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed
Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.
Eels hand Tigers spoon, amid fears for Brown’s knee
Dylan Brown has suffered a serious knee injury after helping Parramatta avoid the wooden spoon as they handed last place to Wests Tigers with a 60-26 flogging.
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis
The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.
Hawks collar Bulldogs in AFL elimination final
Hawthorn have run the Western Bulldogs off their legs in the first AFL elimination final to book a semi-final berth with a 37-point win.
Fine Inglis century sets up Australia win over Scots
Josh Inglis has starred with a brilliant century against Scotland after Travis Head was dismissed for a duck to ensure Australia win the three-match series.
Marshall backs Tigers’ rebuild path, despite spoon
Benji Marshall says he has no interest in rushing Wests Tigers' rebuild, adamant the club is on track with its long-term plans despite another wooden spoon.
From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses ‘just go’
It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".
Socceroos tread ‘fine line’, seek quick response
Jackson Irvine is demanding a swift response in Indonesia after the Socceroos barely fired a shot and were rattled in a shock upset to a calculated Bahrain.
Hodge wants greater para-sport funding
Tim Hodge wants improved funding for Paralympic athletes after he grabbed his third medal of the Paris Games.
17-year-old QLDer Simpson clinches Paralympic gold
Callum Simpson has struck gold twice in his first Paralympics on a day when all of Australia's medals came from the pool.
Mother’s fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase’s NRL dream
No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona.
Slipper joins rugby great Gregan with milestone match
A humble James Slipper feels awkward to be included among Wallabies greats, but has earnt the honour by joining George Gregan as the most capped Test player.
Crichton free for NRL finals but Koroisau cops big ban
Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has dodged suspension for raising his forearm into the neck of South Sydney forward Tallis Duncan.
Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation
Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.
Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.
Anderson, Davidson star in Lions’ rebound AFLW win
Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson has equalled the record for most disposals in an AFLW match in her side's strong win over Melbourne.
Injured Eel Dylan Brown to avoid surgery on ACL
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been cleared of a full rupture of his ACL, meaning the star playmaker will avoid surgery on his knee.
Cowboys pip Tigers to stay in NRLW finals hunt
The boot of North Queensland captain Kirra Dibb has proved the difference in a 24-22 win over Wests Tigers while Canberra ended the Dragons' finals hopes.
Hawks crush Magpies to extend unbeaten AFLW run
Hawthorn have crushed Collingwood by 47 points at Victoria Park to continue their impressive unbeaten start to the AFLW season.
Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try
In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
Swans home in on prelim final with gutsy win over GWS
Sydney have booked a home preliminary final thanks to an Isaac Heeney masterclass and a late Joel Amartey goal in their six-point win over AFL rivals GWS.
Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final
North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.
Kayak king Curtis McGrath clinches golden hat-trick
Curtis McGrath has led a 1-2-3 medal attack for Australia in Paris, with the former soldier winning his third consecutive KL2 200m gold.
Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast
Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park.
Blues booted after Lions’ first-half Gabba blitz
Carlton took nearly a half to score a point before briefly threatening the Lions in what became a 28-point Brisbane elimination final victory at the Gabba.