Inspired Matildas eye golden Games glory in Paris
Coach Tony Gustavsson believes "anything is possible'' as the Matildas chase gold-medal glory at the Paris Olympic Games.
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Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.
Souths’ Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking
With the days counting down to State of Origin II selection, Cam Murray has been named on the bench for Souths against Brisbane as he returns from a hip injury.
Warriors coach says no to New Zealand NRL expansion
Coach Andrew Webster feels another NRL team based in New Zealand would ruin things for the Warriors, who are the hottest ticket in town.
Sailor seeks Broncos redemption as Latrell looms
Brisbane fullback Tristan Sailor had a rare poor game last week and is determined to bounce back against South Sydney and their talisman Latrell Mitchell.
Lions hope to revive season with forwards firing again
Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher believes his side has a bright future after youngsters Logan Morris and Kai Lohmann impressed in their win over the Bulldogs.
Warriors happy to juggle star halves pairing for Storm
Coach Andrew Webster says the return of star halfback Shaun Johnson from injury and the emergence of Te Maire Martin gives the Warriors twin threats.
Tasmania can be ‘mecca’ for Australian basketball: Roth
Tasmania can be the "mecca'' for Australian basketball if more courts are built and sub-par facilities refurbished, JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says.
Hynes remains upbeat despite NSW Origin disappointment
NSW have received positive news on Dylan Edwards, Liam Martin and Haumole Olakau'atu, while Nicho Hynes has returned to Cronulla training in good spirits.
GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks
Midfielder Tom Green says if he hadn't tried to spoil James Sicily late in GWS's tight loss in Launceston, the Hawks captain probably would have kicked a goal.
Rebels lock ready for recall to Wallabies to face Wales
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto hasn't played since April, but hopes he has done enough to impress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt and earn a Test recall.
Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been confirmed as the Sharks' first-choice No.6 again, as the NRL opts against further bans over his driving offences.
Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes
The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.
2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget
The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.
Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL
Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.
Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game
Tom Lynch will push to play for Richmond in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL game while Adelaide could regain Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker against Sydney.
Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
Real work starts now as Socceroos plot World Cup path
The Socceroos have cruised through the first phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches, but the task will get a whole lot tougher from here.
Titmus tunes up for Paris with freestyle world record
Breaking the world record in the 200m freestyle at Australia's Olympic swimming trials is merely a "bonus", Ariarne Titmus says, as the Paris Games loom.
Brisbane beast Willison back for impact against Souths
Brisbane's bench lacked thrust last week, but that is set to change with tyro Xavier Willison rushed back to play South Sydney.
McKeown disappointed despite nudging world record
Swim star Kaylee McKeown has gone within a whisker of her 100m backstroke world record at Australia's Olympic selection trials in Brisbane.
Sharpe steps down as chief of Sport Integrity Australia
David Sharpe is stepping down as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, saying the organisation has achieved much in the four years since inception.
Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season.
AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
Former champ tips Day, Smith to fire at golf’s US Open
Geoff Ogilvy, Australia's most recent US Open champion, is tipping Jason Day and Cameron Smith to rise to contend at golf's most gruelling major.
Pangai on ice for Dolphins with hamstring injury
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior will have to wait a week before being considered for selection.
Storm ready for wild Warriors reception
Melbourne's Jahrome Hughes isn't expecting much love in Auckland, with the Warriors desperate to crack a nine-year losing streak in front of a sold-out stadium.
Lyon defends Saints’ game style, tagger here to stay
Ross Lyon is unmoved by criticism of St Kilda's stodgy performances but admits he'd like to see more "sizzle" from his team going forward.
Relaxed Chalmers in top shape at Olympic swim trials
Kyle Chalmers says he's in the best shape of his life as he plots his path to the Paris Olympics.