Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win
Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.
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Eagles caretaker Schofield sees positives in tough year
A heavy defeat against Geelong ended a five-win campaign for West Coast, with interim coach Jarrad Schofield adamant the AFL club has taken steps forward.
Tigers await looming calls from off-contract stars
Richmond coach Adem Yze says he will find out in coming days the future plans of off-contract premiership heroes Liam Baker and Jack Graham.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off
Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in NRL finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership
Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.
Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap
Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.
Swans confident Papley, McInerney will play AFL finals
Securing a home qualifying final after taking the minor premiership, Sydney coach John Longmire is confident their injured stars will return in time.
Kalyn Ponga set to thrive on Knights’ finals challenge
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has indicated he's beginning to find his mojo again after a year of injuries, thriving on the chance to push for the finals.
Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip
Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.
Scott rallies to stay in BMW Championship title hunt
Australia's Adam Scott endured a tough day but he's only one shot behind American leader Keegan Bradley going into the last round of the BMW Championship.
Murray’s Souths season likely over with high-tackle ban
South Sydney's nightmare NRL season has taken yet another blow, with captain Cameron Murray set to be banned from the final two games for a high tackle.
‘Game’s changed’: Scott’s big call on AFL flag race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking.
De Minaur underdone but ready for US Open
He's spearheading a 20-strong Australian challenge but returning world No.10 Alex de Minaur admits he's less than 100 per cent for the US Open in New York.
Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants
The Western Bulldogs have beaten GWS by 37 points in Ballarat to lock in an AFL finals berth, but will sweat on a potential suspension to Liam Jones.
Sharks stay unbeaten, Titans reassert NRLW authority
Gold Coast remain a force in the NRLW after a 26-6 win over the Roosters, Brisbane came back to beat Wests Tigers 44-14 and Cronulla pumped the Dragons 28-4.
JWH on report again as Roosters move to second
Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, in his first game back from suspension, was put on report as his team went second with a 48-22 win over Gold Coast
Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints
Carlton can thank Port Adelaide for saving their AFL season after a heartbreaking loss to St Kilda put the Blues' finals hopes in jeopardy.
Western Bulldogs’ Jones set for scrutiny over tackle
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones appears certain to come under scrutiny for a dangerous tackle and could be suspended for his first finals game.
Sharks land blow on Dragons to make top-four claim
Cronulla have moved closer to a top-four finish with a 38-10 win over St George Illawarra, piling pressure on the Dragons in their battle to return to finals.
Dragons’ lack of consistency opens up NRL finals race
St George Illawarra's season-long issues have reared their ugly head against Cronulla, creating a five-team race for the final spot in the NRL's top eight.
Dockers miss out on finals again, Port secure second
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has kicked two final-quarter goals to lead his side to a 20-point win over Fremantle that killed the Dockers' finals hopes.
AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet
Sydney are best placed on the AFL finals starting grid but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes you could throw a blanket over this year's premiership hopefuls.
Port not haunted by past September failures
Port Adelaide have finished a game clear in second spot, but their recent finals history suggests they face an uphill battle to reach the grand final.
NRL adamant officials are on same page with high shots
The NRL has rejected claims of confusion around high tackles, adamant that the error not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton in round 25 is largely an isolated one.
Lydia Ko continues golden summer with Open triumph
New Zealand's Lydia Ko has added a third major title to her glittering resume, lifting the Women's British Open crown a fortnight after striking Olympic gold.
‘Biggest ever’: Dolphins sell out Battle of Brisbane
The Dolphins host the Broncos in a round 26 derby where the winner will stay alive in the finals race and the loser will be on the cusp of Mad Monday..
AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled
The AFL finals schedule has caused issues, with the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn due to clash with their women's team's home opener.
Sydney FC back ex-Juve, Bayern star Costa to deliver
Sydney FC have landed former Brazil, Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa for two seasons and are adamant he can deliver where other marquees haven't.
Scott rues ‘unthinkable’ mistakes in PGA Tour near-miss
Adam Scott has surged into the year-ending Tour Championship but was left to lament a string of missed putts that extended a four-year PGA Tour victory drought.