Supreme Aussie Popyrin wins Montreal Masters final
Alexei Popyrin has upset Russian world No.6 Andrey Rublev to win in Montreal and become the first Australian in 21 years to claim a Masters 1000 title.
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Dyson Heppell to retire at end of Bombers’ AFL season
Decorated Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell has called time on his AFL career and will bow out at the end of their season after 14 years with the club.
Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires
Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.
Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era
Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.
Broncos’ Walsh has hand fracture, Mam out for season
Brisbane's horror NRL season has suffered another setback with Reece Walsh sustaining a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland.
Talagi arrival could be making of Cole at Penrith: Luai
Jarome Luai has suggested Jack Cole could benefit from Blaize Talagi's arrival at Penrith, with the duo likely to battle for the No.6 jersey.
Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos
Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.
Pearce calls for action on Mitchell photographer
Mitchell Pearce believes the NRL should be investigating the person who took a photoraph that appears to show Latrell Mitchell leaning over a white powder.
Uncomfortable viewing: Cowboys glad for Broncos wake-up
North Queensland are determined to make amends for their shock loss in their NRL grudge match against Brisbane with a vital two points against Canberra.
Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
Springboks ring changes for second Wallabies clash
The Wallabies will meet a new-look South African outfit when they meet in the second Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.
Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris
After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.
Luai sees value in eventual Pasifika side in NRL
Jarome Luai has pushed the case for a Polynesian side in future rounds of NRL expansion, pointing to the model of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.
Demons star Oliver joins Petracca on sidelines
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver won't play again this season after undergoing surgery on his hand, to go with a PCL injury and sore ribs.
Sevens star Moses Leo would ‘excel’ at NRL: Warbrick
Will Warbrick says Kiwi rugby sevens player Moses Leo is equipped to follow in his footsteps and make the switch to the NRL with Melbourne.
Seed-slaying Popyrin surges into Montreal Masters final
Australia's Alexei Popyrin has earned a spot in the final of the ATP Tour's Montreal Masters and will play fifth seed Andrey Rublev for the title.
‘Heartbroken’ Pies not giving up on AFL finals dream
Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron is eyeing a strong finish to the home-and-away campaign as the Magpies fight to keep their AFL finals dream alive.
Finals starts now for top-four aspirants GWS
GWS midfielder Josh Kelly says the Giants are treating their tough run into September like they are already playing finals.
‘We have to win’: red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball
Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight.
‘Fittest I’ve ever been’: Addo-Carr eyes finals tilt
Josh Addo-Carr is ready to reap the rewards of a personal-best pre-season as Canterbury sit on the cusp of a fairytale NRL finals berth.
Ninnis’ coaching stint a ‘constant challenge’: 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal.
Abseiling Cruise can’t steal the Paris Olympics show
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.
O’Donnell hits the heights with four-try onslaught
Leigh coach Adrian Lam hailed Kai O'Donnell's career-best four tries in the 42-12 Super League win over Hull FC but said the Australian could have scored more.
Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash
Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence.
Australia’s Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final
Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.
Sea Eagles skipper Cherry-Evans baulks at 400-game club
Daly Cherry-Evans is taking a year-by-year approach to his playing future but baulks at suggestions he could one day join Cam Smith in the NRL's 400-game club.
St Kilda won’t pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash
St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.
Flanagan rubbishes Bulldogs claim ahead of needle clash
St George Illawarra's Shane Flanagan says he has no bad blood with Canterbury despite recent reports of a rift.
Rebuilding West Coast bring brutal edge under Schofield
West Coast's hardness and physicality have lifted under interim coach Jarrad Schofield and they'll be aiming to continue that trend against North Melbourne.