Tim Tszyu gets boxing world title shot against Russian
Tim Tszyu has landed another world title fight after the IBF ordered unbeaten Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev to defend his super-welterweight strap against him.
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start at flyhalf for Springboks
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start for the first time in the No.10 jersey for South Africa against Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Injured Haas, Mam visit specialist as Broncos sweat
Brisbane have made significant changes to their side to play North Queensland with Ezra Mam and Payne Haas having potential season-ending injuries assessed.
Sevens ace Toole backs himself for Wallabies call-up
Brumbies speedster Corey Toole is hoping to make the swift transition from the Paris Olympics sevens tournament to a Wallabies debut against the Springboks.
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions
GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.
Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach
Ryan Harris has been appointed as the next coach of South Australia, taking over from fellow former Test quick Jason Gillespie.
Sharks lose hamstrung half Trindall for Titans clash
Cronulla halfback Braydon Trindall has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but the Sharks hope he will only miss one NRL match.
Kaufusi’s simple solution for floundering Dolphins
The Dolphins have let their grip on a maiden finals berth slip but forward Felise Kaufusi insists a win against the Warriors can set them up for a late charge.
Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement
Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.
Penisini to decide future after looming Eels changes
Parramatta centre Will Penisini will wait until after he sees the impact of new coach Jason Ryles at the NRL club before deciding if he will stay long term.
Bennett, Gibson make NRL Hall of Fame coaching history
Wayne Bennett and his early idol Jack Gibson have been inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, becoming the first coaches to have the honour bestowed upon them.
Bulldogs duo in race for rare Dally M double
Canterbury utility Kurt Mann has backed Cameron Ciraldo and Stephen Crichton to take out the NRL's Dally M medals for coach and captain of the year.
GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions
Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race
Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.
Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job
Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.
Hawkins ‘optimistic’ of Cats return before retirement
Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.
Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers’ greatest
Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.
Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record
Armand Duplantis from Sweden has broken his own pole vault world record - yet again - this time in the Olympic final.
Kurtis Marschall gets front seat for vaulting history
Australian Kurtis Marschall has finished sixth in an Olympic pole vault final won by peerless Swede Armand Duplantis.
Noemie Fox is an Olympic champion, like her sister
Noemie Fox says it's pure joy to win the new kayak cross event at the Olympics and join her sister Jessica as a gold medallist in Paris.
Snyman says Ireland gave Boks ideal prep for Wallabies
RG Snyman claims South Africa's Test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for the looming Rugby Championship clashes with Australia.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Parker questions Games’ ‘dangerous’ boxing gender call
Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals
The Australian track and field team at the Paris Olympic is arguably deeper than any since the 1956 Melbourne Games.
Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won’t last too long
West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.
Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
Penrith winger Brian To'o has declared he will stay at the three-time defending premiers, after meeting with club bosses and his management.