Roosters surprised but not fazed by their damning stats
The Sydney Roosters have brushed off their one-from-20 record against Melbourne and Penrith over the past four years as they eye another NRL title.
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Exum cleared for Games as Boomers hit winning form
Dante Exum will play through the pain of a badly dislocated finger suffered in the Boomers' one-point defeat of France that completed a positive Games build-up.
At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris
Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.
Martin remains upbeat despite pre-Paris BMX setbacks
Despite a foot injury and a poor result last month, Australian BMX freestyle star Logan Martin's self-belief ahead of the Olympics remains solid.
Melbourne’s Maclaren off to India, Yazbek US bound
Ex-Melbourne City striker Jamie Maclaren has joined Indian Super League giants Mohun Bagan, while fellow Socceroo Patrick Yazbek is off to MLS side Nashville.
Freo skipper suffers arm fracture, Papley out for Swans
Fremantle have been dealt a huge blow with captain Alex Pearce fracturing his left arm again, while Sydney's Tom Papley will be sidelined with an ankle injury.
Kennedy’s ref collision tests Sharks’ fullback depth
Cronulla are set to hand a debut to Liam Ison as Will Kennedy sits out the North Queensland trip with a suspension for making contact with referee Adam Gee.
Paseka on verge of being NRL’s longest locked-in prop
Taniela Paseka is set to become the only prop in the NRL signed until the end of 2029, with the Manly front rower on the verge of a lengthy contract extension.
AFL demands three clubs explain concussion management
Carlton, the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide have been given "please explain" notices from the AFL regarding concussion protocol management of their star players.
Giants bent on conquering MCG demons for flag chase
Greater Western Sydney are viewing their last home-and-away hitout at the MCG as a dress rehearsal for their premiership aspirations, star Jesse Hogan says.
De Koning in finals doubt as Blues sweat on other stars
Tom De Koning will undergo surgery as Carlton sweat on further injuries to Sam Walsh and Blake Acres, while Harry McKay has been cleared of concussion.
Free agent Ainsworth stays at Gold Coast
Forward Ben Ainsworth has re-signed with Gold Coast until the end of the 2028 AFL season, while the Suns have also signed ex-BBL cricketer Zak Evans.
Walsh labels Suaalii “class human” after Origin apology
Reece Walsh has admitted disappointment at the way his State of Origin series finished, but saved praise for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after an on-field apology.
Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth
Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.
Brooks on brink of first finals after big Manly win
Manly have put on a second-half clinic to overcome a slow start and beat Gold Coast 38-8, all but ending Des Hasler's hopes of taking the Titans to the finals.
Mostert pips Supercars rival Waters in Sydney showdown
Walkinshaw Andretti United star Chaz Mostert has pulled off back-to-back wins in Sydney, emerging victorious in a pulsating showdown with rival Cam Waters.
Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs
North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.
Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening
Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.
Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games
Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.
Piastri joins Aussie F1 elite with first Grand Prix win
Oscar Piastri has won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to join the winners' circle.
No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach
Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.
Schauffele roars to second major win of year at Open
Xander Schauffele has proved in a class of his own in the final round of the British Open as he raced away to victory at Royal Troon with a closing 65.
Scott, Day fade as Aussie challenge peters out at Troon
Jason Day and Adam Scott made bright starts in their final-day push at the British Open but failed to cash in as blustery Royal Troon again dashed their dreams.
Fox sisters’ Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares
Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.
Ice-cool Cleary saves Panthers in golden-point thriller
Nathan Cleary has powered Penrith to a 28-26 win over the Dolphins by kicking a 45-metre golden-point field goal.
Fever run hot to douse Lightning in netball semi-final
West Coast Fever have set up a Super Netball preliminary final with the Melbourne Vixens after a 10-goal semi-final win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in Perth
Brisbane pip Swans in AFL thriller
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has hailed his team's resilience after their tense two-point win over ladder leaders Sydney at the Gabba.
Sezer latest Tiger in trouble as NRL fines, bans mount
Aidan Sezer is facing the seventh ban for a Wests Tigers player this season, with he and teammates having already missed 12 games and paid $22,850 in fines.
Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role
Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.
Horschel hits the front as Lowry falters in Open rain
Billy Horschel has come through the pack to lead the British Open as "brutal" conditions played havoc with the overnight leaders at Royal Troon.
Norris and Piastri on pole as McLaren take charge
McLaren take out the front row for the first time since 2012 as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to turn up heat on Max Verstappen at Hungary Grand Prix.