Aussie nears shot at Japan’s pound-for-pound king
Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.
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Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture
FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
North to take Curtis three-match ban to AFL tribunal
North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis will front the AFL tribunal after his tackle on West Coast's Hamish Davis cost him a three-game ban.
‘Horrible loser’: contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice
The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting
A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.
‘Lead by actions’: New Broncos skipper replaces legend
Brisbane fullback Tamika Upton is the club's new captain and is ready to uphold the standards of Ali Brigginshaw, the superstar she has replaced.
Dolphins iron man and ‘Captain Cool’ set for Tigers
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is set to play his 86th game in a row for the club after recovering from finger surgery.
Slumping Suns lean on memory bank as new pressure hits
A date with Hawthorn shapes as a crucial moment for the slumping Suns to revive their spluttering season after three consecutive AFL losses.
‘Back it up’: half must prove Maroons debut no one-off
Queensland half Sam Walker had a stellar debut at halfback and teammates have urged him to double down and do it all again at the MCG.
Numbers expose void, Brumbies sift through Super ashes
Stephen Larkham has identified why the wheels fell off the Brumbies' Super campaign, while the Reds have locked in a young No.10 among a raft of list changes.
Australia’s backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future
Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.
Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return
Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.
Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster
Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion
Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
‘Real fluent’: Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.
Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL
Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Perfect 10: Toia’s rise from porridge in house of love
Queensland centre Robert Toia credits being one of 10 children for key qualities that allowed him to rise above setbacks, despite missing his mum's porridge.
Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.
Tie-break heartbreak for De Minaur in Dutch final
Australian No.1 Alex De Minaur saw his hopes of a confidence-boosting ATP title win in s-Hertogenbosch dashed with final defeat to Pole Kamil Majchrzak.
Piastri fifth as Hamilton grabs emotional Barcelona win
Lewis Hamilton has celebrated an emotional and historic first grand prix victory with Ferrari at Barcelona, with Australia's Oscar Piastri finishing fifth.
Connolly crunches 149 as Aussies sneak past Bangladesh
Emerging star Cooper Connolly played the innings of his life as Australia almost frittered away an impregnable position to escape past Bangladesh with three
Thompson, Slater score breakthrough Ironman tri wins
Australians Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have scored their first Ironman-distance triathlon wins at the 15th Cairns race.
Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party
Jarome Luai has scored a hat-trick as Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with an eight-point win over Gold Coast.
Six-shooter Ryan shines again as Saints claim vital win
Liam Ryan kicked a career-best six goals and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also starred as St Kilda beat GWS by eight points on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Waratahs set up Super W win with rousing first half
The Waratahs are unbeaten in the first two rounds of Super W after beating the Brumbies in Canberra while the Fijian Drua rallied to overhaul the Western Force.
Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins
The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers
In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Brunson delivers again as Knicks win NBA title
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks have done it again, overcoming Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title.
Nobodies perfect: Maroons eye end of 31-year MCG hoodoo
Queensland hooker Harry Grant says the current team is ready to "write a story" and end the 31-year drought of the Maroons at the MCG.
Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win
Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.
Maroons rally around prop after his father’s death
Queensland No.9 Harry Grant has outlined how the players will support prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui after the death of his father.