Clarkson adamant North improving, despite big AFL loss
North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin says their 65-point AFL thrashing from Sydney on Saturday night was "the old us".
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Bice continues Swans’ rich mature-age recruit tradition
Mature-age recruit Riley Bice shone for Sydney in their 65-point win over North Melbourne with a polished game across half-back.
‘A lot to give’: Adam Reynolds keeps 2026 door open
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is playing well enough to go around again next year but his focus is on the short-term after injuring a hamstring.
Aussie’s hypnotic approach and why he’s no major choker
Cam Davis desperately wants to perform at the Masters but has lent on his hypnotherapy sessions to understand it'll be best not to think that way at Augusta.
Titan Fa’asuamaleaui faces ban, coach talks a fine line
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is one of three players facing a ban out of Saturday's NRL matches, after Des Hasler's complaints over an NRL crackdown.
On the wing Lomax no issue with ditching the centres
Zac Lomax insists he's happy to remain on the wing in a reshuffled Parramatta backline, claiming his teammates know moving out of centre is no issue for him.
Crows say AFL confirming umpire mistake is of no use
Adelaide star Izak Rankine was denied a mark or free kick late in the Crows' loss to Gold Coast, and the AFL has conceded the umpires made a mistake.
Dellavedova set to join Brian Goorjian at NBL Kings
The Sydney Kings have reportedly won the race for Matthew Dellavedova in what shapes as the first big piece to fall in the NBL free agency window.
Tszyu back to his brutal best in TKO win over American
Former world champion Tim Tszyu has powered his way to a fourth-round TKO victory over American Joey Spencer in their super-welterweight showdown in Newcastle.
Sermanni unsure if Monday’s Matildas game is his last
The Matildas have been without a permanent head coach for eight months and interim Tom Sermanni doesn't know if Monday's game against South Korea is his last.
New-look Firebirds shake off Giants for opening win
In the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the off-season, the Queensland Firebirds have begun 2025 with a five-goal Super Netball win over the Giants.
Ironwoman Fitzsimmons retires after fairytale win
Ironwoman Georgia Fitzsimmons has bid farewell after winning a record-breaking fourth Australian Surf Life Saving title on the Gold Coast.
Verstappen wins Japan GP, Aussie Piastri finishes third
Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen has secured a convincing win at the Japanese F1 Grand Prix from pole, holding off McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Lyon’s Saints prevail over ‘poor’ Port Adelaide
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is proud of his side's spirit in a 17-point away victory against a fast-finishing Port Adelaide.
Hughes masterclass after hand surgery beats Manly
Melbourne have flexed their NRL premiership muscles, with halfback Jahrome Hughes having a field day to lead his side to a 48-24 flogging of Manly.
Kingsley wants more from GWS despite thrashing Eagles
Giants coach Adam Kingsley says his side are far from being a "legitimate finals contender" despite demolishing West Coast by 81 points at home.
Magpies create history with eighth water polo title
The UNSW Wests Magpies have won a record-breaking eighth Australian Water Polo League men's title, while Griffith University saluted in the women's final.
Victory grind past WSW to stay in ALW premiership race
Melbourne Victory have a top-two spot sealed and are two points shy of A-League Women leaders Melbourne City after beating Western Sydney 1-0.
Waratahs, Reds to clash in Super Rugby Women’s decider
The Reds are eyeing their first Super Rugby Women's title after an amazing 54-40 semi-final win over Fijian Drua to set up a clash with the NSW Waratahs.
Freo trio injured, but brave Dockers hold off Bulldogs
Fremantle have overcome the loss of three players to injury and a five-goal masterclass from Sam Darcy to post a 16-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Dogs stay top, sink Knights in best start for 32 years
Kurt Mann has scored in his 200th NRL appearance to help Canterbury beat Newcastle 20-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to 2025.
Bulldogs coach Beveridge embracing ‘Lobster’ creativity
Rory Lobb's crazy hair styles are not the only thing bringing him attention, with coach Luke Beveridge full of praise for the defender's eye-catching form.
Mary Fowler stars as Matildas sweep past South Korea
The Matildas have secured back-to-back victories over South Korea after Manchester City star Mary Fowler opened the scoring in their 2-0 win in Newcastle.
‘One more year’: Tszyu plots move to middleweight ranks
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu says he will likely move up to the middleweight ranks next year after returning to the winners' list in Newcastle.
Method in the madness as Aussie sets his sights on NBA
NBA draft prospect Alex Condon has become just the fifth Australian to make the prestigious March Madness final, despite playing AFL until he was 16.
Aim higher: ironing out Min Woo Lee’s Masters plan
Min Woo Lee is well positioned for the Masters after committing to a dramatic overhaul of his iron play that has the Australian hitting much higher on approach.
Blues star backs Voss, adamant team is fit enough
Carlton coach Michael Voss is under the pump amid a 0-4 start to the AFL season but vice-captain Sam Walsh says the Blues are all behind him.
Thurston’s biggest fan Purdue forging own Cowboys path
Jaxon Purdue's family used to drive 800km to watch every North Queensland home game, now he's tipped as a cornerstone of the NRL club's future.
Discus king Matt Denny smashes through 70-metre barrier
Matt Denny is eyeing world championships gold in Tokyo later this year after obliterating his discus personal best.
Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm
Melbourne rookie Moses Leo's winding road to his NRL debut makes an interesting story.
Cats’ De Koning moves on from ‘hardest’ time of career
Geelong tall Sam De Koning is priding himself on his versatility after enduring the hardest period of his AFL career late last season.