Victoria takes first innings lead in key Shield clash
Superb bowling from Victoria has given them a first-innings lead against WA in what looms as a battle for the second Sheffield Shield final berth.
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Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash
Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.
Hardwick in McQualter’s corner after horror Eagles flop
New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast.
Basketball Australia probing Tatum’s spray at NBL refs
Justin Tatum has vented his frustration after match officials opted not to stop game three of the NBL championship series when Trey Kell was injured.
AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either.
Panthers and Tigers are alike: star winger Turuva
After scoring a hat-trick of tries, Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva says he's feeling right at home with his new NRL club.
Scans confirm Burton, Kikau to miss up to six weeks
Matt Burton is expected back playing for Canterbury in a matter of weeks after scans confirmed only a low-grade knee injury.
Raiders offered suspended fine, no ban for Vegas tiff
The two Canberra players who wrestled one another in a Las Vegas elevator have received a breach notice from the NRL, but are not facing suspension.
Dolphins veteran shoulders blame, but no panic at 0-2
Felise Kaufusi admits he's as much to blame as any Dolphins teammate for the side's underwhelming start to the NRL season.
Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch
With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.
Piastri and Doohan rapidly reset after Albert Park
Australian drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan say they'll rapidly reset after digesting disappointment from the Formula One opener in Melbourne.
Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar’s Waratahs
The Brumbies are bracing for a bounce-back performance from the NSW Waratahs in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.
Aussie steal: Daniels earns Hall of Fame company
Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels is making history with his defensive exploits, with four steals in a loss to Brooklyn putting the Australian in rare NBA air.
Souths in talks with Smith but immediate move unlikely
South Sydney have amped up their pursuit of Brandon Smith but the Sydney Roosters hooker looks unlikely to make an immediate switch to their bitter rivals.
Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk
Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
Peirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a Shield pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side SA have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final.
Dangerous Lions forward’s positive injury update
Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann won't need surgery and could miss just one game after an ankle injury in the reigning premier's season-opening defeat of Sydney.
Sheffield Shield final permutations explained
Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.
Kellaway’a 151no frustrates WA’s Shield final bid
While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.
NSW face massive run chase to reach Shield final
NSW must make 529 - the second-highest Sheffield Shield score this season - if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final against SA.
Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
The AFL’s 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up
Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.
Knights’ depth tested as Pearce-Paul, Thompson out
Newcastle second-rower Kai Pearce-Paul is staring at the prospect of a two-game ban, while fellow forward Leo Thompson is also looking at time on the sidelines.
Popovic hands Arzani a Socceroos reprieve as Duke axed
Mitchell Duke has been axed from the Socceroos squad with Tony Popovic going back to the future to fix Australia's player shortage in defence.
Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won’t budge on Shield final
The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.
Bennett confirms he wants Brandon Smith at Rabbitohs
Super coach Wayne Bennett says he'd love to have Brandon Smith at South Sydney, comparing the hooker's work ethic to injured Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray.
Joint’s set to be jumping at the BJK Cup in Brisbane
Maya Joint has had her dramatic rise recognised with a call-up to Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for the Brisbane qualifiers.
McReight signing just the shot for Reds ahead of derby
In a huge boost before taking on the NSW Waratahs, Fraser McReight has confirmed a contract extension that will keep him at the Queensland Reds until 2028.
Klemmer’s Dragons deal done as NRL dominoes fall
Mikaele Ravalawa has moved to South Sydney and David Klemmer to St George Illawarra, leaving the door ajar for Wests Tigers to pursue Taylan May.
Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash
Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.
‘Have a crack’: Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up
Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.