Port’s Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
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Saints’ Garcia rises from Ross bake to AFL nomination
A week after Hugo Garcia felt the full force of coach Ross Lyon's fury, the St Kilda youngster is the latest AFL Rising Star nomination.
‘Idiot not to’: inside Fogarty’s big chat with Stuart
Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026.
Scorned celebrations give Tony Popovic reason to smile
Tony Popovic didn't mind when three of the A-League's best youngsters clipped him at being overlooked. Now the Socceroos boss has challenged them to back it up.
Preston to fight lengthy ban as Storm duo avoid charges
Canterbury forward Jacob Preston hopes to reduce his side's suspension woes as he heads to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday to fight a crusher tackle charge.
‘Super happy’ Hynes backing himself as match-winner
After a Magic Round masterclass, Nicho Hynes has addressed criticism over his inability to ice Cronulla's golden-point game the week before.
Ladder-leading Lions ‘humming’ with plenty in reserve
The impressive injury returns in the VFL of Tom Doedee and Keidean Coleman have coincided with Brisbane's AFL premiership defence clicking up a few gears.
Positive sign as Devils nab Collingwood recruiting guru
The Tasmania Devils have completed an off-field signing coup, with a highly regarded former Collingwood recruitment manager joining the club.
Aussie dozen forced to wait with Gold Coast Pro on hold
Action at the Gold Coast Pro has been paused until at least Thursday after officials opted not to resume third-round heats at Burleigh Heads on Monday.
Piastri powers to victory in Miami for F1 hat-trick
Australia's F1 star Oscar Piastri has won his third straight race and fourth for the season, victory in Miami extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
Hardwick calls for protection of ‘too honest’ Rowell
Suns clearance king Matt Rowell was quietened by Brisbane in a lopsided QClash but his coach Damien Hardwick said he should be getting more help from officials.
Why ‘everything’ about Kiraz has Bulldog in NSW frame
Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz has the all-round game to be in prime position to debut for NSW according to Blues regular Stephen Crichton.
Pressure on Port, Freo to bounce back from horror shows
Port Adelaide and Fremantle are reeling from huge interstate defeats and will be under a fierce spotlight in their marquee games in round nine.
Booed and banned Mam in the mix for NRL return
Ezra Mam is fit and available for selection after serving a ban for drug driving but Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is unsure whether he'll be picked this week.
Mam chases comeback, Souths stretched again in round 10
Ezra Mam is fighting for selection, South Sydney are contending with more injuries and Penrith are looking to build on a big win in round 10 of the NRL season.
‘Cost us dearly’: Bellamy fumes over poor discipline
Melbourne's coach and captain have opened up on unacceptable discipline by forwards Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu that cost them a win against Canberra.
Cameron, Lions mids flex to continue QClash dominance
Brisbane's midfield have dominated in a 17-point QClash defeat of Gold Coast that sent the in-form Suns crashing back to earth.
Raiders stun Storm after golden-point drama
Canberra have come back from a 14-point deficit to shock Melbourne 20-18 after a series of controversial decisions rocked the final match of Magic Round.
Yze backs Balta after jeers from Hawks fans
Richmond defender Noah Balta was jeered by Hawthorn fans as he returned to AFL action for the first time since being sentenced for assault.
Cleary haunts Broncos again in Penrith’s watershed win
Nathan Cleary was the star of the show as out-of-sorts NRL premiers Penrith scored a breakthrough win over Brisbane at Magic Round.
Nweke scores 54 as Swifts beat Thunderbirds
The NSW Swifts have beaten the Queensland Thunderbirds by eight points, with Grace Nweke continuing her scoring hot streak.
Garbin stars as Vixens top Mavericks in Melbourne derby
Sophie Garbin has scored 42 goals to lift the Melbourne Vixens to a third straight victory over cross-town rivals the Melbourne Mavericks.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Kiraz’s Origin message as Dogs down Fifita-less Titans
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has explained his controversial omission of David Fifita after Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz scored a hat-trick in a 38-18 win.
Heartbreak for 7s men in brutal world champs near-miss
Australia's rugby sevens men have been denied a World Championship semi-final spot after their match-winning try was controversially waved away on review.
Cowboy Cotter set to miss two games on eve of Origin
Reuben Cotter has received a two-match ban for a shot that the NRL match officials did not detect on the field at Magic Round.
Golden ticket proves elusive for Aussie surfer Robinson
Jack Robinson's hopes of backing up his Bells Beach success with victory on the Gold Coast are over after he bombed out in the second round.
Legend’s wisdom adds an edge to Sharpe’s transition
Fletcher Sharpe had his best game at five-eighth yet as Newcastle thrashed South Sydney and the young gun can thank some advice from Andrew Johns.
McRae lauds Magpies’ spirit after epic AFL loss to Cats
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the way his players handled their narrow loss to Geelong means they can hold their heads high.
Sabalenka downs Gauff in Madrid for third 2025 crown
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has maintained her domination of women's tennis, defeating Coco Gauff and lifting her third title of the season at the Madrid Open.
Piastri frustrated by Miami twice after ‘cruel’ sprint
Oscar Piastri has unluckily missed out on a win in a chaotic sprint race, before Max Verstappen again proved the daddy in qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix.