Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell
Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.
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Return of JWH bolsters Roosters’ NRL top-two charge
The Sydney Roosters welcome back Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as they chase a top-two spot, while Manly's Tommy Talau is likely to miss one game with injury.
Olympic cycling defector Richardson may be stood down
Cyclist Matthew Richardson could be stood down from international competition for two years following his shock defection from Australia to Great Britain.
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined
Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide.
Hewitt backs de Minaur to hit back hard in New York
Australian Davis Cup captain and former US Open champ Lleyton Hewitt is confident world No.10 Alex de Minaur can return from injury and make a run in New York.
Mariner wants to keep Broncos centre spot long-term
Brisbane's Deine Mariner wants to play his career as a centre and is set to battle with Selwyn Cobbo to be Kotoni Staggs' centre partner into the future.
Tigers fans booing Brooks all part of the game: Seibold
Five-eighth Luke Brooks is preparing to face Wests Tigers for the first time since leaving the beleaguered joint venture to sign with Manly.
Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch for clash with Port fan
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has the club's support as police investigate an incident between the midfielder and a Port Adelaide supporter.
Versatile Dog Lobb to again ruck in English’s absence
Versatile ruck Rory Lobb will have at least another week back in the ruck with Western Bulldogs star Tim English to miss their clash with GWS.
Bombers’ Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.
Don’t change your ways, Eagles urge rampaging Reid
Harley Reid has been in trouble numerous times this season, but West Coast don't want the 19-year-old to tone down his aggressive mindset.
Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
Pies won’t chase ‘unrealistic’ score in AFL finals bid
Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.
Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.
Inaugural WPGA Championship winner to play British Open
The first Australian WPGA Championship will be played at Sanctuary Cove next year, with the winner to claim the Karrie Webb Cup and entry to the British Open.
Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return
Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.
Bears to pay homage to history on proposed NRL re-entry
Representatives from the Western Bears' NRL bid have revealed details of the joint venture set to become the league's 18th team from 2027.
Bennett credits ‘great brain’ Ron Massey for NRL honour
The late Ron Massey, Jack Gibson's right-hand man, was a coaching guru Wayne Bennett rang every week for 30 years and credits for his Hall of Fame induction.
Sharks buoyed by imminent Hynes return ahead of finals
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is closing in on his long-awaited return to main training after ankle surgery, with the club optimistic he will play before finals.
Why Irankunda’s Bayern start has Socceroos boss excited
Nestory Irankunda is already making an impact at Bayern Munich and it has Socceroos coach Graham Arnold excited about what he can do for Australia.
Ron Coote becomes rugby league’s 14th Immortal
Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.
43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote
Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.
Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.
Demons to hone their ‘dislike’ of Collingwood
Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal
Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy
Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.
Patterson eyeing third Paralympic medal in Paris pool
After enjoying the sights of Paris with his long-time coach Andrew Howard, Grant 'Scooter' Patterson is excited to get into the pool for his third Paralympics.
Seventh heaven for Australia’s US Open qualifying hopes
Australia has seven tennis players into the final round of US Open qualifying for the first time in 30 years, raising hopes of a 20-strong main-draw challenge.
Mind games: Walters says Broncos can find finals mojo
Brisbane's NRL finals hopes are still alive and coach Kevin Walters insists the mental approach of his team will be the key to a sequence of wins.
Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns
Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.