Luai uses little brown book to keep emotions in check
Jarome Luai has detailed how nightly journalling is helping him control his emotions at Penrith, as he aims to depart his junior club with a fourth premiership.
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Red-hot Lion Anderson to lead AFLW charge against Pies
Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson broke the AFLW disposals record last week and shapes as a key figure in the round-three clash with Collingwood.
Power rush back Marshall, but Burton ruled out
Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall has played just once in the past eight weeks, and the pressure will be on him in Friday night's clash with Hawthorn.
Broncos retain Taupau, Hoeter for 2025 NRL season
Brisbane will give prop Martin Taupau and outside back Delouise Hoeter new deals for 2025 as their top 30 for next year's NRL season takes shape.
Daisy’s Eagles keep struggling Bulldogs winless in AFLW
West Coast have maintained their encouraging start to life under Daisy Pearce, coming from behind to down the struggling Western Bulldogs by 11 points.
Adelaide down Wanderers in Australia Cup quarter-final
Adelaide's hunt for a fourth Australia Cup will continue after they knocked off fellow A-League side Western Sydney in their quarter-final meeting on Thursday.
Tigers record first win in 410 days over Dragons
Leichhardt Oval has worked its magic once again for Wests Tigers, with the club recording their first win of the 2024 NRLW season against the Dragons.
Piastri agrees to play second fiddle – but it’s no fun
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he's "happy" to play the support role in Lando Norris's F1 championship push despite team orders being "not that fun".
Port coach regrets taunting Hawks after semi-final win
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he regrets verbally taunting Hawthorn players after the Power's three-point AFL semi-final win.
Edwards insists his knee is no concern for NRL finals
Dylan Edwards has downplayed concerns about his knee ahead of the NRL finals, insistent it is not limiting his output as Penrith pursue a fourth straight title.
‘Perfect day’ as Aussies power towards Davis Cup finals
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team is on the verge of another finals crack after beating an ailing Czech outfit 3-0 in the group stage in Valencia.
Cowboys super boot Holmes gets big tick from ‘El Magic’
Goalkicking legend Hazem El Masri says North Queensland have struck finals gold with the boot of Valentine Holmes and explains why the Cowboys star is so good.
Guide to the Brisbane Lions v Carlton elimination final
Key facts about the AFL elimination final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton.
Thompson set for monster million-dollar US Open pay day
Aussie tennis ace Jordan Thompson is a win away from landing a million-dollar US Open pay day after surging into the doubles final with compatriot Max Purcell.
‘Naive’ Socceroos’ big lesson from Bahrain shocker
The Socceroos' offensive impotence and inability to handle Bahrain's gamesmanship is under the microscope after a shock 1-0 World Cup qualification home loss.
AFL preliminary final in Geelong? Why not, says Scott
Asked if Geelong should host preliminary finals in Geelong, Cats coach Chris Scott says: "why not?"
Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban
South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
Swimming Australia sack coach for Korea barracking
Michael Palfrey has been sacked by Swimming Australia, who say the coach's Paris Olympics comments caused 'serious damage' to the governing body's reputation.
Ivan Cleary right to question Panthers’ hunger: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has admitted it was fair for Ivan Cleary to question the side's hunger for a fourth title, but says the fire still burns for players.
Parker’s AFL finals experience a boost for Swans
Cementing his spot in John Longmire's best 22, Sydney veteran Luke Parker says his finals experience will be valuable for the flag-chasing Swans.
Leary’s ‘whisperer’ the silent hero of swimmer’s rise
Alexa Leary's father Russ says his daughter's coach Jon Bell is the real star of the swimmer's rise to Paralympic glory.
Dragons, Raiders can’t believe in rugby league miracle
St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points.
Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt
Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.
Lions hunt ruthless streak in high-stakes Blues battle
Brisbane Lions veteran Ryan Lester wants his side to slam the door shut on Carlton if given the chance in their Gabba elimination AFL final.
No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return
Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.
Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed
Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.
Eels hand Tigers spoon, amid fears for Brown’s knee
Dylan Brown has suffered a serious knee injury after helping Parramatta avoid the wooden spoon as they handed last place to Wests Tigers with a 60-26 flogging.
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis
The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.
Hawks collar Bulldogs in AFL elimination final
Hawthorn have run the Western Bulldogs off their legs in the first AFL elimination final to book a semi-final berth with a 37-point win.
Fine Inglis century sets up Australia win over Scots
Josh Inglis has starred with a brilliant century against Scotland after Travis Head was dismissed for a duck to ensure Australia win the three-match series.
Marshall backs Tigers’ rebuild path, despite spoon
Benji Marshall says he has no interest in rushing Wests Tigers' rebuild, adamant the club is on track with its long-term plans despite another wooden spoon.