Aussie pitcher returns after 680 days on the sidelines
Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks is about to resume his major league career, with the Boston Red Sox activating him from their injured list.
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Panthers hooker banned for tackle that enraged Robbo
The NRL has offered Mitch Kenny a two-game ban for an illegal hip-drop tackle that went unpunished during Penrith's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Piastri edged out as Verstappen snatches Saudi pole
Max Verstappen has pipped Australia's Oscar Piastri by 0.01 seconds to take his second pole position of the year ahead of Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Broncos blow: Walsh set for long stint on the sidelines
Brisbane's underperforming spine is set for a reshuffle against Canterbury next week with fullback Reece Walsh out for 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.
Suns’ bad boys on notice over lack of discipline
Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew gave away a costly off-the-ball free kick in the loss to Richmond and has been warned about overstepping the mark.
Key recruits help Penrith machine splutter into life
Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i played their part in Penrith's drought-breaking NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.
Tigers support Noah Balta as sentencing looms
Noah Balta impressed on return for Richmond in their shock win over Gold Coast but now faces sentencing in the coming days after pleading guilty to assault.
Advantage Carpenter in Matildas’ Euro semi-final clash
Ellie Carpenter's Lyon have gained a 2-1 first leg lead in their Uefa Women's Champions League semi-final against Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley's Arsenal.
Wanderers settle for City draw after disallowed goal
Western Sydney coach Alen Stajcic was left lamenting a disallowed goal after settling for a draw with A-League Men premiership contenders Melbourne City.
Tigers shock Suns in Noah Balta’s AFL return
Richmond have beaten Gold Coast in one of the biggest upsets of the AFL season so far as Noah Balta returned to action ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes
Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love has struck the post with his golden-point drop-goal attempt in Saturday night's 17-17 draw with the Western Force.
Cleary takes Panthers points record in Roosters mauling
Nathan Cleary is now Penrith's all-time leading pointscorer after kicking seven goals in his side's 40-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Ice-cool Metcalf strikes gold as Warriors sink Broncos
Warriors half Luke Metcalf punished a Reece Walsh error in golden point to secure a brave and deserved 20-18 win in Auckland.
Auckland have to wait to seal ALM premiership
Auckland FC have beaten Melbourne Victory 2-0 at AAMI Park but will have to wait at least another week before they can claim the A-League Men premiership.
Matildas’ Yallop injured as Victory beat Roar in ALW
Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop suffered a hamstring injury as Brisbane lost 2-0 to Melbourne Victory in their final game of the A-League Women season.
‘Daunting’: Gout, Kennedy dazzle on Stawell Gift debut
Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy both looked impressive in advancing to the Stawell Gift semi-finals on debut at Central Park.
Demon delight for coach Goodwin after first win of 2025
Melbourne have broken through for their first AFL win of 2025, holding off Fremantle by 10 points at the MCG to ease pressure on coach Simon Goodwin.
‘Never again’: Kerr’s contract vow after Dolphins blitz
Off-contract Dolphins prop Josh Kerr says he was once "taken advantage of" in contract negotiations as a young player but won't let it happen again.
Daniels’ superb NBA season ends in over-time heartbreak
Miami Heat have become the first 10th seeds to reach the NBA playoffs since the current play-in format was launched in 2020-21, ending Dyson Daniels' season.
Ankle injury to star half rocks Titans ahead of Raiders
Gold Coast's halves depth is set for a further test after star half Jayden Campbell was ruled out of Sunday's showdown with Canberra due to an ankle injury.
Munster’s left-field fix for Maroons selection headache
Queensland star Cameron Munster says he is no certainty for State of Origin and could be utilised as a No.14 if Billy Slater sticks with Tom Dearden.
This Ronaldo not fussed if his scoring drought rolls on
He's the Ronaldo who can't score but Cronulla winger Mulitalo says he doesn't want his success to be judged by how many times he gets over the line.
Burner account and coffee cart drive unbeaten Bulldogs
Cameron Ciraldo is going to new lengths to maintain unbeaten Canterbury's runaway start to the 2025 NRL season.
Saints bank on team effort to combat Bont’s Bulldogs
Captain Marcus Bontempelli is a massive inclusion for the Western Bulldogs ahead of Sunday night's clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Storm sweat on Howarth shoulder as injuries mount
Melbourne's outside back stocks have been decimated with injury as coach Craig Bellamy hopes centre Jack Howarth is not out for the season.
Bennett unsure if Mitchell will stay in Souths’ halves
Latrell Mitchell had an underwhelming outing in the halves for South Sydney once more but Wayne Bennett won't say if he will remain at five-eighth.
Veart hopeful of one more home game with Adelaide
Outgoing Adelaide United coach Carl Veart is hoping for one more match at Coopers Stadium following a dramatic 3-2 win over Wellington Phoenix.
Oscar Allen to return against coach who wants him
West Coast captain Oscar Allen was rested for the two-point loss to Essendon, but he's been declared fit to go for next week's clash with Hawthorn.
Katoa leads Dolphins to comeback stunner over Storm
The Dolphins scored 40 unanswered points to wallop Melbourne 42-22 in a comeback win orchestrated by brilliant young half Isaiya Katoa.
Storm’s Grant in doubt for Origin with hamstring injury
Melbourne captain Harry Grant is set to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and is in doubt for Queensland's State of Origin opener.
Refreshed Force aim to prove they’re the real deal
The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.