Roosters survive scare in NRL win over Manly
The Sydney Roosters have survived a scare against Manly, hanging on in the final 60 seconds to claim a 34-30 NRL win.
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Boomers overcome Spain in fiery Games foul-fest
Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have combined to counter Spain, tensions simmering before the Boomers prevailed 92-80 to begin their Paris Games campaign.
Lyon, Saints eye more upsets as AFL finals ‘Grinch’
St Kilda struck a huge blow to Essendon's finals chances and are eyeing further upsets as they seek to shake up the AFL finals mix.
Wayward Sun not overly concerning coach Hardwick
Despite struggling in front of goal for a second-straight AFL match, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is confident spearhead Ben King will bounce back.
Manly drama gives NRL ‘food for thought’ on concussion
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has urged the NRL to re-examine if their concussion protocols are limiting coaches' tactical flexibility.
Bulldogs stun Swans to clinch AFL top eight spot
AFL finals hopefuls the Western Bulldogs have shocked premiership favourites Sydney with a comprehensive 39-point victory to secure a spot in the top eight.
Aussies see red as rugby bronze goes begging
South Africa have denied Australia's rugby sevens men bronze in a final-play thriller, while Antoine Dupont secured goldfor France against Fiji.
Eagles praise Harley Reid for physical derby display
Harley Reid was enemy No.1 among Fremantle fans during Saturday night's western derby, and West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield loved every second of it.
Brown dominates for gold in Olympic time trial
Cyclist Grace Brown won Australia's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics in the women's time trial.
Pioneers in Paris: Rio golden girls eye legacy moment
Tim Walsh's Olympic rugby sevens team set the wheels in motion for female contact sport in Australia and will have a chance to write a final chapter in Paris.
Titmus, Aussie women freestyle relayers in gold salute
Ariarne Titmus and Australia's women's 4x100m freestyle relayers won gold and the men's relayers and Elijah Winnington took silver at the Paris Olympics.
Fox off the pace ahead of slalom kayak medal race
Jessica Fox is in the hunt for her first K1 gold medal despite the Australian qualifying for the Olympic final in eighth spot.
Covell makes Olympic skate final after early struggles
Chloe Covell's bid to become Australia's youngest Olympic champion remains alive after some early struggles in street skateboard qualifying.
Jennings faces two-game ban, big NRLW penalties loom
Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings is facing a two-game ban for a high tackle, while Brisbane NRLW prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala is in judiciary trouble.
Mature Dockers problem solve their way through derby
Fremantle's 35-point derby win over West Coast has lifted them to third spot on the ladder, but they still face a major fight to lock down a top-four berth.
Titans slay Dragons to launch NRLW title tilt in style
NRLW runners-up Gold Coast have reasserted their title credentials with an 18-10 win over St George Illawarra, while Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 32-12.
Fox finally cracks kayak gold with stunning final run
Champion Australian paddler Jessica Fox has claimed the first leg of what could be a historic triple triumph in Paris by winning gold in the K1.
Aussie golden girls ease through return at Paris pool
Australian swimmers Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus had little time to bask in gold medal glory before returning to action at the Paris Olympic pool.
Daicos dazzles as Pies keep AFL finals hopes alive
Nick Daicos has dominated early to lay the groundwork for an important Collingwood win over Richmond which kept the reigning premiers' finals hopes alive.
Cleary masterclass as Panthers destroy hapless Dragons
Nathan Cleary has scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two other tries as the Penrith halfback led his side to a thumping 46-10 win over St George Illawarra.
Son of axed Eels coach Brad Arthur free to leave
Parramatta are set to grant Matt Arthur, the son of ousted head coach Brad Arthur, a release from the final year of his contract with the NRL club.
Tszyu world title eliminator off after rival withdraws
Tim Tszyu's scheduled IBF super-welterweight world title eliminator has been cancelled after American Erickson Lubin told officials he was "medically unfit".
Knights put on notice in hunt for NRLW three-peat
Newcastle have set their sights on claiming an NRLW three-peat, but rivals have declared they are ready to hunt the Knights down and deny them another title.
Essendon review ‘gutting’ loss in ‘gory’ detail
Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.
De Minaur set for Olympic debut after beating injury
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to make an extraordinary return from a hip injury in time to celebrate his Olympic debut in Paris.
Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault
Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.
Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID
Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.
Depleted ‘Boks gamble on hooker Marx for Championship
World champions South Africa have named their squad for the Rugby Championship and have gambled on the fitness of Malcolm Marx and Peter-Steph du Toit.
Brisbane ‘political football’ Games addressed in Paris
The man in charge of organising Brisbane's 2032 Games has indicated he'll get the final say on a venue plan and jumped to the defence of the growing city.
Let the Games begin: Aussie rugby to kick off action
Australia's men's rugby sevens team will be among the first Olympic athletes in action when the Games begin, two days before the flame is lit in Paris.
Swans embracing injury challenge ahead of AFL finals
Sydney coach John Longmire believes injured star Tom Papley is close to irreplaceable but insists the Swans can fight through a mounting wounded list.