Brockington stars for unbeaten Breakers at NBL Blitz
New Zealand showed they could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming season as new import Izaiah Brockington starred at the NBL Blitz.
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Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris hopes go up in smoke
Australian Oscar Piastri has extended his Formula One world championship lead after winning the Dutch Grand Prix while title rival Lando Norris had to retire.
Response to ‘Spraygate’ key to Storm and Broncos’ fate
Brisbane and Melbourne have worn recent verbal barrages from their coaches, and how the players respond will decide more than just the result of their clash.
‘It’s a passion’: Hasler will coach on beyond Titans
Departing Gold Coast coach Des Hasler is determined to keep doing what he loves while captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui aims to send him out a winner.
Pole vault queen Kennedy shifts the goalposts for Tokyo
After recovering from major hamstring surgery, pole vault superstar Nina Kennedy is taking a whole new mindset into her world championships title defence.
Bennett mantra drives Katoa in Dolphins’ finals quest
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa says wisdom from former coach Wayne Bennett will drive his display against Canberra, whether the finals dream is alive or not.
Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo
Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.
Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers
Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.
Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash
Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger.
From ‘walking laps with a broken fib’ to finals: Rioli
Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.
Wallaby to Roo? Nawaqanitawase firms for 34-year first
Mark Nawaqanitawase stands on the cusp of a 34-year first following his eye-catching opening NRL season with the Sydney Roosters.
Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title
Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined.
Wallabies welcome ‘father figure’ back against Pumas
The resurgent Wallabies want to make their mark on their home turf, hosting Argentina in Townsville in their battle for the Rugby Championship crown.
Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again
Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.
Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach
Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
We’d be in finals mix if NRL season was longer: Eels
The way their form is going, Parramatta believe they'd be in the frame for an NRL finals berth if the season were a few months longer.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
Skydivers snagged mid-air during ‘catastrophic’ jump
Video of tandem skydivers getting snagged on a plane mid-air has been played in court, as a company director faces charges over their deaths.
Sydney Olympians look to spread home Games fever
The Australian Olympic Committee has launched a month-long Olympics Unleashed Roadshow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sydney Games.
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals
Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead.
Walsh toilet humour precedes Storm super bowl
Brisbane have put out a statement, describing fullback Reece Walsh's cheeky slurp from a toilet bowl on a social media post as 'a poor attempt at humour'.
Brit boxer who fought Ali then became ‘Aussie Joe’ dies
Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
De Minaur cruises into New York quarter-final
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has again reached the last eight of the US Open with a swift dispatch of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in New York.
Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion
Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.
Aussie Hon fire as fan-tastic US Open run continues
Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon is crediting a mystery Instagram follower who attends all her US Open matches as the inspiration behind her run to the last 32.
Dolphins enforcer extends, retirement ‘not an option’
Dolphins co-captain Felise Kaufusi set the benchmark for what it means to play for the club and the veteran has inked a new deal through to the end of 2027.
‘Wake-up call’: the cohorts driving record drownings
Australia's drowning deaths have hit a sobering new high, with two at-risk groups accounting for an alarming number of incidents.
Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons
Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth.
Two injured stars out of Australian team for worlds
Injuries have ruled two Australian stars out of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.