Petracca, Oliver star, but Dockers exorcise Demons
Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have put on star displays, but Melbourne's inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly in a 19-point loss to Fremantle.
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Adelaide keep pressure on top two as ALW heats up
Melbourne City are on the verge of A-League Women history as Adelaide United chase a top-two berth and Sydney FC are keeping their season alive.
Wanderers go fourth in ALM with big win over Glory
Western Sydney Wanderers have jumped to fourth on the A-League Men table with a thumping 4-1 win over struggling Perth Glory.
More grey hairs for Cleary but Panthers win in Vegas
Penrith scored a tight win over Cronulla that closes the curtain on the NRL's second visit to Las Vegas.
Olympian, Colombian athlete among NRL’s combine winners
The NRL has selected the four winners of its Las Vegas combine, held to provide a pathway for aspiring North American talents to begin their playing careers.
Jillaroos’ 90-4 Vegas victory raises questions for NRL
Australia ran riot in a 90-4 flogging of England in Las Vegas, posing the question of whether there is a better way to promote women's rugby league to the US.
Former bikie turns in Peake performance to win NZ Open
Former bikie Ryan Peake has gone bogey-free for 55 holes to win the New Zealand Open in remarkable fashion.
Reds beat Phoenix, Sydney stun Roar in ALW
Adelaide United remain firmly in the hunt for the A-League Women premiership after fighting out a 3-1 away win over Wellington Phoenix.
Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews
The Queensland Reds are 2-0 following their 28-24 win over the Western Force, with scrumhalf Tate McDermott playing a key role in their latest win.
Headstrong Lions won’t stop dancing: Dunkley
Josh Dunkley has put the onus on his Brisbane Lions teammates to carry on where they left off and snap an alarming modern trend for AFL premiership sides.
Walsh takes deep breath in Broncos quest for excellence
From box breathing and sleeping with tape over his mouth to toe spreaders and sports psychology, Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh's drive to improve is insatiable.
Australia relaxed despite Champions Trophy travel mess
Australia are keeping cool as they face an uncertain wait to know if they'll be playing their Champions Trophy semi-final in Pakistan or Dubai.
Cleary would welcome World Club Challenge in Vegas
The World Club Challenge was unable to go ahead in 2025 but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary would welcome the fixture being included in the NRL's Las Vegas program.
Losers no longer, South Australia target rare double
South Australia's cricketers are basking in ending their one-day trophy drought but now want to collect a long-awaited Sheffield Shield.
Hall the hero as Young Socceroos win the U20 Asian Cup
Australia's Young Socceroos have won the Under-20 Asian Cup in China, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the final before winning a penalty shootout 5-4.
Windler inspires Wildcats’ NBL Playoff fightback win
The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.
Sub-10-second sprint breakthrough beckons for Kennedy
Rising sprint star Lachlan Kennedy and Bree Rizzo both teased Australian 100m records on a lightning night of sprinting at the Perth Track Classic.
Eagles ride like the wind to round up wayward Kangaroos
West Coast made the most of a strong breeze in the final term to beat North Melbourne by two points in their pre-season game at Bunbury, south of Perth.
Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try
Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has scored a last-gasp try to lift his side to a thrilling four-point win over the Western Force at HBF Park.
SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy
South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.
Victory hot on heels of record-equalling City in ALW
Melbourne Victory beat Western United to close the gap on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City, who have gone a record-equalling 18 games unbeaten.
Victory secure point with late equaliser against Roar
Melbourne Victory's left back Kasey Bos has secured a 1-1 draw against Brisbane with a goal in the 97th minute to continue the Roar's home winless streak.
Saints’ Owens latest AFL player hurt in marking contest
St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is the fourth AFL player to be hurt in the pre-season after an opponent was pushed into a marking contest.
Coach not content with Waratahs’ best start since 2014
The NSW Waratahs have won their first two games for the first time since claiming the 2014 Super Rugby title, but that's not enough for coach Dan McKellar.
Coach Cartwright delighted with Hull’s SL fightback
Hull FC have staged a late fightback to edge an 11-10 Super League victory at John Smith's Stadium, with Aidan Sezer landing a winning drop goal.
Warriors seek stability in post-Shaun Johnson era
The Warriors have resisted temptation to experiment with their halves combination to begin the post-Shaun Johnson era in the NRL.
Breakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy
A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.
Injured Short set to miss Aussies’ Champs Trophy semi
Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.
To’o back next game after ‘freaking out’ Ivan Cleary
At the NRL's fan event in Las Vegas, Penrith fan favourite Brian To'o has gone to extreme lengths to prove his hamstring injury is not serious.
Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle
Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.
Dolphins crown Queensland forward as new 2025 captain
Tom Gilbert has emerged from an extraordinary battle with two major injuries to be appointed the Dolphins captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.