New Tigers boss Richardson makes pitch to Panther Luai
Shane Richardson is keen to begin his tenure as chief executive of Wests Tigers with a bang and lure Jarome Luai to the club.
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Howarth inks two-year deal with forward-thinking Pies
Gold Coast AFLW star Kalinda Howarth has signed a two-year deal with Collingwood, leaving room for young Brisbane midfielder Ella Smith to join the Suns.
Bulldogs star Bailey Smith to miss 2024 AFL season
The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.
Champ McEvoy plots course for Paris with title defence
New sprint king Cameron McEvoy will headline an Australian team likely to be missing its Tokyo golden girls at February's world swimming championships.
Faitala-Mariner makes peace after talk of Bulldogs exit
Raymond Faitala-Mariner insists his future is at Canterbury, despite his fate being the subject of immense scrutiny over the off-season.
Membrey, King set to rekindle Saints partnership
Tim Membrey and Max King rarely played together for St Kilda last season but are on track to resume their dangerous attacking partnership in 2024.
Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback
Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.
Newfound believer de Minaur ready to vie for Open glory
Newly crowned Newcombe Medal winner and world No.12 Alex de Minaur is confident he can compete for Australian Open glory after enjoying his best season yet.
Smith has no plans to follow Warner into retirement
Veteran batsman Steve Smith says he's feeling refreshed and ready to fire ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan, starting in Perth on Thursday.
History-chaser Campbell pushing limits in farewell tour
"Old timer" Cate Campbell knows she might need to go faster than ever before to become the first Australian to swim at five Olympic Games.
AFL rivals Magpies, Tigers to open pre-season series
Collingwood will get their AFL premiership defence under way when they open the pre-season series with a match against rivals Richmond at Ikon Park.
Jai Opetaia’s big-money Saudi fight on the ropes
Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia is still planning to fight Ellis Zorro in Saudi Arabia, despite the IBF threatening to strip the Aussie of his title.
Richardson replaces Pascoe after Wests Tigers cull
Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has resigned, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club.
Arnold urged to consider Langerak amid Mat Ryan scare
Mitch Langerak is being tipped to step in if first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan fails to be passed fit for the start of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.
Bulldogs land Laloifi, Gavalas in three-club trade
The rebuilding Western Bulldogs have landed veteran Carlton defender Mua Laloifi and versatile midfield-forward Ellie Gavalas as part of a three-club trade.
Invested Moore’s simple advice to RA after Eddie exit
Stephen Moore has offered his thoughts on the appointment of the next Wallabies coach as he prepares for his own return of sorts to the Queensland Reds.
Brisbane turn on the Heat against Thunder in Canberra
Classy bowling and fine fielding from the Brisbane Heat has earned them a 20-run win over the Sydney Thunder in a low-scoring BBL match at Manuka Oval.
Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.
Socceroos attackers Leckie, Maclaren sweat on injuries
Socceroo Mathew Leckie has suffered a hamstring injury and Jamie Maclaren is dealing with an ankle problem, in concerning signs a month out from the Asian Cup.
‘Tired’ Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.
Netball Australia boss Ryan quits following pay war
Kelly Ryan has fallen on her sword as chief executive of Netball Australia following a long and ugly pay dispute with the sport's elite players.
NRL player spared, father jailed for hammer attack
Suspended Dragons five-eighth Junior Amone has left court with a lashing from a magistrate over his "appalling" conduct as his father is sent to jail.
Cummins vows to support Green as exile set to continue
Pat Cummins says he'll put an arm around Cameron Green the way senior players did during his own exile from the Test team as a young player.
Tarni Brown leaves Pies for Blues in bumper AFLW trade
Former Collingwood midfielder Tarni Brown was one of three AFLW players traded in a four-club deal that involved pick swaps ahead of next week's draft.
Alex de Minaur wins second Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has joined the ranks of multiple Newcombe Medal winners after claiming Australian tennis's top honour for a second time.
Socceroos ‘keeper Mat Ryan suffers fractured cheekbone
Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan will be sidelined for several weeks with a fractured cheekbone, putting his Asian Cup campaign in doubt.
Lyon eyes Australian return not 500th Test wicket
Nathan Lyon's focus is on making his Test comeback but he can't deny it would be special to join Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the history books this week.
Cody Simpson’s Olympic statement after McKeon setback
Cody Simpson's Olympic dream is alive after the former pop star smashed his personal best to win the 100m butterfly at the Queensland championships.
Sangha unfazed by pitch talk ahead of Canberra BBL game
Canberra's Manuka Oval is preparing to host the BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat only days after wild weather saturated the venue.
Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh
RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.
Brisbane roll Reds in Adelaide, roar into ALM top four
Brisbane Roar coach Ross Aloisi was full of praise for his players after they dominated Adelaide United during the second half of their 2-0 A-League Men win.