Abseiling Cruise can’t steal the Paris Olympics show
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.
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O’Donnell hits the heights with four-try onslaught
Leigh coach Adrian Lam hailed Kai O'Donnell's career-best four tries in the 42-12 Super League win over Hull FC but said the Australian could have scored more.
Give Raygun a break, says head judge after backlash
Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence.
Australia’s Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final
Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.
Sea Eagles skipper Cherry-Evans baulks at 400-game club
Daly Cherry-Evans is taking a year-by-year approach to his playing future but baulks at suggestions he could one day join Cam Smith in the NRL's 400-game club.
St Kilda won’t pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash
St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.
Flanagan rubbishes Bulldogs claim ahead of needle clash
St George Illawarra's Shane Flanagan says he has no bad blood with Canterbury despite recent reports of a rift.
Rebuilding West Coast bring brutal edge under Schofield
West Coast's hardness and physicality have lifted under interim coach Jarrad Schofield and they'll be aiming to continue that trend against North Melbourne.
Broncos’ Mam has ankle surgery, better news on Haas
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has avoided surgery on a foot injury while No.6 Ezra Mam is recovering after going under the knife for an ankle injury.
Papenhuyzen not lured by bright lights of Sydney yet
Ryan Papenhuyzen can understand any hesitation from Melbourne over a new NRL deal, but he has made clear he does not plan on leaving the club for Sydney.
Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash
A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive.
Stingers land historic water polo shootout win over US
The Stingers have made it into the Olympic final after an amazing shootout win over USA and will shoot for women's water polo gold against Spain.
Lions eye top-two finish as AFL flag push gathers steam
Brisbane Lions defender Brandon Starcevich has urged his teammates to maintain a short-term focus as they seek to lock in home-ground advantage for the finals.
Kezie Apps expecting more from NRLW’s Wests Tigers
Co-captain Kezie Apps says her expectations have risen for the Wests Tigers in their second NRLW season.
Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final
Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.
Wallabies dismiss trash talk ahead of Springboks Test
The Wallabies are paying no attention to trash talk from South Africa as they brace for a torrid Rugby Championship clash with the world champion Springboks.
Dan Houston happy at Port, but will he stay?
The future of Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is up in the air despite the 27-year-old being contracted until the end of 2027.
Matildas take heart from USA’s turnaround in coach hunt
Football Australia can take heart from the rapid resurgence of the US under Emma Hayes as they search for Tony Gustavsson's replacement as Matildas coach.
Horsburgh could still play for Raiders in NRL: Stuart
Coach Ricky Stuart has left the door ajar for Corey Horsburgh to return to Canberra's NRL squad, despite the fiery prop requesting a release from his contract.
Peyton Craig runs personal best in Olympic 800m semi
Hugely-promising Australian middle-distance runner Peyton Craig has just missed out on a spot in the Olympic 800m final.
Sharks blitz Titans to make NRL top-four statement
Cronulla have answered their critics to thump in-form Gold Coast 44-0 and show the rest of the NRL they're not just making up the numbers in the title race.
Diving ace Rousseau inspired by Olympic-winning grandpa
Aussie world champ Cassiel Rousseau has dived into the semi-finals of the 10m platform, inspired by the memory of his French Olympic-winning grandfather.
Penrith score three tries in four minutes to stun Parra
Penrith have come from 34-20 down with seven minutes to play to stun Parramatta 36-34 in the most dramatic comeback of the NRL season.
Late Gulden goal seals Swans’ comeback against Pies
Sydney have scored a scintillating three-point comeback win to snap their three-game AFL losing streak and hurt reigning premiers Collingwood's finals hopes.
Keeney’s glorious springboard to Olympic silver medal
Prolific medal winner Maddison Keeney has lifted her biggest prize yet, an Olympic silver, with a brilliant performance in the women's 3m springboard final.
Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA
United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.
Eels fume as Barrett hits out at non-obstruction call
Interim Parramatta coach Trent Barrett has insinuated that he feels the Eels' lowly ladder position meant they did not win crucial 50-50 calls against Penrith.
McRae laments umpire call in Magpies’ costly Swans loss
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes a crucial 50-metre penalty should have been paid to key forward Dan McStay in their three-point loss to Sydney.
Breaking delivers a mixed bag as it makes Olympic debut
Breaking has made its first - and likely last - Olympic appearance with Australia's entry Rachael Gunn no match for her international rivals.
No medal but towering memories for Aussie volleyballers
They missed out on a medal but Australia's Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy will never forget playing beach volleyball at sport's loveliest venue.
Tigers out to end Docklands curse in Saints battle
Richmond are seeking to break a nine-match winless streak at Marvel Stadium in a rare home game at the AFL-owned venue against tenant club St Kilda.