Hawks ready for toughest trip in footy
Hawthorn are ready to stare down one of the toughest trips in the AFL and cause an almighty qualifying final boilover against Fremantle.
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Dragons stun Warriors, Brigginshaw’s Broncos thump Eels
St George Illawarra have picked up a rare win, and five-eighth Ali Brigginshaw has returned to help Brisbane get their NRLW season back on track.
Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW
Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries.
Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record
Addisu Gobena, a 21-year-old from Ethiopia whose chief athletics pursuit was javelin until 2023, has stormed to victory in a record time at the Sydney Marathon.
Dolphins’ relief as stars dodge bans before finals
The Dolphins have received good news from the match review committee so will have a trio of important forwards on deck for their first finals campaign.
Birrell weeds out wedding concerns for US Open push
Now that a bumper French Open win over the world No.5 has paid for her wedding expenses, Australian Kim Birrell can swing freely at the US Open in smelly NYC.
Scott turns back clock in Tour Championship title tilt
At age 46, Australia's Adam Scott is in the mix to claim a second Tour Championship title two decades after his first and become the oldest FedExCup winner.
‘Step up and do some damage’: Demon fired up for Open
Alex de Minaur is brimming with optimism after returning to his happiest grand slam hunting ground as a blissfully happy married man with high hopes.
Wallabies show steel in mountain Test battle
The Wallabies remain unbeaten after three Tests under new coach Les Kiss, winning a hard-fought battle against Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength
South Sydney players continue to be inspired by the example of Jai Arrow whose role in the side's qualification for the NRL finals has proven integral.
‘It’s huge’: Mitchell and Bennett set for finals first
Latrell Mitchell's long-awaited return for South Sydney hinted at what a difference the strike weapon will make in the finals series.
‘No sugar hit’: Hannay won’t buy Titans out of trouble
Gold Coast are on track to finish 16th for the second season in a row but coach Josh Hannay has rubbished suggestions they should buy a quick fix.
Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery
Sam Walker's ankle injury is set to thrust Daly Cherry-Evans into the main-man role at the Sydney Roosters with NRL finals less than a fortnight away.
Fairytale Blues ‘not done yet’ after wildcard win
After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says.
Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons
Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.
NRL top eight sealed as calls overshadow Cowboys’ win
North Queensland have secured their spot in the NRL finals, despite some calls that Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall described as "outrageous".
Broncos mourn death of former club chief executive
Former Brisbane chief executive Shane Edwards has died after a brave battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
Rooster’s injury adds more pain as Dolphin stocks soar
Sam Walker has suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the Sydney Roosters' 26-12 loss to the Dolphins, who now loom as serious NRL premiership contenders.
Titans the clear challengers as Roosters march on
Gold Coast have won their eighth NRLW match in a row with a victory over Canberra, but the team everyone is chasing remains the Sydney Roosters.
‘Emotional’ Souths arrow into finals, Mitchell reported
Jai Arrow's 99th match for South Sydney has coincided with a vital 42-22 win over Gold Coast, which secured the Rabbitohs their first finals berth since 2022.
LA goal clear as Batt-Doyle sets the Sydney pace
Izzi Batt-Doyle will pace the leaders at the Sydney Marathon before hoping to go toe-to-toe with them across the full distance at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Gutted Pies ‘pushing hard’ for off-season improvement
Collingwood have wriggle room in their salary cap to chase recruits after their season ended in wildcard heartbreak.
Aussie stars sign for Women’s Caribbean Premier League
The Women's Caribbean Premier League will feature four Australians, among a host of international stars, in this year's edition.
Aussie paddlers fire up at canoe world championships
Ben Sainsbury is now a three-time world champion while brothers Jean and Pierre van der Westhuyzen helped steer Australia to K4 silver at the world titles.
Wallabies sense Wright time to attack Los Pumas
The Wallabies will be hoping to pile on the points again when they meet Argentina in an afternoon timeslot on the borders of Chile and Bolivia.
Sharks chase top-four spot, but it’s not all or nothing
Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required.
‘Do us a solid’: Aussie-born Warrior’s World Cup plea
Wayde Egan is arguably the form hooker in the NRL right now. And there's growing speculation that he could be included in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
AFL games record holder makes call on future
Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury will finish his glittering career on the Gold Coast when he takes up an effective playing-coach role with the Suns.
‘Back on the job’: de Minaur eyes deep US Open run
Newlywed Australian sixth seed Alex de Minaur is taking an unusually relaxed approach into his 10th US Open appearance at Flushing Meadows.
Dynamic Demons ready to put King’s plan to finals test
Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash.
Penrith coach Cleary blasts ‘ridiculous’ bunker call
A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head.