Arzani set to be rewarded with Socceroos squad recall
Melbourne Victory ace Daniel Arzani is set to return to the Socceroos set-up, after last winning a cap back in 2018.
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Fifita misses Origin spot after starring in Titans win
Queensland have made the shock call to leave David Fifita out of their team for State of Origin I, despite him starring in Gold Coast's win over Brisbane.
From NSW villain to most important Blue: Jarome Luai
Sent off for a head butt and dropped in last year's State of Origin series, Jarome Luai is now the most experienced member of the Blues' new-look spine.
Tedesco axed as fullback as only six Blues survive
Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with Australia's Test captain James Tedesco a shock axing for the State of Origin series opener.
Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo
Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss.
Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints
Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.
Watene-Zelezniak spearheads depleted Warriors to win
Missing 10 regular first-graders, the Warriors - led by the rampaging Dallin Watene-Zelezniak - have stood tall to down the Dolphins 24-20 in Auckland.
Vixens smash Fever’s unbeaten Super Netball run
West Coast Fever have had their unbeaten Super Netball record ended by the Melbourne Vixens, who subjected them to a 76-65 home defeat in Perth.
Brisbane Lions’ season ‘hanging in the balance’: Fagan
Last year's grand finalists are having a campaign to forget, with a 25-point defeat to Hawthorn the latest setback for Chris Fagan's faltering Brisbane Lions.
Hawthorn continue to be Lion tamers with 25-point win
Hawthorn have notched up a fifth straight victory over Brisbane to leave the Lions' AFL season precariously placed.
Race for Super Rugby top spot goes down to final round
The Blues, Hurricanes and Brumbies are contending for the Super Rugby Pacific top spot going into the final round of the regular season.
Eels players feel responsible for ‘unfair’ Arthur axing
Parramatta star Dylan Brown has spoken of his shock at Brad Arthur's axing, believing it was unfair for the Eels coach to be sacked 11 rounds into the season.
Treble-winning Mariners enter ALM’s greatest debate
A Central Coast Mariners' treble has ensured the A-League's smallest and often poorest club has enter the competition's greatest of all-time debate.
Dearden set for Origin recall in new-look Maroons team
Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to select his team for the State of Origin series opener with injuries opening the door for some.
Mitchell can cop fine and be available for NSW Origin
Latrell Mitchell has been charged over a hip-drop tackle, but is able to accept a $3000 fine and be available to be selected for NSW in State of Origin.
PSG win French Cup and double in Mbappe’s last game
Kylian Mbappe has completed his successful stint with Paris Saint-Germain as they added the French Cup title to their league crown.
Ajla’s ‘mountain’ after Aussies’ woeful Paris opener
Returning Ajla Tomljanovic has been beaten on a day when three Australians got knocked out and another withdrew injured at the French Open.
Maroons shakeup as Hopgood gets debut, Su’A recalled
Queensland will debut Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood in State of Origin and have axed David Fifita, while recalling powerhouse back-rower Jaydn Su'A.
Injury-free Alcaraz back to illuminate City of Light
There didn't appear to be much wrong with Carlos Alcaraz following his recent forearm problem as he returned with a ruthless win at the French Open.
Osaka overcomes nerves for winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka got very nervous as she eked out a three-set win in her French Open first-round match, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek.
Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball
Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.
Halfback Hynes confident on calf for NSW Origin return
NSW coach Michael Maguire has rejected any concerns over Nicho Hynes' fitness, adamant the halfback will not miss any training ahead of State of Origin I.
Blues’ De Koning looking forward to some ruck and roll
Carlton big man Tom De Koning has kicked on massively and believes he can make an impact both as a solo ruckman and as a ruck-forward.
Mahoney eager to let Hetherington feud subside
Injury to Viliame Kikau means the Bulldogs at set to be without three stars when they meet Newcastle in the NRL on Friday.
Tedesco among first to congratulate Edwards on debut
One of James Tedesco's first acts on learning he'd been axed as NSW captain and fullback was to congratulate the Blues' new No.1 Dylan Edwards.
Stand-in Aleer’s AFL heroics no surprise to teammates
GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.
Trbojevic admits shock at becoming NSW Origin captain
NSW coach Michael Maguire acknowledges his new skipper Jake Trbojevic was probably wondering if he would even be picked for Origin 1.
Gymnasts book Paris spots in cut-throat qualifiers
Jesse Moore has clinched the hotly contested sole men's all-around Olympic berth for Australia, with the nation to field a swollen list of 13 gymnasts in Paris.
Dream Maroons debut a bittersweet moment: Hopgood
There were plenty of tears when J'Maine Hopgood answered his phone to hear Billy Slater tell him he would be making his State of Origin debut for Queensland.
Arthur won’t be out of NRL for long: Gutherson
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson says Brad Arthur is a must-consider for any club seeking a new head coach.
Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon
Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.