Firebirds sneak home over Swifts in Super thriller
The Queensland Firebirds have improved their Super Netball finals prospects and almost certainly ended those of the NSW Swifts with a thrilling win in Sydney.
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Hinkley chokes up after relief of AFL win over Saints
Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.
Fears of career-ending injury for Wallabies veteran
Kurtley Beale's recall to the Wallabies appears over after the veteran utility back suffered a suspected achilles injury while playing club rugby.
Saints’ King has tough outing in tight AFL loss to Port
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has defended key forward Max King, who went into the ruck late in their two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Fever edge struggling Giants in Super Netball
West Coast Fever remain in contention for a top-two Super Netball spot after coming from ten down to score a 68-65 win over the Giants in Perth.
‘All cake no icing’ as Panthers fall to gutsy Cowboys
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.
Sicily injured as Hawks smash Eagles in Perth
Hawthorn are on the cusp of crashing their way into the AFL's top eight after posting a thumping win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Hot Hawks still have work to do: coach Mitchell
Hawthorn are on the cusp of gatecrashing the top eight, and coach Sam Mitchell is encouraging his charges to continue playing with confidence.
Robinson joins Bennett in calling for sin bin overhaul
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for the NRL to consider changes to the sin bin law, fearing it is toying with the integrity of matches.
Manu injured as hot Roosters tame last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Roosters unlikely to play Nawaqanitawase in NRL in 2024
Trent Robinson says the Sydney Roosters are unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early, and will instead prepare him for 2025.
Australian tennis prodigy provides echoes of Kyrgios
Australia hot-shot Cooper Kose, 15, has joined an agency co-founded by Naomi Osaka, who pinpoints forehand similarities with Nick Kyrgios.
Donoghoe ban adds to Dolphin woes, Bennett lashes team
Wayne Bennett says he has no sympathy for Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe, who will cop a three-game suspension as the coach lamented a key failing of his side.
Angus Crichton inks new deal after months of build-up
Angus Crichton publicly questioned his future at the Sydney Roosters earlier this season, but is now pleased to have re-signed.
Honesty proves best policy for revitalised Rabbitohs
Cameron Murray convened the South Sydney forward pack for a heart-to-heart chat during their losing streak and ended up jolting the NRL side back to life.
Broncos face forwards crisis ahead of Panthers showdown
The Broncos welcome back their State of Origin stars against the Panthers but have just seven middle and edge forwards available from the top 30 due to injury.
Aussie rides emotional roller-coaster to PGA Tour win
Cam Davis has claimed his second PGA Tour title, with fellow Australian Min Woo Lee finishing joint runner-up at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.
No panic stations at Sharks despite downward spiral
Cronulla have dropped off in every key statistical category during a run of losses, while they have suffered an injury setback before a clash with Gold Coast.
Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.
Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender
Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.
How ‘little brother’ de Minaur became Aussie main man
As Alex de Minaur launches his bid for Wimbledon glory, he's offered a vote of thanks to the Australian colleagues who now marvel at his tennis transformation.
Blues present massive challenge for out-of-sorts Giants
GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly says major change is not needed at the Giants - they just have to get back to doing what they do well, much more consistently.
Bolt’s Wimbledon shot is over but Thompson battles on
Alex Bolt's Wimbledon adventure has come to an early end but his performance against top-10 player Casper Ruud will have made his watching family proud.
Daugunu targets centre start as Wallabies lose troops
Filipo Daugunu has put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.13 jersey after injury and a withdrawal rocked the squad ahead of their opening Test against Wales.
Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey’s Paris squads
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have confirmed eye-catching omissions from their Olympic squads, and Eddie Ockenden is set to play at a record fifth Olympics.
Tigers take four games to CommBank, less at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers bosses have moved to play four games at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium from 2025, with three to be played at Leichhardt and four at Campbelltown.
Tupouniua heads to Dogs, Crichton re-signs at Roosters
Sitili Tupouniua is set to join Canterbury on a four-year deal from 2025, while Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is staying put for the next two seasons.
Sin bin appears here to stay despite NRL coaches’ pleas
The sin bin has re-emerged as a hot topic among NRL coaches in recent days but the league looks unlikely to heed calls for change.
Maroons eyes on Titans’ Fifita in Big Banana showdown
Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.
Thompson battles on but Bolt’s Wimbledon shot is over
Jordan Thompson has fought back from two sets down to reach Wimbledon's second round but Alex Bolt's adventure has been ended by No.8 seed Casper Ruud.