Panthers lose To’o, make surprise call at No.6
Jack Cole has been handed Jarome Luai's old No.6 jersey for their season opener in Las Vegas, while Chanel Harris-Tavita has won out as Warriors five-eighth.
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United star focused on NBL title campaign, not NBA
With a three-game Playoff series against Perth starting in Melbourne on Thursday, star United forward Jack White isn't about to let another title chance slip.
Smylie, Herbert playing for keeps at NZ Open
Australian's Elvis Smylie and Lucas Herbert have it all to play for at the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort.
Longmuir to coach Dockers without AFL contract
Justin Longmuir will remain as Fremantle coach with no end date in sight after striking a new employment agreement with the AFL club.
Tszyu braces for the fight of his life in boxing return
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu knows his career will be in tatters if he loses for a third straight time after agreeing to fight American Joey Spencer.
Hopoate wins Manly wing spot, set to extend deal
Lehi Hopoate will start the season on the wing for Manly, leaving Tommy Talau and Jason Saab fighting for one spot in the Sea Eagles' hotly-contested backline.
Sharks speedster has unfinished business with the USA
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has promised to play rugby league for the USA again, positioning him to become the country's greatest-ever player.
From Bradford to Townsville, Bateman feeling at home
Englishman John Bateman says he's quickly settled in life with the Cowboys in Townsville, with the north Queensland city reminding him of Yorkshire.
Reds centre Paisami banned for three Super Rugby games
Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been suspended for three Super Rugby Pacific matches for a dangerous tackle.
Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.
Kernick back as Brigginshaw warns of aggressive English
Olivia Kernick's high-profile exile from the Jillaroos side is over, with the Dally M Medallist recalled to the starting side by interim coach Jess Skinner.
Oloapu in NRL limbo after release from Bulldogs
Gun halves prospect Karl Oloapu has been released from his contract at Canterbury and now faces an uncertain road back to the NRL.
‘Embarrassed’ Raiders apologise for Vegas dust-up
Canberra forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have fronted the press to apologise for brawling in the elevator of their Las Vegas hotel.
Hickey doubted he was good enough. Now he’s an NBL gun
Illawarra guard Will Hickey has credited Justin Tatum for his form in an NBL campaign that is extending into an semi-final series.
Succession plan takes heat off Hinkley: Rozee
Port Adelaide's decision to announce a succession plan between Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr has taken the heat off the senior coach, says captain Connor Rozee.
Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year’s gains
Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.
Two Raiders involved in Las Vegas altercation
Canberra players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been involved in a hotel altercation in Las Vegas, prompting security to be called.
Bostock blow for Dolphins, Titan Foran set for surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran is out for 12 weeks with a biceps rupture while Dolphins winger Jack Bostock (knee) will miss the opening two NRL rounds.
‘Go after the game’, Ryles tells No.1 Iongi
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles wants to reconfigure Parramatta's attack in 2025, with No.1 Isaiah Iongi to be given freedom at the back in his first NRL season.
Over 160 have tried, but Luai can be man to save Tigers
After more than 12 years of misery at Concord, Jarome Luai is the next man charged with reviving Wests Tigers. But he arrives better equipped than most.
AFL captains back more representative football
AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.
Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again
Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.
Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.
Knee issue could force Tigers’ Olam into retirement
Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.
From one to seven: Cricket’s rapid rise of world events
Australia will face South Africa in two separate ICC events in the space of four months, raising questions over the amount of global cricket tournaments.
New Titans halves running down a dream: Brimson
Former fullbacks AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell have made a great start for Gold Coast in the halves as they build on Melbourne's trailblazing example.
Super star: in-demand PNG hooker turns down NRL clubs
Edwin Ipape has rejected interest from multiple Super League and NRL clubs, with the PNG star signing a record six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.
Micah makes case for No.1 spot as Matildas fall to USA
Teagan Micah has made a compelling case to become Australia's first-choice No.1 after a strong display in the Matildas' 2-1 SheBelieves Cup loss to the USA.
Leniu set for ban as NRL comes down hard on Rooster
Spencer Leniu is facing a minimum ban of two matches for his high shot on Phoenix Crossland, adding to the Roosters' woes after a weekend to forget.
Australian guard Armstrong inks NBA deal with Warriors
Cairns Taipans guard Taran Armstrong has been rewarded for an outstanding NBL season, joining the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract.
Storm star ready to tackle round one after hip surgery
Cameron Munster says he's built confidence after his showing in Melbourne's final pre-season match, his first hit-out following hip surgery.