Demons far from invincible in wide-open AFLW flag race
Reigning premiers Melbourne are beatable and first-time finalists Sydney are daring to dream of possibilities during the AFLW finals series.
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Week one of the AFLW finals confirmed
Week one of the AFLW finals will feature first-timers Sydney and Essendon away to Gold Coast and Geelong, along with a pair of blockbuster qualifying finals.
Amateur Campbell makes history with Queensland PGA win
Victorian Phoenix Campbell is the first amateur to win the Queensland PGA championship since the event started in 1926.
Ryder Cup star joins impressive summer golf fields
Scot Robert MacIntyre, an undefeated hero from Europe's Ryder Cup win over the USA, is the latest star to join the fields for the Australian summer of golf.
Fiery outbursts may cost Irankunda Australia call-ups
Former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire says teen phenom Nestory Irankunda can be an asset to the Socceroos at January's Asian Cup if he learns to control his emotions.
Campbell tells Hasler he wants Titans No.1 jersey
Gold Coast utility Jayden Campbell is yet to find out when he can start running after knee surgery but says he wants to be the club's regular fullback in 2024.
Aussie Hunter claims year-end doubles No.1 ranking
Storm Hunter has joined tennis great Samantha Stosur as only the second Australian woman to claim the year-end No.1 doubles ranking.
Opener Harris makes steady start in Vics’ Shield game
Victoria have made a steady start in reply to Tasmania's 452, moving to stumps on day two at 1-142 in their Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.
Six stars to return for AFLW pacesetters Adelaide
The AFLW's minor premiers Adelaide expect six mainstays to return for their qualifying final against the Brisbane Lions.
Zampa’s World Cup puts him in Warne’s rare air
Adam Zampa's terrific one-day World Cup form has all the similarities with Shane Warne's heroics from the miraculous 1999 campaign.
Jess Fox would be fitting Olympic flagbearer: Meares
Jess Fox has booked her ticket to a fourth consecutive Olympic Games but has laughed off talk she could be chosen as Australia's flagbearer.
Mullins eyes more Irish Melbourne Cup success
Willie Mullins has a strong Melbourne Cup hand with favourite Vauban and well-backed stablemate Absurde in the running to win the $8 million feature.
Lions pair Heslop, Mullins offered AFLW suspensions
Brisbane pair Dee Heslop and Charlotte Mullins could miss the Lions' AFLW elimination final against Adelaide due to suspension.
Hunt’s Test reminder with century in Gabba gloom
Henry Hunt has batted patiently under grey skies as cricket returned to the Gabba, posting a century for South Australia after Queensland sent them in.
Dettori tips Absurde for Cup, Oliver clears hurdle
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori doesn't have a Melbourne Cup ride but will have his eyes on a familiar horse, tipping Absurde to claim the $8 million handicap.
Sydney FC sack Steve Corica after winless ALM start
Steve Corica has been sacked as manager of Sydney FC after the club's disastrous start to the A-League Men season.
Molik backs Australia amid Billie Jean King Cup drama
A scheduling fiasco and the weather gods have left Australia potentially two players short for their opening Billie Jean King Cup finals tie against Slovenia.
Sakakibara remains on track for BMX Olympic medal
Newly crowned BMX World Cup champion Saya Sakakibara has continued her stellar form at the national titles to underline her Olympic medal hopes.
Aussie Cameron Percy leads PGA Tour event in Mexico
Aussie Cameron Percy has fired a 10-under-par 62 to claim the first-round clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico.
Zawada chasing double-figure ALM tally for Phoenix
Brisbane Roar face Wellington Phoenix on Saturday with both sides looking to keep their unbeaten streaks alive at Sky Stadium.
Disappointed Alamoti wants Crichton’s old Penrith spot
Paul Alamoti has expressed disappointment of leaving his junior NRL club Canterbury, but he now wants Stephen Crichton's old spot as starting centre at Penrith.
Pride on the line for Lions ahead of Demons AFLW clash
With a top-four finish at risk, Brisbane are bent on flipping the script when they go into a grand-final rematch against Melbourne.
Want-away prop Fonua-Blake to stay at Warriors for now
Addin Fonua-Blake has agreed to stay at the Warriors for 2024 as he continues to assess his circumstances, one day after requesting a release from the NRL club.
Hasler the winner and entertainer unveiled at Titans
Gold Coast's new coach Des Hasler is as driven as ever to make the most of a window of opportunity and take the Titans to the top of the NRL.
Derby favourite Riff Rocket to lap up pressure: Waller
Master trainer Chris Waller is confident favourite Riff Rocket will bounce back in Saturday's $2 million Victoria Derby after a surprise last-start defeat.
Victory duo eager to prove worth to Matildas
Jeff Hopkins is hopeful of having Emily Gielnik and Elise Kellond-Knight on deck as Melbourne Victory aim for their first A-League Women points of the season.
Alen Stajcic backs Glory to rebound from ‘bumpy’ start
Perth Glory will be aiming to post their first win of the A-League Men season when they host Central Coast at HBF Park on Saturday night.
Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons
Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.
Maguire wants more Tests for rugby league’s Pacific Cup
Michael Maguire has called for more games in the Pacific Cup, the Kiwis coach pushing for international rugby league to be be given greater prominence.
Meninga backs Maguire to juggle NSW, Kiwi coaching jobs
State of Origin's most successful coach, Mal Meninga, has said it would be possible for Michael Maguire to juggle the top jobs with New Zealand and NSW.
Fermor back from ACL, welcomes Hasler ‘shock to system’
As he targets a return from an ACL tear, Gold Coast forward Beau Fermor says the tough love he expects from new coach Des Hasler is just what the Titans need.