Bont, Daicos split AFL awards ahead of Brownlow battle
A tight Brownlow Medal count is expected after Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were named the league's best players by its coaches and players respectively.
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Cats gun Dempsey earns AFL Rising Star nod
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey has been named the AFL's Rising Star ahead of fellow young guns George Wardlaw and Kai Lohmann.
Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper
Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.
Cowboys survive second-string Storm’s best in try-fest
North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.
From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold
Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.
Cotter’s plea after scrappy Cowboys’ Storm escape
North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.
Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance
Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.
Swans to unleash ‘competitive beast’ in AFLW opener
Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener.
Only way is up for NRLW’s Roosters: Isabelle Kelly
The NRLW's Sydney Roosters were embarrassed by last week's loss to Gold Coast, but captain Isabelle Kelly says the only way is up.
De Minaur leads Australia’s best Open start in 27 years
Alex de Minaur has eased into the US Open third round, among four Australian to make the last 32 for the first time since 1997.
Wilson takes Wallabies captaincy for Pumas Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is looking for backrower Harry Wilson to lead with his actions against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash in Buenos Aires.
Tszyu and Zerafa win to set up huge clash
A mega-bout between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is on the cards after each won their fight in contrasting fashion in Sydney.
Roglic takes chunk out of O’Connor’s Vuelta lead
Australia's Ben O'Connor has held on to the red jersey but his lead in the Vuelta a Espana has been trimmed by almost 40 seconds.
Aussie Popyrin ready for US Open showdown with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin has powered to a third-round US Open showdown with Novak Djokovic, but fellow Aussies Rinky Hjikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint are out.
Paris’s cobbles to test de Rozario’s marathon defence
Flagbearer Madison de Rozario said she felt her heart sinking when she came face to face with the cobbled streets she must conquer to defend her marathon gold.
Aussie teenage tennis ace committed to US college class
Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint is putting education first, even if it costs her most of the $200,000 prize money from her breakout US Open run.
Pay-cut offer was Trbojevic’s idea, says Manly coach
Coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims Manly tried to pressure star player Tom Trbojevic into taking a pay cut given his injury struggles.
Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal
Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games.
Mitchell cops big fines, ban left in Souths’ hands
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has learned his fate after the now-infamous white-powder saga.
The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off
The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.
Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.
Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals
Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.
Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions’ perception
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now
Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.
2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election
The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.
Min Woo Lee commits to Australian Open in Melbourne
PGA Tour star and recent Olympic golf debutant Min Woo Lee is the first of the big guns to commit to this year's Australian Open in Melbourne.
NRL’s Roosters re-sign Origin forwards Leniu, Watson
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed State of Origin stars Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu ahead of the NRL finals.
Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.
Australia’s tennis aces enjoy 44-year first at US Open
Led by seeds Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, Australia will have 10 men's players in the world's top 100 entering the US Open for the first time since 1980.