Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.
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Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood
George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.
Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout
Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.
Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
Wests Tigers' week started with news their most promising player will leave the NRL club, and ended with a loss that included a player sent off.
Eagles told to play on edge against Suns
West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.
Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title
A mighty floor routine from Simone Biles featuring Taylor Swift and Beyonce powered the iconic American gymnast to gold in the all-around final.
BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories
Saya Sakakibara looks the rider to beat for gold in the BMX racing at the Olympics after an unbeaten quarter-final display at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL
Kayal Iro looms as an option for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, but the Cronulla centre will prioritise being a trailblazer for the Cook Islands.
Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
Melbourne have beaten Canterbury to gain the signature of Stefano Utoikamanu from Wests Tigers, the best prop on the NRL's open market.
Storm aim to stay near-perfect with all-star spine
Melbourne's all-star spine is one of rugby league's most dangerous, but they will start together in the NRL for only the 13th time against St George Illawarra.
Justin Olam’s season could be over after high shot
Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.
Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out
Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.
Xerri eager for new Bulldogs deal, premiership tattoo
Bronson Xerri says he is deep in talks to re-sign with Canterbury and will book in for a premiership tattoo if the resurgent Bulldogs go all the way in 2024.
Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury’s 400th
Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Reynolds will stay Broncos captain in 2025: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has scuppered suggestions Adam Reynolds could be replaced as captain and wants a response from the side after an 'honesty session'.
Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans
Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.
Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village
The Queensland government will leave the door open for the athletes village to be made available for social housing before the 2032 Olympic Games.
Sky Blues, Wanderers to clash in ALM first-round derby
Sydney FC will start their upcoming A-League Men campaign against Western Sydney Wanderers, after the draw for the 2024-25 season was released.
Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals
After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.
Raiders have ‘opened people’s eyes’: NRLW coach
Canberra are in for a litmus test when they host Newcastle in round two of the NRLW season, as Gold Coast eye a bumper crowd against Wests Tigers.
Renouf differs with Old Boys duo on Broncos woes
Brisbane great Steve Renouf says former teammates Gorden Tallis and Chris Johns love the club but are wrong about the reasons for the Broncos' failings.
Souths No.7 Walker out of crunch Sharks clash
A win for South Sydney against Cronulla will go a long way to keeping their slim NRL finals hopes alive, but they'll need to do it without halfback Cody Walker.
New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act
The Matildas' next permanent head coach is about to embark of a period of transition as the team's golden generation approaches its final chapter.
Cats’ Stengle clear to face Adelaide after ‘hiccup’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.
Australia’s McKeown, McEvoy win historic Olympic golds
Kaylee McKeown and Cameron McEvoy have collected landmark victories in a 10-minute Australian gold rush at the Paris Olympic pool.
Australian Bree Masters gets spot in Olympic 100m semis
Sprinter Bree Masters, 800m runner Claudia Hollingsworth and high jumpers Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olsylagers were the stand-out Australians on day one.
Walker magic gets Roosters win over Dolphins in classic
Sydney Roosters beat the Dolphins 40-34 in a thriller in Perth with halfback Sam Walker's two brilliant tries amid a personal haul of 24 points the difference.
Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles
Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.