Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs
North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.
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Dress rehearsal readies Fox for hectic Games opening
Jessica Fox has trialled staying up late and then simulating competition the next day to ensure she can take part in the Olympic opening ceremony.
Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games
Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.
Piastri joins Aussie F1 elite with first Grand Prix win
Oscar Piastri has won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to join the winners' circle.
No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach
Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.
Schauffele roars to second major win of year at Open
Xander Schauffele has proved in a class of his own in the final round of the British Open as he raced away to victory at Royal Troon with a closing 65.
Scott, Day fade as Aussie challenge peters out at Troon
Jason Day and Adam Scott made bright starts in their final-day push at the British Open but failed to cash in as blustery Royal Troon again dashed their dreams.
Fox sisters’ Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares
Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.
Ice-cool Cleary saves Panthers in golden-point thriller
Nathan Cleary has powered Penrith to a 28-26 win over the Dolphins by kicking a 45-metre golden-point field goal.
Fever run hot to douse Lightning in netball semi-final
West Coast Fever have set up a Super Netball preliminary final with the Melbourne Vixens after a 10-goal semi-final win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in Perth
Brisbane pip Swans in AFL thriller
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has hailed his team's resilience after their tense two-point win over ladder leaders Sydney at the Gabba.
Sezer latest Tiger in trouble as NRL fines, bans mount
Aidan Sezer is facing the seventh ban for a Wests Tigers player this season, with he and teammates having already missed 12 games and paid $22,850 in fines.
Olympic wheel turns for Meares to chef de mission role
Two-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Anna Meares knew soon after retiring from competition she wanted to be chef de mission of the Australian team.
Horschel hits the front as Lowry falters in Open rain
Billy Horschel has come through the pack to lead the British Open as "brutal" conditions played havoc with the overnight leaders at Royal Troon.
Norris and Piastri on pole as McLaren take charge
McLaren take out the front row for the first time since 2012 as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to turn up heat on Max Verstappen at Hungary Grand Prix.
Walsh sees more space on Reynolds’ Broncos return
Adam Reynolds' return from a biceps injury has given Reece Walsh the space he desperately craves, as Brisbane prepare to mount a late-season resurgence.
I picked a fight with Dixon, says Port Adelaide coach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he recently "picked a fight" with key forward Charlie Dixon, who played a starring role in a win over Richmond.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, injured in last play
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
Mostert shakes off rivals for opening Sydney race win
Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert has broken through in Sydney for his second Supercars win of the year, tightening his claim on a maiden championship.
Livewire Ginnivan stars as Hawks crush Magpies
Jack Ginnivan has produced a career-best performance to lead AFL finals hopefuls Hawthorn to a stirring victory over his former club Collingwood.
Walsh fires as Broncos snap six-game losing streak
Reece Walsh has scored a try and set up two others, giving Brisbane hope they can still make the NRL's finals after a 30-14 win over Newcastle.
Thunderbirds smash Vixens to make netball grand final
Defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has powered the Adelaide Thunderbirds to a 68-43 win over Melbourne Vixens and into the Super Netball grand final.
Wallabies deny Georgia, brace for top-ranked Springboks
The Wallabies have eked out a 40-29 victory over Georgia to extend their unbeaten run under coach Joe Schmidt to three wins but they now face a huge challenge.
Souths win Gosford try-fest to keep finals hopes alive
South Sydney were too strong for a spirited but inexperienced Wests Tigers side, snatching an enthralling 42-28 victory in front of 16,284 on the Central Coast.
Giants crush road strugglers Suns in AFL finals push
Greater Western Sydney have claimed a 39-point victory against Gold Coast, with the Suns' poor form on the road leaving them outside the top eight.
Queensland Premier gets last laugh as State of Origin bet exposes superior conditions for QLD nurses
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
St Kilda’s Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs
First-year St Kilda player Lance Collard has been suspended for six games after directing homophobic slurs towards two opponents in a VFL game.
Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71
Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.
Rugby rookie Grace handed Wales start against Reds
Wales will hand rookie Regan Grace his first start in only his third game of rugby union when Warren Gatland's team face Queensland on Friday.
Ryles released by Storm to focus on Parramatta
Jason Ryles has been released from his duties as Melbourne's assistant coach, allowing him to start focusing on Parramatta's future.
Slater changes pack make up before Origin decider
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made three changes to his starting side for the State of Origin series decider, including Harry Grant at hooker.