Kelly brings ‘edge’ but no bitterness in NBL return
Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
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Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders
Corey Horsburgh's long-term future is at Canberra after the lock inked a four-year extension with the Green Machine.
Wallabies lose young gun Jorgensen with fractured leg
The Wallabies will name an injury replacement after uncapped teenage flyer Max Jorgensen suffered a fractured leg at training, ending his Rugby World Cup.
Iceman cometh: how Broncos’ Carrigan battled ACL tear
An ice machine and a steely mindset helped Brisbane's Patrick Carrigan battle back from an ACL injury to establish himself as one of the NRL's best forwards.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos will return in place of Taylor Adams for the preliminary final against GWS after a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds has found the perfect combination of on-field guide and off-field mentor and larrikin ahead of the preliminary final with the Warriors.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
Wallabies face tough World Cup road after Fiji loss
Coach Eddie Jones says he always thought taking on the Wallabies job would be hard but a historic World Cup pool round exit would see the team hit a new low.
How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle
Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games.
Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder
From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.
‘Gold for Gold’: The slogan pushing Titans’ title dream
Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft.
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba’s new Lion king
Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
Brown changes tune on Lions, but wary of Voss’ Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown has changed his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend.
Preston win, continue to set the Championship pace
Preston remain unbeaten and top of the English Championship thanks to a hard-fought come-from-behind 2-1 home win against Birmingham.
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions’ Dunkley
Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
Warriors keen to make life ugly for ‘pretty boy’ Walsh
The Warriors are aware of the threat electric Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh poses in Saturday's preliminary final.
NRLW star Nathan-Wong cleared of neck damage
St George Illawarra NRLW five-eighth Tyla Nathan-Wong has been cleared of neck damage and released from hospital.
Wallabies’ Slipper unsure of passing Gregan Test mark
James Slipper will become the third Wallaby to play in four Rugby World Cups - but he's not sure if he deserves to become the country's most capped player.
Sydney Marathon sets record as country’s biggest ever
This year's Sydney Marathon had more participants than any previously held in Australia as the city looks to join the highest tier of world-class races.
Roosters’ Hopoate faces ban, set to miss NRLW finals
Prop Pani Hopoate is set to miss the Sydney Roosters' NRLW finals tilt after receiving a two-match ban for a hip-drop tackle.
Luai firming to play in Penrith’s preliminary final
Penrith star Jarome Luai looks increasingly likely to play in their NRL preliminary final against Melbourne, as he battles to overcome a shoulder injury.
McStay eyes Brisbane after Pies’ prelim final hurdle
A possible AFL grand final showdown with former club Brisbane is on Collingwood forward Daniel McStay's mind ahead of Friday's preliminary final against GWS.
Storm’s Wishart excited for potential clash with Cleary
Tyran Wishart has started at halfback just twice this season but the Melbourne utility has no fear about a potential clash with Penrith NRL star Nathan Cleary.
Titans seal finals spot, Cronulla post record NRLW win
Gold Coast have secured a top-four NRLW finish after comfortably seeing off Canberra 30-6 as Cronulla created history in a 56-6 win over Parramatta.
Broncos’ Arthars regains mojo after Warriors loan year
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars says a year with the Warriors in 2022 remains "a cherished memory" that also helped him find his best form on his Broncos return.
Stanton stands up again in Suns’ AFLW win over Magpies
Remodelled forward Jamie Stanton kicked three goals and Lucy Single limited Bri Davey's impact as Gold Coast posted a 12-point win over Collingwood.
Melbourne Knights to play Roar in Australia Cup semis
Melbourne Knights will host Brisbane Roar in the Australia Cup semi-finals while Melbourne City will welcome Sydney FC.
Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid
Marnus Labuschagne is set to join the World Cup squad with injured Travis Head's availability in doubt on a day when Australia cracked again in South Africa.
Indigenous rugby league pioneer Lionel Morgan dies
The first Indigenous player to represent Australia in rugby league, Lionel Morgan, has died aged 85.
Lions’ eyes on AFLW leaders after Sydney belting
Brisbane have continued their strong AFLW form with a 55-point victory over Sydney but next face a bigger test against ladder leaders North Melbourne.