City dash Mariners’ finals hopes; keep their own alive
Socceroo attacker Daniel Arzani's big game and goals from Andreas Kuen and Andrew Nabbout have lifted Melbourne City to a 2-1 win over Central Coast.
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Pallister adds 400m crown at Australian Open swim meet
Lani Pallister has added the 400m freestyle title to her 800m success at the Australian Open swimming championships on the Gold Coast.
‘Thought I’d win’: Min Woo Lee’s Masters faux pas
Australian No.1 Min Woo Lee has learnt one valuable lesson from his disappointing 49th-place finish from last year's Masters.
Ikin welcomes ‘competitive tension’ from CQ NRL bid
QRL boss Ben Ikin says six NRL teams in Queensland is a future possibility and backs a reignited Central Queensland NRL bid alongside the Ipswich-based Jets.
‘In my sights’: Walters targets Te’o for World Cup tilt
Former Brisbane assistant coach Ben Te'o is a man in demand and Kevin Walters is keen to work with him at the World Cup in what would be a fairytale reunion.
RA’s Mass gain: in-demand prop knocks back Irish offer
Powerhouse Reds prop Massimo De Lutiis has described how he agonised over the call to re-sign with Rugby Australia despite strong Irish interest.
‘Finally worked it out’: Pickett’s light-bulb moment
Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy
Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.
Special bond, heartbreaking loss behind Twidle’s debut
If not for the kindness of a local footy coach in Brisbane, Apa Twidle knows he would never have made it all to the way to the bright lights of the NRL.
‘Nipping at heels’: new deal but no rest for key Bronco
Cory Paix is riding high after inking a contract extension but hard lessons from the past have him steeled to raise the bar to hang onto his hooking role.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges
Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.
Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta
Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.
‘Kiss of life, Kiss of death’: no qualms with scrutiny
Les Kiss expects to be held to account ahead of his transition from Reds to Wallabies coach later this year and admits his side need to rediscover their mojo.
Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return
Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.
Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri’s future
Cameron Ciraldo sees no point addressing Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury as the centre prepares for his comeback from a "rocky patch" out of the NRL side.
Pallister hat-trick as Dolphins look good for Glasgow
A host of top swimmers, headed by Lani Pallister, demonstrated at the Australian Open they're in good shape in Commonwealth Games year.
‘Be patient’: Baker-Finch’s tip for beastly Augusta
Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.
Giant awakes: CQ NRL bid stakes expansion claim
The Central Queensland NRL bid is ready to ramp up its push to be the 20th NRL team with financial clout and a bedrock rugby league case as foundations.
‘Get on with it’: Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch
Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club.
Storm need to be Panthers’ copycats to end streak
Cameron Munster says Penrith have shown his Melbourne side what they need to change to end their three-game losing streak, with attitude top of his list.
Calm down Mitch: NRL warns Moses about refs dialogue
Mitch Moses has received a concerning act notice from the NRL in the aftermath of Parramatta's Easter Monday loss to Wests Tigers.
Aussie swimmers lap up gold in lead-up to Glasgow
With the Commonwealth Games looming large, Australia's swimmers are showing the type of form that promises a healthy medal haul in Glasgow.
No end in sight for Air Tupou with another year looming
Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou believes he is playing as well as ever, indicating he is open to the prospect of a 16th NRL season in 2027.
Souths’ simple fix that can keep Wayne Bennett happy
Wayne Bennett made no secret of his feelings about South Sydney's performance after their last win over Wests Tigers, and he says there is an obvious fix.
Sapsford hails captain after re-signing with Brumbies
Winger Ollie Sapsford has heralded his captain Ryan Lonergan for his off-field influence, as the ACT Brumbies spend time away from the field.
It’s dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons
The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
‘The rise’: Tszyu’s Easter Sunday resurrection plan
Tim Tszyu accepts he lost his way as he bids to revive his international boxing career in an Easter Sunday stoush with Albania's unbeaten Denis Nurja.
At last Doueihi sees bright lights shine well on Tigers
Wests Tigers sit third on the ladder after the first month of the NRL season and are eyeing the chance for a 3-1 record when they face Parramatta.
You can’t stop it: Moses says hip-drops bound to happen
Parramatta are still feeling the effects from a couple of hip-drop tackles which have sidelined two stars for lengthy periods.