Simmons eyes Paris Olympics as Boomers begin evolution
Promoted starter Josh Green played with authority in a crucial World Cup win for a new-look Boomers team that could add Ben Simmons for the Paris Olympics.
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Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver to retire
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver will retire at the end of the year, bringing an end to a dazzling career.
Peter Daicos expects Magpies to play it safe with Nick
Peter Daicos has tipped Collingwood to leave son Nick out of the AFL qualifying final against Melbourne as he recovers from a knee injury.
Ex-Canberra skipper Hodgson retires from NRL
Former Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson has hung up his boots after battling a troublesome neck injury.
Townsend clears mind of Cowboys’ top-eight scenarios
North Queensland's Chad Townsend has been in similar situations to this and knows it doesn't pay to dwell on the what-ifs as the Cowboys hunt a finals berth.
Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow
Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides believes Charlie Curnow can reach new heights in September if Michael Voss moves the star forward up the ground.
Rivalry with Marzhew pushes Young to Knights’ record
Only one man looks able to stop Dom Young from breaking Newcastle's record for most tries in a season and it's not a rival winger, it's teammate Greg Marzhew.
Howarth’s Storm debut a toast to ex-Reds rugby star
Jack Howarth's journey to his NRL debut for Melbourne has been followed by his manager, mentor and former schoolboy coach, ex-Queensland Reds star Shane Drahm.
Storm explain resting as Broncos brace for Papenhuyzen
The Melbourne Storm say they have a two-fold reason for resting players against Brisbane on Thursday night, with fringe players getting a pre-finals hitout.
Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement
Brisbane Lions defender Marcus Adams won't return to the AFL, or play any other contact sport, due to a concussion suffered more than a year ago.
‘Don’t argue with Flegler’: Fiery prop to lead Broncos
Thomas Flegler leaves Brisbane for the Dolphins next year but his burgeoning leadership skills convinced Kevin Walters to make him captain against the Storm.
New Zealand A set Australia A batters imposing target
Scott Kuggeleijn's allround brilliance has left Australia A needing 322 for victory against New Zealand A on the final day of their four-day Brisbane fixture.
Boost for Panthers as Dylan Edwards signs until 2028
Penrith have signed superstar fullback Dylan Edwards for another four years in a major boost for the back-to-back NRL champions.
Butters, Bontempelli honoured with major AFL awards
Port Adelaide young gun Zac Butters and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli have been honoured at the AFL awards night.
Aussie Groves sprints to second straight Vuelta victory
Sprint star Kaden Groves has won a second straight stage at the Vuelta a Espana on a landmark day for Australian cycling.
Boomers into the Paris Olympics after NZ World Cup exit
Australia have qualified for the Paris Olympics after New Zealand lost to Greece at the World Cup.
The five seconds when NRL’s Jake Trbojevic won DCE over
Captain Daly Cherry-Evans has paid tribute to Manly stalwart Jake Trbojevic ahead of his 200th NRL game this Friday.
Marsh, Sangha star as Australia crush South Africa
New T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has scored an unbeaten 92 off 49 balls and Tanveer Sangha snared four wickets as Australia crushed South Africa by 111 runs.
Captain Greene lauds 2023 Giants as his best-ever team
GWS star Toby Greene, the first Giants player to be named All Australian captain, is bullish about what they can do in the finals.
Saville buoyed by US Open display against world No.1
Australian comeback star Daria Saville has pushed Iga Swiatek hard before bowing out of the US Open with a gallant second-round loss to the world No.1.
Angry Robinson wants ban to be turning point for JWH
The Sydney Roosters have Joey Manu and Daniel Tupou missing for their NRL blockbuster with Souths but it's Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' ban that angers them most.
Taipans, Breakers earn NBA pre-season tickets
The Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers will represent the NBL in four games against NBA clubs on a pre-season trip to the United States and Canada.
‘Do the same for us’: AFLW returns as Matildas encore
Following on from a historic Women's World Cup in Australia, the AFLW makes its return with officials, players and clubs promising to put on a good show.
Ewing offers update in fight to surf WSL Finals
Ethan Ewing is hopeful of competing in the WSL Finals, offering an encouraging update on his rehabilitation after breaking his back earlier this month.
Wallabies working hard to build consistency: Jones
Eddie Jones says the gap between the Wallabies' best and worst is too large and they are working to build consistency ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener.
Skipper Tohu Harris in for Warriors’ finals campaign
Warriors coach Andrew Webster says captain Tohu Harris isn't in doubt for their final, with many players resting for Saturday's trip to the Dolphins.
Rod, who? Souths lash Churchill’s Latrell outburst
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has labelled Rod Churchill's text commentary about Latrell Mitchell "disrespectful".
Saints close to full strength as they build for finals
Assistant coach Lenny Hayes, a revered figure at St Kilda, is rapt that they're back in the finals and says they will be close to full strength for GWS.
Ciraldo questions off the mark: Penrith’s Dylan Edwards
Dylan Edwards has spent most of his career playing under Cameron Ciraldo and is adamant the under-fire Canterbury coach's character cannot be questioned.
Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win
Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Going to market wasn’t an option for Panther Edwards
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards says he was never going to be lured by the potential of bigger money on the open market, after inking a new four-year extension.