Magical Juan Mata ponders Victory future
Melbourne Victory superstar Juan Mata doesn't yet know where his future lies beyond the end of the A-League Men season but is ready for the finals.
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Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach final
Mirra Andreeva has won through to the final of the Madrid Open where the teenager will meet Marta Kostyuk, who beat Anastasia Potapova in three sets.
‘Love that stuff’: Aussie surf champ laps up WSL drama
Ahead of Gold Coast's WSL return, George Pittar is embracing the "controversy and crazy moments" after beating four Brazilians on the way to his maiden title.
Fozball has Manly stalwart leaning towards playing on
Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic knows he will retire as a Sea Eagle, but is weighing up whether that happens this year or after one more NRL season.
‘Three players in one’: Aussie storms Yorkshire cricket
Jess Jonassen has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Yorkshire, the experienced Australian international nudging selectors again with her dazzling displays.
Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points
Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.
Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener
Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.
Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy
Melbourne have revealed coach Craig Bellamy is battling a neurodegenerative disorder, but will continue to coach the Storm this season.
There’s extra feeling for Mahoney against Dogs: Payten
North Queensland coach Todd Payten expects Reed Mahoney will be extra motivated when he comes up against his old side Canterbury in round nine.
Jack de Belin hungry to prove himself at Parramatta
Jack de Belin might be struggling for form and NRL minutes but the veteran forward is still enjoying a 'refreshing start' to life at Parramatta.
‘A good test’: Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head
Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.
Melbourne speedster a bright light in grim Storm season
Craig Bellamy says Sua Faalogo has been among Melbourne's best players and has earned the right to remain fullback despite the arrival of a new rising star.
Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.
Young Saints midfielder thriving after brutal subbing
Twelve months on from being brutally subbed for a poor performance, St Kilda's Hugo Garcia produced a career-defining game.
Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out
Jayden Brailey is set to lock down in Canberra's pack against Gold Coast as their player shortage worsens, with Ethan Strange ruled out due to injury.
Durable Reds flyhalf tosses up Super Rugby options
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will finally wear the Reds' No.10 jumper at Suncorp Stadium as the durable flyhalf weighs up his options for the next Super season.
North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured
North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.
Saints slam ‘compromised’ draft after ‘weak’ changes
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.
Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role
The Dolphins have dropped Trai Fuller to prepare him for a future role and recalled rising star Jack Bostock at centre in his first NRL match since last June.
‘Short-sighted’ to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs
Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.
BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.
Back at ‘perfect wave’, Gilmore leans on surf IQ
Superb swell is expected when the World Surf League's top tour returns to Snapper Rocks, where Stephanie Gilmore has won six times, after a seven-year gap.
Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup
Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad.
‘It sends a message’: Luai just the beginning for PNG
The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.
AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen’s injury
The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen.
Piastri ready to race as F1 season gets green light
Given a month-long enforced break, Australia's Formula One star Oscar Piastri will be keen to regain lost momentum when racing resumes in Miami.
Fresh twist as LIV Golf chairman set to resign: report
Sports Business Journal has reported Yasir Al-Rumayyan is set to resign as chairman of LIV Golf.
May tops Tigers’ priority list after Luai’s Chiefs move
The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.
Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history
The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.
‘It clicked, finally’: Magpies buoyant for Hawks test
Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
How New York pizzas helped Della Maddalena reset
Jack Della Maddalena will be aiming to put his disappointing loss to Islam Makhachev behind him when the Australian takes on Carlos Prates in Perth on Saturday.