‘Awkward’ background to gymnastics Games showdown
A year after his controversial world championships omission, Heath Thorpe has recovered to vie for Oceania's sole men's all-round spot at the Paris Olympics.
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Quest for trophy drives Victory veteran Traore
Left-back Adama Traore is still hunting his first A-League Men silverware and will be crucial to Melbourne Victory's semi-final against Wellington.
Kambosos in ‘best ever’ shape for Lomachenko
George Kambosos aims to walk away with the IBF lightweight belt when he takes on Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko in a blockbuster bout in Perth.
Crows coach wants to stay in ‘sweet spot’ against Lions
Coach Matthew Nicks says the Crows have found their groove ahead of hosting an injury-hit Brisbane at Adelaide Oval.
Cleary’s injury leaves Luai in for game-managing test
Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary's latest hamstring injury leaves Jarome Luai in for a test across the coming weeks.
Fifita deal casts doubt over keeping Crichton: Robinson
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off a huge coup in signing David Fifita, but Trent Robinson says the deal has left Angus Crichton's future at the club in doubt.
‘Ticks every box’: Why Perth deserves an NRL team
Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium for a new NRL side, has explained why the time is ripe for a new franchise in Western Australia.
Titans have cash to splash, Fifita backed to fire
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler expects David Fifita's decision to leave the club next year to have no impact on his form as the Titans prepare to go to market.
Rogers to exit for Madden despite slick Broncos display
Rookie half Josh Rogers had a strong game in the win over Parramatta but coach Kevin Walters says Jock Madden will slot in next week against Manly if fit.
Bradman brings his Best in Knights’ injury-soured win
The Newcastle Knights have held on to defeat a patchy Wests Tigers 20-14 in their final game in Tamworth, with both sides left ruing a heavy injury toll.
Thunderbirds hand Mavericks Super Netball reality check
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have dragged the Melbourne Mavericks back to earth with a thud, notching a clinical 22-goal win at John Cain Arena
Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants
Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Dragons spoil Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney return
St George Illawarra have put a dampener on Latrell Mitchell's return from suspension by handing South Sydney a 28-14 loss at rainy Jubilee Oval.
Sharks cement top spot with rare NRL win in Melbourne
Cronulla have cracked a rare win over the Storm, roaring home to secure a 25-18 victory over Melbourne in their top-of-the-table clash.
Orange Tsunami lacking punch as Giants lose again
After winning their first five games of the season, GWS suddenly are out of form and coach Adam Kingsley will welcome their return home.
Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss
Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.
Controversy mars Giants’ overtime win over Lightning
The Lightning had their one-goal win annulled before being forced back onto the court after a 50-minute delay and then lose in overtime to the Giants.
Brumbies pip Waratahs in Super Rugby mudlark thriller
The ACT Brumbies have all but booked a home Super Rugby Pacific final and cruelled the NSW Waratahs' playoff hopes with a thrilling derby win in Sydney.
Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua
The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.
Netball Australia apologises after review into result
Netball's governing body says it will ensure there's no repeat of the chaos that followed a scoreboard error that caused final-score confusion for 50 minutes.
Sharks stars deserve Origin selection says coach
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his players wouldn't let NSW down if they got an Origin call-up, naming his skipper Cam McInnes as deserving of selection.
Skipper Hunt: Dragons must stop switching off in games
St George Illawarra have had a "patchy" start to 2024 but have nevertheless won as many games through 10 rounds this year as they did in the entire 2023 season.
Staggs ready for Origin shot as Cleary adds to NSW woes
A "matured" Kotoni Staggs says he is ready to step up and be NSW's answer in the centres, after a horror weekend for Blues coach Michael Maguire.
Setbacks drove Teitzel to Maroons pinnacle in Origin
Queensland and Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel realised her Maroons dream after a tough season at Newcastle, saying she emerged a better person and player.
Storm skipper Grant fined after shock sin-bin
Storm skipper Harry Grant has been fined $1000 after his controversial sin-bin for making contact with Cronulla kicker Daniel Atkinson during Melbourne's loss.
Perth NRL bid open to Bears liaison, rather go alone
The consortium hoping to get a Perth franchise into an expanded NRL wants a stand-alone side but have left the door open for a North Sydney or Newtown link.
Lomachenko TKOs George Kambosos in brutal title bout
Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko is the new IBF lightweight world champion after scoring a TKO win over Australian George Kambosos in Perth.
Daicos dazzles amid injury carnage as Pies belt Eagles
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has racked up a game-high 36 disposals in a starring role for the reigning premiers in their comprehensive win over West Coast.
Roosters make statement in 10-minute attack of Warriors
The Sydney Roosters scored four tries in 10 minutes early to set up a 38-18 win over the Warriors, again reminding rivals they are genuine title contenders.
Boos turn to cheers for Fifita as Titans repel Cowboys
The Gold Coast suffered injury carnage and departing forward David Fifita won over his home crowd in a courageous 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys.
Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington
Melbourne Victory are prepared to suffer to get the job done, with honours even as they travel to Wellington aiming to dash the Phoenix's grand final dreams.