Payne, Reville in mix for Lions’ elimination final
Key defender Jack Payne and penetrating kick Bruce Reville are both in the mix to return from injury for Brisbane in their elimination final against Carlton.
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Whitehead’s NRL career looks over after hip-drop charge
Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead will need to overturn a suspension for a hip-drop tackle if he is to play in the NRL again.
Piastri edged out as Leclerc delivers home Ferrari win
Oscar Piastri grabbed the lead from McLaren teammate Lando Norris on lap one but Ferrari's one-stop strategy proved a masterstroke in the Italian Grand Prix.
Walker, Smith out for season in Roosters double blow
The Sydney Roosters are facing an injury crisis on the eve of the NRL finals that has the potential to last long into the 2025 season.
From Sydney to New York as de Minaur, Thompson collide
Australian tennis aces Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have grown up together in Sydney but now they will clash for a US Open quarter-final spot in New York.
Lolesio’s licence as Schmidt walks Wallabies tightrope
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is happy to see playmaker Noah Lolesio learn on the job as the deck is shuffled around him.
Rowing gold one of 10 Aussie medals amid phone scandal
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have claimed Australia's first gold in Paralympic rowing, one of 10 Australian medals on Sunday in Paris.
Robinson ‘out of order’ for refusing apology: Whitehead
Elliott Whitehead was disappointed Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson wouldn't accept his apology for accidentally injuring Brandon Smith in Canberra's win.
The six games set to finalise NRL ladder
All but two games in the final round of the NRL season will have an impact on the final make-up of the league's top eight.
Stylish AFLW Kangaroos romp past Lions in GF rematch
Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have been beaten by runners-up North Melbourne by 44 points in their first match since last year's grand final.
Stars align as big-hitting Duckett returns to BBL
English top-order batter Ben Duckett is the No.1 BBL draft pick with the Melbourne Stars, but India's Harmenpreet Kaur was not named among the WBBL choices.
Walker among three Roosters injured on run to finals
Sam Walker suffered a painful knee injury in the Sydney Roosters' penultimate game of the NRL regular season and was joined on the sidelines by three teammates.
Knights set up dream NRL finish as Ponga pounds Titans
Kalyn Ponga has played his best game of the season in Newcastle's 36-14 win over Gold Coast, setting up a winner-takes-all final-round clash with the Dolphins.
Maddick breaks NRLW record as Broncos belt Cowboys
Brisbane fullback Hayley Maddick has become the first NRLW player to set up five tries in a game, achieving the feat in a big win over North Queensland.
Hawks beat Carlton for strong AFLW start
Hawthorn have begun their first AFLW season under new coach Daniel Webster with a 38-point win over Carlton in windy conditions in Frankston.
Wilson’s club-to-captain ‘pinch yourself’ Wallaby ride
Harry Wilson had to pinch himself after captaining the Wallabies to victory in Argentina a year after the Test discard had dominated in his Brisbane club final.
Turuva thought he’d played last NRL game for Penrith
Sunia Turuva was left to ponder whether he might finish his time at Penrith playing NSW Cup after Ivan Cleary dropped him from the NRL side last month.
Port Adelaide coach Hinkley seeks finals redemption
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley knows there's only one real way to silence his critics - win an AFL grand final.
De Koning presses AFL finals case as Cats eye Power
Sam De Koning shone in his return from injury at VFL level, making a case to be recalled for Geelong's AFL qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi facing ban as decisive game looms
Felise Kaufusi is facing the prospect of missing the Dolphins' crucial clash with Newcastle and the start of the NRL finals after being charged for a late hit.
Wallabies clinch last-gasp comeback win in Argentina
The Wallabies have breathed life into their Rugby Championship with a thrilling 20-19 comeback defeat of Argentina in South America.
De Minaur, Thompson to duel in all-Aussie US Open clash
Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have joined Alexei Popyrin in the US Open fourth round after setting up an all-Australian last-16 battle in New York.
Bennett’s mind games inspire Dolphins ambush
A 'red herring' training run and a closed session away from prying eyes were among tactics Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett employed before flogging Brisbane 40-6.
Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement
Shaun Johnson went from providing the NRL's greatest highlights to being a clinical half in his 14-year career, and now he wants to help youngsters do the same.
Reid seals back-to-back para-cycling gold medals
Amanda Reid has followed up on her Tokyo success by picking up her second straight gold medal in the C1-3 500m time trial at the Paris Paralympics.
Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans
Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.
Walters out of answers for Broncos woes after failure
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the players must learn key lessons about what it means to play for the Broncos after their end-of-season capitulation.
Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals
The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.
Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats
Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.
Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play
Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
Clifford ‘shattered’ over DQ, de Rozario gets bronze
Visually-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford has been disqualified over a violation of guide rules which has denied the Australian a bronze medal in the 5000m.