Demons’ Goodwin praises Gawn, insists Grundy can return
Max Gawn had his best game of the season but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Brodie Grundy can still return to partner the captain in the ruck.
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Pioneer Jabeur ready for latest shot at Wimbledon glory
Ons Jabeur hopes to make it third time lucky in a grand slam final when she faces Czech surprise Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon showdown.
Aussie Hunter makes Wimbledon women’s doubles final
Rockhampton's Storm Hunter has ensured there will be at least one Australian in a Wimbledon final after making the women's doubles showdown with Elise Mertens.
Roosters’ NRL season on tilt after loss to Melbourne
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in an SCG defeat that leaves their NRL season on the edge.
Alcaraz, Djokovic set up Wimbledon final for the ages
Champion Novak Djokovic and world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will clash for the title in the men's final that all Wimbledon has been aching to see.
Familiar faces as Sharks seek to stop in-form Warriors
Cronulla old boys Luke Metcalf and Shaun Johnson are on fire for the Warriors and their former club is keen to keep them quiet in round 20.
Cam Smith in form to drink again from ‘coolest trophy’
Cameron Smith is about to hand back his Claret Jug at the British Open - but he fancies he could get it back again in double-quick time at Hoylake.
Repeat offender Hetherington dodges NRL ban for slap
For the second time in three weeks, Newcastle forward Jack Hetherington was sin-binned for slapping a rival player but avoided suspension again.
Milford handed Dolphins reins for Penrith test
Anthony Milford will play five-eighth for the Dolphins in their NRL clash with Penrith, who are set to welcome back Nathan Cleary from injury.
Dogs salute Reynolds as the Prince signs off at Belmore
Josh Reynolds has finished his career where it started, the Belmore crowd saluting a Canterbury great in his final game for the club.
AFL flag favourite Magpies cruise past Dockers
AFL ladder leaders Collingwood blew Fremantle away in a scintillating 10-goal second quarter, laying the platform for a 46-point win at the MCG.
Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update
The Matildas are hopeful Tameka Yallop's knee injury won't be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.
Cobbo binned as Broncos beat Bulldogs, go top in NRL
Brisbane have withstood a test from Canterbury to run out 44-22 winners in their NRL clash but had winger Selwyn Cobbo sin-binned.
Lyon scathing of ‘lost, confused’ Saints in Suns loss
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has delivered a scathing assessment of his team after a "fumbling, stumbling" 26-point loss to a Gold Coast side with a point to prove.
Emotional AFL win no sugar hit for Gold Coast: King
Gold Coast stand-in coach Steven King is confident the side's response against St Kilda can continue as they cling to hopes of a maiden AFL finals berth.
‘Tough ask’ to open in Manchester, says Cameron Green
Allrounder Cameron Green has played down suggestions he could open for Australia in the Ashes, saying the move could become a workload concern with his bowling.
North Queensland down Sea Eagles, enter NRL top eight
North Queensland have outlasted Manly in a 19-8 win to move inside the top eight for the first time since round one of the NRL season.
Carlton surge halts Port’s record winning streak
Carlton have continued their resurgence and ended Port Adelaide's club-record winning streak at 13 games with a 50-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Robinson keeping the faith as Melbourne beat Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in a loss that leaves their NRL season on the edge but coach Trent Robinson isn't giving up yet.
Pumas break Wallabies hearts with stirring comeback win
Argentina have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a thrilling 34-31 Rugby Championship win over the Wallabies in Sydney.
Wayward Hawks grind down Kangaroos for big AFL win
Luke Breust and Mitch Lewis kicked three goals each as Hawthorn snapped a three-match losing streak with a 48-point thumping of North Melbourne.
Ruthless reigning premiers Geelong crush Essendon
Reigning premiers Geelong have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL with a ruthless 77-point smashing of Essendon at GMHBA Stadium.
GWS stun Adelaide in massive boost to AFL finals hopes
GWS have returned to haunt Adelaide as they chased down their opponents for the second time this season to snatch a 14-point AFL victory.
Roosters still unclear on timeline for Walker’s return
The Sydney Roosters say it could be one week before Sam Walker returns from his anterior cruciate ligament sprain, or it could be one month.
Richmond beat Eagles to continue AFL top-eight charge
Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.
England send Australia in with women’s Ashes on line
England have asked Australia to bat first in their one-day international in Southampton, with a win ensuring the visitors to retain the women's Ashes.
Panthers stay top of table with win tough over Dolphins
Penrith centre Izack Tago was sensational in the Panthers' 24-14 win over a gallant Dolphins as Nathan Cleary's return from injury was postponed.
Perry saves Australia before Wareham gives them a hope
Ellyse Perry's 91 has helped Australia to 7-282 in the Ashes one-day international at Southampton, leaving England fighting to stay in the series.
Turner leads Aussies’ best day at para world titles
Australia won four medals at the world para athletics titles on Day 7 via James Turner (gold), Mali Lovell and Maria Strong (silver) and Vanessa Low (bronze)
New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas’ WWC bid
The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.
Vondrousova earns shock Wimbledon triumph over Jabeur
Marketa Vondrousova has become the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title, earning a shock 6-4 6-4 win over Ons Jabeur in the final.