‘Most stringent’: AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.
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Fagan’s NBA-style fix to ‘ludicrous’ AFL salary surge
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.
‘Run it back’: revenge mission for Gout under spotlight
Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.
‘I enjoy taking advice’: Maguire denies Te’o conspiracy
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire has been grilled over Ben Teo's resignation as Dolphins mentor Kristian Woolf backs the defensive coach to be a success.
Daniels hits new mark as red-hot Hawks pip No.1 Pistons
Dyson Daniels had Atlanta statisticians searching through the record books after his latest effort as the Hawks beat Eastern Conference leaders Detroit in OT.
Warriors eye best opening month in their NRL history
The ladder-leading Warriors are looking to begin an NRL season with four consecutive wins for only the second time in their 32-year history.
Nathan Cleary open to testing market for first time
Nathan Cleary finds it hard to see himself ever leaving Penrith, but admits he is not closed off to the idea of testing the market at the end of 2026.
‘Better than that’: Dolphins draw new ‘Battle’ lines
The Dolphins let slip a golden opportunity in their last clash with Brisbane, but a beefed up roster and improved defence has coach Kristian Woolf optimistic.
Manly fans turn on their own after booing Cherry-Evans
Daly Cherry-Evans was booed on his return to Brookvale Oval - but Manly fans ended the night chanting "Seibold out" after a 33-16 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Socceroos’ Karacic out of last home games before Cup
Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.
‘Massive gap’: Oscar details McLaren mission improbable
Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.
‘Hard, fast, very flashy’: Reds tackle 28-year first
A 100-game player for the Hurricanes, prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is wrapping his head about returning as the "enemy" with the Queensland Reds.
St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
Head coach Willie Peters agrees to join PNG NRL side
Willie Peters is expected to be named the head coach of the NRL's forthcoming 19th team, to be based out of Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.
New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee
Ryan Papenhuyzen left the NRL at the top of his game but the former Storm star is using his experience in league in his new career on the golf course.
Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record
Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.
Saab suspended as Manly’s nightmare start continues
Jason Saab has received a one-game ban from the NRL match review committee in the fallout from Manly's defeat to the Sydney Roosters.
Don’t love it: Cherry-Evans’ empathy for winless Manly
Daly Cherry-Evans believes the booing he copped was "in jest" at Brookvale, but admits he feels for Manly's winless players after they also copped it from fans.
‘Nowhere to hide’ for Olympic champ in comeback step
Nina Kennedy feels she will be better for her injury woes as she plots a comeback path through Melbourne with an eye on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Blaize Talagi grows from boy to man at Panthers: Cleary
Five-eighth Blaize Talagi has grown from a boy to man at Penrith, says his superstar halves partner Nathan Cleary.
Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final
Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.
Transgender women banned from Olympic female events
Olympic chiefs have agreed a new eligibility policy in which transgender women athletes will be banned from competing in the female category at the Games.
Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone’s wrath
The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.
‘Played 200 or 300 games’: Strange flatters halves mate
Five-eighth Ethan Strange has heralded his halves partner Ethan Sanders ahead of their clash against Cronulla on Sunday.
Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys
Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.
Knights star kept Bulldogs coach ‘awake all week’
Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.
Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut
Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.
Five stitches later, Ciraldo yet to hear from stadium
After an injury in the coaches' box in Canberra, Canterbury's Cameron Ciraldo has received stitches but no contact from GIO stadium.
Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock
Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.
Seibold out: Manly sack coach three games into season
Manly have sacked head coach Anthony Seibold after a dismal start to his fourth NRL season at the helm, leaving his assistants "shocked".
Broncos end turbulent week with win in Dolphins derby
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds shone as the Broncos rebounded from the resignation of defence coach Ben Te'o to beat the Dolphins 26-12.