‘Hurting’ A-League clubs to net just $530k in funding
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs has been revealed, with clubs set to pocket just $530,000 for the 2024/25 season.
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Thompson caned as Vukic bows to Wimbledon champ Alcaraz
Jordan Thompson was outplayed at Wimbledon by Brandon Nakashima but fellow Aussie Aleksandar Vukic had plenty to be proud of in defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.
Josh Daicos under injury cloud, Pies coach backs Moore
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has backed Darcy Moore to rediscover his best form while the Magpies could be without Josh Daicos against Essendon.
‘Sooky’ Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return
Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.
Fancied Thompson succumbs tamely at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson's hopes of a big run at Wimbledon have been shattered at just the second hurdle after he was outplayed by Brandon Nakashima.
Nawaqanitawase earns Olympic nod before NRL defection
NRL-bound Mark Nawaqanitawase has been catapulted into an Olympic debut, the flying former Wallabies winger a shock addition to Australia's rugby sevens team.
Saint King to look to Blues star Curnow for inspiration
After Max King's latest career-interrupting injury, St Kilda want him to look to Carlton star Charlie Curnow as an example of how to overcome multiple setbacks.
Docker Cox set to face Tigers, Walters may miss again
Fremantle's injury-hit defence is set to receive a massive boost, with Brennan Cox on track to return from hamstring surgery against Richmond.
Suns ‘crazy’ not to ponder Dusty recruitment: Hardwick
Suns coach Damien Hardwick admits it would "be crazy" not to consider a Gold Coast reunion with off-contract Richmond star Dustin Martin.
Former Wallabies star Gordon signs with Titans for 2024
Gold Coast have signed former Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon for the rest of 2024, and the 23-year-old has already taken part in his first training session.
Barrett eager for Eels to make crucial coaching call
The sooner Parramatta make a decision on their next coach the better for the Eels' hopes of starting 2025 on the right foot, interim boss Trent Barrett says.
‘You’re kidding’: Hinkley says pressure remains at Port
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley insists pressure remains high at Alberton despite a crucial win against St Kilda following a tough week for the Power.
Aussie skater happy to wing it in Olympic defence
Keegan Palmer will defend his skateboarding gold in Paris at a mystery park he won't even have the dimensions of until just days out from competition.
Tedesco backs Chad Townsend to add value for Roosters
The acquisition of Chad Townsend can ensure a player exodus won't impact the Sydney Roosters' premiership ambitions, captain James Tedesco says.
Crunch meeting to decide A-League central distribution
The scale of central distribution available to Australia's A-Leagues clubs is due to be revealed, with clubs bracing for a significant reduction in funds.
Smylie’s goosebump moment after Open qualification
And then there were six: Elvis Smylie will join five other Australians when he makes his major tournament debut at The Open Championship at Royal Troon.
SBW fan Willison gives Broncos ‘whack’ for Penrith test
Xavier Willison grew up idolising Sonny Bill Williams, and now the Brisbane behemoth is ready to take on two of Penrith's and New Zealand's great front-rowers.
St Kilda spearhead Max King ruled out for season
Key St Kilda forward Max King has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury against Port Adelaide.
Golf stars Minjee and Min Woo Lee eye Olympic medals
Minjee and Min Woo Lee, Australia's first Olympic golf siblings, plan on feeding off each other in pursuit of medals in Paris.
Blues have Boyd’s one-game AFL ban reduced to fine
Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after a marathon tribunal hearing resulted in his one-game ban reduced to a fine.
Clubless Salakaia-Loto focused only on Wallabies recall
Without a club for 2025 following the Melbourne Rebels' axing from Super Rugby Pacific, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists he's only focused for now on the Wallabies.
De Minaur overcomes dogged Duckworth and Wimbledon rain
James Duckworth stretched Alex de Minaur but could not take a set off Australia's No.1, while Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton have also progressed at Wimbledon.
Malone responds to Hockeyroos’ Olympic snub
Rosie Malone has publicly responded to her Olympic omission, questioning what more she could have done but wishing the Hockeyroos well in Paris.
Ashes run out: Root’s verdict bound to upset Bairstow
Twelve months on, England players have reflected quite differently to the infamous Ashes run out of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's than they did at the time.
Hawk Sicily could play against Cats after dislocation
Hawthorn captain James Sicily will undergo a fitness test ahead of Saturday's AFL game against Geelong after he suffered another shoulder dislocation.
Balard, Hall join treble-winning Mariners exodus
Overseas-bound Max Balard has exercised a clause in his contract to leave Central Coast Mariners, while defender Dan Hall has joined ALM new boys Auckland FC.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King out for up to 10 weeks
In a major blow for the Dolphins, hooker Jeremy Marshall-King has been ruled out for the majority of the rest of the NRL regular season with a foot injury.
Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again
Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.
Lions’ signing spree nets Berry, Cameron
Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club, while Charlie Cameron has also extended.
Huni to debut Mike Tyson method in Brisbane homecoming
Unbeaten Australian heavyweight Justis Huni has undergone a tactical transformation, declaring he'll channel Mike Tyson's aggression in his July homecoming.
Staggs out, Oates returns for Broncos against Panthers
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs will miss the clash with Penrith to attend a close friend's funeral as veteran Corey Oates returns from a knee injury.