NBL expansion on cards as Blitz returns to Gold Coast
The NBL Blitz pre-season tournament is headed back to the Gold Coast in September as league officials consider whether the city should host an expansion team.
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‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.
NRL approves Nawaqanitawase’s early Roosters arrival
Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is free to join the Sydney Roosters before the end of the NRL season, after his deal was approved by head office.
Generations collide as Aussie skaters chase Paris gold
A nine-strong Australian skateboarding team will carry genuine medal hopes when they head to Paris for the sport's second Olympic instalment.
Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss
The standard of umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry this season, says AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.
Family key to decision on future for Cowboys’ Townsend
Chad Townsend is close to agreeing to his final playing contract and says he is a chance of rebuffing NRL interest to finish his career overseas.
Burton goes with less-is-more on mid-field bombs
Matt Burton has the most dangerous torpedo bomb in the NRL, but the Canterbury halfback has opted for a less-is-more approach as his game develops.
Blues to contest Boyd’s one-game ban at AFL tribunal
Carlton will take defender Jordan Boyd's one-game ban for forceful front-on contact to a tribunal hearing.
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture
The NRL is set to add a women's Test match into the schedule for Las Vegas in 2025, with Australia expected to face off against England.
Berry latest in-demand Lion to recommit
Jarrod Berry has followed good mate Hugh McCluggage's lead and re-committed to the Brisbane AFL club that drafted him in 2016 on a long-term deal.
Day’s Aussie return firms for revved-up Brisbane PGA
Jason Day is firming for a long-awaited return home after the Australian PGA Championship secured a high-profile title partner at their future Olympic venue.
Mavs trade Aussie Green to Hornets for GSW star
Boomers star Josh Green has reportedly been traded by Dallas to Charlotte as part of a multi-team deal that will land Klay Thompson at the Mavericks.
Kiwi Colin Munro re-signs with Brisbane Heat until 2026
Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat have re-signed New Zealand T20 legend Colin Munro to a new two-year deal.
Knights tell prop Daniel Saifiti he can move on
Daniel Saifiti has revealed Newcastle have told him he can move on at the end of the 2024 NRL season, despite having two years left on his contract.
Gatland undecided on No.9 for first Wallabies Test
Wales coach Warren Gatland has three quality halfbacks to choose from for the first Test against the Wallabies.
Depleted Roosters won’t rush Wallaby’s league education
The Sydney Roosters say they're unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early as expected, instead preparing him for 2025.
NRL’s Horsburgh accepts bans for punching, headbutt
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has learned his fate after punching and headbutting a rival player in the NSW Cup at the weekend.
Thompson battles on but Bolt’s Wimbledon shot is over
Jordan Thompson has fought back from two sets down to reach Wimbledon's second round but Alex Bolt's adventure has been ended by No.8 seed Casper Ruud.
Maroons eyes on Titans’ Fifita in Big Banana showdown
Gold Coast forward David Fifita will play Cronulla in Coffs Harbour on the cusp of a Queensland recall as versatile teammate AJ Brimson gets set to return.
Sin bin appears here to stay despite NRL coaches’ pleas
The sin bin has re-emerged as a hot topic among NRL coaches in recent days but the league looks unlikely to heed calls for change.
Tupouniua heads to Dogs, Crichton re-signs at Roosters
Sitili Tupouniua is set to join Canterbury on a four-year deal from 2025, while Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is staying put for the next two seasons.
Tigers take four games to CommBank, less at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers bosses have moved to play four games at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium from 2025, with three to be played at Leichhardt and four at Campbelltown.
Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey’s Paris squads
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have confirmed eye-catching omissions from their Olympic squads, and Eddie Ockenden is set to play at a record fifth Olympics.
Daugunu targets centre start as Wallabies lose troops
Filipo Daugunu has put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.13 jersey after injury and a withdrawal rocked the squad ahead of their opening Test against Wales.
Bolt’s Wimbledon shot is over but Thompson battles on
Alex Bolt's Wimbledon adventure has come to an early end but his performance against top-10 player Casper Ruud will have made his watching family proud.
Blues present massive challenge for out-of-sorts Giants
GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly says major change is not needed at the Giants - they just have to get back to doing what they do well, much more consistently.
How ‘little brother’ de Minaur became Aussie main man
As Alex de Minaur launches his bid for Wimbledon glory, he's offered a vote of thanks to the Australian colleagues who now marvel at his tennis transformation.
Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender
Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.
Cobbo tipped for Origin recall but Slater has options
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists Selwyn Cobbo is ripe for a Queensland recall as Maroons coach Billy Slater has to replace injured winger Xavier Coates.
No panic stations at Sharks despite downward spiral
Cronulla have dropped off in every key statistical category during a run of losses, while they have suffered an injury setback before a clash with Gold Coast.
Aussie rides emotional roller-coaster to PGA Tour win
Cam Davis has claimed his second PGA Tour title, with fellow Australian Min Woo Lee finishing joint runner-up at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.