Aussie Purcell overpowered by Fritz in first ATP final
A landmark pre-Wimbledon week for Max Purcell has ended with the Australian being defeated by big-serving Taylor Fritz in his first ATP final in Eastbourne.
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Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG
Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.
Moses magic can’t halt Eels’ slide in Newcastle
Mitchell Moses has been unable to lift Parramatta out of their form slump, the Eels on the wrong end of a 34-26 NRL defeat to the Knights in Newcastle.
Mavericks pinch netball nail-biter against Lightning
The Lightning had one foot in the Super Netball finals door, which now remains open for the Mavericks after a late Super Shot flurry helped pinch a win.
Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders
Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Suns thwart latest Magpies’ comeback for clutch AFL win
Gold Coast looked destined to cough up a big lead and become Collingwood's latest victim before kicking the game's final two goals to notch a vital AFL win.
Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister
A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.
Freo can go all the way: Fyfe bullish after Swans win
Midfielder Nat Fyfe is confident about the Dockers' premiership odds after his Fremantle side conquered a formidable Sydney by one point.
Martin stars as Warriors bounce back against Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Clarkson warning on ‘milked’ frees after Kangas’ defeat
Cody Weightman was at the centre of two off-the-ball incidents that drew Alastair Clarkson's ire during the Western Bulldogs' 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Dockers sink Swans in last-gasp one-point thriller
Fremantle have claimed an AFL win for the ages, holding on to beat Sydney by a single point thanks to a miskick in front of goal by the Swans' Logan McDonald.
Raiders’ Horsburgh faces ban for punch in NSW Cup
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is likely to be without injury-hit prop Corey Horsburgh for the next few weeks after he was sent off on NSW Cup duty.
India elect to bat in World Cup final against S Africa
India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados.
Martin masterclass lifts Warriors to win over Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
Fit Bontempelli shines in Bulldogs’ win over Kangaroos
Marcus Bontempelli passed a late fitness test and showed no ill-effects of his mid-week back spasms in the Western Bulldogs' 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo
North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.
Tom Trbojevic set for Manly return, but not at fullback
Tom Trbojevic's return is on the horizon, with Manly announcing they will shift the representative star to centre in his comeback game.
Roosters ‘on track’ to retain Origin star Crichton
Angus Crichton is nearing an extension of his contract at the Sydney Roosters, coach Trent Robinson has revealed.
Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms
As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.
St Kilda coach sympathises with Port counterpart
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he can't understand all the critical fuss about Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley.
Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics
Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.
Purcell reaches first ATP final in pre-Wimbledon boost
Max Purcell has reached his first ATP final, beating British breakthrough star Billy Harris in the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International.
Tough miss will shape Nicho Hynes: Coach Fitzgibbon
Nicho Hynes had the chance to shake off a tough month with a field goal at the death against Canterbury, but his attempt floated away to the left.
‘Goldfish memory’: Iceman Burton at peace with NSW snub
Fresh from icing Canterbury's latest win, Matt Burton says he is at peace with his omission from the NSW side for State of Origin II.
Demons ‘a bit safe’ but plenty to play for: Goodwin
Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.
Lions pip Demons after McCluggage’s special finish
Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
Aussie Duckworth to face Demon in Wimbledon opener
Australian James Duckworth has been drafted in as a late 'lucky loser' and will enjoy a dream first-round date against compatriot Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
Eels see Brad Arthur in debutant son Matt
Parramatta teenager Matt Arthur will make his NRL debut against Newcastle, a little more than a month after the Eels sacked his father Brad as coach.
Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag
Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.
Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism
West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium.