Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
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Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials
Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith
North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
Brisbane Lions shrug off gallant Swans at Gabba
The Brisbane Lions have kept their unbeaten home record intact this AFL season by downing Sydney by 16 points at the Gabba.
Fagan says poor goalkicking is no issue for the Lions
The Brisbane Lions kicked only 6-14 in the second half in their tense win over Sydney, but their coach Chris Fagan remains unfazed.
Defence killed Panthers in Cowboys loss: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his fill-in talents but says a bad defensive effort cost them victory against North Queensland on Friday night.
Chalmers back to his best with sizzling swim trial form
Kyle Chalmers has put the swim world on notice he's back to his best, clocking the year's second fastest 100m freestyle time at the world championship trials.
Frizell relishing new lease on State of Origin life
There was a time when Tyson Frizell thought his State of Origin career was over but the second-rower now firms as crucial to the Blues' chances in game two.
Min Woo Lee, Cam Smith boost Aussie push at the US Open
Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith have made their move at the US Open as champ Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed another magic moment with a hole in one.
Aussies Lee, Smith charge into US Open contention
Australian ace Min Woo Lee has fired the lowest score of the day to be four shots off the lead after the second round of the US Open in Los Angeles.
Pangai’s Origin axing ‘blessing in disguise’: Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Carlton coach wants more support for captain Cripps
Carlton coach Michael Voss says Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps has had a rough month but can't be expected to revive the struggling Blues by himself.
Smith gave ‘special’ DCE template as Maroons skipper
Cameron Smith is happy he endorsed Daly Cherry-Evans as Maroons captain in 2019, while the man known as DCE credits his former captain for blazing the trail.
Hynes growing in ‘uncharted territory’: Fitzgibbon
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes is in "uncharted territory" as Cronulla fight to bounce back from last week's big loss to Melbourne.
Blues doing it for Freddy as tenure hangs in balance
Junior Paulo is urging his NSW teammates to recognise the significance of the second State of Origin game as Brad Fittler's coaching job hangs in the balance.
Winterbottom wins in Darwin, ends Supercars drought
Veteran driver Mark Winterbottom has won his first Supercars race since 2016 in a dramatic opener at the Darwin Triple Crown.
Tszyu’s final warning to Ocampo after fiery weigh-in
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is adamant he has Mexican Carlos Ocampo covered in all areas ahead of their WBO interim super-welterweight title fight.
Ego-free Carrigan embracing ‘Ubuntu ethos’ with Maroons
Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin.
Fiji Rugby admits underpaying women internationals
Fiji Rugby has promised to make back payments after short-changing its national women's team during World Cup and Oceania championship campaigns.
Keary suffers suspected broken jaw in Roosters victory
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat Newcastle 18-16, but lost five-eighth Luke Keary to a suspected fractured jaw.
Dragons’ Hunt and Flanagan set for meetings post-Origin
New coach St George Illawarra Shane Flanagan says granting Ben Hunt an early release from his NRL contract is out of the question.
Swans’ Wicks banned, Jarrod Berry report thrown out
Brisbane's Jarrod Berry is free to face St Kilda after his match day rough conduct report was thrown out but Sydney's Sam Wicks copped a two-match striking ban.
Gutherson stars as Eels whip Manly, enter NRL top eight
Parramatta have beaten Manly 34-4 to record their fourth win in a row and send a warning to the rest of the NRL that they are right in the premiership race.
Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies, set up NZ Super decider
The Chiefs are through to the Super Rugby Pacific decider after holding the Brumbies try-less in a 19-6 semi-final win in Hamilton.
O’Callaghan edges McKeon in 100m freestyle trial final
Mollie O'Callaghan wasn't satisfied with a personal best in the 100 metres freestyle which saw her pip Olympic champion Emma McKeon at the world title trials.
Greene stars, Giants stun Dockers in AFL thumping
Captain Toby Greene and key forward Jake Riccardi have fired GWS to a commanding 70-point victory over Fremantle to give their finals hopes a huge boost.
Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers
Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.
Inspired Tigers beat Saints in Cotchin’s 300th game
Richmond have fought past St Kilda by 20 points to salute former skipper Trent Cotchin in his 300th game and remain in touch with the AFL top eight.
Khawaja ton shows Australia can do Ashes their way
Usman Khawaja has posted his first Test century in England to help Australia to 5-311 after day two of the first Ashes Test, in reply to England's 8(dec)-393.