‘Latrell not in our heads’: Hunt responds to Joey barb
Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown.
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Legacy on the line as Latrell braces for Origin return
Latrell Mitchell returns to the NSW side at the MCG on Wednesday with the Blues down in the series and his great State of Origin legacy on the line.
Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Little trace of Fittler’s bold Blues era start at MCG
The last time State of Origin visited Melbourne, Brad Fittler ushered in a new era of Blues with 11 NSW debutants. Very few will return for another MCG bout.
Conditions won’t dampen NSW spirits in women’s decider
NSW struggled to adapt to wet conditions in the second women's State of Origin match and more rain is forecast on the night of the decider.
Maroons prop Cotter the ‘Little Big Man’ of Origin
Queensland's Reuben Cotter is one of the smallest props the Maroons have fielded but his giant heart and motor has him ready to take on behemoth Payne Haas.
Double gold for Aussie skateboarders ahead of Paris
Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew have stamped themselves as the skateboarders to beat at the Paris Olympics, both winning the final qualification event in Budapest.
Ex-Gold Coast high school student wins PGA Championship
South Korean Amy Yang, who finished high school on the Gold Coast, has won her maiden major at the Women's PGA Championship in Washington.
Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen’s injury scare
Jordan Thompson will be fit for Wimbledon after suffering an injury scare at Queen's, while seven Australian men start qualifying bids for the grass-court slam.
Scheffler outlasts Kim, green intruders for sixth title
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has outlasted climate-change protesters and birthday buddy Tom Kim to clinch the Travelers Championship in a playoff.
Welch’s words boost Titans skipper Tino in ACL rehab
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui insists he will be back to his best after knee surgery, crediting advice from Christian Welch for his recovery.
A-League captain axed over bet-fixing scandal
Ulises Davila will no longer play for Macarthur FC after facing court accused of coaxing players into earning yellow cards in A-League matches.
Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is hopeful star forward Ben King will be passed fit to return for the Suns' clash with Collingwood at Carrara.
Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test
Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.
Emotional Doueihi shed a tear after try on return
Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi says he felt no nerves when ending his 441-day recovery from a third ACL rupture, but did shed a tear after scoring a try late.
‘Not a tough football team’ – Stuart blasts his Raiders
Ricky Stuart has savaged his Canberra side after their 48-24 loss to Wests Tigers, labelling them not tough enough and saying players are taking soft options.
Lightning down Giants in Super Netball, firm up fourth
Sunshine Coast Lightning have pulled four points clear in the battle for fourth spot on the Super Netball ladder with a hard-fought home win over the Giants.
Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.
Tigers end 1464-day Campbelltown drought as teens star
Two of Wests Tigers' brightest Campbelltown teenagers have helped to end the club's 10-match losing run in the region, in a 48-24 win over Canberra.
Brave Campbell broke Titans records with hand injury
Gold Coast are sweating on scans of No.6 Jayden Campbell's hand after he was injured early before scoring a record 26 points in the 66-6 win over the Warriors.
Why Barnett can thank Knights exit for Origin call-up
NSW forward Mitch Barnett believes getting out of his comfort zone by moving to the Warriors helped him to the verge of the State of Origin arena.
Maroons ‘destroyer’ Carrigan ready to go extra Myles
Queensland great Nate Myles, now team manager, is loathed in NSW but his legacy for Maroons lock Pat Carrigan is a reminder about State of Origin standards.
Munster gives Dearden faith MCG will be field of dreams
Queensland No.6 Tom Dearden has been leaning on the boundless belief of Cameron Munster ahead of his vital State of Origin assignment at the MCG.
Put faith in Mamouzelos at No.9, Cook tells Souths
Peter Mamouzelos is the perfect choice to be South Sydney's long-term No.9, reluctant Rabbitohs departee Damien Cook insists.
Roosters scrambling for backs as Pauga ponders long ban
A lengthy suspension for Fetalaiga Pauga over a high hit on Canterbury fullback Connor Tracey has left the Sydney Roosters with a riddle to solve at centre.
‘Predator’ Whittaker makes short work of Russian rival
Australia's former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has moved closer to another title shot with a devastating first-round stoppage of Ikram Aliskerov.
Shock loss to Afghanistan rocks Aussie T20 WC hopes
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes have been hit by an upset Super Eight loss to Afghanistan in St Vincent.
Aussie skateboarders move one step closer to Paris
Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew, Chloe Covell and Keegan Palmer have made a clean sweep of the semi-finals in Budapest as they target Olympic qualification.
Crichton stands out from pack to be on cusp of history
A pledge to no longer rely on other players after leaving Penrith for Canterbury has put Stephen Crichton in career-best form for the Bulldogs and NSW.
All Blacks’ Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji
The star-studded Barbarians have helped All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock bring down the curtain on his rugby career with a rousing win over Fiji at Twickenham.
Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.