Collapsed lung, cracked rib for Geelong’s Dangerfield
Geelong are counting the cost of their loss to Port Adelaide, with scans revealing a collapsed lung and cracked rib for captain Patrick Dangerfield.
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Australia face their ultimate test in Ashes of unknowns
Australia's Ashes tour of England is the most unpredictable in years with two sides playing different styles of cricket and both entering off a year of highs.
Bellamy spray has Harry Grant primed for Maroons
Queensland hooker Harry Grant's last game was superb after a sub-par effort and his Storm mentor Craig Bellamy, a former NSW coach, played a role in his reboot.
Akermanis urges Fagan to turbo-charge Lions midfield
Brisbane great Jason Akermanis has applauded Chris Fagan's "gentle" selection approach, but urged the coach to maximise the talent of Cam Rayner and Zac Bailey.
Gough snaps up Aussie quick Steketee for Yorkshire
Darren Gough believes the mid-season signing of Australian quick Mark Steketee in a short-term deal is a real bonus for Yorkshire.
Smith, Lee lead Australia’s misfiring US Open assault
Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are the best of the Australians after the US Open first round, seven strokes behind the leaders in Los Angeles.
Nick Larkey inks long-term AFL deal with Kangaroos
Key forward Nick Larkey has signed with North Melbourne until the end of 2029, opting against exercising his free agency options next year.
Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss
Critics of under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss should "shut up", says Blues legend Robert Walls.
Blues bracing for another frantic Origin finish
NSW captain James Tedesco is predicting State of Origin II will be decided in the dying minutes, and history suggests he might be on to something.
Pickett welcomed back into Tigers fold
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has resumed training with the AFL club after facing a Perth court this week.
Opetaia title defence twist, Winwood returns to ring
Jai Opetaia has a new mandatory challenger for his IBF and The Ring belts after Mateusz Masternak's last-minute withdrawal from their proposed fight.
Hunt coy on future, endorses Flanagan as Dragons coach
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt has not ruled out a return to Queensland but says Shane Flanagan is the experienced coach the Dragons need.
Cameron Munster’s quest to end Maroons’ game two blues
Cameron Munster has never won game two of a State of Origin series and wants to 'prove the critics wrong' at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Rich, Gunston dropped in Lions’ AFL ‘circuit-breaker’
Brisbane Lions' veteran pair Jack Gunston and Daniel Rich won't play AFL or VFL this weekend, opting instead to put in a 'circuit-breaking' training block.
Swim star Cooper swaps laps for martial arts and tennis
Backstroke star Isaac Cooper says his decision to drastically alter his training has been vindicated after winning the backstroke 100m at the world trials.
Double trouble: Maroons plot to foil Turbo and Latrell
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans and Maroons legend Brent Tate back Valentine Holmes to handle Latrell Mitchell as the NSW star reunites with Tom Trbojevic.
Port Adelaide expecting Geelong’s premiership best
Geelong have endured an inconsistent premiership defence but Port Adelaide are bracing for the Cats' absolute best in a showdown at Adelaide Oval.
Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing
The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.
‘Idiot’: Fittler’s fiery phone call to Blue Liam Martin
A mistimed tackle attempt left Liam Martin with a category-one head knock at the weekend, leading to a spray from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
Revitalised Smith primed to lead Aussie US Open assault
Mentally and physically revitalised British Open champion Cameron Smith will spearhead Australia's seven-strong assault on the US Open.
Halting Bazball and lifting the urn will define bowlers
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are a supreme Australian attack but how they handle England and 'Bazball' will define them.
Under 19s State of Origin confirmed for July 13
The NRL has scheduled Under-19s State of Origin matches for July 13, with men's and women's fixtures both set to be played at Kayo Stadium in Queensland.
Collins reveals origins of Maroons’ freakish try
Lindsay Collins may look like your typical front-rower but his leaping effort to set up a great State of Origin try reveals plenty about Billy Slater's Maroons.
New-look Roos won’t go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch
Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.
Port Adelaide captain Jonas to remain in reserves
High-flying Port Adelaide will resist the urge to recall captain Tom Jonas even after the defender put in a best-on-ground display for the club's SANFL team.
Mo’s back in Maroon as Fotuaika brothers forge on
Moeaki Fotuaika has forced his way back into the Maroons' fold for State of Origin II while brother Feao forges a rugby union career in France.
Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
Murray and Martin tracking well for NSW, Latrell unsure
Liam Martin and Cameron Murray are both on track to line up for NSW in the must-win second State of Origin match, but Latrell Mitchell's fate remains uncertain.
Tackle rules ask ‘hell of a lot’ from players: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire says tackling rules which ask players to take down their opponents while ensuring their safety are difficult to get right.
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions
Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.
Flanagan given three-year deal by St George Illawarra
Premiership-winning ex-Cronulla boss Shane Flanagan has been officially confirmed as St George Illawarra's next head coach.