Beleaguered Blues feel fans’ pain: Acres
Carlton are under mounting pressure to turn their AFL season around, Blake Acres admits, as the spotlight intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
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Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
Waugh latest to question India’s WTC blunders
Steve Waugh has joined Ricky Ponting in criticising India's Test Championship tactics, with Australia on top against an attack missing Ravichandran Ashwin.
Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.
Blues end NSW Waratahs’ season with big Eden Park win
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end in the quarter-finals for the second straight year after a heavy loss to the Blues in Auckland,
Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
The Warriors have produced a gutsy win in Canberra, beating the Raiders 36-14 to overshadow Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.
Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
Tom Trbojevic has led Manly's demolition of the Dolphins at Brookvale Oval, scoring twice as the Sea Eagles claimed a comfortable NRL win.
Power beat Bulldogs to surge to 10th-straight AFL win
Port Adelaide have won 10 games on the bounce after Charlie Dixon's four-goal haul on return helped the Power to a 22-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Slipping Bulldogs confident of regaining AFL form
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident his charges can regain top form after sliding away from the AFL's upper rung with three straight defeats.
Bennett won’t buy to fix faltering Dolphins
Wayne Bennett has no interest in going to market as the Dolphins battle a growing injury toll in their first NRL campaign.
Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle
Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.
Surf City start delayed as WSL hits El Salvador
Officials have declared a lay day as the window opened on the Surf City El Salvador Pro in Central America.
Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
Rested Lions ring changes for Hawks MCG clash
Chris Fagan admits the Brisbane Lions have a wealth of options as he looks to replace the suspended Dayne Zorko and settle on his best defensive unit.
The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights
Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.
Koroisau out of Origin with broken jaw as Titans win
Wests Tigers and NSW hooker Api Koroisau broke his jaw while Gold Coast and Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was put on report in the Titans' 28-12 NRL win.
Boland pushes Ashes case as Aussies control Test final
Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.
Tino escapes ban for shot on Koroisau, free for Origin
Maroons and Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has escaped suspension for his shot that broke Apisai Koroisau's jaw and is free for State of Origin II.
Lyons backs Rabbitohs combinations for Origin II
Ex-NSW five-eighth Cliff Lyons is hoping to see South Sydney's former halves Cody Walker and Adam Reynolds reunited in the second State of Origin game.
Bomber Wright to face Blues, Bulldogs ring changes
Essendon will be bolstered by Peter Wright playing his first game of the AFL season against Carlton, while the Western Bulldogs have swung the selection axe.
Uncompromising Ange keeps driving Aust football forward
Ange Postecoglou won't stray from his attractive, attacking style at Premier League club Tottenham, and if history is anything to go by he will deliver success.
LIV merger a ‘historic day for golf’: PGA chief Monahan
PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has emerged from a "heated" meeting with players to say the sport will be "better off together" after the shock merger with LIV Golf.
Australia’s finals record gives them Test upper hand
Australia's record in big games at global events towers over India's, a point Pat Cummins hopes helps his side in the World Test Championship final.
Eagles coach proud despite lack of De Goey payback
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has escaped with a three-week ban for his brutal bump on West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett.
Slater’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ vie for two Maroons spots
Queensland have forwards bashing down the door to be chosen for the second State of Origin clash in Brisbane as coach Billy Slater outlines the key criteria.
Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Postecoglou’s PL arrival
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lauded Ange Postecoglou's ground-breaking arrival in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.
PNG legend Mead buoyed by prospect of NRL franchise
Former PNG skipper David Mead says the NRL's expansion into his country must be followed by heavy investment to strengthen the nation's talent pool.
Josh McGuire hit with 12-game Super League ban
Former Queensland and Australia Test prop Josh McGuire risks being sacked by his Super League club after being banned for 12 games for unacceptable language.