Clarkson eyes litmus test for winless Roos, Hawks
Alastair Clarkson remains focused on the big picture as North Melbourne and Hawthorn chase their first wins of the AFL season in their round-six clash.
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Flanagan says outgoing Lomax a must-pick for NSW Origin
Shane Flanagan believes in-form St George Illawarra ace Zac Lomax deserves a State of Origin debut.
Arthur coy on making changes after Eels collapse
Brad Arthur would not commit to swinging the axe on his Parramatta side after a disastrous 44-16 loss to the Dolphins in Darwin.
Supercars drivers expecting ‘old-school’ race in NZ
The first Supercars race at the New Zealand venue of Taupo is expected to be chaotic and "old-school", according to the drivers.
Bondi tragedy ‘so close to home’ for clubs: Longmire
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.
Uru joins Queensland Reds’ Super casualty list
Suspensions to Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight have been compounded by injuries to in-form Reds lock Seru Uru and centre Josh Flook.
Adelaide’s Butts in doubt as Crows seek momentum
Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts is in doubt for the Crows' game against Essendon as his injury interrupted AFL season continues.
Ex-Test cricketer Michael Slater refused bail
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater has been refused bail after being charged with more than a dozen offences, including assault and stalking.
Dunkley’s challenge after Rayner’s ‘special’ outing
Cameron Rayner has shown what he can offer through Brisbane's midfield, now his Lions teammates have challenged him to do it more often.
Swans on high alert for Hardwick’s rising Suns
Sydney coach John Longmire has rich praise for Gold Coast's form under Damien Hardwick ahead of their AFL match this weekend.
Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps
NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.
‘Easy decision’: Maxwell on indefinite leave from IPL
Travis Head has made his first T20 century, battering RCB for 102, but Glenn Maxwell's own IPL fortunes haven't been so rosy.
Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels
Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.
Emotional Puoch heads Aussie trio’s WNBA draft success
Australian trio Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Jaz Shelley have been taken with picks 12, 20 and 29 in a WBNA draft headlined by college star Caitlin Clark.
‘No handbrake’: Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly
Matt Lodge wants to start his 2024 NRL campaign with a bang after missing the first two months of Manly's season with injury.
Penrith’s Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary
Ivan Cleary says Penrith will open contract negotiations with their latest off-contract star, Sunia Turuva, in the coming weeks.
Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit
After more than 30 years on tour, surfing legend Kelly Slater is retiring after missing the World Surf League mid-season cut at Margaret River.
Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.
Nadal sets up de Minaur clash as Popyrin exits
Rafael Nadal is back, sweeping to a quick victory on his first claycourt match in nearly two years, setting up an intriguing match with Alex de Minaur.
No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater
Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.
No room for error in Enhanced Games: Magnussen
Australian swimmer James Magnussen says there's no room for error in his drug-taking program designed to make him the fastest swimmer ever.
Finlayson says gay slur ban comments are misconstrued
After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments venting frustration were aimed at himself.
Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence
Former Canberra head coach David Furner is rejoining South Sydney, where he'll become a key lieutenant for under-pressure boss Jason Demetriou.
AFL won’t appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron
The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.
Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury’s X-factor supersub
Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.
Parisian fashion at heart of Olympic uniform
Australian Olympians now know what they will be wearing when they parade down the River Seine in the opening ceremony at the Paris Games.
Penrith a market force as Warriors add Fisher-Harris
Penrith have released James Fisher-Harris, allowing the prop to sign a four-year deal with the Warriors to free up significant salary-cap room.
Two-time NBL champion Angus Glover joins Phoenix
Former Kings guard Angus Glover has signed a two-year deal with South East Melbourne, joining ex-Bullets sharpshooter Nathan Sobey at the Victorian franchise.
‘He challenged me’: Asi’s chat with Eels boss Arthur
It took an honest chat with Brad Arthur for Daejarn Asi to snap back to form and oust Blaize Talagi from Parramatta's starting side.
O’Connor’s inspiration behind Anzac game fitness race
Injured Red James O'Connor has told an incredible family story of wartime survival as Super Rugby Pacific prepares to honour the Anzacs next week.
Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as ‘half baked’
The Queensland premier has been slammed for blindsiding a 2032 Games infrastructure review, with Brisbane Olympic plans dismissed as "half-baked".