Magpies massacre Bombers to seal AFL minor premiership
Collingwood have made a welcome return to form, sealing the minor premiership for the first time in 12 years with a 70-point demolition of Essendon at the MCG.
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Penrith team speculation won’t help Cowboys: Payten
Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side must be better no matter what team changes Penrith make in next week's finals deciding clash.
Ricciardo to miss Dutch GP after broken wrist in crash
Daniel Ricciardo will miss the Dutch Grand Prix with a broken wrist suffered when he and fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri both crashed at the same turn in practice.
Roosters count cost of brutal NRL win over Tigers
Joey Manu, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Victor Radley and Billy Smith are all in doubt for the Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal win over Wests.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda, nail top-two finish in AFL
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Mackenzie Little claims javelin bronze in Budapest
Mackenzie Little has won Australia's third medal of the world athletics championships taking bronze in the women's javelin.
All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks
Champions South Africa have laid down a huge World Cup marker, inflicting New Zealand's biggest-ever defeat - 35-7 - in their warm-up at Twickenham.
Tough love drives Dolphins’ Isaako toward 33-year first
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is close to matching Mal Meninga's 1990 feat of being the season's leading try and points scorer, after Wayne Bennett saved him.
Broncos down Raiders, close in on NRL minor premiership
Brisbane are on top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with winger Selwyn Cobbo grabbing a hat-trick of tries.
Dolphins’ Josh Kerr gets a week for hip-drop tackle
Dolphins forward Josh Kerr will miss his side's last game of the season after being charged for a hip-drop tackle.
Aussie Jett Lawrence chases perfection in season finale
Aussie rookie Jett Lawrence has become the eighth rookie to clinch the 450cc motocross title in his rookie season, now he's aiming to go one better.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Sea Eagles coach urges Schuster to follow Fifita lead
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says axed playmaker Josh Schuster faces the same predicament once experienced by Gold Coast superstar and talent David Fifita.
Sharks downplay Hynes’ injury ahead of Knights clash
Cronulla are confident Nicho Hynes' quad injury is not serious as they prepare to face in-form Newcastle without their marquee man.
Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.
Roosters belt Tigers for biggest win in NRLW history
The Sydney Roosters notched the biggest winning margin in NRLW history with a 48-10 thrashing of Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium.
Papenhuyzen makes winning return from injury for Storm
Fan favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a winning NRL comeback at AAMI Park, returning from injury as Melbourne ran away with a 37-16 victory over Gold Coast.
Storm’s Hughes set to miss final round with knee injury
Just ahead of the NRL finals, Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes left AAMI Park in a knee brace and is set to be ruled out of their last-round clash with Brisbane.
Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS
Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.
JWH’s headbutt and Manu injury give Roosters nervy wait
Joey Manu and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves are in doubt for the Sydney Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal NRL win over Wests Tigers.
Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Surgery a possibility for Ricciardo after Dutch crash
Daniel Ricciardo will be assessed for surgery on a broken wrist suffered when he and fellow Australian Oscar Piastri crashed at the same turn in practice.
Raiders’ season on brink ahead of last-round clash
Canberra are hanging on to a spot in the NRL top eight for dear life and must put aside a disappointing loss to Brisbane before a crunch encounter next weekend.
Larkey’s nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run
Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.
Bulldogs’ finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats
The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.
‘I’m pissed off’: Ricky whacks refs after Broncos loss
Brisbane have moved top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with Ricky Stuart taking aim at some contentious refereeing decisions.
Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon
Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Cherry-Evans stars as Manly easily account for Bulldogs
Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have played starring roles to help Manly to a 42-24 NRL win over Canterbury.
Robinson lauds Walker after successful NRL return
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker has impressed his coach and halves partner on return from a long-term knee injury.
FIFA suspends Spain soccer boss after World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA following the Spanish Football Federation president's conduct at the women's World Cup final in Sydney.