Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong
Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.
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NRL sells America on ‘no pads, no helmets, no fear’
The NRL has begun its advertising campaign in the US for the Las Vegas double-header, telling Americans the action is "from another universe".
Latrell ‘faked being happy for months’ before court win
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has reflected on a tumultuous year that included a mentally draining legal battle and troubles on the field.
Weather won’t factor into Australia’s semi-final side
Australia have left confirmation on whether Marnus Labuschagne or Marcus Stoinis will play in the World Cup semi-final against South Africa until the toss.
Kohli & Shami power India past NZ into World Cup final
Virat Kohli's record 50th ODI ton and Mohammed Shami's 7-57 have rocketed India into their home World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai.
Experience – and a freak – boost Aussie World Cup bid
Pat Cummins feels Australia have the edge over South Africa in big-match experience as they go into the World Cup semi-final - and they also have Glenn Maxwell.
Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold still draws on the harsh lessons of his coaching past but is poised to break new ground when Australia play Bangladesh.
Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid
Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.
Champ Opetaia confirmed on monster Joshua, Wilder card
Australia's cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight England's Ellis Zorro on a star-studded card in Saudi Arabia next month.
Swan Smith excited for “home” AFLW semi against Crows
Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval.
Australia could lose 2026 Comm Games hosting rights
Australia could lose hosting rights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as three other regions emerge as potential saviours of the multi-sport event.
RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL
First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.
North skipper Kearney craves second AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
Dolphins will rise to challenging NRL draw: CEO Reader
The Dolphins have been given some hurdles to overcome in the 2024 NRL draw but CEO Terry Reader says they are ready to make the most of an early season bonus.
James Maloney joins Cowboys as NRL assistant coach
Former star NRL playmaker James Maloney has inked a two-year deal as North Queensland assistant coach where he will specialise in working on the side's attack.
NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.
Injury-prone Cheatle a chance of making Test debut
Lauren Cheatle is ever so close to making her Australian Test debut, four years after injuries stalled her international career.
Adelaide United’s Irankunda to join Bayern Munich
Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda will join German giants Bayern Munich in July next year after being sold for an undisclosed sum.
Six-in-six match-winning cricket ball to be displayed
The ball with which a Queensland club cricketer took six wickets in the final over to bowl his team to victory is to go on display.
Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh
Forward Martin Boyle will miss the Socceroos' opening World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh but will be in contention to face Palestine.
AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW
The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
Matildas Carpenter, Crummer open with WECL wins
Defending champions Barcelona and eight-time winners Lyon, featuring Aussie Ellie Carpenter, have scored huge wins to open their Champions League group stages.
Rain could force World Cup toss rethink in Kolkata
Australia's plan of batting first if they win the World Cup semi-final toss and putting South Africa under pressure could be impacted by forecast rain.
Coach Smith keen to lead Roar ALW squad to ‘next level’
Former A-League Men striker Alex Smith will replace the axed Garrath McPherson as the Brisbane Roar's ALW coach.
Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas
A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.
Corey Waddell grows from ‘tough times’ at Bulldogs
Forward Corey Waddell believes tough lessons learned at Canterbury will come in handy as he rejoins Manly for Anthony Seibold's second season in charge.
Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released
Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.
Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen
Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.
Gold Coast bowler’s six wickets in an over goes global
A third-grade cricketer from Queensland has made headlines around the world after taking six wickets in six balls to win a club match in a stunning last over.
Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win
The Sydney Sixers have secured a final-ball win over the Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL on the back of Mathilda Carmichael's unbeaten 32.