Cotter’s plea after scrappy Cowboys’ Storm escape
North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.
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From near-deadly pancreatitis to Paris Paralympics gold
Tom Gallagher has claimed Australia's first gold medal of the Paralympics after bouncing back from a near-deadly tussle with pancreatitis.
Cowboys survive second-string Storm’s best in try-fest
North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.
Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper
Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.
Cats gun Dempsey earns AFL Rising Star nod
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey has been named the AFL's Rising Star ahead of fellow young guns George Wardlaw and Kai Lohmann.
Bont, Daicos split AFL awards ahead of Brownlow battle
A tight Brownlow Medal count is expected after Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were named the league's best players by its coaches and players respectively.
Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn
Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.
2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election
The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now
Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.
Penrith’s defensive dominance under the microscope
After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.
Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions’ perception
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals
Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.
Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.
The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off
The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.
Mitchell cops big fines, ban left in Souths’ hands
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has learned his fate after the now-infamous white-powder saga.
Matildas defender Luik considers doping ban appeal
Matildas veteran Aivi Luik says she has been banned for a doping violation, which prompted her to withdraw from selection contention for the Olympic Games.
Pay-cut offer was Trbojevic’s idea, says Manly coach
Coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims Manly tried to pressure star player Tom Trbojevic into taking a pay cut given his injury struggles.
Aussie teenage tennis ace committed to US college class
Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint is putting education first, even if it costs her most of the $200,000 prize money from her breakout US Open run.
Paris’s cobbles to test de Rozario’s marathon defence
Flagbearer Madison de Rozario said she felt her heart sinking when she came face to face with the cobbled streets she must conquer to defend her marathon gold.
Aussie Popyrin ready for US Open showdown with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin has powered to a third-round US Open showdown with Novak Djokovic, but fellow Aussies Rinky Hjikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint are out.
Roglic takes chunk out of O’Connor’s Vuelta lead
Australia's Ben O'Connor has held on to the red jersey but his lead in the Vuelta a Espana has been trimmed by almost 40 seconds.
Tszyu and Zerafa win to set up huge clash
A mega-bout between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is on the cards after each won their fight in contrasting fashion in Sydney.
Panthers insist hunger remains despite Cleary doubts
Ivan Cleary has publicly questioned Penrith's hunger for another NRL premiership after the loss to Canberra, but the Panthers insist the fire is still burning.
Hawks’ remarkable rise has skipper daring to dream
James Sicily is convinced Hawthorn can match it with the best in a wide open AFL premiership race, having turned their season around from a horror 0-5 start.
Swans dismiss venue move as AFL derby final sells out
Callum Mills is aware some fans will miss out on Sydney's qualifying final against GWS after tickets sold out, but is firm on the game staying at the SCG.
Carrigan wary of Bennett derby factor, Haas trains
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is sure Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett will have his side ready to fire in the derby clash as prop Payne Haas eyes an early return.
Dockers star Young tried to play on with a broken leg
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young says he didn't realise he had broken his leg during Sunday's 20-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Wallabies ready for hostile Argentina rugby reception
The Wallabies have attended a soccer match in Buenos Aires to get a taste of the explosive atmosphere they may face when they take on Argentina.
Vernon eyes Paralympic medal on top of bush footy flags
After breaking his neck and becoming a premiership-winning bush footy coach, Beau Vernon has found a purpose in wheelchair rugby.
Tigers confirm Bolton, Rioli and Baker want to leave
Liam Baker is the latest player set to leave Richmond, while Hawthorn are on track to lure West Coast defender Tom Barrass.