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Dual Olympian named as Athletics Australia’s new CEO
Simon Hollingsworth, a dual Olympian and Rhodes scholar, has been appointed as Athletics Australia's new chief executive.
Walsh injury blow for Broncos as young gun gets debut
Reece Walsh has been ruled out of Brisbane's clash against Manly with Selwyn Cobbo moving to fullback and speedy outside back Josiah Karapani to debut.
NRL addresses ‘very serious’ allegation against player
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.
Giddy-up Nicholls as Dolphins extend ‘Goat’ for 2025
Veteran Dolphins prop Mark 'Goat' Nicholls will finish his career at the Dolphins after earning a contract extension until the end of 2025.
Cats’ Brandan Parfitt firing ahead of Top End return
Fit-and-firing Darwin product Brandan Parfitt is key to Geelong's chances of toppling Gold Coast in their AFL clash in his home town.
Women’s coaches predict higher-quality Origin opener
The first game of the 2023 women's State of Origin series was a scrappy affair, but both coaches have reason to believe things will be different this year.
Aussie sprinter Groves pipped again in Giro finale
Kaden Groves has enjoyed his second top-three finish in the 2024 Giro d'Italia but the Aussie had to again give best to home star Jonathan Milan.
Australia wins right to host 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.
Auskick kids in shock and awe as Buddy pays a visit
Children at a Darwin Auskick AFL clinic were treated to a surprise appearance by retired great Lance Franklin as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round.
Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test
Geelong premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley have all been rested for their side's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Darwin.
Calf problem can’t keep Pearson out of Origin opener
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson will line up in the opening match of the women's State of Origin series, despite battling a calf issue this month.
Moses could handle Origin with one game lead-in: Paulo
Junior Paulo is backing Mitchell Moses to leap off the treatment table and into the Origin arena, arguing the Parramatta halfback could handle the heat.
Reds take fresh Fiji approach with top four on the line
The Reds have made mass changes for a crucial trip to Fiji, while the Waratahs will bring Argentinian Enrique Pieretto straight in to aid their injury crisis.
Victory ‘villains’ out to destroy Wellington fairytale
Melbourne Victory are aiming to end Wellington's dreams of a first A-League Men trophy when they enter enemy territory for the semi-final second leg.
Titans want to wrap up Foran, no concerns Tino leaves
Gold Coast want to re-sign off-contract half Kieran Foran and have no concerns that captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will exercise options in his contract and leave.
AFL urged to do more to help struggling past players
Fremantle are ensuring their players have plenty of support around them following last week's tragic death of former Docker Cam McCarthy at the age of 29.
Returning Tomljanovic granted French Open wildcard
Triple grand slam quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic has been awarded a wildcard into the French Open, the second tennis major of the year starting on May 26.
Olympic hero’s bravery award for ice-cool surf rescue
Steven Bradbury has received a bravery award for saving four struggling girls from rough surf, more than 20 years after his historic Winter Olympic gold medal.
Keary adamant concussion fears not behind retirement
Retiring Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary says fears around concussions were not behind his retirement, with the five-eighth clear minded on his decision.
City’s Socceroos striker not in ALM All Stars squad
Jamie Maclaren may have played his final game on Australian soil, not selected in the ALM All Stars squad to face Newcastle United ahead of a move overseas.
Crows coach confident in defensive options against Pies
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident he has the defensive options to replace injured backman Josh Worrell for the Crows' MCG game against Collingwood.
Fully fit Cam Smith pumped for PGA Championship tilt
Former world No.2 Cameron Smith has returned to full fitness to spearhead Australia's six-strong assault on the PGA Championship, golf's second major of 2024.
Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief
Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.
Raiders coach Stuart pens new deal until end of 2029
Ricky Stuart is set to coach NRL side Canberra until the end of 2029 after he was handed a new four-year deal with the Raiders.
Game over for NRL teams who lose backs while trailing
A break down of the first 10 rounds of the NRL season has shown no team has come from behind to win after losing a back in the first half.
Fifita backflips on Roosters to stay at Titans
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell has explained why David Fifita activated a two-year option to stay at the Titans, spurning a four-year deal at the Roosters.
Hasler wallops Fifita with noodles to get Titans firing
Gold Coast winger Jojo Fifita is thriving under the coaching of Des Hasler and credits the veteran mentor's techniques for his growth.
Harry Grant wins landmark NRL judiciary fight
Melbourne Storm's Harry Grant has fought the NRL judiciary and won, cleared of making dangerous contact with the legs of Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson.
Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return
Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.
Eels to miss Moses magic, Trindall a chance to return
Mitch Moses looks set to have just one chance to prove his State of Origin credentials, with the Parramatta halfback set to miss Magic Round through injury.