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.
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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.
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.
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.
No discontent as Bulldogs eye contention: Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has dismissed the suggestion there is discontent at the AFL club and is adamant his charges can still contend.
Willison’s rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop
Broncos prop Xavier Willison once wanted to be an All Black, now his goal is to win an NRL premiership after being recruited following his first game of league.
Brisbane’s Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out
Brisbane Lions livewire Charlie Cameron has been let off with a fine for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever after heading to the AFL Tribunal.
Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax
Joey Manu has penned a one-year contract to play Japanese rugby union and will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024.
Collingwood defender Murphy retires due to concussion
Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has been forced into an immediate retirement from the AFL at just 24 due to concussion.
Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre
Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time.
Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons
Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.
Nadal to return at Barcelona, with de Minaur on horizon
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis this week for the first time since playing in Brisbane in January, and could face Alex de Minaur in his second match.
Reds’ season rocked by two key suspensions
Queensland's ailing Super Rugby campaign has suffered a major double blow, with two Wallaby stars incurring suspensions from the Super Rugby review committee.
Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush
Stunned by Wests Tigers on their last trip to Bathurst, Penrith know they can't take half measures as they sweat on the fitness of Nathan Cleary.
Canberra win in golden point to survive Titans scare
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty has slotted a golden-point field goal to sink Gold Coast and move his Raiders to 4-2 for the NRL season.
Lions defender ‘apologetic’ for Petty incident: Zorko
Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.
Titans dudded by officials’ blunder in golden point
The NRL's Graham Annesley admits the Gold Coast should have received an 87th minute penalty from in front of the posts in their 21-20 NRL loss to Canberra .
Smith’s fear after falling short again at the Masters
Australian golf ace Cameron Smith isn't settling for a fifth top-10 Masters finish after his final-round charge faltered with a run of pars at Augusta National.
Scheffler in Tiger terrain after commanding Masters win
American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has joined the golf greats as a multiple Masters champion with a storming four-shot victory at Augusta National.
Broncos bracing for another brutal Raiders clash
Canberra came to Suncorp Stadium in 2023 on a winning mission to out-muscle Brisbane's forwards but Broncos prop Corey Jensen says his pack is ready to rumble.
Winless Hawks could use ‘wake-up call’: Dunstall
Hawthorn face a torrid week on the training track ahead of a clash with North Melbourne that features the AFL's two remaining winless teams.
AFL chair backs ‘strong stance’ on Finlayson, Clarkson
The AFL sent a "very strong signal" in its response to homophobic comments made by Jeremy Finlayson and Alastair Clarkson, the league's chairman insists.
Pies building AFL flag case ahead of Power test: Daicos
Nick Daicos believes Collingwood have steadied the ship in their AFL premiership defence but knows they face a huge test against Port Adelaide in round six.
Lawrie concedes Flanagan could easily have axed him
St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has made a scathing assessment of his own form, admitting he would have had no qualms if dropped by Shane Flanagan.
Vaulter Marschall avoids serious injury
Australian pole vault star Kurtis Marschall has avoided serious injury in a fall at the national championships..
Stuart, Hasler trade barbs in NRL ‘cheating’ saga
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart and Gold Coast boss Des Hasler have had a heated disagreement over the refereeing in the Raiders' golden point win on Sunday night.
Souths’ spiral continues while Raider teens make magic
A look at round six in the NRL, where South Sydney slumped to another defeat and the Brisbane Broncos asserted their local dominance.
Tigers of old return to frustrate Marshall
The Wests Tigers have returned to their old ways in the 24-12 loss to St George Illawarra, in what Benji Marshall described as their worst performance of 2024.
Crows’ Crouch faces one-game ban for front-on conduct
Adelaide have had an unhappy post-script to their upset AFL win over Carlton, with Matt Crouch facing a one-game ban for forceful front-on contact.
New-look Lightning thump Swifts in Super Netball
Sunshine Coast Lightning's Cara Koenen and Steph Fretwell have combined with prized recruits Liz Watson and Courtney Bruce in a 16-goal win over the NSW Swifts.
Lomax stars on wing again as Dragons ease past Tigers
Zac Lomax may not like his shift to the wing at St George Illawarra, but it paid dividends again as he helped the Dragons beat Wests Tigers 24-12.