Storm aim to stay near-perfect with all-star spine
Melbourne's all-star spine is one of rugby league's most dangerous, but they will start together in the NRL for only the 13th time against St George Illawarra.
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Utoikamanu poised to become Storm’s next success story
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Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL
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BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories
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Biles edges Andrade for Olympic all-around title
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Eagles told to play on edge against Suns
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Olam sent off as Tigers’ tough week ends in loss to NQ
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Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout
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Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris
Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk
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Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood
George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid
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Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers
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Titans unsung hero Sami back in 2020 Origin form
Gold Coast centre Phil Sami has been in career-best form to put the Titans in finals contention ahead of the home clash with derby opponents Brisbane.
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach
Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics.
Cam Smith legacy drives Mozer quest to be Broncos lifer
Brisbane hooker Blake Mozer, a Cameron Smith fan, is tall for a rake like his idol and also wants to be a one-club man like the former Melbourne Storm skipper.
Koroibete back in Wallabies fold for Rugby Championship
Star winger and two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa.
Flanagan believes Holmes can return to best at Saints
Shane Flanagan will play Valentine Holmes at left centre if the Cowboy signs for St George Illawarra, while adamant Tyrell Sloan is his long-term No.1.
Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court
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Leniu rides nerves on road to being Roosters starter
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Brian To’o staying put at reigning champions Penrith
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Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won’t last too long
West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.
Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals
The Australian track and field team at the Paris Olympic is arguably deeper than any since the 1956 Melbourne Games.
Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss
The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.
Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal
Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.
Parker questions Games’ ‘dangerous’ boxing gender call
Australian boxing captain Caitlin Parker doesn't agree with the decision to allow two fighters to compete in Paris after they failed gender eligibility tests.
Australia’s Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics
Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.
Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm’s BMX bronze
Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.
China’s swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
Dolphins’ Farnworth embraces Manu showdown in wild west
The Dolphins have lost six of their past eight matches and need a dominant display from centre Herbie Farnworth against the Sydney Roosters in Perth.