‘Defend the island’, Tasmania gun for maiden NBL title
The Tasmania JackJumpers can clinch their first NBL title with victory in game four of the Championship Series against Melbourne United in Hobart.
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Cunningham ‘fantastic’, Adams likely to miss for Swans
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend.
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia is pitching for a long-term solution to Brisbane's stadium limbo as the Gabba prepares for the end of its useful life by 2030.
Robinson backs concussion protocol despite bunker error
Trent Robinson has stood by the NRL's concussion protocols, despite the bunker's independent doctor misdiagnosing Sam Walker mid-game in round three.
‘I’d love to stay a Dragon’: Su’A denies Bennett links
Dragons star Jaydn Su'A wants to remain at St George Illawarra, and insists he is not holding out for a third stint under mentor Wayne Bennett.
SIA investigating AFL secret drug test allegations
The AFL has backed its illicit drugs policy as Sport Integrity Australia commences an assessment of bombshell allegations around secretive testing.
Kostya pulls pin on Tim Tszyu unification fight
Tim Tszyu says his legendary father Kostya has decided against travelling from Russia to be at his unification world title fight in Las Vegas.
Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion
Local teenager Ellie Harrison has confirmed her role as the Bells Beach giant-killer, eliminating defending Rip Curl Pro champion Tyler Wright.
Doedee in ‘heartbreaking’ injury before Lions’ rematch
Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training.
Broncos pack must fire up in Haas’s absence: Petero
Brisbane legend Petero Civoniceva has challenged the forward pack to adapt to life without Payne Haas against the Cowboys as he backs the club's mix of props.
Cowboy Drinkwater no longer a gunslinger: Coach Payten
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has developed into a complete player and coach Todd Payten says it is due to his selfless dedication to the craft.
MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests
Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.
Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one
Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.
Cricket Australia wants Perth as the new Test fortress
Perth's Optus Stadium has been awarded the first Test against India, and Cricket Australia says it can be the same fortress for the men's team as the Gabba.
MCG to host its first women’s Test in 76 years in Ashes
Cricket Australia has made the move to big stadiums for women's fixtures, with the MCG to host a Test and the SCG a Twenty20 international during the Ashes.
Cowboys to shed ‘too nice’ tag against Broncos: Payten
North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants his undefeated side to take a more ruthless approach to defence in one key area against Brisbane.
MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages
Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.
Dolphins’ Hammer set for Titans after time in the Sun
Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was in the Gold Coast Suns' AFL academy as a youth and almost signed with them, but now he's set to destroy the Titans.
Carlton to regain star defender Weitering from injury
Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering will make a welcome return from a calf injury for the Blues' Good Friday clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Campbell back, Titans address ’embarrassing’ NRL start
Jayden Campbell's return is some good news for Gold Coast after an "embarrassing" and "unacceptable" start to the NRL season under new coach Des Hasler.
Harley Reid’s fend-offs already wowing AFL fans
West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.
Struggling South Sydney wield the axe but back Hawkins
Two more players have paid the price for South Sydney's slow start to the season, but Dean Hawkins will stay at halfback for the clash against Canterbury.
Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman
Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
Goorjian’s ‘Father Time’ warning for Ingles, Mills
A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.
Blessing in disguise: Panthers relaxed on Cleary injury
The hamstring problem set to keep Nathan Cleary out of action for up to a month may not be entirely bad news for the Penrith star, coach Ivan Cleary insists.
Howdy Doedee: ‘Competitive unit’ poised for Lions debut
Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
Time hasn’t caught up with senior Magpies: coach
Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.
Ban-magnet Sivo vows to fine-tune tackle technique
After seven disciplinary charges in little more than a year, Parramatta enforcer Maika Sivo is working hard to avoid another visit to the judiciary.
NSW government denies Tigers’ Leichhardt funding plea
NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.
Broncos’ Piakura out of Cowboys clash, Oates recalled
Brisbane's Brendan Piakura will miss four weeks as Jaiyden Hunt makes his club debut and veteran Corey Oates comes on to the bench against North Queensland.
Scott labels Geelong’s Hawkins ‘generational’ forward
Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.