Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard cleared at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard is free to play in his team's preliminary final next week after escaping suspension for his collision with Angus Brayshaw.
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Waiting game will test Lions’ maturity: McCluggage
Brisbane's patience will be tested during the week off the club earned ahead of an AFL preliminary final against either Carlton or Melbourne.
Knights back Gamble after shot at Willie Mason
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga says Tyson Gamble was right to fire back at criticism from Willie Mason, rejecting suggestions the Knights are a one-man team.
Wallabies bracing for Fiji blitz in crunch Cup clash
With Fiji fighting for their lives in the Rugby World Cup, winger Mark Nawaqanitawase says the Wallabies will need to be ready for anything in their key clash.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Isaako in Kiwis frame after Dolphins awards haul
Dolphins player of the year Jamayne Isaako capped a great year by winning four awards at the club's presentation night and is in contention for more honours.
Rising Port can challenge Lions in AFLW: Houghton
Gun Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton believes her young AFLW side can threaten Brisbane after showing their improvement against Adelaide.
Bright Socceroos future beckons for defender Circati
Parma defender Alessandro Circati looms as a long-term Socceroos player after impressive performances in Italy.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Settled Lions ‘ready’ thanks to seven-year AFL journey
Brisbane's progression has left coach Chris Fagan confident they're ready to make the most of a fifth-straight AFL finals appearance.
Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host
Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.
Gamble, Cogger out to impress as selection battle looms
Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble will be using the NRL finals series to push their case for starting 2024 as Newcastle's first-choice five-eighth.
Roosters ready to compound Sharks’ finals woes
The Sydney Roosters are confident superstar centre Joey Manu will be fit as the Tricolours try to extend Cronulla's run of outs in NRL finals.
Fisher-Harris still carries hurt of Warriors rejection
One of the NRL's best forwards for the past five years, life changed for Penrith's Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris when he was overlooked by the Warriors.
McStay takes his moment in Magpies’ big finals win
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay fought through a difficult opening to the qualifying to produce a match-winning cameo during the third term against Melbourne.
Talakai flips script on Hynes after NSW Origin pain
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has detailed the heart-to-heart conversations that helped turn around Nicho Hynes' season after his State of Origin torment.
Storm optimistic as Papenhuyzen undergoes surgery
Melbourne football boss Frank Ponissi has provided an update after Ryan Papenhuyzen had surgery on the broken ankle he suffered in the finals loss to Brisbane.
Broncos whip injury-hit Storm to end 14-year hoodoo
Brisbane have belted Melbourne 26-0 in their first win at Suncorp Stadium over them since 2009 as the Storm lost Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen to injuries.
Reynolds’ masterclass ends Broncos’ Storm hoodoo
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds has done what he was recruited to do, masterminding a drought-breaking NRL finals defeat of Melbourne.
Snapshot of Brisbane’s qualifying final defeat of Storm
A quick look at Brisbane's 26-0 qualifying final defeat of Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
McKay hurt as Blues edge Swans in AFL finals thriller
Carlton have held off a late challenge from Sydney to win an enthralling AFL elimination final by six points but lost key forward Harry McKay to injury.
World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
Dark days shaped Broncos’ next generation: Capewell
Brisbane back-rower Kurt Capewell joined the club after a horror stretch he thinks helped ready the Broncos' emerging stars for their 2023 NRL title push.
Martin’s emotional Penrith return six years in making
Warriors half Te Maire Martin will play his first game at Penrith in six years in the NRL's finals, having faced several challenges since leaving the Panthers.
Fast-starting Sharks look to get the jump on Roosters
Statistics show Cronulla are far superior to their elimination-final opponents the Sydney Roosters when it comes to starting games well in 2023.
Port task to stop Cameron ‘lighting up Gabba’ in 200th
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley believes his backline's spread of speed can curb Charlie Cameron in the Brisbane Lions flyer's 200th AFL game.
MCG stage has Saints, Giants buzzing for finals battle
St Kilda will host a final against GWS in front of about 65,000 at the MCG, with the Giants confident their form is better than the last time they were there.
Eddie Jones ‘would be feeling the pinch’, says Hooper
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper suspects Eddie Jones will be feeling the pressure entering the Rugby World Cup after five straight defeats this year.
Up-and-coming artists on show at Primavera
The 32nd Primavera show has opened at the Museum of Modern Art in Sydney, with works from the latest crop of emerging artists under 35.
GWS powers into semi-finals with MCG win over St Kilda
GWS, who finished 16th in 2022, are through to a semi-final after overcoming St Kilda by 24 points in a high-scoring elimination final at the MCG.
Ayers, Altschwager snatch rowing gold at worlds
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have won gold in the PR3 mixed doubles at the world rowing championship in Belgrade to qualify the boat for the Paris Olympics.