Panthers not fazed by talk of their NRL demise
Penrith begin their NRL title defence on Friday with coach Ivan Cleary adamant more big-name departures don't mean his team must fall back in the pack.
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Hughes injury adds to NSW blues against Victoria
Winless NSW struggled to post 203 before second-placed Victoria reached 1-15 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match in Albury.
Australia fight back on dominant Test day in India
Australia have hit back in the Border-Gavaskar series, dominating the opening day of the third Test against India on a spin-friendly pitch in Indore.
Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Thurston advice fires Cowboys young gun Dearden
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022.
Home-again Warriors talking up NRL hopes
New Zealand's NRL outfit believe they have got their recruitment right as they seek a return to the finals for the first time in five years.
Spain too strong for Kookaburras in Tasmania
Spain have defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.
Star forwards Molloy, Woodland find new AFLW homes
Chloe Molloy, Ash Woodland, Emily Bates and Greta Bodey are all among the big names on the move during the AFLW sign-and-trade period.
Tarrant sidelined but Tom Lynch good to go for Tigers
The Tigers have welcomed back forward Tom Lynch but will be without defender Robbie Tarrant for Thursday's practice match against Melbourne.
Arnold eyes fresh blood as Socceroos lock in friendlies
Graham Arnold says past glories count for nothing as he begins preparations for next year's Asian Cup with two friendlies against Ecuador.
Aussie breakout star Kuhnemann spinning in a whirlwind
Australia left-armer Matt Kuhnemann says he has been "pinching himself" every day after being called into the Test squad following the first Test defeat.
Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years
Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
Centre move unlikely for Garrick at Manly in 2023
Reuben Garrick has revealed he is preparing as if he will spend the entire season playing on the wing at Manly, with his proposed switch to centre put on ice.
Tigers go back to the future for 2023 NRL season
The Wests Tigers are banking on a familiar formula from their golden era to lift them out of the NRL cellar in 2023.
Pressure on Raiders to cap champion careers with titles
Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers.
Five Lions put hand up to replace Zorko as captain
The Brisbane Lions are poised to name a new captain to replace Dayne Zorko, after coach Chris Fagan and a panel whittled down a list of five hopefuls.
Lions’ Rayner defensive AFL experiment to continue
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is keen to see how Cam Rayner performs in his new defensive role in the AFL practice match against Geelong.
Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
Heavyweights, minnows book FIBA World Cup spots
South Sudan and Cape Verde have made sporting history to qualify alongside Australia for a basketball World Cup headlined by some of the NBA's biggest names.
New Zealand claim miracle one-run Test win over England
After being forced to follow on, New Zealand defied the odds to pull off a thrilling one-run win over touring England in the second Test, levelling the series.
Roosters sad to see Crichton take mental health leave
Sydney Roosters players say Angus Crichton is getting the help he needs, after announcing he will take mental health leave from the NRL.
Lewis praises Clarkson’s loyalty after latest incident
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has backed his old coach after Alastair Clarkson's temper landed him in hot water again.
Sweeping Steve Smith ‘angry’ over Delhi dismissal
Arguably Australia's finest batsman since Don Bradman, Steve Smith says he was "bedazzled" by his second innings dismissal in the defeat to India in Delhi.
Rebels prop Gibbon eyeing Rugby World Cup berth
A Wallabies' World Cup berth would top off a special year for Rebels prop Matt Gibbon, who has a new contract, new baby and will play his 50th Super Rugby game.
Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner to undergo elbow surgery
Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner will undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday to repair a crack in one of his bones.
Man shot dead at Sydney police station after attack
A man is dead, another is in hospital with stab wounds and two police officers are being counselled after a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in Sydney.
Buckley, Lewis to put boots on again for country teams
AFL greats Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis will try to turn back the clock and play again this year to help Victorian country football.
Buckley keen to see what resurgent Tigers will do
Nathan Buckley thinks Richmond can improve again this season and he expects his old team Collingwood to continue their upward trajectory.
Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named
The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's NRL omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
Force star Jeremy Thrush laps up unexpected comeback
Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush says he will have a rolling discussion with Western Force coach Simon Cron about how much of the season he plays.
Arthur cool as Parramatta wait on Moses contract call
Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.