‘Boxing saved my life’: initials fuel Paro title shot
Remembering his late mate, Liam Paro credits boxing as his "medicine" as he nears a 39-year Australian first in the sport.
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Swans star back for crunch game after lengthy recovery
Sydney will welcome back Errol Gulden to face the Brisbane Lions, with the star midfielder finally available after a shoulder reconstruction in March.
‘Dolphins first’: star centre opens up on Roosters link
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side.
‘Game of life or death’: Paraguay ready for Socceroos
The only Paraguayan to ever play in the A-League Men, Fernando Romero expects his countrymen to take it up to the Socceroos at the World Cup.
Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot
Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro.
Aussie duo set for Wimbledon qualifying showdown
A quartet of Australian men have taken a step towards reaching the main draw at Wimbledon as Nick Kyrgios lost an all-Australian clash in Spain.
No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz
A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost of living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations.
AFL outlines radical fixture models to club bosses
Tasmania's entry into the AFL from 2028 has the AFL considering a number of potential changes to how the season runs - including a group stage.
Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos
Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension.
Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau’s push for return
A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
Campbell sees Titans’ turning point in halfback heroics
Jayden Campbell feels the future is bright with Zane Harrison as the Gold Coast halfback after the youngster kicked the Titans to one of their finest wins.
Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build
Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.
Australia’s Eddie aims to go even faster in Glasgow
Eddie Nketia produced some eye-opening 100m sprint times recently. He wants more on debut in a strong Australian Commonwealth Games athletics team.
‘I’m going to beat this’: boxing Thornberrys fight on
World title-chasing David Nyika and his trainer - future father-in-law Noel Thornberry - are back in the ring after a six-month fight of a different kind.
Rough sleeper: Paro’s blue Corolla and no Plan B
Liam Paro, on the cusp of joining Jeff Fenech on Aussie boxing's top shelf, quit his apprenticeship as a teenager to chase a dream most thought was crazy.
No ‘cry-babies’ in Shark vs Rooster stoush
Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla.
Luckless AFL veteran calls time, star Swan to return
Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams has retired, his AFL career cut short by a tough run with injuries, but the Swans are set to welcome back a superstar.
Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur
Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.
Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three
Latrell Mitchell had said Monday's training could help decide his chances of returning in round 17 but the Rabbitohs centre did not make it past the warm-up.
‘Not a drill’: Serena’s back in Wimbledon singles at 44
Tennis legend Serena Williams is to make an astonishing return to play as a wildcard in the Wimbledon women's singles and seek an eighth title at the age of 44.
Bernie’s back — with Wimbledon in his sights at 33
Chris O'Connell, Australia's newest grass-court champion, may have to scrap past indefatigable compatriot Bernie Tomic if he's to reach Wimbledon's main draw.
‘Expect the unexpected’: Socceroos’ South American test
The Socceroos know they have a shocking record against South American opposition as they gear up for their crunch World Cup encounter with Paraguay.
From TV to the grid: former champions ‘weird’ call-up
Mark Winterbottom wasn't expecting to take the racecourse at the Darwin Triple Crown, but then things changed for the former Supercars champion.
Shark hooker’s trick for speedy recovery
Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey had a simple trick to help expedite his recovery from the broken arm he suffered against Manly in round 13.
Origin hopeful injured in Warriors’ win over Cowboys
The Warriors have put in an impressive performance against the Cowboys but an injury has left one of their stars unlikely to feature in NSW Origin discussions.
Thunderbirds crush Vixens to secure GF netball berth
The Melbourne Vixens will host arch rivals West Coast in Saturday's preliminary final after losing the major semi to the Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Waters ‘hard work’ crowned as Team 18 defies critics
Cam Waters has secured another podium finish to win the Darwin Triple Crown, while Anton De Pasquale was victorious in the final race of the weekend.
Melbourne fly high as Raiders’ finals hopes sink
A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.
St Kilda stars to undergo scans after crucial loss
St Kilda co-captain Jack Sinclair and ruckman Tom De Koning have suffered significant injuries in the Saints' 22-point win against the Bulldogs.
Nawaqanitawase caps big week starring in Roosters’ win
The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16.
Waters on pole, sick Supercars star out of Darwin
Cam Waters has edged past Matt Payne to nab his second pole position of the Darwin Triple Crown weekend, while Brodie Kostecki is a late scratching.