Waerea-Hargreaves cops one ban, will fight another
Sydney Roosters firebrand Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has accepted a three-game ban at the NRL judiciary but will fight his grade-two dangerous contact charge.
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Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout
An inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has grilled a major consulting firm over its role in developing the original business case.
Still time for Wallabies to find World Cup form: Jones
Coach Eddie Jones has conceded the Wallabies win-loss record heading into the World Cup isn't good enough but feels they aren't far away from clicking.
Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG
The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
High jump medals for Patterson and Olyslagers
Australian high jumpers Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers have claimed podium finishes in the women's high jump at the world championships.
Hynes injury no excuse for big Knights loss: Sharks
Nicho Hynes missed Cronulla's hefty loss to Newcastle but coach Craig Fitzgibbon says more went wrong for the Sharks than just his halfback's training injury.
Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.
In-form Knights release Lachlan Miller to Super League
Newcastle fullback Lachlan Miller will leave the Knights after just one season to take up a multi-year deal with the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
Tszyu scores TKO win over Brubaker to remain unbeaten
Rising super-welterweight Nikita Tszyu has marked his pay-per-view debut with a sixth-round TKO win over fellow Australian Jack Brubaker in Sydney.
Jason Day given OK by pregnant wife to play Tour finale
Australian golf star Jason Day will play in the Tour Championship climax after being the okay from his wife Ellie, who's expecting their fifth child.
Australian Nina Kennedy ties for world pole vault gold
Australian Nina Kennedy has tied for the women's pole vault gold medal with American Katie Moon at the world athletics championships in Budapest.
Deja vu for Ingebrigtsen with sensational 1500m loss
Great Britain's Josh Kerr has earned a sensational triumph over hot favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take the 1500m title at the world athletics championships.
Trbojevic tackle technique can save NRL: Gillmeister
Kangaroos defence coach Trevor 'The Axe' Gillmeister says his old-school style, as exemplified by Jake Trbojevic, would reduce NRL concussions and suspensions.
Demons’ Goodwin admits Grundy experiment hasn’t worked
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin admits recruiting Brodie Grundy to partner with ruck star Max Gawn has not worked as the Demons would have liked.
Bennett weighs in on ‘make or break’ Souths dramas
Wayne Bennett says Sam Burgess will be a NRL coach, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are easy to coach and Souths mentor Jason Demetriou faces his litmus test.
Wighton Souths backlip would be understandable: Stuart
Ricky Stuart has taken a swipe at South Sydney as their tumultuous campaign rumbles on, suggesting Jack Wighton could consider back-flipping on his move there.
Summer kick-offs ditched in ALM, ALW draws
A-League Men and A-League Women players have scored a win before their seasons have started with the decision to scrap summer kick-offs.
Tim Tszyu to fight Mendoza in bid to unify world titles
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu will attempt to become a unified world champion when he fights American Brian Mendoza in Australia in October.
Records in sight as DWZ leads resurgent Warriors
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has the Warriors' record for tries in a season in his sights as the Kiwi club faces St George Illawarra.
Injuries hammer Dolphins ahead of Cowboys clash
Dolphins duo Jesse Bromwich and Robert Jennings will miss the Cowboys clash due to injury, as Wayne Bennett took aim at The Bunker and his team's poor defence.
Manly’s Schuster backed to respond from second axing
Josh Schuster's future is under the microscope once more after he was dropped by the Sea Eagles for the second time this year.
Clarkson slams AFL’s assistance packages to Suns
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has slammed the idea of a draft lottery with the Kangaroos set to finish on the bottom for a third-straight year.
Payten confident prop McLean will stay with Cowboys
Off-contract Cowboys prop Jordan McLean will play his 200th NRL game against the Dolphins and coach Todd Payten wants him to stay.
Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights
St Kilda will be aiming to claim a prized top-four scalp when they take on Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday.
Matildas star Tameka Yallop returns to Brisbane Roar
Tameka Yallop is a Brisbane Roar legend and the Matildas midfielder will return to the club on a multi-year extension for the A-League Women 2023-24 season.
Future uncertain as Oates plays 200th game for Broncos
Off-contract Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Canberra in round 26, with an offer for next year still unsigned.
Bombers hit for six, Blues load up on star power
Essendon have lost stars Jake Stringer and Peter Wright among six injuries ahead of their clash with minor-premiership chasing Collingwood at the MCG.
Luai dislocates shoulder as Eels stun Panthers
Penrith's biggest loss of the season has come with an added injury blow after star five-eighth Jarome Luai left the field with a dislocated shoulder.
Tomljanovic back to shine again at US Open after injury
Ajla Tomljanovic will make her tennis comeback at the US Open after a nine-month injury lay-off, as she was paired against Panna Udvardy in the New York draw.
Best win of the year comes a week too late for Eels
Parramatta's finals hopes were all but over when they sprung a memorable 32-18 win over local rivals Penrith, leaving coach Brad Arthur with mixed feelings.
Mr Fix-It Cogger ready to save the day for Panthers
Penrith are facing the possibility of losing Jarome Luai on the run to the finals but Jack Cogger insists he is well-equipped to replace the star five-eighth.