Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
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Hastings uncertain for prelim if Knights make it: Coach
Jackson Hastings is missing Newcastle's semi-final against the Warriors and is no certainty to return for next week's preliminary final if the Knights qualify.
Matilda Cooney-Cross wins dream move to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is bound for London after signing with English heavyweights Arsenal.
Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot
The final round of the NRLW season includes Canberra hosting Gold Coast in search of a win that would seal their spot in next weekend's finals.
Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return
Dolphins centre and cult hero Valynce Te Whare reckons his fish and vegetable diet will help him lose the eight kilograms he wants to shed in the off-season.
Warriors cut ‘kamikaze’ prep for biggest game in decade
Andrew Webster says the Warriors threw themselves too hard into preparations for their qualifying final but feels they've struck a better balance this week.
Influx of NBA scouts on Aussie basketball Blitz
More than 40 NBA scouts will attend the NBL's week-long pre-season tournament on the Gold Coast from Saturday.
Essendon geared up for shot at AFLW heavyweight Crows
Essendon take on Adelaide for the first time when they clash in the AFLW's round three, with both sides eager to maintain their perfect start to 2023.
Port coach denies punt on injured players for GWS final
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has issued a thinly-veiled barb at GWS while denying he will gamble on injured players in their Adelaide Oval semi-final.
The Warriors combination 10 years in the making
Dom Young and Greg Marzhew have been two of the star attractions in Newcastle this year, but the Warriors' wing pairing goes back much further.
Brisbane International returns in tennis event shake-up
Ash Barty has endorsed the return of the Brisbane International as a standalone event to kickstart Australia's summer of tennis.
Schache sub for Demons’ AFL semi-final against Carlton
Josh Schache has played just two AFL games this season but has been called in as the sub for Melbourne's semi-final against Carlton.
Happy mum Ash Barty stands firm on tennis retirement
Ash Barty has emphatically shut down talk of a tennis return during a rare public appearance to welcome the return of the Brisbane International.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Coniglio’s return means a tough GWS selection call
GWS star onballer Stephen Coniglio will return from his eye injury for Saturday night's away semi-final against Port Adelaide.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
Changes to NRL transfer system put backflips on table
It will become easier for NRL players to renege on moves to rival clubs as part of a "last right of negotiation" clause introduced to the code's trade rules.
AFL mull rule change after Maynard cleared by tribunal
Brayden Maynard is free to play in next week's preliminary final but the AFL will ponder a rule change after the Collingwood man was cleared of rough conduct.
Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa
Australia's hopes of a one-day series sweep have been demolished after South Africa's spinners masterminded a 111-run triumph in Potchefstroom.
Johnson’s defensive mindset transformed Warriors: Jones
Shaun Johnson has made dramatic improvements in his defence which have left a telling mark on the new look Warriors in 2023.
Ex-table tennis champ avoids jail for illegal bet spree
A former Olympic hopeful who admitted placing 1170 bets on fixed international table tennis matches was genuinely remorseful and ashamed, a judge has said.