Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career
Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.
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Broncos’ Walters to unveil art of deception on Cowboys
Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters says assistant coach and premiership-winning hooker Matt Ballin has helped him enhance his skills ahead of their Cowboys showdown.
‘Wise’ Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle
Veteran Quade Cooper is helping steer the embattled Wallabies who are missing some leaders ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup battle.
Taaffe to join Bulldogs as Gould continues rebuild
South Sydney back Blake Taaffe will move to Canterbury next season on a two-year deal, where football boss Phil Gould says he'll be allowed to "shine".
Teddy backs Freddy, wears Roosters backlash
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco accepts the backlash he and his team are enduring comes with the territory as an under-performing team.
Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts
The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.
Nigeria advance in World Cup after draw with Ireland
Nigeria have joined Australia in qualifying from Group B to reach the Women's World Cup round of 16 after securing a 0-0 draw with Ireland.
Australia’s bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap
Australia have slumped to a 49-run loss to England on the last day at The Oval, leaving the Ashes series drawn at 2-2 after the fifth and final Test.
Steely Popyrin downs Wawrinka to win Croatian Open
Australian Alexei Popyrin has joined some of tennis's greats as Croatian Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam winner Stan Warwinka in the final.
Grab and squeeze: ‘bruised’ Zorko’s Miller accusation
Dayne Zorko remains convinced AFL rival Touk Miller should be reprimanded for a below-the-belt tackle he said has left him with a bruised "groin region".
Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds
Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.
Broncos blockbuster just the tonic to reboot Cowboys
North Queensland host Brisbane in a sold out clash that coach Todd Payten says "means just that little bit more" than a normal fixture.
Matildas, Gustavsson era hits the crossroads at WWC
How the Matildas' do-or-die home Women's World Cup clash with Canada plays out may also mark how Tony Gustavsson's era is judged.
Warner, Khawaja set up thrilling finale to Ashes series
David Warner and Usman Khawaja have pushed Australia to within 249 runs of an Ashes series triumph, taking the tourists to 0-135 on a rain-hit day at The Oval.
Australian swimmers claim record medal haul at worlds
Australia's swimmers captured 25 medals at the world championships in Japan, the nation's most at any world swimming championships.
Colombia claim stunning late 2-1 win over Germany
Colombia have claimed a 2-1 win over Germany with a 97th minute goal, sealing the upset of the Women's World Cup so far.
Cowboys Holmes faces three weeks out for high shot
North Queensland backline ace Valentine Holmes faces a three-week suspension for a high shot at a crucial time in the Cowboys' fight for a NRL finals berth.
Emotion of DCE’s 300th won’t sidetrack Manly: Seibold
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says milestone games for two club stalwarts will not guarantee victory over St George Illawarra in the chase for finals football.
O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
The making of fearless Cowboys tyro Kuli Finefeuiaki
Cowboys wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been an ultra-aggressive performer ever since he was a schoolboy star at Ipswich State High in Queensland.
Crows won’t underestimate young, flu-hit Port midfield
The race for a season-ending flourish, as well as state bragging rights, will make for a fierce contest as the Crows host under-strength Port Adelaide.
Brilliant Brazil face France in World Cup blockbuster
Heavyweights Brazil and France will face off in Brisbane in one of the most hotly anticipated group stage matches of the Women's World Cup.
Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.
Guthrie praises record-breaking Cats coach Chris Scott
Chris Scott will break Geelong legend Reg Hickey's 64-year-old record for most games as coach of the club when the Cats take on Fremantle in the AFL's round 20.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win
Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.
Smith rejects retirement call after saving Australia
Steve Smith has helped Australia to a 12-run lead in the first innings of the fifth Test at The Oval, before making clear he has no plans of retiring.
Blues extend AFL winning streak with huge Pies upset
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has kicked six goals to help lift Carlton to a 17-point win over Collingwood in a boilover at the MCG.
Michael Voss had doubts before Blues’ AFL revival
Carlton are on the verge of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought despite a barren run of eight losses in nine matches through the middle of the season.
Swim coach reveals mind games on freestyle force Short
Damien Jones, the coach of Australia's emerging freestyle force Sam Short, says he uses mind games on his star protege.