NRL stars Savage, Olam sidelined by fractures
Canberra fullback Xavier Savage and Melbourne centre Justin Olam have both been ruled out of the start of the NRL season after suffering injuries.
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Heartbreak for Aussie Volkanovski in UFC title fight
Wollongong's Alexander Volkanovski has failed in his bid to make UFC history, losing to champion Islam Makhachev in their lightweight title fight in Perth.
Wanderers secure important ALW win over Phoenix
For the first time in their history, Western Sydney have an ALW win over Wellington after they downed the New Zealand-based team 1-0 in a crucial fixture.
Vics ease to Shield win in Sutherland captaincy debut
Victoria have made light of a host of absentees to earn a thumping 164-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland in Will Sutherland's first start as skipper.
‘Good coaching’ behind Cobbo form, says wry Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has made a wry jibe about winger Selwyn Cobbo's good form for the All Stars as the fallout from a controversial podcast continues.
Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion
Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.
Super Bowl surface slammed, Aussie pair denied history
Kansas City have pipped Philadelphia 38-35 in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs' comeback denying Australian pair Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs a historic victory.
Emerging Waratahs star Tuipulotu commits to Australia
Rugby Australia will be breathing easier after emerging star Mosese Tuipulotu pledged his allegiance to Australia following his brother's defection to Scotland.
Boland to keep pressure on Australia selectors
Australia quick Scott Boland has hopes of retaining his spot for the second Test in India but is aware Mitchell Starc or Josh Hazlewood could take his place.
McIntosh says system key as Tigers eye improvement
Richmond wingman Kamdyn McIntosh says they aim to build more consistency in how they play this season after returning to the AFL top eight last September.
Koroisau named Wests Tigers captain for 2023 NRL season
Apisai Koroisau has been appointed as the new captain of Wests Tigers, five months after laughing off the NRL club's premiership chances.
Australia not taking Bangladesh lightly
Head coach Shelley Nitschke said the defending champions are wary of the threat their next opponents pose at the T20 World Cup.
Gardner hits jackpot at inaugural WPL auction
Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has landed a big payday as one of 14 Aussies picked up at the inaugural player auction for the Indian WPL T20 league.
Bennett’s ark: O’Sullivan beats flood to join Dolphins
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan had a Magic Round recruitment meeting with Wayne Bennett washed away last year before a phone chat changed his life.
King’s speech: Titans’ Foran inspired by Lewis on debut
Kieran Foran will play his first game for the Gold Coast Titans with the memory of a prescient and memorable endorsement by Wally Lewis fresh in his mind.
Injured Broncos fullback Walsh in doubt for NRL opener
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh wants to emulate areas of club legend Darren Lockyer's play when he returns from a fractured eye socket suffered on Sunday.
Roar ALW ‘keeper makes US side after cancer battle
Brisbane Roar goalkeeper and inspirational cancer survivor Hensley Hancuff is ready to play for the US against France in two under-23 showdowns.
NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season
The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.
Olympian Peter Bol’s provisional doping ban lifted
The provisional doping suspension handed down to Australian athletics star Peter Bol has been lifted after his A and B samples didn't match.
Carey brushes off Border’s Aussie Test criticism
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey believes the tourists are playing with the right mentality despite coming under fire from cricket legend Allan Border.
Golden dream offsets NBA frustrations for Boomers pair
Jock Landale and Patty Mills are unfazed by their lack of NBA minutes this season, determined to lead the Boomers to World Cup gold later this year.
Papenhuyzen set for an extended stint on NRL sidelines
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to miss up to the first seven rounds of the NRL season as the superstar Melbourne fullback fights to return from his fractured kneecap.
Knicks end Simmons’ run, Thybulle thrives for Blazers
Australian Matisse Thybulle was prolific in his Portland debut, while compatriot Ben Simmons finally lost an NBA game against the New York Knicks.
Bomber is Wright on track to play AFL practice games
Essendon tall forward Peter Wright is set to play the club's AFL practice matches after being given the all-clear from a minor calf injury.
Timely push by NRL to avoid heat in pre-season matches
Kick-off times for Saturday's pre-season games and World Club Challenge matches have been pushed back in a bid by the NRL to avoid searing February heat in NSW.
Penrith lose Edwards, Martin for World Club Challenge
Penrith will be without two of their stars for the World Club Challenge, as several NRL clubs make crucial calls on their teams for the last week of trials.
Matt Short stands tall as Vics crush Qld in One-Day Cup
Matt Short starred to keep Victoria's One-Day Cup hopes intact with a crushing penultimate-round win over an outclassed Queensland.
Lions look for new skipper after Dayne Zorko steps down
The Brisbane Lions are on the hunt for a new captain after Dayne Zorko made the surprise decision to step down from the role.
Sharks extend Fitzgibbon contract until end of 2027
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has received a three-year contract extension and has been backed by the board to bring short and long-term success to the club.
Fremantle Dockers appoint Lisa Webb as new AFLW coach
Former Fremantle player and assistant coach Lisa Webb has been appointed as the club's new AFLW senior coach, replacing Trent Cooper.
Cook urges Blues to embrace Ange’s ‘big club’ mentality
Carlton chief executive Brian Cook wants his AFL outfit to embrace being a "big club" - just like Ange Postecoglou's Scottish soccer giants Celtic.