Smith in the mix, Gooch sets early pace in LIV Golf
Cam Smith says he's well-placed despite being seven shots behind Talor Gooch after the first round of LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in Australia.
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Hockeyroos in early Olympic chess game with New Zealand
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will play New Zealand in an ANZAC Day double-header as part of their Pro League tour of New Zealand beginning on Saturday.
Lomax in search of a high off lower kicking tee
Zac Lomax's goal-kicking has dipped significantly this season on a lower tee, but the St George Illawarra centre is adamant it will pay off in the long run.
Roar to play A-League games at new-look Ballymore
Brisbane Roar will play their A-League home games back in Queensland's capital next season as Ballymore pushes for upgrades to become a multi-sport Olympic hub.
Cowboy Drinkwater demands ‘desperation’ against Knights
North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater says greater "desperation" is the order of the day as the Cowboys' finals hopes hang in the balance.
Rebels set sights on Crusaders Super Rugby upset
Despite a disrupted Super Rugby Pacific preparation with six players at the Wallabies camp, Melbourne are intent on hitting the Crusaders with all guns blazing.
Ponga can protect himself fine at five-eighth: Hastings
Jackson Hastings has rejected any suggestion Kalyn Ponga needs to be protected by moving him from defending at five-eighth to fullback on his NRL return.
Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles
Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.
RCG ready for Origin ahead of Haas showdown: Arthur
Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will come face-to-face with Brisbane's in-form Payne Haas as the Eels man pursues a NSW State of Origin recall.
Golf star Smith relishes Aussie meat pies and mullets
Golfer Cam Smith says meat pies are the best thing about being back in Australia.
English-born Renshaw halfway to boyhood Ashes dream
Matt Renshaw has been given a chance to fulfil half of a boyhood dream by playing in the Ashes, even if the Australian once hoped it would be for England.
Dolphins hammer out five-year deal for Tabuai-Fidow
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has signed with the Dolphins until the end of 2027.
Short stands tall again at Australian championships
Teenage star Sam Short has won the 800m freestyle title to complete a memorable treble at the Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast.
Precision, not power, key to success: LIV long-bombers
Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, two of golf's longest hitters, say precision and not power will be key at the LIV event at the Grange course in Adelaide.
Pangai sees Wayne Bennett in Bulldogs’ coach Ciraldo
Canterbury's Tevita Pangai sees shades of Wayne Bennett in Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo, whom he backs to lead the club up the ladder after a tough start.
Niall Williams, Sonny Bill’s sister, joins NRLW Titans
Niall Williams, the sister of cross-code superstar Sonny Bill, is poised to make her NRLW debut with Gold Coast this season.
Dew’s Suns brace for Kangaroos AFL backlash
Suns coach Stuart Dew expects a "worked up" North Melbourne to present in Sunday's AFL clash on the Gold Coast.
Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off
Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.
Talay insists Phoenix focused on ALM finals task
Coach Ufuk Talay may be leaving at season's end but he insists Wellington's focus remains sharp as they visit Western Sydney looking to clinch a finals place.
Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash
While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals.
Dolphins future sorted, Hammer targets Maroons recall
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says mutual trust with coach Wayne Bennett is behind his stellar NRL season start as he welcomes a contract extension.
Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them
Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
Taylor gives Warner three Tests, wants Bancroft on tour
Mark Taylor wants Cameron Bancroft or Matt Renshaw to be Australia's back-up Ashes openers, while calling for David Warner to be given three Tests to perform.
Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.
Embarrassment helps Sharks rediscover NRL steel
Braden Hamlin-Uele wants to keep carrying Cronulla forward after bouncing back from one of the worst losses of his career.
Italiano to step up as Wellington Phoenix’s ALM coach
Wellington have announced Ufuk Talay's replacement as head coach, confirming the promotion of his Phoenix assistant Giancarlo Italiano.
Clarkson says Kangaroos need stability in defence
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says personnel changes haven't helped their defensive set-up but they must beat Gold Coast in the midfield this week.
Storm on guard for Johnson-led Warriors in Anzac clash
Cameron Munster says Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is playing with confidence, making him extra dangerous as Melbourne prepare to host the Anzac Day clash.
He makes me better: Cleary’s Origin six case for Luai
Nathan Cleary has indicated he hopes Jarome Luai keeps his NSW No.6 jersey, arguing his Penrith teammate makes him a better player.
Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program
Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.