‘Bring it on’: Tszyu eyes WBO top ranking in Wollongong
Former boxing world champion Tim Tszyu is preparing to unleash an improved version of himself in a high-stakes bout with Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong.
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Carlton coach’s job ‘absolutely’ safe for Gather Round
Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty.
Time heals small wounds for Warriors and their halves
A nine-day turnaround and full week of training has Tanah Boyd and Luke Metcalf better placed for their second game together as the Warriors' starting halves.
‘Been worse’: Raiders not fussing before Knights battle
Despite Canberra's poor start to the NRL season, Ricky Stuart isn't hitting the panic button yet as they prepare to face the Knights in Newcastle.
Arthur’s timely push as Leeds go top of Super League
Brad Arthur has returned Leeds to the top of the Super League table, at a time when the former Parramatta mentor looms as the next coach to return to the NRL.
Petracca ‘shame’ as revitalised Dees eye red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca's injury has robbed the Melbourne-Gold Coast clash of its star attraction, but there is plenty on the line for both sides at the MCG.
Bellamy not afraid to swing axe after Penrith flogging
Craig Bellamy has told his players the only fix for three straight losses is hard work, and if they don't want to do it they will find themselves dropped.
Penrith rewrite record books in Storm thrashing
Penrith have produced the best start to a season since the great St George side of the 1960s, after handing Melbourne their biggest defeat in 18 years.
Victory stay in ALW finals hunt, ‘Nix finish top two
A goal from Claudia Bunge against Perth Glory has kept Melbourne Victory's finals hopes alive, but last year's grand finalists will sweat on other results.
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown
North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team.
‘Out for a while’: Dogs’ brutal Crichton injury verdict
A long-term Stephen Crichton injury has added to Canterbury's NRL woes after falling to a 32-24 Good Friday loss to South Sydney.
‘Blessed to have JC’: Titans content with Reynolds miss
Gold Coast half Jayden Campbell, on "baby watch" ahead of the Brisbane derby, has instilled his coach with belief he will become a long-term NRL No.7.
Hardwick delivers Rowell verdict, Petracca update
Gold Coast's midfield could be at full capacity for Gather Round, with Matt Rowell likely to return against Melbourne and Christian Petracca progressing well.
‘Odd couple’ shine: Madge of honour relishes Walsh 100
Flamboyant Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has found his best football under hard taskmaster Michael Maguire and will notch his 100th NRL game against the Titans.
Boost for Raiders as skipper Tapine inks new deal
Joe Tapine has declared he wants to finish his NRL career at Canberra ahead of the Raiders' clash against Newcastle on Sunday.
Flanagan knows he must win games to stay Dragons coach
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan concedes he is under pressure to keep his job for the first time in his career, knowing he needs wins at the Dragons.
Kiss’s tough calls to ‘fill cup’ of deepened Reds
The Reds have marched to 4-2 and sit fourth despite injuries and constant line-up tweaks to create combinational depth that was lacking last Super season.
Why US sprint star ‘hates’ Gout comparisons with Bolt
US sprint star Christian Coleman wants the athletics world to relish Australian sensation Gout Gout's career rather than draw unfair parallels with Usain Bolt.
Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich
Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.
‘Never again’: Dire Dolphins draw line in sand on ethos
Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert lashed his side for a poor attitude and buckling under pressure in a diabolical loss to Manly he says must be a turning point.
‘Be smarter’: Crows on score woes ahead of Dockers test
Adelaide's once-feared attack has been a shadow of its usual scoring power this season, with an assistant coach saying the reasons are varied.
‘We got exposed’: Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos
Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.
‘Sledgehammer’ keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.
Mythbuster: numbers prove Reynolds no injury liability
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is one of the NRL's most durable halves, with statistics showing he averages more games a year than Ben Hunt and Nathan Cleary.
Kisnorbo back with a draw as Roar’s finals hopes sink
Sydney FC have welcomed interim boss Patrick Kisnorbo by grinding out a scoreless draw with a Brisbane Roar side whose ALM finals hopes now hang by a thread.
New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies
Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.
Magnificent Manly give Foran dream coaching debut
After a week of turmoil Manly have stunned the dire Dolphins 52-18 in a brilliant display to give Kieran Foran a coaching debut that dreams are made of.
Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests
Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.
US sprint star’s path to LA leads through Stawell
US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has a laser-like focus on the LA Olympics and will use the Stawell Gift as part of her long road back to the global showpiece.
Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality
Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.
Ciraldo shrugs off ‘hysteria’ over Bulldogs’ attack
Canterbury are scoring the fewest points of any team so far this NRL season but coach Cameron Ciraldo is remaining calm.