WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
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Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
Luai firms for Storm clash to begin Penrith exit tour
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says Jarome Luai is close to getting the green light to play against Melbourne in Penrith's NRL season opener.
Manu wants rugby challenge but will return to Roosters
Joey Manu has confirmed he plans on finishing his career at the Sydney Roosters, but only after leaving for a stint in rugby union at the end of 2024.
Dolphin studies Drinkwater to hammer home advantage
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is watching North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater's highlight reels to improve his ball-playing ahead of their clash.
Groin injury puts Munster in doubt for Storm opener
Cameron Munster is in major doubt for Melbourne's NRL round-one clash with premiers Penrith on Friday, battling a problematic groin issue.
Storm Hunter to spearhead Australia’s BJK Cup team
Doubles and singles star Storm Hunter has been named to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for their qualifier against Mexico in Brisbane.
No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters
Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
Webster faces big ban, ‘please explain’ for Clarkson
Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.
Nadal gets through exhibition match with Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal showed no apparent injury issues as he lost an exhibition match with Carlos Alcaraz 3-6 6-4 (14-12) in Las Vegas.
Pryce targets debut against former housemate Whitehead
If Newcastle youngster Will Pryce can earn a round-one NRL debut against Canberra, he'll find a friend in the Raiders' line-up.
Police in spotlight after clashes with A-League fans
The Australian Professional Leagues are examining footage that shows A-League Men fans clashing with police, while Brisbane Roar are backing their supporters.
Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.
Olympic heartbreak after Fitzgibbons clinches surf gold
Sally Fitzgibbons has missed out on an Olympic spot, despite winning gold at the International Surfing Association's World Games for a record fourth time.
Collingwood intent on swooping historic AFL flag double
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore insists the players have bought in to coach Craig McRae's mantra of "evolution" as they eye back-to-back AFL premierships.
Australia’s Galloway signs NBA deal with Bucks
Sydney Kings forward Jaylin Galloway has signed his first NBA contract, joining the roster at the Milwaukee Bucks for the next two seasons.
Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur
Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.
Eels forward Hopgood on cusp of Maroons debut: Miles
It's a big year for Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood who Queensland selector Gene Miles says has been identified as a Maroons player for a long time.
Broncos won’t blame different field for clunky attack
Teams were made to play on a field of slightly different dimensions during the NRL's Las Vegas trip but Brisbane won't blame foreign conditions for their loss.
NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start
The NRL's opening night in Las Vegas has been warmly received by local media critics, with the biggest challenge now deciding which teams take part in 2025.
Titans owner praises Des Hasler for transforming team
Gold Coast Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly explains why he went hard for Des Hasler as head coach and why he has been a game-changer for the entire organisation.
Pressure builds on Melbourne City after winless streak
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is feeling the heat after a barren stretch, while fan walkouts in Sydney and Brisbane rocked round 19 of the A-League Men.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider
Perth Lynx have toppled defending champions Townsville Fire to advance to the WNBL grand final, where they will meet the Southside Flyers or Melbourne Boomers.
Giants’ AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies
GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.
Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt
Carlton head back to the Gabba for an AFL opening-round showdown with Brisbane, eager to live up to the hype around their 2024 premiership chances.
Rojas stars as Roar beat Victory 3-2, Den walks out
Brisbane Roar kept their A-League Men finals hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory as veteran Marco Rojas scored a double.
Reds suffer heartbreak with extra time Hurricanes loss
Queensland have suffered a heart-breaking 38-33 loss to the Hurricanes in extra time in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne to wrap up Super Round.
Snapshot of round 18 of the A-League Women season
A look at round 18 of the A-League Women competition where Hannah Keane and Western United extended their rampage while Melbourne City's slide continued.
NRL channel Mahomes, Gronkowski to win in Las Vegas
There were throwbacks to Patrick Mahomes and Ron Gronkowski as the NRL drew in 40,706 fans to make their first trip to Las Vegas an early success.