Marsh could play as a specialist batter at The Oval
Australia could play with only three seamers in the fifth Test at The Oval, prepared to pick Mitch Marsh as a batter even if niggling injuries stop him bowling.
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Fletcher tempers celebration as Ashcroft digests injury
Jaspa Fletcher has had to temper any celebrations after his own break-out AFL week coincided with housemate and fellow Lions rookie Will Ashcroft's injury.
Hammer back at fullback as Dolphins chase NRL finals
The Dolphins are on the cusp of the top eight and close to fielding a full strength side ahead of the clash with Canterbury in Bundaberg.
Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing
Matildas stalwart Katrina Gorry and young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross have formed a tantalising midfield partnership and are thriving at the Women's World Cup.
Skate teens Trew and Covell in X Games medal rush
Queensland teenager skateboarders Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell have left the X Games in California with four medals including three gold.
Nothing offensive in Hynes outburst at touch judge: NRL
Nicho Hynes lost his temper at a touch judge during Cronulla's loss to Manly but the NRL says the halfback did not cross a line with his comments.
Selection squeeze always on Wallabies says Kellaway
Set to make a return from a hamstring injury against the All Blacks, Andrew Kellaway says the Wallabies aren't feeling extra pressure of World Cup selection.
Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic
The extent of Sam Kerr's calf injury remains a mystery and Matildas youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross caused a brief panic by mistakenly saying she had torn it.
Broncos NRLW winger Werner pleads not guilty to biting
The Broncos are rallying around winger Ashleigh Werner ahead of her NRL judiciary appearance for allegedly biting Roosters winger Jayme Fressard.
Broncos’ Hetherington credits Dad ahead of 50th game
Kobe Hetherington has put his dalliance with being a miner well behind him as the Brisbane forward marks a milestone match against the Sydney Roosters.
China dominate pool on second night of world titles
Australian swimmers have failed to add to the nation's medal tally on night two of competition at the pool at the world championships in Japan.
Port to challenge Willie Rioli’s two-match suspension
Port Adelaide will head to the tribunal in a bid to clear Willie Rioli after the forward was given a two-match ban for striking Collingwood's Nathan Murphy.
Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria
Hometown hero Clare Polkinghorne could start for the Matildas against Nigeria in Brisbane amid a restricted build-up for fellow defender Alanna Kennedy.
‘Sheriff’ Latrell back in town to spark leaky Souths
Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammates have revealed he is the club's self-appointed 'sheriff', who keeps the side accountable on and off the field.
Cowboys’ Nanai out for four to six weeks
State of Origin representative Jeremiah Nanai will miss up to six weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered in North Queensland's latest game.
More issues for Sharks as Colquhoun banned for a week
Out-of-form Cronulla will need to find a new left back-rower after the NRL judiciary handed Jesse Colquhoun a one-match ban for dangerous contact.
Big day for Jason Day, back soaring as Open runner-up
Jason Day has finished tied as runner-up at the British Open at Hoylake after a four-way battle in the rain behind runaway winner Brian Harman.
Dane Vingegaard wins second Tour de France
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard has won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling's most famous race finished on the Champs-Elysees.
Australia want Ashes series win after retaining urn
Australia have put off celebrating retaining the Ashes with a washed-out draw in Manchester, putting their focus clearly on winning the series at The Oval.
Brian Harman hunts down big game trophy at British Open
Brian Harman has won the British Open golf championship at Royal Liverpool, ending up a runaway victor by six shots with Australian Jason Day tied for second.
Aussie swim stalwarts stunned by golden night at worlds
Australian stalwarts Kyle Chalmers and Emma McKeon are in awe at their nation's golden night to open swimming's world championships in Japan.
Furious Fitzgibbon to ask NRL to please explain
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will sound out the NRL for answers after the Sharks were on the wrong end of several contentious calls in their loss to Manly.
Aussie relayers, Titmus break swim world records
After Ariarne Titmus reclaimed her 400m freestyle world record, Australia's women's 4x100 metres freestyle relayers have also set a new benchmark in Japan.
Saints break North hearts to stay in top eight
St Kilda have kicked five goals to one in the last quarter for a nine point win over North Melbourne that keeps the Saints in the top eight.
Rankine out injured as Crows fight for AFL finals spot
Izak Rankine and Nick Murray have sustained injuries as Adelaide suffered a four-point defeat to Melbourne in a blow to their AFL finals hopes.
Demons hang tough to resist Crows’ fightbacks
AFL premiership hopefuls Melbourne let slip a 32-point lead but held off a fast-finishing Adelaide to win a gritty encounter by less than a goal.
Manly deny Sharks miracle comeback win in NRL thriller
Manly overcame the early loss of prop Tanela Paseka and withstood a fierce late fightback from Cronulla to beat the Sharks 30-26 in an NRL thriller.
‘Gang back together’ as Panthers smash Bulldogs
Nathan Cleary and the State of Origin contingent made a powerful return for Penrith in a 44-18 defeat of Canterbury at BlueBet Stadium.
Bulldogs rebuild will make Ciraldo better coach: Cleary
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has not yet been able to lift the Bulldogs up the ladder but Penrith's Ivan Cleary is backing his ex-assistant to come good.
Giants make it six straight, in top eight with Suns win
GWS have continued their stellar AFL winning run, taking down Gold Coast by 40 points at Manuka Oval.
Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes
Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.