Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux
The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.
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Cody Walker on high as ‘good omen’ looms for Rabbitohs
South Sydney No.6 Cody Walker is on a high after starring in State of Origin but star fullback Latrell Mitchell will miss the blockbuster clash with Brisbane.
Hawks aim to ‘take a chunk’ out of higher-placed rivals
Hawthorn have struggled for consistency against good teams this AFL season, and coach Sam Mitchell is keen for them to snare some scalps in the final six games.
Giant amateur Lamprecht walks tall at the British Open
Amateur Christo Lamprecht was the biggest surprise amid a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open as the big guns failed to fire at Hoylake.
Matildas do fans proud with winning World Cup match
Australia has gone green and gold for the Matildas with more than 75,000 fans turning up to watch their first World Cup match against Ireland.
Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash
Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast.
Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr
The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.
Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph
Hannah Wilkinson has made history for New Zealand, earning the country's first win at a World Cup on the opening night of her home tournament.
Starc hurt on horror day for Australia at Old Trafford
Mitchell Starc has hurt his shoulder as Australia were subjected to a pummelling from England's batters at Old Trafford, with the hosts 4-384 after day two.
Tigers close on NRL wooden spoon with loss to Dragons
St George Illawarra have defeated Wests Tigers 18-14, all but guaranteeing Tim Sheens' side will finish the season on the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Cam Smith says Open win still on despite over-par start
Cameron Smith will have to win the British Open the hard way again, but believes he can still do it after a disappointing over-par start at Royal Liverpool.
Asgreen holds on for stage win but Vingegaard in charge
Another Danish rider starred at the Tour de France as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.
Injured Sam Kerr insists her World Cup isn’t over
The Matildas will be without injured captain Sam Kerr for at least another game but the star striker is adamant her Women's World Cup is far from over.
Dragons coach tips more NRL sin-bins after Sloan call
St George Illawarra interim coach Ryan Carr was left scratching his head when Tyrell Sloan went to the sin bin in the NRL defeat of Wests Tigers.
The 6am sessions that resurrected NRLW’s Vette-Welsh
Botille Vette-Welsh makes her long-awaited return to the NRLW this weekend and can thank some gruelling 6am sessions for readying her for the comeback.
England to wear different ‘unite’ armbands at World Cup
England captain Millie Bright will wear a different armband each time at the Women's World Cup, which includes supporting the cause of Indigenous people.
Federal cash for Gold Coast Games lifeline ‘unlikely’
The federal government has all but dashed hopes of stumping up the cash for Gold Coast to come to the rescue of the hostless 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Gustavsson sees upside in Matildas’ Kerr-free attack
Tony Gustavsson has insisted he is not concerned by the Matildas' attacking frustrations against Ireland.
Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds
Australia's Kyle Chalmers says he has fallen back in love with swimming ahead of the world championships in Japan, where pool competition starts Sunday.
NBL Blitz dangles expansion carrot on Gold Coast
Gold Coast will host the NBL's pre-season Blitz in a move that presents the city with a chance to show it warrants the return of a franchise.
No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons.
Raiders target first-year premiership in expanded NRLW
A 10-team NRLW competition kicks off on Saturday, with new entrants Canberra believing they have the talent to win a title in their first season.
Storm record ‘irrelevant’ to finals-aspirant Knights
Losing to Melbourne on Saturday would make Newcastle's finals equation much more complicated, but wins over the Storm are rare for the 10th-placed Knights.
Taumalolo’s bench role to continue against Parramatta
North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.
Medical expert offers hope for injured Kerr, Matildas
Sam Kerr walking freely while struggling with a calf injury should be taken as a positive sign for the Matildas, says Professor Anthony Blazevich.
Magpies right to tout their No.1 status, says Hinkley
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard warned last weekend that Port Adelaide had better bring their A-Game for Saturday night's AFL blockbuster.
Robinson slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Tedesco’s holiday
Coach Trent Robinson has stood by his decision to give James Tedesco a holiday while the Sydney Roosters are fighting to keep their season alive.
New Victorian team to replace Magpies in Super Netball
A Melbourne team owned by the Sports Entertainment Network will replace Collingwood in the 2024 Super Netball competition.
Ex-NRL star’s domestic violence convictions upheld
Once among the NRL's brightest young stars, Curtis Scott suffered another major blow after failing to overturn convictions for assaulting his former partner.
Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids
FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events.
England press on to put Australia on back foot in Ashes
England have extended their lead over Australia to 189 runs at Old Trafford, going to lunch on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at 8-506.