Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline
Hopes the Gold Coast could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a successful 2018 event, have been dashed by the federal and Queensland governments.
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Cartwright eager to stay an Eel next NRL season
Resurgent Bryce Cartwright is the only member of the team Parramatta fielded last week who does not have a contract beyond 2023.
Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack
Nigeria are eyeing an upset against Australia but are wary of the Matildas' wide array of attacking weapons despite Sam Kerr being sidelined through injury.
Reigning World Cup champs US kick off three-peat charge
The much-feared world No.1 United States start their Women's World Cup campaign in Auckland against Vietnam.
Bairstow battering leaves Australia on back foot
Australia have gone to tea on day three of the fourth Test at 1-39, needing 236 more to make England bat again as Pat Cummins' men's grip on the Ashes loosens.
McDermott eyes start as Wallabies seek fast improvement
Tate McDermott said the Wallabies have licked their wounds, reviewed and "moved on bloody quickly" ahead of next weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Min Woo Lee powers into contention at British Open
Australian star Min Woo Lee has fired himself into the mix at the British Open, shooting a three-under par second round to spearhead the Australian challenge.
Daine Laurie inks one-year deal for Panthers homecoming
Premiers Penrith have signed Daine Laurie on a one-year NRL deal from Wests Tigers as the Panthers prepare for Jarome Luai's possible exit from the club.
Bright times ahead for England’s WWC campaign
European champions England have captain Millie Bright available for their tournament opener with Haiti in Brisbane.
GWS finals bid suffers blow with Jesse Hogan injury
GWS forward Jesse Hogan will miss the next two weeks of AFL action after injuring his quad at training.
Broncos’ Taupau was warned by NRL about lifting knees
Broncos coach Kevin Walters says prop Martin Taupau will need to get one aspect of his running style out of his game after he was put on report against Souths.
Raiders comeback in vain as Johnson saves Warriors
A field goal in golden point has clinched a 21-20 NRL win for the Warriors after Canberra levelled the scores with two tries in the dying stages of normal time.
No sprays from coach Ciraldo ahead of Penrith clash
Canterbury have been woeful defensively for the past month but coach Cameron Ciraldo has resisted temptation to become snarky with his Bulldogs.
Walsh magic inspires Broncos win over woeful Rabbitohs
Fullback Reece Walsh has dazzled on his return from suspension as Brisbane's 36-20 win over South Sydney put the Rabbitohs' finals hopes in danger.
Pelite stars, Fuimaono hurt as NRLW Titans beat Cowboys
Gold Coast have kicked off the NRLW season with a 16-6 come-from-behind win over competition newcomers North Queensland.
Mohoric honours Mader’s memory with Tour win
Australian Ben O'Connor launched a sprint attack in the Tour de France but was overtaken just before the finish as rival Matej Mohoric took the 19th stage.
Bulldogs surge to vital AFL win over Essendon
Tom Liberatore and Marcus Bontempelli have led the Western Bulldogs to a 41-point victory over Essendon to solidify their spot inside the top eight.
Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby
Mackenzie Hawkesby has become the latest Australian to head to the Women's Super League, with the Sydney FC playmaker joining Brighton and Hove Albion.
Perth Glory owner Sage hands back A-League licence
West Australian businessman Tony Sage has relinquished his licence as owner of Perth Glory with the A-League club put into receivership until a buyer is found.
Tedesco terrorises Titans in big Roosters win
The Sydney Roosters kept their NRL finals hopes alive in a 36-18 win over the Gold Coast with skipper James Tedesco having a blinder.
‘Tired’ Bombers likely to be without star Ridley
Essendon's flagging finals hopes have received a further blow with star Jordan Ridley hurting his quad during the Bombers' 41-point loss to the Bulldogs.
Australia reeling with Manchester rain their only hope
Australia are staring down the barrel of going to The Oval with a 2-2 Ashes scoreline, after a bad third day at Manchester left them 4-113 and trailing by 162.
Smith stays alive but Day, Lee lead Aussie Open hopes
Cameron Smith has stayed in the British Open with a dazzling final-hole shot but Min Woo Lee and Jason Day now lead Aussie hopes to bring back the Claret Jug.
Mitchell’s return can’t come soon enough for Rabbitohs
Out of form South Sydney must rediscover their winning mentality, so the return of their talismanic fullback Latrell Mitchell next week will be vital.
Lions hold off Cats’ late run in tense Gabba win
Geelong were slow out of the blocks but eventually pushed Brisbane in a tense AFL clash which the hosts won by 11 points at the Gabba.
Harman shoots clear of Open field hunting Claret Jug
Brian Harman has taken control of the 151st British Open, racing five shots clear of the field at Royal Liverpool.
Knights beat Dragons to begin NRLW premiership defence
Newcastle have overcome mass off-season changes to beat St George Illawarra, while Gold Coast held off North Queensland on the first day of the NRLW season.
Swim ace Titmus hungry for world title showdown
Swim ace Ariarne Titmus will open Australia's pool campaign at the world championships with a highly-anticipated 400 metres freestyle showdown.
Cowboys into NRL’s top eight with sixth straight win
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
Rain arrives to offer Australia hope at Old Trafford
England's push to level the Ashes series at 2-2 has been hampered by rain in Manchester, with the first session of day four of the fourth Test washed out.
Moylan axing a warning for ‘inconsistent’ Sharks
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has made changes to the Cronulla side that fell to the Warriors last week and will not tolerate any more defensive inconsistencies.