Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
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Diamonds set for Netball World Cup after contract deal
Netball Australia has agreed to extend the existing Diamonds agreements past the World Cup to allow a team to be announced for next month's event.
Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
Brumbies head to enemy territory in Super Rugby quest
The Brumbies have headed to New Zealand for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs and will remain there should they reach the final.
Origin absences could help Roosters lift: Tedesco
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day
The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.
Tigers’ Pickett set to return after AFL bye
Richmond's Marlion Pickett will sit out the clash with St Kilda after being granted bail by a Perth court but will be free to play in the AFL's round 16.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
De Pasquale quickest in tight Darwin practice field
In the last chance before Saturday's first qualifying session and race, Anton De Pasquale has set the pace marker at Hidden Valley Raceway.
Richmond’s Mansell loses appeal against three-match ban
Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has failed to get his three-match suspension for rough conduct reduced at the AFL appeals board.
Giants, Dockers still chasing AFL finals dream
GWS and Fremantle are both hoping to give their AFL finals hopes a shot in the arm when they do battle at Giants Stadium on Saturday.
Fire still burns for Tigers’ milestone man Cotchin
Richmond triple-premiership captain Trent Cotchin says he still possesses the "inner willingness to compete" as he prepares for his 300th AFL game.
Toole, Lolesio on bench for Brumbies Super semi-final
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has picked Jack Debreczeni over Noah Lolesio in the No.10 jersey for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs.
Tim Tszyu says dog attack could have ended his career
Superstar boxer Tim Tszyu has revealed how being attacked by a bull terrier could have ended his career ahead of his world title defence against Carlos Ocampo.
Cummins calls for calm in response to England chaos
Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of his side keeping their heads against an aggressive and up-tempo England if Australia are to win the Ashes.
Luke Brooks won’t saddle up with Cowboys, says coach
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.
NSW star Latrell Mitchell out of State of Origin II
NSW Blues star Latrell Mitchell will miss a second consecutive State of Origin match with the calf injury he suffered late last month.
Sydney stars Heeney, Franklin out of crunch Lions clash
Injury-plagued Sydney have lost stars Isaac Heeney and Lance Franklin to injury ahead of facing Brisbane, in a blow to their hopes of bouncing back into form.
O’Callaghan shades Titmus in red-hot 200m freestyle
Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten Olympic champ Ariarne Titmus in the women's 200m freestyle final, with both crushing the swimming world championship trial time.
Dangerfield in hospital after Geelong’s loss to Port
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been sent to hospital after Port Adelaide downed the reigning premiers by 38 points to climb to top spot on the AFL ladder.
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.
Fowler, Schauffele lead with lowest-ever US Open rounds
Americans Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele share the lead after day one at the US Open following record rounds of eight-under 62 at Los Angeles Country Club.
Collapsed lung, cracked rib for Geelong’s Dangerfield
Geelong are counting the cost of their loss to Port Adelaide, with scans revealing a collapsed lung and cracked rib for captain Patrick Dangerfield.
Australia face their ultimate test in Ashes of unknowns
Australia's Ashes tour of England is the most unpredictable in years with two sides playing different styles of cricket and both entering off a year of highs.
Bellamy spray has Harry Grant primed for Maroons
Queensland hooker Harry Grant's last game was superb after a sub-par effort and his Storm mentor Craig Bellamy, a former NSW coach, played a role in his reboot.
Akermanis urges Fagan to turbo-charge Lions midfield
Brisbane great Jason Akermanis has applauded Chris Fagan's "gentle" selection approach, but urged the coach to maximise the talent of Cam Rayner and Zac Bailey.
Gough snaps up Aussie quick Steketee for Yorkshire
Darren Gough believes the mid-season signing of Australian quick Mark Steketee in a short-term deal is a real bonus for Yorkshire.
Smith, Lee lead Australia’s misfiring US Open assault
Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are the best of the Australians after the US Open first round, seven strokes behind the leaders in Los Angeles.
Nick Larkey inks long-term AFL deal with Kangaroos
Key forward Nick Larkey has signed with North Melbourne until the end of 2029, opting against exercising his free agency options next year.
Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss
Critics of under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss should "shut up", says Blues legend Robert Walls.