Coach Beveridge strongly defends Bulldogs star Smith
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at "disrespectful" commentary around out-of-form star midfielder Bailey Smith.
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Dockers star Serong to challenge one-match AFL ban
Fremantle star Caleb Serong and Richmond big man Toby Nankervis are set to front the AFL Tribunal in the latest round of disciplinary decisions.
Collingwood to regain stars Maynard, Sidebottom
Collingwood stars Steele Sidebottom and Brayden Maynard will return from injury this week in another boost for the red-hot premiership favourites.
Evans was right to back Dew: Suns chairman Bob East
The Suns' board did not mislead fans by publicly backing coach Stuart Dew less than a week before the board voted to remove him, chairman Bob East insists.
Blues knew Michael Voss was ‘always their man’
Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has heaped praise on Michael Voss after the under-pressure coach backed his players during this season's dire losing streak.
Richmond’s Nankervis gets three-game ban for Lloyd bump
Richmond big man Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal for the huge bump that concussed Sydney's Jake Lloyd.
Oliver absence creates Demons doubt: Lions’ Neale
How Melbourne operate without key midfielder Clayton Oliver creates enough doubt to offset his loss, the Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale says.
Cherry-Evans joins Sattler, Coyne with immortal moment
Scott Sattler says there was symmetry between his own famous 2003 grand final tackle and the stunning effort by Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans in Brisbane.
McDonald won’t guarantee Warner’s spot for Manchester
Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has not guaranteed David Warner his spot for the Old Trafford Ashes Test, with Cameron Green fit and Mitch Marsh firing.
Vondrousova wins see-saw tie with Pegula to reach semis
Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova has reached the women's semi-finals at Wimbledon with a three-set defeat of American fourth seed Jessica Pegula.
Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must ‘close gap’
The Suns have sacked coach Stuart Dew with 18 months to run on his AFL contract, with former Richmond mentor Damien Hardwick heavily linked to replace him.
‘Embarrassing’: Eels’ Brown addresses pub incident
A remorseful Dylan Brown says he'll stop drinking as he bids to regain trust in the wake of being found guilty of sexually touching a woman without her consent.
Tigers prop Utoikamanu hasn’t taken NSW axing to heart
Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu is hungry for another chance in the State of Origin arena after shrugging off his axing from the NSW side for game three.
Brandon Smith leads reinforcements for Roosters
Brandon Smith is one of several players back on deck for the Sydney Roosters, while Nathan Cleary has been named among Penrith's reserves for round 20.
Chats with Fittler, Johns reassure NSW skipper Tedesco
James Tedesco is in the midst of a form slump but heart-to-heart chats with Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler have reassured the under-fire NSW skipper.
Maroons’ DCE playing every Origin like it’s his last
Daly Cherry-Evans has admitted thoughts of retirement have crossed his mind, but coach Billy Slater insists the Queensland captain is still a great leader.
O’Connor earns podium finish at the Tour de France
Australian rider Ben O'Connor has finished third in the 10th stage of the Tour de France after joining a breakaway and being pipped in a sprint finish.
Manly Sea Eagles throw prop Matt Lodge NRL lifeline
Prop forward Matt Lodge has signed a train-and-trial deal with Manly for the remainder of the season.
Sinner stops Safiullin to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Jannik Sinner has reached the last four at Wimbledon, his first grand slam semi-final, with a four-set victory over Russia's Roman Safiullin.
France clash the perfect World Cup tune-up for Matildas
The looming friendly match against France in Melbourne is the perfect tune-up for the Matildas' tilt at the Women's World Cup, forward Caitlin Foord says.
Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year
Carlton midfielder Matthew Kennedy has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament tear but may be forced to sit out the rest of the AFL season.
Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans
Richmond's Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal, while Fremantle's Caleb Serong failed in his appeal to overturn a one-match ban.
Wubben-Moy excited about England’s World Cup potential
England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says England are dreaming of capturing a maiden World Cup title, knowing they are yet to tap into their potential.
Ricciardo will be back on Formula One grid this month
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo will make a shock return to Formula One at the Hungarian Grand Prix a week on Sunday, with AlphaTauri.
Fittler laughs off coaching debate before Origin III
Brad Fittler's future as NSW coach has been the subject of much media and public debate ahead of Origin III but the man himself will ignore the headlines.
Tour de France podium finish for ‘liberated’ O’Connor
Australian rider Ben O'Connor has narrowly missed a stage win at the Tour de France, but still made the podium after a breakaway ended in a sprint finish.
Svitolina downs Swiatek in emotional Wimbledon triumph
Elina Svitolina has beaten world No.1 Iga Swiatek to reach the Wimbledon women's semi-final where she will play fellow unseeded player Marketa Vondrousova.
Unstoppable Djokovic through to face Sinner in semi
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is through to his 46th grand slam semi-final, where he will meet Jannik Sinner, who will be playing his first.
Matilda Micah pushes past concussion hell to reach WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah battled with and through a six-month struggle with concussions that nearly ruined her Women's World Cup dream
Nth Qld hopeful on deal with former Cowboy Clifford
Jake Clifford is shaping as a potential backup playmaker for North Queensland in 2024 with the Cowboys hoping to snare his signature from Hull FC.
Milestone men Cleary-Luai ‘just getting started’
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary expects son Nathan to return from a hamstring injury to play his 150th NRL game, alongside Jarome Luai in his 100th appearance.