Hawks skipper Sicily fails in AFL suspension appeal
Hawthorn will be without captain James Sicily for their next three AFL matches after his appeal against a suspension for rough conduct was rejected.
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Collingwood bad boy De Goey craves AFL flags, respect
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has opened up on his pursuit of personal growth and AFL premierships while serving a three-match suspension for rough conduct.
Magpies forward McStay out with infected finger
A finger infection will keep Collingwood recruit Daniel McStay out of action for the "short term" as the Magpies seek to regain top spot on the AFL ladder.
Roosters receive welcome news on Luke Keary injury
Luke Keary has been cleared of a serious jaw injury in a boost to the Sydney Roosters' flagging NRL premiership fortunes.
Meticulous rehab pays Origin II dividends for Murray
Cameron Murray has been cleared to play for NSW in State of Origin II after emerging injury-free from a training session following a groin complaint.
Maroons stalwart new Broncos football manager
Brisbane have secured a replacement for former head of football Ben Ikin with Joe McDermott to work alongside head NRL coach Kevin Walters.
Upton looking to ride Queensland wave in Origin II
With a clear plan of attack and a sea of Maroon at their backs, Tamika Upton hopes her side can ride a Queensland wave in Origin's Townsville decider.
NRL’s Lodge to leave Roosters immediately
Matthew Lodge is on the lookout for a new club after being granted an immediate release from his Sydney Roosters deal.
Dangerous tackle sanctions in ‘right spot’: AFL chief
The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.
Boomers ‘good to go’ regardless of Simmons decision
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way.
Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials
Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith
North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
Brisbane Lions shrug off gallant Swans at Gabba
The Brisbane Lions have kept their unbeaten home record intact this AFL season by downing Sydney by 16 points at the Gabba.
Fagan says poor goalkicking is no issue for the Lions
The Brisbane Lions kicked only 6-14 in the second half in their tense win over Sydney, but their coach Chris Fagan remains unfazed.
Defence killed Panthers in Cowboys loss: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his fill-in talents but says a bad defensive effort cost them victory against North Queensland on Friday night.
Chalmers back to his best with sizzling swim trial form
Kyle Chalmers has put the swim world on notice he's back to his best, clocking the year's second fastest 100m freestyle time at the world championship trials.
Frizell relishing new lease on State of Origin life
There was a time when Tyson Frizell thought his State of Origin career was over but the second-rower now firms as crucial to the Blues' chances in game two.
Min Woo Lee, Cam Smith boost Aussie push at the US Open
Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith have made their move at the US Open as champ Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed another magic moment with a hole in one.
Aussies Lee, Smith charge into US Open contention
Australian ace Min Woo Lee has fired the lowest score of the day to be four shots off the lead after the second round of the US Open in Los Angeles.
Pangai’s Origin axing ‘blessing in disguise’: Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr predicts NSW has not seen the last of his Canterbury teammate Tevita Pangai Jr., who was axed from the side for the must-win Game II.
Carlton coach wants more support for captain Cripps
Carlton coach Michael Voss says Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps has had a rough month but can't be expected to revive the struggling Blues by himself.
Smith gave ‘special’ DCE template as Maroons skipper
Cameron Smith is happy he endorsed Daly Cherry-Evans as Maroons captain in 2019, while the man known as DCE credits his former captain for blazing the trail.
Hynes growing in ‘uncharted territory’: Fitzgibbon
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes is in "uncharted territory" as Cronulla fight to bounce back from last week's big loss to Melbourne.
Blues doing it for Freddy as tenure hangs in balance
Junior Paulo is urging his NSW teammates to recognise the significance of the second State of Origin game as Brad Fittler's coaching job hangs in the balance.
Winterbottom wins in Darwin, ends Supercars drought
Veteran driver Mark Winterbottom has won his first Supercars race since 2016 in a dramatic opener at the Darwin Triple Crown.
Tszyu’s final warning to Ocampo after fiery weigh-in
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is adamant he has Mexican Carlos Ocampo covered in all areas ahead of their WBO interim super-welterweight title fight.
Ego-free Carrigan embracing ‘Ubuntu ethos’ with Maroons
Pat Carrigan says an African philosophy embraced by the Boston Celtics has primed he and his Queensland teammates to go above and beyond at State of Origin.
Fiji Rugby admits underpaying women internationals
Fiji Rugby has promised to make back payments after short-changing its national women's team during World Cup and Oceania championship campaigns.