AFL player escapes conviction for revenge porn threat
A North Melbourne footballer who threatened to distribute intimate videos of his ex-girlfriend during an argument has avoided a criminal conviction.
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Much-loved Cowboy Granville gears up for 200th NRL game
'Mr Fix-it' Jake Granville has done it all for North Queensland, colleagues describing him as "the guy that you need in every team" ahead of his 200th NRL game.
Broncos look back to avoid 2022 horrors
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says the team's reluctant review of last season will help avoid a repeat as they prepare to welcome back their Origin stars.
AFL wildcard round ‘fraught with danger’: Bombers coach
Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".
Suns’ Weller to undergo second knee reconstruction
Gold Coast defender Lachie Weller will have a second knee reconstruction in as many years after scans revealed he had re-injured his anterior cruciate ligament.
Year of adversity steels Eels to overcome bans
Reagan Campbell-Gillard is missing a month of footy and Maika Sivo could join him on the sidelines as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home.
Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess
NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.
Carlton’s Boyd handed three-game ban at AFL tribunal
Carlton's Jordan Boyd has been handed a three-week suspension by the AFL tribunal for a dangerous tackle that left Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.
Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt
The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.
Fear of Games backflip leaving reputation in tatters
Businesses and industry groups worry scrapping the Commonwealth Games has harmed Victoria's reputation but praised a move to tighten spending.
Warner safe but Murphy at risk in selection squeeze
David Warner appears set to keep his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko
A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.
Australia bowl first in last women’s Ashes ODI
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the final women's ODI against England, as they seek an outright series victory on points after retaining the Ashes.
Touring Bunnies build towards title charge on the road
South Sydney are gearing up for a top-four push across five away games by depicting themselves as rockstars on tour.
Captain Steele at a loss for shocking Saints form
St Kilda captain Jack Steele agrees with his coach that the Saints don't deserve to play AFL finals based on their recent poor form.
Sharks drop Graham and Moylan, Latrell back from injury
Wade Graham and Matt Moylan have been axed, while Reece Walsh, Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell all return to the field in NRL round 21 action.
Axed Suns coach Stuart Dew joins Ashes training
Sacked as coach a week ago by the AFL's Gold Coast, Stuart Dew has popped up at training with Australia ahead of the fourth Ashes Test in England.
Australia need 286 to win the women’s Ashes series
A century by Nat Sciver-Brunt has enabled England to set Australia 286 to win the final women's ODI, as they seek a series victory after retaining the Ashes.
Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games
Blindsided Commonwealth Games organisers have accused the Victorian government of inflating costs and ignoring advice after it pulled the pin on the 2026 event.
Matildas cagey on Tameka Yallop fitness battle
Injured midfielder Tameka Yallop is in doubt for Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland in Sydney after sitting out their main training session.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city
Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.
Clarkson likely to delay coaching return at Kangaroos
Alastair Clarkson says his return as North Melbourne's coach is likely to be "later rather than sooner" despite returning to work at Arden St.
Comm Games claim ‘strong’ interest despite cancellation
The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.
Sydney captain Rampe free to play after AFL tribunal
Sydney defender Dane Rampe has had a two-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal, freeing him to play this weekend against Fremantle.
Sivo judiciary blow latest in Eels’ woes
Suspended pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo will both miss a month of footy as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home in the NRL.
Warner in but Murphy at risk in selection Ashes squeeze
David Warner has kept his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
England players pause dispute for Women’s World Cup
"Disappointed" England players have put their dispute over with their national body over bonuses on hold until the Women's World Cup concludes.
Clarkson to return to as North coach in round 21
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham fall 3-2 to West Ham
Ange Postecoglou's managerial debut at Tottenham has been a promising one despite his side losing 3-2 to West Ham in Tuesday night's friendly in Perth.
Victoria faces Comm Games contract cancellation compo
A seven-figure compensation payout could be made to the Commonwealth Games as Victoria seeks to break its contract to host the 2026 event.