Cowboys coach Payten backs Drinkwater for Origin III
Todd Payten has thrown his support behind fullback Scott Drinkwater as a bolter for Origin III after he starred for the Cowboys.
Todd Payten has thrown his support behind fullback Scott Drinkwater as a bolter for Origin III after he starred for the Cowboys.
After six weeks licking their wounds, North Queensland are plotting payback for their record-breaking 48-point defeat to Wests Tigers in round 12.
Aaron Mooy has called time on his 13-year professional career, the Socceroos and Celtic midfielder announcing his immediate retirement from football.
Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson says he wants to end his two-year Queensland absence as selector Darren Lockyer provides a clue on who will replace Reece Walsh.
Lincoln McCarthy's jumper punch in the Brisbane Lions' win over Richmond has cost him a one-match ban, ruling him out of next week's AFL clash with West Coast.
Nathan Lyon's chances of playing again in the Ashes are becoming increasingly bleak, with Australia confirming he has suffered a "significant" calf strain.
South Sydney have bounced back to winning form with a 28-6 NRL victory over the Warriors in wet conditions at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
Cricket legend Allan Border, the first batsman in history to score 11,000 Test runs and Australia's 1987 World Cup-winning captain, has Parkinson's Disease.
Penrith have clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit to roar to a 34-16 victory over Melbourne and extend their NRL ladder lead.
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a 54-all draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
While records are nice, Alex Johnston says the Rabbitohs are focused on staying in the NRL's top eight after an impressive win over the Warriors in Auckland.
Nathan Cleary is no certainty to return after Penrith's bye with coach Ivan Cleary saying they had won't rush him back with replacement Jack Cogger in form.
Maroons legend Trevor Gillmeister says coach Billy Slater has a smorgasbord of choice to replace injured Tom Flegler, with Corey Horsburgh at the front of list.
Nick Kyrgios is set to play Wimbledon's opening round on Monday but a move of his pre-tournament news conference has raised more questions about his readiness.
Australia have gone to stumps on a rain-affected day three of the second Ashes Test at 2-130, with a lead of 221 runs on a poor day for England at Lord's.
Criticised for allowing Reed Mahoney to become a target in their last game, Canterbury's big men plan to muscle up for their hooker's sake.
US boxer Jermell Charlo has pulled out of the unification bout with Australian Tim Tszyu after opting to move up two divisions to fight Mexican Canelo Alvarez.
West Coast are desperate to produce a strong display against St Kilda on Sunday to make up for last week's embarrassing 171-point loss to Sydney.
Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has done all he can to keep his NSW jersey, helping to steer his team to a thumping NRL win over Cameron Munster's Melbourne.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell needs a lift from his midfielders as they face Carlton at the MCG on Sunday.
The Sydney Roosters have lost Joseph Suaali'i to injury for their NRL clash with Manly on Sunday.
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 66-point thumping of North Melbourne which returns the Crows to the AFL's top eight.
The Western Bulldogs remain firmly in touch with the AFL top four after beating Fremantle by 29 points, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicking four goals.
Former world champion Jeff Horn will officially retire from boxing, almost three years since his last fight and exactly six since he dethroned Manny Pacquiao.
Canberra have once again had to dig deep to beat Gold Coast, holding on to beat the fast-finishing Titans 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
Gold Coast's bubble has been burst by a scintillating Collingwood, who have dominated the hosts in a one-sided AFL win that's dented the Suns' finals hopes.
North Queensland have broken records in their 74-0 thrashing of Wests Tigers after piling on 13 tries in Townsville.
Corey Horsburgh grew up idolising Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Jonathon Thurston, and he's likely to play for the Queensland brains trust in State of Origin.
Reborn at Collingwood, Oleg Markov has impressed Magpies coach Craig McRae who says the delisted Suns defender fulfils his need for speed.
The NSW Swifts booked their place in the Super Netball grand final, thanks to some clutch shooting from Sophie Fawns in a 65-64 win over the West Coast Fever.