Ayers, Altschwager snatch rowing gold at worlds
Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have won gold in the PR3 mixed doubles at the world rowing championship in Belgrade to qualify the boat for the Paris Olympics.
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GWS powers into semi-finals with MCG win over St Kilda
GWS, who finished 16th in 2022, are through to a semi-final after overcoming St Kilda by 24 points in a high-scoring elimination final at the MCG.
Up-and-coming artists on show at Primavera
The 32nd Primavera show has opened at the Museum of Modern Art in Sydney, with works from the latest crop of emerging artists under 35.
Eddie Jones ‘would be feeling the pinch’, says Hooper
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper suspects Eddie Jones will be feeling the pressure entering the Rugby World Cup after five straight defeats this year.
MCG stage has Saints, Giants buzzing for finals battle
St Kilda will host a final against GWS in front of about 65,000 at the MCG, with the Giants confident their form is better than the last time they were there.
Port task to stop Cameron ‘lighting up Gabba’ in 200th
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley believes his backline's spread of speed can curb Charlie Cameron in the Brisbane Lions flyer's 200th AFL game.
Fast-starting Sharks look to get the jump on Roosters
Statistics show Cronulla are far superior to their elimination-final opponents the Sydney Roosters when it comes to starting games well in 2023.
Martin’s emotional Penrith return six years in making
Warriors half Te Maire Martin will play his first game at Penrith in six years in the NRL's finals, having faced several challenges since leaving the Panthers.
Dark days shaped Broncos’ next generation: Capewell
Brisbane back-rower Kurt Capewell joined the club after a horror stretch he thinks helped ready the Broncos' emerging stars for their 2023 NRL title push.
World surf climax on hold as hurricane swell nears
The WSL Finals could be run on Sunday morning (AEST) after officials opted not to commence action when the window opened at California's Lower Trestles.
McKay hurt as Blues edge Swans in AFL finals thriller
Carlton have held off a late challenge from Sydney to win an enthralling AFL elimination final by six points but lost key forward Harry McKay to injury.
Snapshot of Brisbane’s qualifying final defeat of Storm
A quick look at Brisbane's 26-0 qualifying final defeat of Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Reynolds’ masterclass ends Broncos’ Storm hoodoo
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds has done what he was recruited to do, masterminding a drought-breaking NRL finals defeat of Melbourne.
Broncos whip injury-hit Storm to end 14-year hoodoo
Brisbane have belted Melbourne 26-0 in their first win at Suncorp Stadium over them since 2009 as the Storm lost Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen to injuries.
Storm optimistic as Papenhuyzen undergoes surgery
Melbourne football boss Frank Ponissi has provided an update after Ryan Papenhuyzen had surgery on the broken ankle he suffered in the finals loss to Brisbane.
Talakai flips script on Hynes after NSW Origin pain
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has detailed the heart-to-heart conversations that helped turn around Nicho Hynes' season after his State of Origin torment.
McStay takes his moment in Magpies’ big finals win
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay fought through a difficult opening to the qualifying to produce a match-winning cameo during the third term against Melbourne.
Fisher-Harris still carries hurt of Warriors rejection
One of the NRL's best forwards for the past five years, life changed for Penrith's Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris when he was overlooked by the Warriors.
Roosters ready to compound Sharks’ finals woes
The Sydney Roosters are confident superstar centre Joey Manu will be fit as the Tricolours try to extend Cronulla's run of outs in NRL finals.
Gamble, Cogger out to impress as selection battle looms
Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble will be using the NRL finals series to push their case for starting 2024 as Newcastle's first-choice five-eighth.
Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host
Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.
Settled Lions ‘ready’ thanks to seven-year AFL journey
Brisbane's progression has left coach Chris Fagan confident they're ready to make the most of a fifth-straight AFL finals appearance.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Rising Port can challenge Lions in AFLW: Houghton
Gun Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton believes her young AFLW side can threaten Brisbane after showing their improvement against Adelaide.
Bright Socceroos future beckons for defender Circati
Parma defender Alessandro Circati looms as a long-term Socceroos player after impressive performances in Italy.
Isaako in Kiwis frame after Dolphins awards haul
Dolphins player of the year Jamayne Isaako capped a great year by winning four awards at the club's presentation night and is in contention for more honours.
Warriors’ ride of emotion bigger than 2011 for Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been a part of both the Warriors' grand final appearances, but believes the momentum behind the club is even bigger in 2023.
Australia A crumble despite impressive Jewell century
A fine 131 from Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell wasn't enough to stop Australia A falling to defeat against New Zealand A in their second four-day match.
Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener
Collingwood are through to a preliminary final after surviving a late charge from Melbourne to win their qualifying final at the MCG by seven points.
Cronulla get past Dragons for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in their first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Broken back not stopping Ethan Ewing’s WSL title shot
Ethan Ewing is set to compete alongside three other Australians for a world surfing title in California, one month after fracturing two vertebrae in a wipeout.