Snapshot for round 22 of the AFL season
Richmond locked in an AFL finals berth and Carlton blew a huge chance to do the same, while the Western Bulldogs kept their hopes alive.
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Kyrgios blows away de Minaur in Montreal
Nick Kyrgios has hammered Alex de Minaur in a one-sided first-time meeting between Australia's top two tennis players to storm into the Montreal quarter-finals.
O’Connor among Wallabies changes for Pumas
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been forced into a number of changes including James O'Connor taking over the No.10 jersey for their Test against Argentina.
Darts champ Wright to miss Aussie events
World champion Peter Wright has had surgery to remove his gallbladder ruling him out of this month's World Series tournaments in Australia and New Zealand.
Munster’s No.1 move a week-to-week call
Cameron Munster has starred at fullback for Melbourne but coach Craig Bellamy will weigh up whether to keep him there each week based on opposition.
Munster the man at No.1 as Storm win big
Fans stood in silence in tribute to the late Paul Green before Melbourne beat Penrith 16-0 in Thursday night's NRL match at BlueBet Stadium.
Carlton captain Cripps overturns AFL ban
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps is free to play against Melbourne and Collingwood after having his two-match suspension overturned.
AFL icon Betts opens up on infamous arrest
Indigenous icon Eddie Betts has opened up on two run-ins with police early in his legendary AFL career.
No.1 pick Kangaroo cops selection axe
North Melbourne youngster Jason Horne-Francis has been dropped, amid speculation his AFL future will lie outside the Kangaroos.
Sea Eagle Fainu’s NRL career in jeopardy
Manase Fainu's NRL career is in disarray after being found guilty of a stabbing in 2019.
Rugby league world mourns Paul Green loss
The rugby league world is in shock after the sudden death of former NRL and Queensland State of Origin coach Paul Green, who was also a representative halfback.
Carlton will appeal Cripps’ suspension
Carlton have confirmed they will seek to free Patrick Cripps for their last two regular season games by appealing his suspension at the AFL Appeals Board.
Aust capt Lanning takes break from cricket
Successful Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning is taking a break from the game for personal reasons, with no timeline set for her return.
Eels eager to defy poor Souths record
Brad Arthur says Parramatta are looking forward to testing themselves against South Sydney, who enjoy a dominant recent record against the Eels.
Papali’i has right to reassess move: Tamou
Wests Tigers' James Tamou believes he can understand Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i wanting to renege on his move to Leichardt after Michael Maguire's sacking.
Bellamy smooths over Panthers NRL stoush
Off-field comments between Melbourne owner Matt Tripp and Penrith great Greg Alexander have provided a spicy entree to the clash between the Panthers and Storm.
Veteran Tiger Tamou’s NRL tenure in doubt
Wests Tigers front-rower James Tamou says overseas interest might be his best option to play rugby league next season as his 300-game career winds down.
Sydney FC, Macarthur advance in Aust Cup
Sydney FC and Macarthur Bulls are through to the quarter-finals of the Australia Cup.
Hawks skipper McEvoy to retire from AFL
Hawthorn captain Ben McEvoy has announced he will retire at the end of the AFL season, overcoming a broken neck this year to mark his 250th game.
Kyrgios downs No.1 Medvedev in Montreal
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has continued his blazing run with victory over world No.1 Daniil Medvedev at the Montreal Masters 1000 event.
Dragons re-sign NRL five-eighth Amone
St George Illawarra have announced five-eighth Talatau Amone will remain with the club until at least the end of 2024.
Fighting Words: Gallen vows to take out two Queenslanders
Retired rugby league great turned pugilist Paul Gallen will take on two fighters in one night in a boxing feat not attempted in 132 years.
Carlton star Cripps fails at AFL tribunal
Carlton will be without Patrick Cripps for their crucial final AFL regular-season games after the Blues midfielder failed to overturn his rough conduct ban.
Socceroos leader Ryan joins FC Copenhagen
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan expects to get more game time ahead of the World Cup after signing to join FC Copenhagen on a two-year deal.
Stuart cops NRL ban, fine for ‘dog’ slur
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been hit with a one-game suspension and $25,000 fine for calling Penrith's Jaeman Salmon a "weak-gutted dog".
Jackson’s emotional FIBA World Cup recall
Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for the FIBA World Cup in Australia.
Accused NRL player ‘unimpressive witness’
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu was an unimpressive and evasive witness who gave contradictory answers, a prosecutor has told the jury in his trial.
Munster moved back to halves for Storm
Cameron Munster will return to the halves for Melbourne's crunch clash with Penrith, with Nick Meaney back at fullback and Jahrome Hughes out injured.
Raiders players have Ricky’s back: skipper
Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead says his troops remain fully supportive of coach Ricky Stuart after his post-match media conference outburst.
Swans veteran Kennedy to retire from AFL
Champion Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy has announced his AFL retirement, just days after suffering a fresh hamstring injury.
Cam Smith to join Greg Norman’s LIV tour, fellow golfer says
British Open winner Cameron Smith and fellow Australian Marc Leishman have joined the breakaway LIV Golf tour, according to compatriot Cameron Percy.