Victoria will offer a state funeral for Ron Barassi
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the Barassi family will be offered a state funeral for the sporting icon, who has died aged 87.
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Port coach Hinkley ready for scrutiny after finals flop
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he won't be fazed by criticism coming his way after the Power exited the finals in so-called straight sets.
Hewitt’s brilliant Aussies power into Davis Cup finals
Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis and doubles stars Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have led a 3-0 win over Switzerland to put Australia in the Davis Cup finals.
Coniglio inspires GWS to semi-final triumph over Port
Greater Western Sydney have defeated Port Adelaide by 23 points in a semi-final to book a preliminary final against flag favourites Collingwood.
No sign of Skelton as Wallabies prepare for Fiji
Will Skelton was missing from the Wallabies' final training run ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with Fiji but they insist he hasn't been ruled out.
Broncos lock in NRLW finals spot, Roosters to host semi
Brisbane have beaten St George Illawarra 46-12 to wrap up an NRLW finals spot, while the Sydney Roosters finish second after beating North Queensland 40-16.
Newcastle’s 15-minute slip up comes at Knightmare time
Newcastle's lengthy run of great form slipped at a critical time as a poor start meant they were always struggling in their semi-final defeat by the Warriors.
AFL mourns death of legendary player and coach Barassi
Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a Legend, has died aged 87.
Warriors’ resurgence is nothing to joke about
It's a sunny afternoon in Auckland and super fan The Joker is on the loose, just as the Warriors are ready to take the turf.
Dees outclass Bulldogs to maintain unbeaten AFLW start
Melbourne have kicked away from a gutsy Western Bulldogs outfit to claim a 42-point win and maintain their perfect start to their AFLW premiership defence.
Warbrick’s heroics for Storm a season in the making
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick picked the perfect first time to score a try from a Cameron Munster long bomb when the Storm won a semi-final thriller.
Johnson stars as Warriors surge into preliminary final
The Warriors have celebrated the return of talismanic halfback Shaun Johnson by belting Newcastle 40-10 in their NRL semi-final at Mount Smart Stadium.
Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain
A hamstring strain has forced Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams out of the AFL preliminary final, with the midfielder looming as a finals heartbreak story.
Snapshot of Storm’s semi-final win over Roosters
Melbourne's 18-13 semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters came courtesy of a giant leap in the 79th minute by winger Will Warbrick to score the crucial try.
Munster delivers again for Storm with season on line
Cameron Munster is a big-game player who saves his best for the moments that count, and he did it again in the 18-13 NRL semi-final win over the Roosters.
Warbrick’s late stunner seals Storm win over Roosters
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick has scored a stunning try in the dying moments to seal a thrilling 18-13 semi-final win for the Storm over the Sydney Roosters.
Snapshot of Carlton’s AFL semi-final win over Melbourne
A look at Carlton's two-point AFL semi-final win over Melbourne at the MCG that booked a spot in the preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions.
Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic
Carlton are through to an AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions after beating Melbourne by two points in a thriller at the MCG.
Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS
A week after shutting down Brisbane ace Lachie Neale, Port Adelaide's unheralded Willem Drew is set to face another big task against GWS in their semi-final.
No chinks in Knights’ armour after brutal clash
Newcastle defeated Canberra in extra time but coach Adam O'Brien does not believe the bruising encounter will weigh on his side against the Warriors.
Frost return timely with Wallabies gun Skelton in doubt
With skipper Will Skelton in doubt, fellow lock Nick Frost will make a timely injury return as the Wallabies meet Fiji in a crucial Rugby World Cup pool clash.
‘Heartbroken’ coach Robinson proud of Roosters’ season
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to blame a contentious non-call for his team's nail-biting semi-final defeat to Melbourne.
Key pair to bolster Blues’ attack in preliminary final
Sam Docherty is confident about his shoulder, while Harry McKay and Jack Martin are set to return for Carlton in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Storm hopeful Hughes, Coates are fit to face Penrith
Melbourne are concerned about the fitness of star half Jahrome Hughes and winger Xavier Coates after downing the Sydney Roosters in a thriller.
Rafter on call as Aussies discover net gains
Aussie duo Max Purcell and Chris O'Connell have sought out Pat Rafter, keen to learn how the former great's serve-and-volley approach can aid their tennis rise.
Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Wallabies prop Schoupp looking for A-grade performance
Schoolteacher-turned-Wallabies World Cup prop Blake Schoupp says impressing coach Eddie Jones was easier than his students, who criticised his form.
Turuva eyes new house for family with next NRL deal
Penrith winger Sunia Turuva has revealed his dream of buying his dad a new house with his next NRL deal, after their family home burnt down three years ago.
Matildas’ Hunt joins PSG, Cooney-Cross to Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is London-bound after signing with English powerhouse Arsenal, while defender Clare Hunt has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.