Deja vu for Ingebrigtsen with sensational 1500m loss
Great Britain's Josh Kerr has earned a sensational triumph over hot favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take the 1500m title at the world athletics championships.
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Australian Nina Kennedy ties for world pole vault gold
Australian Nina Kennedy has tied for the women's pole vault gold medal with American Katie Moon at the world athletics championships in Budapest.
Jason Day given OK by pregnant wife to play Tour finale
Australian golf star Jason Day will play in the Tour Championship climax after being the okay from his wife Ellie, who's expecting their fifth child.
Tszyu scores TKO win over Brubaker to remain unbeaten
Rising super-welterweight Nikita Tszyu has marked his pay-per-view debut with a sixth-round TKO win over fellow Australian Jack Brubaker in Sydney.
In-form Knights release Lachlan Miller to Super League
Newcastle fullback Lachlan Miller will leave the Knights after just one season to take up a multi-year deal with the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.
Tigers’ coaching job not on Steven King’s radar for now
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King has welcomed the arrival of Damien Hardwick, who has been handed a six-year deal to coach the Suns.
‘Top-four’ Knights will shake up NRL finals: Best
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says his side's recent seven-game winning streak has convinced them they can beat any team in the NRL.
Russell Crowe not consulted on Souths’ Burgess break-up
South Sydney say the decision to part ways with Sam Burgess was not done with the blessing of co-owner Russell Crowe.
Time running out as Magpies aim to fix leaky defence
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says problems with their system, not personnel, are to blame for the Magpies' defensive woes over the last few weeks.
Painful lessons drive Riki’s Broncos title quest
Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki says last year's late-season fadeout "really burnt us all" and is driving his hunger to succeed in finals football in 2023.
After one angry minute, Crows move on from ump blunder
Coach Matthew Nicks gave his Adelaide players one minute to release their anger over a goal umpire error that cost the Crows a shot at reaching the AFL finals.
‘Reasonably significant’: Penrith deny resting fit men
Penrith have been coy on the status of players coming out of the team in recent weeks but Ivan Cleary insists his side is contending with legitimate injuries.
I’ll be captain as long as Australia wants: Mitch Marsh
A year after ruling himself out of the race to be Australia's white-ball captain, newly installed Mitch Marsh is now open to a long-term leadership role.
Hull seventh in red-hot 1500m world championships final
Australia's Jessica Hull has finished seventh in the 1500m for the second straight time at a world championships.
Burgess, Souths split as Demetriou defends Latrell
Jason Demetriou insists he treats each South Sydney player equally after Rabbitohs great Sam Burgess walked out on the club over Latrell Mitchell's conduct.
Donaldson set for Wallabies warm-up against France
Coach Eddie Jones says he's keen to get some game time into surprise selection Ben Donaldson as the Wallabies face France in their World Cup warm-up.
Fiery Flegler dreaming of a Broncos fairytale finish
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but he has unfinished business at the Broncos until at least NRL grand final day on October 1.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.
Saints determined to keep building to ‘real season’
St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair says a commitment to play their way over the last couple of weeks has paid big dividends as they prepare for the AFL finals.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Port captain Jonas to quit, unsure of finals swansong
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas is quitting at the end of the season and doesn't know if he'll get an AFL finals campaign as a swansong.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.
Cronulla’s Tracey relishes showdown with in-form Ponga
Cronulla fullback Connor Tracey is eager to show his class against in-form Newcastle No.1 Kalyn Ponga.
Sydney derby opener as ALW targets Matildas momentum
The A-League Women season kicks off with a Sydney derby at Allianz Stadium, with league bosses targeting the biggest domestic attendance in Australian history.
Hammer back as Dolphins No.1 for Drinkwater showdown
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back at fullback and ready to end the finals hopes of the Cowboys and former teammate and No.1 combatant Scott Drinkwater.
Olympics boss ‘confident’ in Brisbane games organisers
Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.
AFL star Daicos ‘ahead of schedule’ with knee recovery
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has ditched the crutches and is attempting to return for the Magpies' finals series earlier than expected.
Latrell Mitchell ‘burning” about ‘brain snap’ ban
There is a strong chance Latrell Mitchell might not play in the NRL again this season after choosing to take an early guilty plea for elbowing Tyson Frizell.
Meaney open to utility role as Papenhuyzen nears return
Melbourne could use their Mr Fix-It Nick Meaney from the bench once Ryan Papenhuyzen returns from a long-term knee injury.