Sri Lanka team’s COVID chaos on Test eve
Sri Lanka's plans for the second Test against Australia are in disarray after three players were ruled out with COVID-19 amid fears the outbreak will grow.
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Magpies’ Moore out, De Goey to be assessed
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Swans, Bulldogs reach AFL crossroad
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Bulldog bounces back from scary concussion
Canterbury debutant Declan Casey needed to leave the field in a medi-cab last week but could line up in the Bulldogs' next game.
Smith moves on from Khawaja run out mix-up
Steve Smith says he and Usman Khawaja have moved on following their mix-up in the first Test in Sri Lanka, with the pair chilled over Smith's on-field reaction.
Townsend replaces Hynes in NSW squad
Nicho Hynes has been ruled out of the NSW squad and will be replaced by Chad Townsend after he contracted COVID-19.
Clarke wins amid Aussie carnage at Le Tour
Australian veteran Simon Clarke had tears of joy after winning the Tour de France fifth stage but his bigger-name countrymen suffered calamities on the cobbles.
Kyrgios keen to tell his side of alleged assault story
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Kyrgios savours journey to Wimbledon semis
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Nadal injury doubt for Kyrgios blockbuster
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Khawaja wants to see multi-cultural change
Usman Khawaja believes the key to getting more players from multi-cultural backgrounds into elite level cricket in Australia is a more diverse coaching set up.
Breakdown pivotal in 2nd Test: Underhill
Sam Underhill is confident England can beat Australia in the second rugby Test if they control the breakdown better in Brisbane.
Woolf a great fit for Tigers: Ofahengaue
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Dew scores new two-year AFL deal at Suns
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has been rewarded for the Suns' improved form this season with a two-year contract extension.
Cats fired up for clash with AFL premiers
Melbourne tormented Geelong late last season and both sides are firing on all cylinders ahead of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at a sold-out GMHBA Stadium.
Noble says calmness crucial at North
North Melbourne coach David Noble says the club remains aligned as it endures a horror losing streak at the bottom of the AFL ladder.
Brooks addresses Tigers’ halves dilemma
Luke Brooks says he would be reluctant to take on a utility role long-term as the Wests Tigers work to determine which two players should start in the halves.
‘Fun’ Suncorp holds no fear for Blues
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Talakai didn’t expect to retain Blues spot
Siosifa Talakai freely admits he was surprised to hold onto his place in the NSW State of Origin team ahead of Jack Wighton.
Hynes, Rudolf to miss Sharks-Storm clash
Nicho Hynes and Toby Rudolf have been sidelined from Cronulla's NRL clash with Melbourne on Thursday.
Star teen trio in Australian WC team
Australia will be represented by a 64-strong team at the July 15-24 athletics world championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Underhill in for second Wallabies Test
Sam Underhill is a chance of starting the second Test against the Wallabies despite not being part of England's first Test matchday squad in Perth.
Warriors land CNK as Walsh released
Canberra's Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after they confirmed they would release Reece Walsh to return to Queensland.
Dees face AFL audit in Cats clash
Melbourne's level of recovery from a mid-season AFL form slump will be put to the test against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Maroons plot to avoid Burton ‘nightmare’
Maroons forward Pat Carrigan has identified a key area that needs addressing if Queensland are to seal the State of Origin series in Brisbane next week.
Gilbert sheds madman tag for Origin debut
Tom Gilbert believes efforts to move away from a reputation as an NRL "madman" have helped deliver a Queensland berth he never thought possible.
Whale rescues spark calls to remove shark nets
Environmental groups have renewed their calls to remove shark nets during whale migration season after two humpbacks became entangled off the Queensland coast.
Kerevi, Nawaqanitawase in 7s Games squad
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi will enjoy another rugby sevens cameo at the Commonwealth Games, where the women seek revenge for their 2018 silver.
Hynes thankful for Origin relegation
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes has the chance to line up against his former club Melbourne now that he's been axed from the game-day squad for Origin III.
Bell’s Wallabies seek England ‘domination’
Nonplussed by the commentary around his side before or after a series-opening victory over England, Wallabies forward Angus Bell wants improvement in Brisbane.
Consulting trans community vital: Campbell
Dual Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell says the transgender community must be consulted as FINA begins designing an open category at future events.