Arnold ponders Socceroos’ World Cup squad
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been getting advice left, right and centre ahead of naming Australia's 26-man World Cup squad.
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Bennett rubbishes Dolphins NRL spoon talk
As the Dolphins launched their first NRL pre-season, coach Wayne Bennett said the Brisbane showdown with the Broncos would rival the EPL's Manchester derby.
Watson questions officials after T20 loss
Former World Cup winner Shane Watson has blasted the call to drop Mitchell Starc against Afghanistan amid fallout from Australia's T20 World Cup failure.
‘I’m done’ – Barty rules out a comeback
She's still only 26, but blissfully retired tennis great Ash Barty has emphatically ruled out ever making a comeback or launching a career in another sport.
Bennett says rebel league ‘won’t happen’
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects the NRL and 17 clubs to sort out their differences over the salary cap for 2023 and says a breakaway league will not occur.
Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service
The rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding footballer.
V’landys adamant funding can be resolved
ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.
Focus on football, FIFA tells Socceroos
FIFA has told the Socceroos and other competing World Cup nations to focus on football rather than human rights in host country Qatar.
Clubs fear $500k loss on NRLW teams
Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue.
Clifford will be back in NRL: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has predicted the NRL has not seen the last of ex-Knight Jake Clifford, who has shipped out to the English Super League.
Syd United fined $15k for fan behaviour
Sydney United 58 FC have been fined $15,000 and face a range of other sanctions after fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at the Australia Cup final.
Redmayne, Harris star as Heat beat Thunder
Brisbane Heat have surged to second spot on the WBBL ladder after beating the Sydney Thunder by 14 runs in Hobart.
NSWRL survive fresh challenge on court day
The NSW Rugby League board has survived an emergency meeting aimed at ousting four directors, just hours after a court hearing against the NRL.
Kearney, Rennie return for North in AFLW
Captain Emma Kearney and Kim Rennie are big inclusions for North Melbourne, while Geelong have named star Georgie Prespakis for their AFLW elimination final.
Aussies win but lose control of T20 fate
Australia have defeated Afghanistan but are now relying on Sri Lanka to beat England if the hosts are to advance to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Indigenous families give AFL ultimatum
Four Indigenous families say they will take part in an investigation into racism at Hawthorn if the AFL admits to its own failings on the subject.
Fortune hospitalised before Huni fight
Justis Huni's high-profile trainer Justin Fortune has revealed he discharged himself from hospital hours before the heavyweight's fight against Kiki Leutele.
Demons surge to AFLW final win over Crows
Melbourne have survived an early onslaught from reigning premiers Adelaide to storm home and win their AFLW qualifying final by 21 points at Ikon Park.
Taipans hand United an NBL drubbing
Cairns have won a game at home for the first time this season, and they have done so in style by hammering Melbourne United by 25 points.
Rocked Huni prevails in heavyweight test
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has been given a huge scare by underdog New Zealander Kiki Leutele before winning a unanimous points decision to move to 7-0.
Aussies ponder what ifs at T20 World Cup
While hoping for a Sri Lankan win over England to keep them alive in the T20 World Cup, Australia's Glenn Maxwell is pondering the what ifs.
Understated PNG loom as World Cup threat
Workmanlike and underestimated, PNG hope to cause an upset when they take on England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.
Sydney FC wary of goal-shy Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have scored just one goal this season and will be desperate to secure their first win when they host Sydney FC.
Addo-Carr gets five as ‘Roos thump Lebanon
Lebanon's Rugby League World Cup campaign is over, suffering a 48-4 defeat at the hands of Australia in Huddersfield.
Hand a concern but Huni’s IQ, grit lauded
Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.
Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
Australia must end France's 10-Test winning streak if they're to notch back-to-back victories for the first time in more than a year on Sunday.
Finch’s future in limbo with Australia out
Aaron Finch will finish up as Australia's third-most prolific run-scorer in white-ball cricket if his international career is over after the Twenty20 World Cup.
Redbacks catch Hughes short in run-spree
Daniel Hughes was run-out at the bowler's end just as it appeared inevitable the century-maker would steer NSW past South Australia's 331 one-day Cup target.
Scorchers, Strikers notch WBBL wins
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 99 has led Perth past WBBL leaders Sydney Sixers, while Madeline Penna hit 56 not out to guide Adelaide to victory against the Stars.
AFL confirms participants in racism probe
The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent investigation.
Philippe leads WA to one-day win over Qld
Western Australia remain unbeaten in domestic one-day competition after a five-run win over Queensland at the WACA.