Kangaroos part ways with assistants Blakey and Brown
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will have a new-look team of assistants around him in 2024 following the departure of John Blakey and Gavin Brown.
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Billy Smith’s broken jaw adds to Roosters’ injury toll
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is out of a do-or-die NRL semi-final against Melbourne after playing 38 minutes against Cronulla with a broken jaw.
Flegler gets dream Broncos script, declares Waugh
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler's hunger for improvement is like Steve Waugh's "never satisfied" approach as he prepares for a final home game in Broncos colours.
Todd Marshall the latest injury concern for Port
Port Adelaide are sweating on the fitness of Todd Marshall, Dylan Williams and Trent McKenzie heading into Saturday night's semi-final against GWS.
Lifesavers warn of risky summer despite drowning drop
Drownings over the past year have decreased, but authorities are wary a hot Australian summer and an ageing population could drive them up again.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Djokovic still hungry after winning grand slam No.24
Novak Djokovic says he isn't finished yet after landing a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
Pies back Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
Port can ride out GWS ‘tsunami’: Sam Powell-Pepper
Sam Powell-Pepper says there's been no moping at Port Adelaide after defeat in Brisbane, with the focus on stopping the relentless Giants in an AFL semi-final.
‘Bring your work boots’: Broncos ethos driving success
The Broncos pulverised the Storm to set up a home grand final qualifier by enacting a mantra involving hard work and lots of it.
Warriors still believe in title bid: Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says the Warriors can't get hung up on their heavy loss to Penrith.
Minjee Lee wins LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship
Minjee Lee has won the LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship in a sudden-death playoff in Cincinnati, the Australian's first Tour success in 15 months.
‘Remember 1999’: Storm great gives Welch title reboot
A text message from club legend Matt Geyer recalling a finals comeback for the ages has renewed Melbourne's faith, Storm captain Christian Welch says.
Stunning Sandhu bowls Australia A to win over NZ A
Paceman Gurinder Sandhu took 5-9 in 34 balls to help Australia A to a five-wicket win over New Zealand A as their three-match 50-over series began in Mackay.
Newcastle snatch drama-charged finals win over Canberra
Newcastle have claimed a 30-28 extra time win over Canberra in their elimination final to book their place in the NRL semi-finals.
Papenhuyzen plight gives Hastings an injury perspective
Jackson Hastings hopes his season isn't over after he failed to finish Newcastle's elimination final win over Canberra.
Djokovic wins US Open to clinch 24th grand slam title
Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic has won his 24th grand slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the US Open to equal Margaret Court's record.
Grundy option as Dees weigh up van Rooyen ban challenge
Out-of-favour ruck Brodie Grundy could earn an AFL semi-final recall against Carlton if Melbourne cannot overturn Jacob van Rooyen's one-match ban for striking.
Snapshot for round two of the AFLW season
A look at round two of the AFLW season.
Sean Strickland stuns Israel Adesanya in UFC boilover
American Sean Strickland has caused one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, winning the middleweight title with a unanimous points win over Israel Adesanya.
Port’s Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes
Port Adelaide have breathed a collective sigh of relief after star midfielder Zak Butters escaped with fines over his run-ins with Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko.
Collingwood ease past Dockers to open AFLW account
Collingwood are on the board this AFLW season after cruising past Fremantle by 21 points at Victoria Park.
Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season with win over Bulldogs
Hawthorn have claimed their first win of the AFLW season with a seven-point victory over a gritty Western Bulldogs outfit in Ballarat.
Gamble keen to move on from Wighton biting claim
Tyson Gamble stopped short of retracting his claim he was bitten by Jack Wighton but said he hoped the outgoing Canberra star wouldn't be sanctioned.
Irvine cleared of serious injury in Socceroos’ draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been cleared of a serious ankle injury after the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season in win over Bulldogs
Hawthorn have claimed their first win of the AFLW season with a seven-point victory over a gritty Western Bulldogs outfit in Ballarat.
Irvine injured as Socceroos slip to Mexico draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been taken off on a stretcher as the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
Confidence key as Roosters’ Walker proves his point
With a point to prove in the Sydney Roosters' elimination final win over Cronulla, Sam Walker showed he had never lost confidence despite a tough 2023.
Canberra thrash Cowboys to keep NRLW finals hopes alive
Canberra and Gold Coast have scored emphatic wins in the race for the NRLW finals, beating North Queensland and Parramatta respectively.