Demons still searching for best forward-line mix in AFL
Melbourne are a strong chance to snare a top-four AFL berth, but they are still struggling to find their best forward-line mix.
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Titans have long-term plan for Campbell: Lenihan
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan says incoming coach Des Hasler is working on a plan to find the best position and more minutes for Jayden Campbell.
Returning Brown needs to repay Eels: coach Arthur
Dylan Brown knows he needs to repay his Parramatta teammates when he returns from a lengthy suspension next week, Eels coach Brad Arthur says.
Swim coach reveals mind games on freestyle force Short
Damien Jones, the coach of Australia's emerging freestyle force Sam Short, says he uses mind games on his star protege.
Michael Voss had doubts before Blues’ AFL revival
Carlton are on the verge of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought despite a barren run of eight losses in nine matches through the middle of the season.
Blues extend AFL winning streak with huge Pies upset
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has kicked six goals to help lift Carlton to a 17-point win over Collingwood in a boilover at the MCG.
Smith rejects retirement call after saving Australia
Steve Smith has helped Australia to a 12-run lead in the first innings of the fifth Test at The Oval, before making clear he has no plans of retiring.
Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.
Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win
Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
Guthrie praises record-breaking Cats coach Chris Scott
Chris Scott will break Geelong legend Reg Hickey's 64-year-old record for most games as coach of the club when the Cats take on Fremantle in the AFL's round 20.
Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.
Brilliant Brazil face France in World Cup blockbuster
Heavyweights Brazil and France will face off in Brisbane in one of the most hotly anticipated group stage matches of the Women's World Cup.
Crows won’t underestimate young, flu-hit Port midfield
The race for a season-ending flourish, as well as state bragging rights, will make for a fierce contest as the Crows host under-strength Port Adelaide.
The making of fearless Cowboys tyro Kuli Finefeuiaki
Cowboys wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been an ultra-aggressive performer ever since he was a schoolboy star at Ipswich State High in Queensland.
O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
Emotion of DCE’s 300th won’t sidetrack Manly: Seibold
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says milestone games for two club stalwarts will not guarantee victory over St George Illawarra in the chase for finals football.
All Blacks insist they can get better for Bledisloe Cup
Unbeaten this year, All Blacks star Ardie Savea says his team can still improve as they look to continue their Bledisloe Cup dominance over the Wallabies.
Whincup denies van Gisbergen snub for Feeney
Red Bull Ampol Racing boss Jamie Whincup has rejected claims Shane van Gisbergen is being snubbed for teammate Broc Feeney amid his possible NASCAR series move.
Aussie summer may feature Smith, Day and Scott again
Golf heavyweights Cameron Smith, Jason Day and Adam Scott could all tee up during the Australian summer for the first time in a decade.
Fagan reveals Lions’ plan to fill Ashcroft AFL void
Contributions in the midfield from Jarrod Berry, Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko will ease the absence of injured Brisbane Lion Will Aschroft.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi returns home for a Bundy rumble
Bundaberg's Salter Oval was Felise Kaufusi's field of dreams as a youngster and he returns there against Canterbury having learnt some tough lessons this year.
AFLW lock in two-week pre-season schedule
Each AFLW team will play two matches over the pre-season, with the first week to feature match simulations and the second week being official practice games.
Canberra, Newcastle in finals head-on collision
Canberra host Newcastle in a vital NRL clash on Saturday with both teams desperate for a victory to enhance their finals chances.
Struggling Sharks embrace tough trip to face Penrith
Craig Fitzgibbon's Cronulla will not let a tough trip to Penrith knock them off course as they fight to keep an NRL finals spot.
Friction between players and NRL a distraction: Walters
NRL and NRLW players covered up the governing body's logo on Thursday night and Brisbane coach Kevin Walters wants a resolution to the current situation.
Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game
Beating Canada would secure the Matildas a spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16 and they hope they can finally call on Sam Kerr to help them do it.
Blues’ season does not rest on Magpies result: Voss
Carlton's sold-out AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG could be crucial to the ninth-placed Blues' finals hopes as the race for top-eight spots heats up.
Matildas coach to review ‘strange’ substitute tactics
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson isn't sure whether he left it too long to make changes as his side were shocked 3-2 by Nigeria in the Women's World Cup.
Broncos can win the comp: Robinson
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Brisbane have the squad to go all the way in 2023 and Broncos mentor Kevin Walters insists the best is yet to come.
Aussie swim coach Boxall unlocks the keys to potential
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus has broken down in tears while paying tribute to her individual coach Dean Boxall.