Magpies star Daicos wins MVP, tie in coaches award
Nick Daicos has claimed his first AFL Players' MVP trophy, while Gold Coast and Geelong midfielders have split the Coaches Association award.
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Geelong star details mental health battle during speech
In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.
Jacob Kiraz injured as Bulldogs lock in top four spot
Canterbury's 28-4 defeat of Penrith appears to have come at a cost with Jacob Kiraz suffering an ankle injury late in the game.
Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain
After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.
‘This is for you, son’: Aussie’s emotional Vuelta win
Australian Jay Vine has enjoyed a special third Grand Tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana, in front of his family on his home Andorran roads.
Top Aussies defy exodus to reach US Open third round
Alex de Minaur has motored through in straight sets as Daria Kasatkina dug deep to give Australia two seeds in the US Open third round at Flushing Meadows.
Socceroos boss excited to see ‘maturing’ starlet shine
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has named his squad for Australia's friendlies against New Zealand, with breakout attackers called up and a young gun returning.
Tools down as chippie Zac Lipowicz finally cracks NRL
Zac Lipowicz has become known for turning up to footy training in his hi-vis gear, but the Penrith-based carpenter is now officially an NRL player.
Haas recovers, set to tee off against Cowboys legend
Payne Haas is setting new benchmarks for Brisbane and still has more to give as he recovers from illness to take on North Queensland's greatest forward.
Darwin Test return looms in CA’s ‘ideal’ scenario
Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.
Broncos sweat on Reynolds as title window remains open
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds remains confident he will recover from a hamstring setback to play finals as the door remains ajar for a seventh Broncos title.
‘You’re a coach first’: Stuart spared call to drop son
Ricky Stuart had been coming to terms with dropping his son from the Raiders' NRL side before a season-ending injury quashed the tough decision.
Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts
An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.
September-shy Suns can be finals ‘beasts’: Weller
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has some fine company as a finals rookie and insists the Suns can acclimatise quickly to September football.
Panthers’ Daine Laurie ‘open to anything’ in 2026
Daine Laurie is hopeful of remaining at Penrith next season, but concedes he must be open to a move away if the right offer comes up.
No double chance, no worries says flag-chasing Giant
While only two teams have won the AFL premiership from outside the top four this century, GWS defender Lachie Ash says they play better against the odds.
Taukeiaho turns negotiator as new Manly deal looms
Siua Taukeiaho is closing in on a one-year extension at Manly, after backing himself on return to the NRL and handling his own negotiations on an upgraded deal.
Season could be over for in-form Bulldogs flyer
Jacob Kiraz is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines with his foot injury, potentially ruling the gun winger out for the remainder of Canterbury's season.
‘We relish that’: Daicos, Pies feeding off criticism
Collingwood have been written off by critics after their late-season form slump but head into their AFL qualifying final against Adelaide full of confidence.
A-Leagues move forward as United fight wind-up order
Western United intend to appeal the Federal Court's wind-up order as the A-Leagues prepare for the seasons, with or without them.
Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom
Fatherhood is providing fresh perspective for the Australian in the men's field at the World Surf League world title decider in Fiji.
Controversial bunker call shakes up NRL finals race
A bunker intervention has helped Parramatta in a 26-22 win over the Warriors which blows the NRL's top-four race wide open.
Roosters storm home, leave their Mark in Melbourne
Rugby recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged four tries as the Sydney Roosters scored 40 unanswered points to down Melbourne in Craig Bellamy's milestone match.
Roosters won’t let Souths’ Smith distract from finals
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says a single focus on an NRL finals berth means his team won't be concerned by facing Souths and hooker Brandon Smith.
Storm warning: Bellamy lays down the law after big loss
Coach Craig Bellamy is demanding a response from his Melbourne players ahead of the NRL finals after their "embarrassing" effort against the Sydney Roosters.
Swallow inspiring Suns as tough AFL finals call looms
Foundation player David Swallow looms as Gold Coast's unlucky man as the club prepares to end a 15-year AFL finals absence.
Star playmaker returns with season on line for Dolphins
The Dolphins must beat Gold Coast to keep their semi-final hopes alive as Kodi Nikorima returns from illness to give them a boost.
Djokovic keeps grand slam record dream alive at US Open
A record 25th grand slam title is proving elusive for 38-year-old Novak Djokovic, but the dream is still alive after his win over Cameron Norrie at the US Open.
Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants
Adelaide have capitalised on kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter, setting up their 32-point AFLW win against a youthful GWS team.
Sharks urged to keep focus as top-four battle heats up
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his side can't waste energy thinking about where they might finish in the NRL's finals shake-up.
Time to make AFL safer for everyone: AFLPA president
Players' union president Darcy Moore hopes former player Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual can be an opportunity to shift the AFL's culture around homophobia.