A snapshot of round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
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Kurtis Marschall claims pole vault bronze in Budapest
Kurtis Marschall has won Australia's second pole vault medal at the Budapest world championships with bronze in the men's event.
Fritsch fires as Demons crush Swans’ home final plans
Melbourne will take winning momentum into the AFL finals after defeating a spirited Sydney as gun forward Bayley Fritsch returned to the side with five goals.
Ponga injured as Knights confirm berth in NRL finals
Newcastle have sealed their NRL finals spot with a 32-6 win over Cronulla but they may pay a price for the victory after Kalyn Ponga left the game injured.
FIFA suspends Spain soccer boss after World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA following the Spanish Football Federation president's conduct at the women's World Cup final in Sydney.
Robinson lauds Walker after successful NRL return
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker has impressed his coach and halves partner on return from a long-term knee injury.
Cherry-Evans stars as Manly easily account for Bulldogs
Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have played starring roles to help Manly to a 42-24 NRL win over Canterbury.
Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon
Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
‘I’m pissed off’: Ricky whacks refs after Broncos loss
Brisbane have moved top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with Ricky Stuart taking aim at some contentious refereeing decisions.
Bulldogs’ finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats
The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.
Larkey’s nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run
Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.
Raiders’ season on brink ahead of last-round clash
Canberra are hanging on to a spot in the NRL top eight for dear life and must put aside a disappointing loss to Brisbane before a crunch encounter next weekend.
Surgery a possibility for Ricciardo after Dutch crash
Daniel Ricciardo will be assessed for surgery on a broken wrist suffered when he and fellow Australian Oscar Piastri crashed at the same turn in practice.
Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
JWH’s headbutt and Manu injury give Roosters nervy wait
Joey Manu and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves are in doubt for the Sydney Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal NRL win over Wests Tigers.
Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS
Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.
Storm’s Hughes set to miss final round with knee injury
Just ahead of the NRL finals, Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes left AAMI Park in a knee brace and is set to be ruled out of their last-round clash with Brisbane.
Papenhuyzen makes winning return from injury for Storm
Fan favourite Ryan Papenhuyzen has made a winning NRL comeback at AAMI Park, returning from injury as Melbourne ran away with a 37-16 victory over Gold Coast.
Roosters belt Tigers for biggest win in NRLW history
The Sydney Roosters notched the biggest winning margin in NRLW history with a 48-10 thrashing of Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium.
Skelton, Arnold intel on France a key for Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to veteran France-based locks Will Skelton and Richie Arnold, who are lining up against many of their club teammates in the Les Bleus.
Sharks downplay Hynes’ injury ahead of Knights clash
Cronulla are confident Nicho Hynes' quad injury is not serious as they prepare to face in-form Newcastle without their marquee man.
Sea Eagles coach urges Schuster to follow Fifita lead
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says axed playmaker Josh Schuster faces the same predicament once experienced by Gold Coast superstar and talent David Fifita.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Aussie Jett Lawrence chases perfection in season finale
Aussie rookie Jett Lawrence has become the eighth rookie to clinch the 450cc motocross title in his rookie season, now he's aiming to go one better.
Dolphins’ Josh Kerr gets a week for hip-drop tackle
Dolphins forward Josh Kerr will miss his side's last game of the season after being charged for a hip-drop tackle.
Broncos down Raiders, close in on NRL minor premiership
Brisbane are on top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with winger Selwyn Cobbo grabbing a hat-trick of tries.
Tough love drives Dolphins’ Isaako toward 33-year first
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako is close to matching Mal Meninga's 1990 feat of being the season's leading try and points scorer, after Wayne Bennett saved him.
All Blacks suffer historic 35-7 defeat to Springboks
Champions South Africa have laid down a huge World Cup marker, inflicting New Zealand's biggest-ever defeat - 35-7 - in their warm-up at Twickenham.
Mackenzie Little claims javelin bronze in Budapest
Mackenzie Little has won Australia's third medal of the world athletics championships taking bronze in the women's javelin.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda, nail top-two finish in AFL
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.