Sheens holds off on Doueihi, Bateman call for Bulldogs
Tim Sheens will give Adam Doueihi and John Bateman as much time as required before a decision on their fitness is made for round three.
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Former Australia captain Tim Paine retires from cricket
Tim Paine, who captained Australia during one of the most tumultuous periods in the nation's cricket history, has announced his retirement.
WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series
Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.
Cowboys coach eyes better discipline in Warriors clash
Unforced errors have slowly crept back into North Queensland's gameplay and coach Todd Payten has targeted that as a point of emphasis in round three.
Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take.
Vics beat WA, ease into another Shield final
Despite some early day four nerves, Victoria have seen off Western Australia to set up another Sheffield Shield final against the same opponents.
Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe
Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.
Winwood adopts minimum requirements for boxing history
Admitting he'd probably be in jail if he didn't take up boxing, Alex Winwood has revealed the tactical shift that's set him up to create history.
Tassie Tigers leave injury-hit Bulls in the distance
Tasmania have continued their domination of an ailing Queensland to build a massive lead against the visitors in the final round of the Sheffield Shield.
Robinson sure of keeping Suaalii despite Tedesco deal
Trent Robinson has no fear of losing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after James Tedesco's new deal confirmed he would remain the Roosters fullback until at least 2025.
Tom Hawkins to play as Geelong rule out Duncan, Bowes
Geelong have mixed injury news ahead of their round-one AFL blockbuster against Collingwood, with Tom Hawkins back and Mitch Duncan and Jack Bowes sidelined.
Too early to make five-eighth call on Ponga: O’Brien
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has stood by his decision to move Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth as the Knights co-captain faces a lengthy concussion lay-off.
Quiet McCarthy a different type of leader for the Lions
Lincoln McCarthy was one of five to interview for the Brisbane Lions captaincy after establishing himself as one of the AFL club's most respected leaders.
Stone rubs the right way on Dolphins in NRL
Wayne Bennett says the fighting qualities he values in Ray Stone have rubbed off on the lock's Dolphins teammates following a 2-0 start to life in the NRL.
Burgess in line to become second-most capped Rabbitoh
Thomas Burgess is set to become the second-most capped Rabbitoh of all time after re-signing with the club through to 2024.
Michalanney is Crows’ first father-son to play in AFL
Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.
Hunt backs Eddie Jones’ ‘bullish’ NRL recruitment drive
A fan of Eddie Jones' recruitment strategy, former three-code star Karmichael Hunt says Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray could excel in the Wallabies' backrow.
Vics to chase 61 for WA win and Shield final berth
Victoria are within touching distance of a second successive Sheffield Shield final after again dominating Western Australia on day 3 in Perth.
Maroons’ Origin depth will handle concussions: QRL boss
QRL chief Rohan Sawyer says the addition of NRL new boys the Dolphins will help the Maroons cope with the impact of concussion protocols on State of Origin.
Rookie fullbacks add twist to Townsville NRL clash
Two Queensland Cup products will realise an NRL dream as rival rookie fullbacks when North Queensland play the Warriors.
Steven May out injured as Dees take on ‘Dinosaur Dogs’
A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Marsh keen for allrounder heaven for ODI World Cup
Boosted by a number of allrounder options, Australia will welcome back Glenn Maxwell and David Warner from injury for the three-match ODI series against India.
Schuster stars as Manly hold out Eels in wild NRL win
Manly have held out a late comeback from a winless Parramatta to stay undefeated in the NRL, with Josh Schuster and Tom Trbojevic starring in the 34-30 win.
Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener
Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.
Matterson to come straight back in for battling Eels
Ryan Matterson has watched on for all three of Parramatta's losses after opting for an NRL ban over a fine, but he will come straight back in against Penrith.
Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws
Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
Hunt targets NRL coaching with Bennett as his template
Dual international Karmichael Hunt relishes his role as a mentor of young men as Souths Logan Magpies coach but has ambitions to progress to NRL level.
‘A shock’: How Renouf beat odds in 1993 Broncos GF win
Thirty years ago, centre Steve Renouf overcame a career-threatening disease and a broken jaw to help guide the Brisbane Broncos to 1993 grand-final glory.
Souths’ Demetriou relishing ‘unpredictable’ rivalry
The Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs are gearing up to meet for the first time since last season's frenetic elimination final.
Re-signed Bombers star Wright ruled out of AFL opener
Essendon will be without spearhead Peter Wright for at least their AFL season opener against Hawthorn after he dislocated his shoulder at training.
‘Sore loser’ sledge fuels Sydney-Wanderers rivalry
Sydney FC host Western Sydney on Saturday in the A-League Men and the animosity between the two sides continues to grow.