‘Gross exaggeration’: Comm Games $7b cost disputed
Organisers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have disputed claims the now-cancelled event could have cost Victorian taxpayers $7 billion.
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Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah joins Liverpool
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah is the newest Australian in England's Women's Super League after signing for Liverpool.
Organisers blindsided by Victoria cancelling Comm Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the government was told it would cost more than twice its initial estimate.
Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues’ AFL finals push
Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire
Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire says his co-captain doesn't deserve to be suspended.
LGBTQI support falls short at World Cup: soccer boss
Football Australia are happy with FIFA's choice on captain's armbands at the Women's World Cup but would have liked stronger support for the LGBTQI community.
Victoria pulls the pin on 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.
Aussie swim coach shocked at Comm Games decision
Swimming Australia's head coach, Rohan Taylor, is shocked by Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Postecoglou credits late father for meteoric rise
Australia's Ange Postecoglou will have his first game in charge of an English Premier League side in Tottenham's friendly against West Ham in Perth.
Fit-again McStay desperate to hold spot in Pies’ attack
Key forward Daniel McStay kicked two goals on return for Collingwood and is determined to hold his place in the side after three months out through injury.
Titans coach Lenihan fumes after NRL admits ref error
The NRL has conceded the Titans should have received a penalty in front of the posts at the end of their 25-24 loss to Parramatta, leaving Jim Lenihan seething.
Campbell Graham signs long-term South Sydney deal
Campbell Graham has put pen to paper on a bumper new deal which will keep him at South Sydney until the end of 2027.
AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023
AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.
Khawaja lobbying saves Test points, fines for Australia
Usman Khawaja has helped keep Australia's Test Championship hopes on track and saved a combined $230,000 in fines after meeting the ICC on over-rate penalties.
Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener
The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical.
Top four Raiders looking to lift against Warriors
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says his Raiders can't keep inviting teams back into games if they're to retain their top-four position come the finals.
Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy
The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy for future players.
Reynolds in best form of career at Broncos: Coleman
South Sydney great Craig Coleman says he hasn't seen Adam Reynolds in better touch as the Bronco prepares to face his former club.
Second spoon threat motivates Tigers amid fresh turmoil
John Bateman insists the Wests Tigers' players won't allow the club's in-fighting to distract them from their biggest game of the year, at St George Illawarra.
Key Broncos duo fit to face Rabbitohs: Walters
Brisbane are set to welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from injury as Tom Flegler races the clock to be fit to take on South Sydney.
Tigers gun Dustin Martin facing AFL scrutiny for elbow
AFL finals hopefuls Richmond may have to take on Hawthorn without Dustin Martin as the Tigers star faces scrutiny for a behind-play elbow to Alex Witherden.
Eels’ NRL finals charge hit with bans for key pair
Parramatta's hopes of clinging on to a top-eight spot hang by a thread with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo facing suspension.
Roosters look to refreshed Tedesco to save season
Having been given a week off by coach Trent Robinson, James Tedesco's Sydney Roosters teammates say the star fullback will return better than ever.
New king Alcaraz downs Djokovic to wear Wimbledon crown
Spanish 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating seven-times champion Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
Sam Kerr primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr carries Australia's hopes at the Women's World Cup but there is an air of confidence that she can handle the pressure.
Determined Dolphins ‘still in mix’ for finals football
Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' fighting spirit and improved form gives him belief playing September football is still possible for the NRL's newest club.
Hunter title shot gunned down in women’s doubles final
Storm Hunter has missed out on the chance to become the first Australian Wimbledon women's doubles winner since 2004.
Eddie Jones searching for new 13 after Ikitau goes down
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones needs to find a new outside centre after Len Ikitau was ruled out for up to eight weeks with a shoulder injury.
Australia retain women’s Ashes with three-run ODI win
Australia have retained the women's Ashes with one match to play after claiming a three-run win over England in the second one-day international.
Sub role helps Eagles veteran Gaff regain his mojo
West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff is set to play a full game against Carlton on Saturday after impressing as the sub against Richmond.
Cleary back Sunday, Penrith three-peat quest on track
Penrith's quest to emulate the Parramatta Eels of the early 1980s and win three premierships in a row remains in the grasp of the Ivan Cleary-coached side.