Five Lions put hand up to replace Zorko as captain
The Brisbane Lions are poised to name a new captain to replace Dayne Zorko, after coach Chris Fagan and a panel whittled down a list of five hopefuls.
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Lions’ Rayner defensive AFL experiment to continue
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is keen to see how Cam Rayner performs in his new defensive role in the AFL practice match against Geelong.
Aerial weapon Warbrick for Storm debut in season opener
Code-hopper Will Warbrick will make his NRL debut for Melbourne in their season-opener against Parramatta as the Storm enter the season with a huge injury toll.
Heavyweights, minnows book FIBA World Cup spots
South Sudan and Cape Verde have made sporting history to qualify alongside Australia for a basketball World Cup headlined by some of the NBA's biggest names.
New Zealand claim miracle one-run Test win over England
After being forced to follow on, New Zealand defied the odds to pull off a thrilling one-run win over touring England in the second Test, levelling the series.
Roosters sad to see Crichton take mental health leave
Sydney Roosters players say Angus Crichton is getting the help he needs, after announcing he will take mental health leave from the NRL.
Lewis praises Clarkson’s loyalty after latest incident
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has backed his old coach after Alastair Clarkson's temper landed him in hot water again.
Sweeping Steve Smith ‘angry’ over Delhi dismissal
Arguably Australia's finest batsman since Don Bradman, Steve Smith says he was "bedazzled" by his second innings dismissal in the defeat to India in Delhi.
Rebels prop Gibbon eyeing Rugby World Cup berth
A Wallabies' World Cup berth would top off a special year for Rebels prop Matt Gibbon, who has a new contract, new baby and will play his 50th Super Rugby game.
Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner to undergo elbow surgery
Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner will undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday to repair a crack in one of his bones.
Man shot dead at Sydney police station after attack
A man is dead, another is in hospital with stab wounds and two police officers are being counselled after a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in Sydney.
Buckley, Lewis to put boots on again for country teams
AFL greats Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis will try to turn back the clock and play again this year to help Victorian country football.
Buckley keen to see what resurgent Tigers will do
Nathan Buckley thinks Richmond can improve again this season and he expects his old team Collingwood to continue their upward trajectory.
Milford axed, Hynes and Manu out as NRL teams named
The Dolphins have explained Anthony Milford's NRL omission for teen whiz Isaiya Katoa, as Melbourne face an injury crisis and Canterbury lose another prop.
Force star Jeremy Thrush laps up unexpected comeback
Former All Blacks lock Jeremy Thrush says he will have a rolling discussion with Western Force coach Simon Cron about how much of the season he plays.
Arthur cool as Parramatta wait on Moses contract call
Brad Arthur isn't losing sleep over the future of star Eels halfback Mitchell Moses, who has yet to sign a new deal with the club.
Gould hails Ciraldo’s influence at Bulldogs
Phil Gould explains why new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has shone in his pre-season campaign but warns that work will be sternly tested in the NRL cauldron.
Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps escaped suspension last year on a technicality, but the AFL has changed its guidelines to avoid a repeat situation in the future.
India thinking about producing green fourth Test pitch
India could prepare a green pitch for the fourth Test against Australia to prepare for the World Test Championship final in a reversal on spinning conditions.
Smith believes Aussie captaincy will bring out his best
Steve Smith believes filling in as Australia captain will help him recapture his prolific best during the third Test against India at Indore's Holkar Stadium.
Titans unleash their new flying ‘Foxx’ against Tigers
Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira will make his NRL debut after a try scoring blitz and unveiling speed reminiscent of lightning quick Josh Addo-Carr.
Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title
Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.
Taupau urges Broncos ‘wild bull’ Flegler to wreak havoc
Martin Taupau could fill the vacancy of fellow Broncos prop Thomas Flegler when he joins the Dolphins next year, but now he just wants him to unleash the beast.
Rabbitohs’ Mitchell lends Crichton his support
Latrell Mitchell says former teammate Angus Crichton is in his thoughts after it emerged he was seeking treatment for his mental health.
Red-hot road trip offers Canberra early NRL challenge
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says his club will use their NRL season-opening Queensland double-header as a gauge for the side's 2023 hopes.
Grand final retribution still months away for Eels
Parramatta start the NRL season desperate to go one step better, but coach Brad Arthur says the pain of last year's grand-final loss cannot fuel this season.
Penrith to chase NRL history as rivals try to keep pace
Penrith can become the first team in 40 years to win three straight NRL premierships, with the last players to do so backing the Panthers as a genuine chance.
Renee Ferguson spared jail over Cricket Tas theft
Renee Ferguson, the woman embroiled in the texting saga with cricketer Tim Paine, has been sentenced to home detention after stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
Munster escapes Storm injury toll to tackle Eels
Cameron Munster looks to have overcome his pelvic issue to lead an injury-hit Melbourne into battle against Parramatta in their NRL season opener.
Saints’ Membrey no certainty for AFL season-opener
St Kilda's injury-hit forward line could be without its most experienced tall target in round one as Tim Membrey races the clock to prove his fitness.