Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.
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Lyon’s Ashes over as calf tear rules him out of Tests
Australia have confirmed Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series with a calf tear, leaving Todd Murphy to play in his place at Headingley.
Slater backs banned Walsh to learn important lesson
Queensland coach Billy Slater says suspended No.1 Reece Walsh is imperfect like a lot of 20-year-olds and will learn a valuable lesson from a suspension.
Grant on cloud nine as Maroons switch rakes, target 3-0
Harry Grant has been named to start at hooker and Ben Hunt on the bench as Queensland tinkers with their line-up in pursuit of a rare series whitewash.
Bontempelli wants ‘more and better’ from Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has proven his match-winning abilities.
Kyah Simon named in Matildas’ World Cup squad
The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.
Patty Mills set to join Giddey, White at Oklahoma City
Patty Mills is poised to link up with Australian teammates Josh Giddey and Jack White at NBA club the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Horsburgh to debut, Brimson back as Maroons name squad
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson have been named in Queensland's 17 as the Maroons target a State of Origin clean sweep.
Luai dropped among raft of NSW changes for Origin III
NSW coach Brad Fittler has recalled Cody Walker and Clint Gutherson among seven new faces as the Blues look to restore some State of Origin pride.
West Tigers’ Twal facing ban after 74-0 mauling
The darkest night in Wests Tigers history has become darker with prop Alex Twal set to miss a game for a hip-drop tackle in the 74-0 loss to North Queensland.
Big injury gambles to define Matildas’ home WWC squad
The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.
‘Not many changes’: NSW won’t swing axe for Origin III
Brad Fittler says there will not be many changes to his side for the third State of Origin match as NSW fights to avoid a series whitewash.
Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with torn ligament in wrist
Nick Kyrgios, a men's singles finalist at last year's Wimbledon, has withdrawn from this year's tournament after tearing a ligament in his wrist.
Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak
The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.
Pain not over for young Eagles despite brave effort
West Coast have shown plenty of fight in their eight-point loss to St Kilda, with seven teenagers featuring in their best display of the AFL season.
Robinson frustrated with refereeing of Roosters’ loss
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lamented a lopsided penalty count and some crucial refereeing calls in his side's tight loss to Manly.
Australia win Lord’s Test in drama-charged finish
Australia have beaten England by 43 runs in the second Ashes Test, taking a 2-0 lead in the series after a drama-charged final day at Lord's.
Three Lord’s members suspended after Australian abuse
Australia have lodged a formal complaint with the Marylebone Cricket Club after a few Lord's members abused players in the pavilion on day five.
Stumping drama fires up Stokes, Lord’s Ashes Test
Ben Stokes has exploded into action at Lord's after a controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping, with England 6-243 chasing 371 in the fourth innings.
Kyrgios declares he’s fit and ready for Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has announced he's fit to compete at Wimbledon but has attempted to temper expectations about the prospect of having another spectacular run.
Josh Kelly the hero as Giants stun wasteful Demons
GWS have beaten Melbourne by two points courtesy of Josh Kelly's winner as Demons forward Bayley Fritsch suffered a foot injury in the Alice Springs AFL clash.
A snapshot of the AFL season’s round 16
A look at round 16 of the AFL season, in which Dan Houston emerged as the ultimate hero with an after-the-siren winner for Port Adelaide.
Manly breathe life into season with win over Roosters
Inspired by Daly Cherry-Evans, Manly have triumphed in a close encounter with the Sydney Roosters to keep their sputtering NRL season alive.
Ciraldo pleads with fans to not give up on Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is promising disgruntled fans good times are ahead despite the side's 66-0 mauling from Newcastle.
Jacob Weitering reported as Carlton smash Hawthorn
Carlton's star fullback Jacob Weitering has been reported for striking Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek during the Blues' 60-point thrashing of the Hawks at the MCG.
Knights ease pressure on coach with huge win over Dogs
Newcastle have piled on 11 unanswered tries to crush Canterbury 66-0 in the Knights' biggest NRL victory, easing pressure on embattled coach Adam O'Brien.
Van Gisbergen qualifies third for maiden NASCAR race
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will start from third on the grid in his maiden NASCAR race after being edged out of pole spot in Chicago.
Aussie women earn shaky T20 win to take grip on Ashes
Australia's women have won their T20 against England at Edgbaston by four wickets off the penultimate ball to take further control of the Ashes.
Sailor confirms new Broncos deal, thanks dad Wendell
Tristan Sailor will ink a two-year extension with the Broncos and continue his family connection with the club after his father Wendell won three premierships.
De Minaur leads Aussie charge amid guesses over Kyrgios
Like all Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur is unsure if Nick Kyrgios will be fit to play - but the national No.1 is ready to quietly spearhead a strong Aussie pack.
Broncos ‘freak’ Cobbo adds toughness to his genius
Selwyn Cobbo says he is learning to play his best while carrying injury and it is an aspect of his game that has thrilled Broncos coach Kevin Walters.