Ryder’s future in doubt after injury blow
St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder will miss up to six weeks after suffering a calf injury, sparking fears the veteran may have played his last AFL game.
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Beach volleyballers in form for Games bid
Tokyo Olympic silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have won a World Tour event in Portugal ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Mariners’ Birighitti makes Scotland move
Central Coast goalkeeper Mark Birighitti has become the latest Australian footballer to head to the Scottish Premiership, joining Dundee United.
Aussie Cameron Smith wins British Open
Australian golf star Cameron Smith has produced a spectacular fightback, featuring five straight birdies, to win the landmark 150th British Open at St Andrews.
No nepotism in Dolphins deal: O’Sullivan
Penrith's Sean O'Sullivan will reunite with his recruitment manager father at the Dolphins but says the family connection alone didn't secure his contract.
Test lock Jones in Reds rugby move
Six-Test Wallabies lock Luke Jones will return from France's Top 14 to bolster the Queensland Reds' second row after signing a three-year deal.
AFL urges clubs to lift COVID discipline
The AFL admits it will have to manage surging COVID-19 case rates, asking players to take personal responsibility for protecting their health.
Suns’ loss costly in AFL finals race
Zach Merrett starred and Jake Stringer kicked four goals as Essendon scored a fourth win in five AFL games with a 48-point upset of Gold Coast.
Tigers must keep Kimmorley: Hastings
Wests Tigers lock Jackson Hastings says interim coach Brett Kimmorley has earned the right to remain at the club in some capacity after 2022.
Resting players not disrespectful: Cleary
Penrith's decision to rest players for round 18 hit a nerve at Wests Tigers but coach Ivan Cleary said he meant no disrespect to his struggling opposition.
Panthers dig deep to outlast Tigers in NRL
Penrith rested their seven State of Origin players but they were too strong for Wests Tigers, winning their NRL clash 18-16.
Villa outlast Leeds in Brisbane friendly
A Danny Ings penalty has lifted Aston Villa to a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Lang Park and secured a winning start to their Australian tour.
Raiders’ Rapana faces two-game NRL ban
Jordan Rapana is expected to miss Canberra's next two games after being hit with two charges from Sunday's win over Melbourne.
Top end ODIs not trumped by The Hundred
Four Australians have been included in an ODI squad to play six games in Townsville and Cairns later next month that clash with their The Hundred campaigns.
Hockeyroos battle to win World Cup bronze
Australia's Hockeyroos have produced a stirring comeback to beat Germany 2-1 and take the bronze medal at the Women's World Cup.
‘Forty beers’ – Smith’s celebration plans
Laid-back larrikin champion Cameron Smith says he felt like drinking 40 beers after becoming Australia's first British Open champion in 29 years.
Mitchell the catalyst as Souths find form
Despite an impressive showing in South Sydney's win over Canterbury, Latrell Mitchell is still finding his feet after a lengthy lay-off.
Hope for Smith amid early low rounds
Cameron Smith lost his British Open lead on Saturday but low scoring early on Sunday has provided hope he can catch the leaders in the final round.
Mitchell’s NRL masterclass sinks Bulldogs
Latrell Mitchell looks to be back to his best after spearheading South Sydney's 36-28 NRL win over Canterbury.
Jones in fiery exchange with rugby fan
England coach Eddie Jones has traded verbal blows with a Wallabies fan during the SCG Test, won by his team which wrapped up the three-Test series.
Papenhuyzen injured in Storm NRL defeat
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing a kneecap in Melbourne's 20-16 NRL home loss to Canberra.
Dons’ Rutten hails AFL cult hero Draper
Cult figure Sam Draper produced one of the highlights of the AFL season with his galloping goal in the final quarter of Essendon's win over Gold Coast.
Blues want AFL compensation over Jones
Liam Jones may return to the AFL next season after the league lifted its vaccination mandate but, if he does, his former club Carlton will seek compensation.
Demon puncher Melksham earns AFL recall
Melbourne duo Jake Melksham and Steven May will play their first AFL match together since their off-field bust-up in June.
Leeds’ Aussie history matters to skipper
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper says the English Premier League club is only too aware of their bond with Australia and its footballers.
Lodge unleashed in crucial Roosters clash
The Sydney Roosters are desperate for victory against St George Illawarra and will have Matt Lodge in the line-up for some extra punch.
England promise another Test battle at SCG
England are well prepared for another physical contest in the third and final Test match of the series against the Wallabies at the SCG.
Belmonte firms for home tenpin World Cup
Australia could include star trio Jason Belmonte, Sam Cooley and Bec Whiting when the Sunshine Coast hosts tenpin bowling's IBF World Cup.
Giants to take a stand against Brisbane
GWS defender Isaac Cumming admits his side must produce a big improvement when they battle Brisbane on Saturday after a flat showing against Port Adelaide.
England vow to ramp up Test physicality
England are planning to show the Wallabies who is boss by bringing even more physicality to the Test series decider after it set up their Brisbane win.
Blues, Cats focused on AFL midfield battle
Two of the AFL's best contested ball sides will fight it out to provide for their hugely talented forward lines when Carlton and Geelong face off at the MCG.