Go overseas, Matildas boss tells ALW stars
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has told any aspiring national team players they would best be served to win a call-up by playing football overseas.
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Bennett, ex-girlfriend vouch for Sailor
NRL coach Wayne Bennett has vouched for the character of Tristan Sailor, who is accused of raping a woman while she was unconscious or too drunk to consent.
Rising Nix talent inspired by ALM call-ups
The number of ALM-based players breaking into the Socceroos set-up is inspiring Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicholas Pennington's own international ambitions.
Slater gets Maroons coaches dream team
Billy Slater will bring Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston into Queensland State of Origin camp as assistants in his first year as Maroons coach.
Perry out of Australia’s World Cup semi
Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of Australia's semi-final against West Indies and faces the prospect of missing the business end of another World Cup.
Miami nice as Saville fights into quarters
Daria Saville has continued her recent outstanding form, gaining a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti to reach the last eight of the Miami Open.
McCluggage keen to be AFL attacking weapon
Classy Brisbane AFL winger Hugh McCluggage has quietly gone about adding scoreboard impact to his game to help drive the Lions forward.
Zander gets Super ban while Banks warned
Queensland prop Dane Zander has copped a three week Super Rugby ban while Brumbies gun Tom Banks is free to take on the Reds on Saturday.
Finch prepares to jump back into ODI mode
Aaron Finch hasn't played an ODI in more than 15 months, but the Australia skipper says it won't be hard settling back into the team.
Bombers to contemplate Petracca AFL tag
Essendon have opted against deploying a hard tag in their opening two AFL losses, but may have to consider it against Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca.
No set date for Martin’s return to Tigers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says there's no set date on Dustin Martin's return to the AFL club as he takes time away for personal reasons.
Matilda Siemsen set to make Swedish switch
Matildas forward Remy Siemsen has become the latest Australian player to announce she's heading to Europe, signing with Swedish club AIK.
Speculation ‘part of the job’ for Arnie
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says speculation the World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia may his last match in role is simply part of life in the job.
Willie Rioli in the clear over AFL tackle
West Coast forward Willie Rioli is free to play in the AFL's western derby against Fremantle after being cleared of a dangerous tackle.
Ruby Svarc banned for AFLW prelim final
Brisbane's Ruby Svarc has been suspended for one week for rough conduct on Collingwood's Jaimee Lambert, which would rule her out of the AFLW preliminary final.
Glaetzer, Clonan win again at nationals
Three-time Olympian Matt Glaetzer and Kristina Clonan have again won their sprint events at the Australian track cycling championships.
Refs erred over Asofa-Solomona tackle: NRL
The NRL says its referees and match review committee made a mistake by not sin-binning or banning Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona for a high tackle.
Marsh injured, Green fills Aussie ODI void
Cameron Green is set to be unleashed in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan with fellow allrounder Mitch Marsh grounded because of a hip injury..
Tolman wants more NRL beyond 300 games
Cronulla prop Aiden Tolman will play his 300th NRL game on Friday against Newcastle but is hoping to extend his career for a few more seasons.
Arrow says revenge not key for Rabbitohs
South Sydney's Jai Arrow says his team aren't about revenge and will just look to play their best in their NRL grand final rematch with Penrith on Friday.
Tigers must stay positive in horror start
Young Wests Tigers players have been told to stay optimistic and move past losses fast after their worst start to a season in 15 years.
Isaako a chance with Titans young gun hurt
Gold Coast recruit Jamayne Isaako is poised to debut for the Titans in Thursday's NRL clash against Wests Tigers, with Jayden Campbell in doubt.
Jets near full-strength for Perth ALM trip
Newcastle coach Arthur Papas is expecting to have almost all of his A-League Men squad available for Wednesday's game against struggling Perth.
Franklin gets ball back, focus now on flag
Lance Franklin says winning an AFL flag with Sydney is his major aim after reaching the 1000-goal milestone and getting the ball back that he kicked it with.
Demons’ Birch ready for AFLW final at MCG
Melbourne defender Libby Birch's dream to play on the MCG will finally come true when the Demons host the Brisbane Lions in a historic AFLW preliminary final.
Stone’s Eels career ends with ACL rupture
Parramatta's Ray Stone has played his last game for the NRL club after scans confirmed he ruptured an ACL scoring the match-winning try against Melbourne.
Kambosos-Haney fight all but a done deal
Aussie ace George Kambosos Jr says he'll place his four world lightweight belts on the line against Devin Haney once he sees the American's signed contract.
Dragons’ George Burgess free to play: NRL
St George Illawarra prop and England international George Burgess will be allowed to keep playing in the NRL until he faces court on a sexual touching charge.
Perry uncertain of World Cup semi start
Australia will take on West Indies on Wednesday for a place in the Women's Cricket World Cup final but it remains uncertain if Ellyse Perry will be in the XI.
Slingsby steers Australia to SailGP glory
Team Australia have successfully defended their SailGP title to seal another $1 million ($A1.3m) pay day on a wild afternoon on San Francisco Bay.
Demons’ Jackson hot property in AFL
Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.