Bombers sweating on Merrett, Cox fitness
Essendon hope Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both pull up well after suffering ankle injuries against Brisbane, while Dylan Shiel should return against Melbourne.
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JackJumpers in vital NBL win over Bullets
The Tasmania JackJumpers remain in the NBL playoff race after holding on to defeat a fast-finishing Brisbane Bullets 84-82 at Nissan Arena.
Injury sours Ray Stone’s NRL golden moment
Ray Stone was an unlikely hero for Parramatta, scoring twice for a 28-24 golden point win over Melbourne but he also suffered a knee injury in the process.
Crusaders’ Super Rugby payback over Chiefs
The Crusaders have improved to 4-1 in the Super Rugby Pacific season, defying the Chiefs 34-19 in Waikato.
Neale leads Lions past Essendon in AFL win
Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.
Moon irked by Roar red card in ALM loss
Brisbane boss Warren Moon has expressed frustration with the red card he believes disrupted a "comfortable" start in his side's 3-2 ALM loss to Western United
Blues outlast Highlanders’ Super comeback
The Blues scored four tries to the Highlanders' three, surviving a second-half comeback to win 32-25 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Penrith go top after NRL win over Knights
Unbeaten Penrith have climbed to the top of the NRL ladder, beating Newcastle 38-20 after the Knights had Mitch Barnett sent off in the first half.
Perry could be used as specialist batter
Australia are confident Ellyse Perry will prove her fitness for their Women's World Cup semi-final but she could be used as a specialist batter.
Unbeaten Pies ready for AFL heavyweights
Collingwood have registered a 42-point win over Adelaide in an AFL match that was interrupted in dramatic fashion by a false evacuation alarm.
Dragons poised for NRLW minor premiership
St George Illawarra have edged the Sydney Roosters 16-10 and are set to win the NRLW minor premiership for the first time, ending Brisbane's domination.
Barrett warns Dogs against wounded Manly
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett has warned his side it must expect a fierce challenge from Manly when he returns to 4 Pines Park on Sunday evening.
SVG rallies for Supercars win in Tasmania
Shane Van Gisbergen has recorded his 56th career Supercars victory, coming from fifth on the grid to win at Symmons Plains Raceway.
False alarm halts Magpies-Crows AFL clash
The Collingwood-Adelaide AFL clash at the MCG was interrupted in bizarre fashion when a false evacuation alarm was played over the stadium's PA system.
Cowboys keep calm before Broncos derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten expects a hostile environment when his side clashes in their derby with Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.
Tszyu reveals fatherly advice from Kostya
Aussie boxing star Tim Tszyu has tapped into the vast experience of his legendary father Kostya ahead of his much-anticipated US debut against Terrell Gausha.
Dumont, Hopkins relish shared ALW journey
Jeff Hopkins and Casey Dumont combined for A-League Women glory back in 2008 and their careers continue to intertwine 14 years later in a grand final.
Cummins hails caretaker coach McDonald
Australia's triumphant Test captain Pat Cummins is hailing the influence of caretaker coach Andrew McDonald on the series win in Pakistan.
Free Tiger attack still on agenda: Maguire
Michael Maguire insists a move to free up the Wests Tigers remains an objective for 2022 after the club slumped to a 0-3 start to the NRL season.
Smith out of Pakistan white-ball matches
Steve Smith has pulled out of Australia's ODIs and T20s against Pakistan following the team's Test success in order to manage a problem in his left elbow.
Larrazabal toils to maintain lead in Qatar
Pablo Larrazabal overcame a dismal start to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Qatar Masters.
Johnson a chance for early Warriors return
The Warriors are hopeful Shaun Johnson could return a week early from his pectoral injury and face Brisbane in round four of the NRL.
Swans hail ‘humble superstar’ Franklin
Lance Franklin has been described as a "humble superstar" by his Sydney coach John Longmire after becoming the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 goals.
Captain Cummins elated at Pakistan triumph
Pat Cummins says it's immensely satisfying to be just the third Australian captain to win a Test series in Pakistan.
Franklin boots 1000th goal in Swans’ win
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th career goal as the Swans' impressive 30-point victory over Geelong at the SCG became almost a sidenote.
Phoenix back in finals hunt, down Taipans
Brandon Ashley has starred in South East Melbourne's important road win over Cairns as the Phoenix put themselves back in the NBL finals hunt.
Swans star Franklin kicks 1000th AFL goal
Spectators have streamed onto the SCG after Sydney superstar Lance Franklin became just the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 career goals.
Mitchell stars in Souths’ spicy derby win
Latrell Mitchell and Cam Murray have led South Sydney to an emphatic 28-16 NRL derby win over the Sydney Roosters.
Rebels beat Drua for first Super Rugby win
Melbourne have scored five tries to earn their first Super Rugby Pacific win of the season, beating Fijian Drua 42-27 at AAMI Park.
Maguire fumes over ‘ridiculous’ NRL call
Under-pressure coach Michael Maguire has made his fury clear over a failure to refer a close call for a try to the bunker in Wests Tigers' loss to the Warriors.
Australia win Test series in Pakistan
Australia have claimed a rare series win in Pakistan with a 115-run victory in the third Test in Lahore delivering a 1-0 series triumph.