Waters on Townsville Supercars provisional pole
Cam Waters is on provisional pole for the first of two, 250km races in Townsville as championship leader Brodie Kostecki missed the top-ten shootout.
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Broad gets Warner again after Australia take lead
Australia have gone to tea at 1-29 on day two of the third Ashes Test, holding a lead of 55 after Pat Cummins took six English wickets in the first innings.
De Minaur blitzed as O’Connell shines at Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur has crashed out of Wimbledon, blitzed by Matteo Berrettini, but Australian hopes are still alive after a triumph for Chris O'Connell.
Cummins’ haul gives Australia 26-run lead in third Test
Pat Cummins has taken six wickets to help bowl England out for 237 on the second day of the third Ashes Test, giving Australia a 26-run lead.
O’Connell becomes first Aussie into Wimbledon’s last-32
A win over Czech left-hander Jiri Vesely has made Chris O'Connell the first Australian to reach the third round at this year's Wimbledon.
Cummins gets double breakthrough as England crumble
England have temporarily abandoned their free-wheeling Ashes approach, but it couldn't stop them slumping to 7-142 in reply to Australia's 263 at Headingley.
Raiders survive almighty scare from improved Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
Nick Daicos torches ‘Dogs as Pendlebury breaks record
Scott Pendlebury has set the AFL all-time disposals record as Collingwood teammate Nick Daicos starred in the Magpies' win over the Western Bulldogs.
QRL and NRL go to war over funding for expansion
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has hit back at QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher's anger over a decision not to fund Gold Coast and North Queensland teams in the Queensland Cup.
Wallabies’ Cooper takes on rookie Springbok Libbok
Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will make his return to the Test arena in Pretoria opposite Springboks novice Manie Libbok, who is expecting a baptism by fire.
Tigers back Nankervis’ style despite AFL tribunal date
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has been sent to the AFL tribunal, charged with rough conduct over the high bump that left Sydney's Jake Lloyd concussed.
Chevrolets set pace at Townsville Supercars practice
The Ford Mustangs continue to struggle for Supercars parity, despite a review aimed at closing the gap, with Chevrolet's Camaros setting the pace in Townsville.
Tasmania’s AFL chair focused despite stadium debate
Ongoing debate and political upheaval around Tasmania's entry to the AFL won't distract the new club's inaugural chair Grant O'Brien.
Opetaia’s home defence key to rekindle boxing scene
Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia is in a fight to end a year-long absence from the ring and host his first world title defence on the Gold Coast.
On point ‘velvet’ Val Holmes notches Maroons century
Queensland's Valentine Holmes is now in a select group for both all-time Origin tries and points, but how he got there reveals the elite nature of his talents.
Thunderbirds hungry for Super title after barren run
Adelaide's Hannah Petty recalls the years her team struggled to win a game and is using it as motivation in the Super Netball grand final against NSW Swifts.
No such thing as an Origin dead rubber: Fittler
Brad Fittler doens't like talk of State of Origin dead rubbers, adamant wearing the Blues jersey is enough for NSW to lift against Queensland next week.
Coach Ciraldo seeks reaction from struggling Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is eager to right the wrongs of last week's thumping at the hands of Newcastle when they face South Sydney.
Rich faces stiff task, Gunston gets AFL chance at Lions
Daniel Rich will play VFL for the Brisbane Lions this weekend, stuck behind an in-form back six that will make him wait for another AFL opportunity.
Port brace for fired-up Suns to show support for Dew
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Gold Coast to be desperate to show support for their coach Stuart Dew in their Adelaide Oval encounter.
Blues coach Voss backs Silvagni for Freo ruck battle
Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will fill the ruck breach again as the revitalised Blues head west for a high-stakes AFL battle with Fremantle.
Minjee Lee four off leaders in US Open title defence
Minjee Lee says she needs to get her "butt into gear" in her Women's US Open title defence, trailing the leaders by four shots after round one at Pebble Beach.
NBL’s Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky
Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.
‘Taekwondo Volk’ issues UFC warning to Yair Rodriguez
Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has pulled out all the stops to ensure his hand is raised in his title defence on Sunday.
Late Super charge clinched Tom Hooper’s Wallabies debut
Expecting debutant Tom Hooper to rip in against the Springboks, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he wasn't immediately a fan of the Brumbies youngster.
Bulldogs expect headaches from Collingwood attack
While Collingwood will be without Brody Mihoceck for Friday night's blockbuster, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the Magpies attack is a handful.
Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Hindley loses yellow jersey as heavyweights take over
Jai Hindley's yellow jersey reign is over with Tadej Pogacar taking the stage win and reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard now leading the race.
Wimbledon win treble as de Minaur leads Aussie revival
Alex de Minaur, Chris O'Connell and Jason Kubler have brought a smile back to Australian tennis with their belated first-round wins at Wimbledon.
Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban
Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.