Smith confirmed for first Test v Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will beat a quad injury to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka while Mitchell Starc still needs to prove his fitness.
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Geelong’s Stewart sent to AFL Tribunal
Geelong's Tom Stewart has been sent to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Dion Prestia while Fremantle's Nat Fyfe has no case to answer over his umpire contact.
Port pip Gold Coast in AFL thriller
Port Adelaide have downed Gold Coast by two points in an AFL thriller, with Todd Marshall kicking four goals.
Pies still unsure on De Goey’s AFL future
Collingwood are hopeful Jordan De Goey is ready to return amid reports the AFL star is unhappy with the way his latest off-field drama has been handled.
Suns coach backs AFL goal-line technology
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew remains in favour of AFL goal-line technology despite being on the receiving end of two calls in a two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Queensland’s Kaufusi falls foul of Klein
Ashley Klein's refereeing has been criticised by NSW, but the official showed no hesitation in sin-binning Queensland back-rower Felise Kaufusi.
Kyrgios primed for Wimbledon charge
He's making no big promises but mercurial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios enters Wimbledon believing he can beat any player in the draw.
Cleary leads NSW to Origin rout over Qld
NSW have levelled the 2022 State of Origin rugby league series with a 44-12 drubbing of Queensland in game two at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Gregan says England can bounce back
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England's ailing fortunes.
Debutant Burton finds feet as Blues foil
Matt Burton's big boot has kicked NSW back into the State of Origin series, relieving the pressure on Nathan Cleary to win the battle for territory.
NSW star Cleary proves a point to himself
NSW playmaker Nathan Cleary produced a magical 24-point haul to lead the Blues to a 44-12 State of Origin win over Queensland.
Munster injury adds to Qld Origin concern
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.
NSW set for different beast in Origin III
The Blues will have to overcome a horrible run in State of Origin deciders if they are to clinch the series in Brisbane on July 13.
It’s not over, Cleary warns NSW teammates
Nathan Cleary has warned his NSW teammates not to become carried away after the Blues levelled the State of Origin series with a rout of Queensland in Perth.
Kyrgios urges fellow Aussies to believe
Wimbledon title hopeful Nick Kyrgios says there's no reason why his fellow Australians can't also make a deep run at the All England Club this year.
Suns expect Rankine to sign new AFL deal
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is confident livewire forward Izak Rankine will soon sign a contract extension with the AFL club.
Khawaja warns BBL must privatise to thrive
Usman Khawaja has told Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley that the Big Bash League will be left behind if it does not move to private ownership of franchises.
Smith ready to feel heat of Sri Lanka spin
Steve Smith has long believed he bats best under pressure, a situation he will likely find himself in against Sri Lanka.
Clarkson undecided on AFL coaching future
Alastair Clarkson is still undecided on whether he wants coach an AFL club again but says if he does, he's prepared to be in it for the long haul.
Rebel Kyrgios ready for Wimbledon charge
He's not a big fan of the strict dress code or the best-of-five-sets in doubles but Nick Kyrgios will toe the line in pursuit of Wimbledon title glory.
Roar sign ex-EPL striker Charlie Austin
Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin has signed a multi-year deal with A-League Men's club Brisbane Roar as they seek a finals return.
Origin honeymoon over, Slater in hot seat
Rookie Queensland coach Billy Slater must respond after the Blues stormed back into the State of Origin series to force a Brisbane decider.
NSW face selection dilemmas for Origin III
Brad Fittler will be forced to change a winning team after NSW squared the series with a dominant State of Origin win over Queensland in Perth.
Averillo our long-term fullback: Jackson
Canterbury captain Josh Jackson has thrown his support behind Jake Averillo as the club's long-term fullback, casting further doubt over Matt Dufty's future.
Tonegato firms as Australia No.1 favourite
A starring role for NSW in their Women's State of Origin win has made Emma Tonegato favourite for the Australian fullback role at the coming Women's World Cup.
Reynolds set for Broncos NRL return
Adam Reynolds missed Brisbane's last game through injury but looks set to make his return against North Queensland this weekend.
Japanese TV steels Jarome Luai for Origin
Jarome Luai's obsession with Japanese cartoons may provide NSW the inspiration to level the State of Origin series in Perth.
Daniels heads to Pelicans in NBA draft
Australian Dyson Daniels says he can help power New Orleans' NBA Finals charge after being taken at pick No.8 in the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
Brains over brawn has Maroons on the cusp
As inspirational as Billy Slater's posting to Queensland coach has been, it's his strategic moves that have placed the Maroons a game from a series victory.
Staines committed to Panthers NRL contract
Winger Charlie Staines is on the outer at Penrith but says he's committed to seeing out the remainder of his NRL contract.
Fittler faces toughest Origin task yet
A look at the difficulty of the task facing NSW as the Origin II arrives in Perth, with coach Brad Fittler and his team facing a 28-year hoodoo.