AFL bans Bulldogs’ Smith for two games
The AFL has found Bailey Smith guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and banned the Western Bulldogs star for two games for illicit substance use.
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Bellamy impressed by Brisbane’s NRL rise
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is expecting a very different Brisbane on Friday night to the 2021 side that conceded 40 points in their last visit to AAMI Park.
Eels give Nathan Brown permission to leave
The Parramatta Eels have told former State of Origin forward Nathan Brown he is free to negotiate a deal with other NRL clubs.
Samoan stars back to play under Parish
Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.
‘Bizarre’ two-game Women’s Origin queried
Both Women's State of Origin camps say a two-game series from next year will be "bizarre" and "confusing", with each side preferring a move to three games.
Ewan, Brown headline Games cycling team
Road cycling stars Caleb Ewan, Grace Brown and Rohan Dennis and track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer headline the Australian Commonwealth Games cycling team
Leilua to make Cowboys debut in Qld derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has earmarked the Queensland derby with Brisbane for Luciano Leilua's Cowboys debut.
Saints’ Ratten wary of struggling Bombers
Injury-hit St Kilda have received an unexpected boost with Zak Jones fit to face Essendon, while coach Brett Ratten is wary of the struggling Bombers.
Top promoter wants in on Aust boxing buzz
Buoyed by what he's seen in Australia, British sports promoter Eddie Hearn plans to bring regular fight nights and expand darts' footprint in the country.
Port champs Gray, Boak sidelined in AFL
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veterans Robbie Gray, Travis Boak and Steven Motlop will all miss Saturday's AFL game against Sydney.
Aussie women advance in El Salvador surf
Stephanie Gilmore has survived the elimination round to join Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols in the quarter-finals of surfing's El Salvador Pro
Ivan Cleary reveals reason for ICU scare
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed the reason he was rushed to ICU last week, with the blood clot in his leg spreading to his lungs.
Sam Burgess set to make coaching call
South Sydney premiership hero Sam Burgess is close to making a call on his coaching future as the Rabbitohs and Dolphins seemingly fight for his services.
Eels split over cause of shock Dogs loss
Parramatta's star names can't pinpoint the reason for their shock defeat to Canterbury on Monday.
Stoinis, Agar latest tour casualties
Marcus Stoinis has been forced out of of Australia's ODI series in Sri Lanka with a side strain while Ashton Agar is also nursing an injury.
Explosive Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas in Halle
Nick Kyrgios reckons he nearly gave up before he battled through another explosive day at the office to topple second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at Halle.
Huni eyes next target after ‘masterclass’
Justis Huni's team have called out fellow undefeated Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean after his successful return to the ring against Joe Goodall.
Bloodied Huni too classy in boxing return
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has made a winning return to the boxing ring against Joe Goodall almost a year to the day since his defeat of Paul Gallen.
McCullough milestone in Dragons NRL clash
South Sydney will chase three straight wins for the first time this season and come up against a St George Illawarra side celebrating a veteran's milestone.
Fractured back for Docker Sam Switkowski
Fremantle goalsneak Sam Switkowski won't be allowed to run for the near future after being diagnosed with a back fracture.
NRLW accelerates growth to 10 teams
The NRL has confirmed the NRLW will expand to a 10-team competition in 2023 with Canberra, Cronulla, North Queensland and Wests Tigers joining.
Suspension won’t set Smith back: Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident suspended star Bailey Smith's form won't be affected long-term by any additional ban from the AFL.
Latrell not fit for Origin, says Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says it's not fair on an underdone Latrell Mitchell that he's being considered for a State of Origin recall in game two.
Halfback Williams to depart Raiders
Veteran Canberra half Sam Williams has agreed to leave the Raiders immediately, as NRL and Super League clubs circle for his signature.
Melbourne’s Gawn out injured in AFL
Melbourne's premiership captain Max Gawn will miss up to five weeks of the AFL season because of an ankle injury, in a fresh blow for the Demons.
Staggs, Tupou picked for Tonga’s NZ Test
Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.
WC reality yet to hit Socceroos: Cahill
Socceroo great Tim Cahill says the magnitude of Australia's World Cup qualification will still be sinking for Graham Arnold and his players.
COVID delays Papenhuyzen’s Storm return
Melbourne's hopes of having Ryan Papenhuyzen back on deck to face Brisbane on Friday night have been dashed with the gun fullback contracting COVID-19.
Tigers’ Martin still ill, Lynch to return
Dustin Martin is still battling illness two days out from Richmond's blockbuster AFL clash with Carlton, but Tom Lynch will return from a hamstring injury.
Australia in big chase against Sri Lanka
Australia opted not to play Mitchell Swepson while Adam Zampa remained home on paternity leave as Sri Lanka hit 7-300 in the series-opening ODI in Pallekele.
SA icon Ebert elevated to legend status
South Australian great Russell Ebert has become the 32nd legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.