Day, Scott, Smith lead Australian assault at US major
Heavyweight trio Cameron Smith, Jason Day and Adam Scott head up the Australian challenge at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in New York.
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Lyon urges AFL to ‘aim for perfection’ in racism fight
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has called for the AFL to "aim for perfection" as the league prepares to announce its support for the Indigenous voice to parliament.
Re-signed Wallaby Paisami sets injury return date
Re-signed Queensland Reds and Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami is hopeful of returning from a knee injury in the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
City goalkeeper Glover set for AAMI Park last hurrah
Goalkeeper Tom Glover is among several players who will depart Melbourne City at season's end and is ready to leave AAMI Park on a high note.
September 30 deadline placed on Tszyu-Charlo mega-fight
The World Boxing Organisation has placed a September 30 deadline on Tim Tszyu's fight with American Jermell Charlo for undisputed super-welterweight honours.
Buddy ‘desperately needed’ at Swans: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has defended Lance Franklin's performance after the 'really sick' forward failed to score a goal in the side's loss to Fremantle.
Concussion threat gives Origin coaches headaches
In a concern for Origin coaches, a player who suffers a concussion in round 12 will either miss the series opener or the majority of training before Game 1.
Brisbane Tigers launch bid to become NRL’s 18th team
Brisbane Tigers want to become the NRL's 18th team and say they have financial backing to rival the Broncos.
Vine’s overall Giro hopes dashed in freezing stage 10
Australian Jay Vine is out of overall contention at the Giro d'Italia after he struggled in miserable conditions during the 10th stage, won by Magnus Cort.
Injury-smashed Bombers seeing light at end of tunnel
Essendon are in the midst of an injury crisis but coach Brad Scott is confident he'll soon have Peter Wright and Jayden Laverde back earlier than expected.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
Broncos out to prove they are among NRL’s best
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says losses to Melbourne and South Sydney this season haven't dented belief they've become a top NRL side.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Dellavedova returns to NBL with eye to fourth Olympics
Matthew Dellavedova is rejoining Melbourne United in the NBL on a two-year deal after returning to the NBA for one season.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Injury-free Luki is humming to a fresh Cowboy tune
North Queensland's season is starting to turn around, with the re-emergence of Heilum Luki a clear indicator as to why the Cowboys are back in the saddle again.
Dragons dream of 10-year coach to replace Griffin
St George Illawarra chairman Andrew Lancaster says the NRL club ideally wants a coach for the next 10 years who can lead short and long-term success.
Walker knows better than to give up on Origin recall
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker insists a State of Origin call-up is not on his mind, but knows better than to discount a fairytale recall to the NSW side.
Dragons dream of 10-year coach, confident on Hunt front
St George Illawarra football boss Ben Haran says captain and star halfback Ben Hunt won't follow close friend Anthony Griffin out of the Dragons.
Lyon predicts Ashes whitewash, sends Broad a message
After England paceman Stuart Broad ruffled a few feathers with an inflammatory remark, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has returned serve ahead of The Ashes.
Dolphins drop cult hero Te Whare for Brenko Lee
Overnight superstar Valynce Te Whare has been dropped for round 12, while Josh Addo-Carr and Jake Trbojevic have been named to make timely returns from injury.
AFL boss hopeful of mediation in Hawthorn racism saga
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is hopeful mediation can still be achieved in the Hawthorn racism investigation, despite the saga stretching into an eighth month.
Boomers go bust, but Sobey cops World Cup snubs on chin
Nathan Sobey thinks he and Aron Baynes still had plenty to offer the Boomers, but insists he isn't angry after their World Cup squad omission.
NRL drops referees after controversial round-11 game
NRL referee Todd Smith and bunker official Gerard Sutton have been dropped for round 12 after getting several calls wrong last week.
PGA not threatened by LIV Golf’s Queensland approach
The Queensland government are in talks with Greg Norman to bring LIV Golf to his home state, the Australian PGA insisting it would be no threat to their event.
Wighton seeks Raiders impact before departure to Souths
Jack Wighton's time at Canberra might be coming to an end, but he's determined to honour the club's "rich history" in his remaining months.
World Cup relocation too early to call, says NRL chief
NRL chief Andrew Abdo says it is too early to determine whether the 2025 Rugby League World Cup can be moved from France to Australia.
Cripps says Blues are not in a rut ahead of Magpie test
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says the Blues must stay upbeat as they search for form ahead of Sunday's big AFL match against traditional rivals Collingwood.
Brooks envisages Benji-like combination with Johnson
Luke Brooks believes he and Shaun Johnson could form an exciting halves combination if Wests Tigers can entice the Kiwi from the Warriors.