Chalmers back to his best with sizzling swim trial form
Kyle Chalmers has put the swim world on notice he's back to his best, clocking the year's second fastest 100m freestyle time at the world championship trials.
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Fagan says poor goalkicking is no issue for the Lions
The Brisbane Lions kicked only 6-14 in the second half in their tense win over Sydney, but their coach Chris Fagan remains unfazed.
Defence killed Panthers in Cowboys loss: coach Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his fill-in talents but says a bad defensive effort cost them victory against North Queensland on Friday night.
Brisbane Lions shrug off gallant Swans at Gabba
The Brisbane Lions have kept their unbeaten home record intact this AFL season by downing Sydney by 16 points at the Gabba.
North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith
North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials
Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.
Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
Boomers ‘good to go’ regardless of Simmons decision
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way.
All eyes on Arthur duo in Parramatta-Manly NRL clash
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be on the opposite side to his son Jake for the first time in their NRL careers when the Eels take on Manly.
McQualter to reassess Tigers role after Lyon battle
Richmond caretaker Andrew McQualter will engage in a battle of wits with former mentor Ross Lyon before determining whether he wants the Tigers job full-time.
Tszyu pumped for multi-million-dollar roll of the dice
Tim Tszyu's promoter admits the Australian boxer is risking millions of dollars by defending his interim WBO title against tough Mexican Carlos Ocampo.
No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
Roosters’ Robinson shuts down talk of Pearce reunion
"Lifelong Rooster" Mitchell Pearce is all-but-certain to return to the NRL club, just not as a player next season, insists head coach Trent Robinson.
Origin absences could help Roosters lift: Tedesco
The loss of key players to State of Origin could lift the Sydney Roosters rather than sounding the death knell to their season, NSW skipper James Tedesco says.
Brumbies head to enemy territory in Super Rugby quest
The Brumbies have headed to New Zealand for their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs and will remain there should they reach the final.
Bellamy looking for consistency as Storm tackle Tigers
Coach Craig Bellamy says Wests Tigers can't be taken lightly on Saturday night and wants to see Melbourne back up their big win over Cronulla.
Diamonds set for Netball World Cup after contract deal
Netball Australia has agreed to extend the existing Diamonds agreements past the World Cup to allow a team to be announced for next month's event.
Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season
Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
Mitchell’s Origin teammates hail ‘selfless’ withdrawal
Under an injury cloud, Latrell Mitchell withdrew from the must-win second State of Origin game, a decision his NSW teammates have described as selfless.
Richmond’s Mansell loses appeal against three-match ban
Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has failed to get his three-match suspension for rough conduct reduced at the AFL appeals board.
De Pasquale quickest in tight Darwin practice field
In the last chance before Saturday's first qualifying session and race, Anton De Pasquale has set the pace marker at Hidden Valley Raceway.
High flyers Coates, Nanai prepare bombing raid on Blues
NSW are set for an aerial barrage against high-flying Queensland in the shape of former triple-jumper Xavier Coates and LeBron James-inspired Jeremiah Nanai.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
Tigers’ Pickett set to return after AFL bye
Richmond's Marlion Pickett will sit out the clash with St Kilda after being granted bail by a Perth court but will be free to play in the AFL's round 16.
Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day
The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.
Giants, Dockers still chasing AFL finals dream
GWS and Fremantle are both hoping to give their AFL finals hopes a shot in the arm when they do battle at Giants Stadium on Saturday.
Nick Larkey inks long-term AFL deal with Kangaroos
Key forward Nick Larkey has signed with North Melbourne until the end of 2029, opting against exercising his free agency options next year.
Smith, Lee lead Australia’s misfiring US Open assault
Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee are the best of the Australians after the US Open first round, seven strokes behind the leaders in Los Angeles.
Gough snaps up Aussie quick Steketee for Yorkshire
Darren Gough believes the mid-season signing of Australian quick Mark Steketee in a short-term deal is a real bonus for Yorkshire.