Canberra hold off Titans, move to fifth on NRL ladder
Canberra have once again had to dig deep to beat Gold Coast, holding on to beat the fast-finishing Titans 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
Canberra have once again had to dig deep to beat Gold Coast, holding on to beat the fast-finishing Titans 26-22 at GIO Stadium.
Former world champion Jeff Horn will officially retire from boxing, almost three years since his last fight and exactly six since he dethroned Manny Pacquiao.
The Western Bulldogs remain firmly in touch with the AFL top four after beating Fremantle by 29 points, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicking four goals.
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 66-point thumping of North Melbourne which returns the Crows to the AFL's top eight.
The Sydney Roosters have lost Joseph Suaali'i to injury for their NRL clash with Manly on Sunday.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell needs a lift from his midfielders as they face Carlton at the MCG on Sunday.
Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has done all he can to keep his NSW jersey, helping to steer his team to a thumping NRL win over Cameron Munster's Melbourne.
West Coast are desperate to produce a strong display against St Kilda on Sunday to make up for last week's embarrassing 171-point loss to Sydney.
US boxer Jermell Charlo has pulled out of the unification bout with Australian Tim Tszyu after opting to move up two divisions to fight Mexican Canelo Alvarez.
Criticised for allowing Reed Mahoney to become a target in their last game, Canterbury's big men plan to muscle up for their hooker's sake.
Australia have gone to stumps on a rain-affected day three of the second Ashes Test at 2-130, with a lead of 221 runs on a poor day for England at Lord's.
Nick Kyrgios is set to play Wimbledon's opening round on Monday but a move of his pre-tournament news conference has raised more questions about his readiness.
Nathan Cleary is no certainty to return after Penrith's bye with coach Ivan Cleary saying they had won't rush him back with replacement Jack Cogger in form.
Maroons legend Trevor Gillmeister says coach Billy Slater has a smorgasbord of choice to replace injured Tom Flegler, with Corey Horsburgh at the front of list.
While records are nice, Alex Johnston says the Rabbitohs are focused on staying in the NRL's top eight after an impressive win over the Warriors in Auckland.
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a 54-all draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Penrith have clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit to roar to a 34-16 victory over Melbourne and extend their NRL ladder lead.
Cricket legend Allan Border, the first batsman in history to score 11,000 Test runs and Australia's 1987 World Cup-winning captain, has Parkinson's Disease.
South Sydney have bounced back to winning form with a 28-6 NRL victory over the Warriors in wet conditions at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
Nathan Lyon's chances of playing again in the Ashes are becoming increasingly bleak, with Australia confirming he has suffered a "significant" calf strain.
Lincoln McCarthy's jumper punch in the Brisbane Lions' win over Richmond has cost him a one-match ban, ruling him out of next week's AFL clash with West Coast.
Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson says he wants to end his two-year Queensland absence as selector Darren Lockyer provides a clue on who will replace Reece Walsh.
Aaron Mooy has called time on his 13-year professional career, the Socceroos and Celtic midfielder announcing his immediate retirement from football.
After six weeks licking their wounds, North Queensland are plotting payback for their record-breaking 48-point defeat to Wests Tigers in round 12.
Todd Payten has thrown his support behind fullback Scott Drinkwater as a bolter for Origin III after he starred for the Cowboys.
Ladder-leaders Collingwood will help Gold Coast break their home attendance record in a bumper clash at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday.
St Kilda will be on alert for a fired-up West Coast outfit in their AFL clash at Optus Stadium.
West Australian cyclists Jai Hindley, who won last year's Giro d'Italia, and Ben O'Connor headline a 12-strong Australian crew at this year's Tour de France.
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has thrown his support behind the NRL's three-match ban for Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh, saying referees "have to be protected".
The Wallabies have flown out to South Africa for their first Test and game of the year under master coach Eddie Jones, with history at stake in Pretoria.