Dearden close to return, but Origin spot not guaranteed
Queensland have a welcome selection issue ahead, with last year's player of the series Tom Dearden nearing a return, as Harry Grant weighs in on the quandary.
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Slipper answers SOS, uncapped trio named for Wallabies
James Slipper is back for the Wallabies as coach Joe Schmidt also named an uncapped trio in the squad for next month's Nations Championship Tests.
Clark gets hot at fog-hit US Open as Aussies flounder
Milestone-man Adam Scott is the best of a faltering Australian bunch as former champion Wyndham Clark leads the fog-hit US Open at storied Shinnecock Hills.
Star Dolphins halfback out of Wests Tigers clash
The Dolphins have lost one of their most important players for the NRL clash against Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium.
Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley’s Blues
The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane.
Ex-AFL star’s partner suing Demons over privacy breach
Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
‘Amazing’: Modra’s wife thanks medics after accident
Former AFL star Tony Modra is critically injured in hospital after an accident involving his sheep truck, rocking his home state and the football community.
Dockers relieved after star midfielder given all clear
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young has been beset by injuries over the past 18 months but his knee scare against Geelong isn't anything to worry about.
Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash
Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos will need to be even better than they were against Turkey in their high-stakes World Cup clash with the United States.
Socceroos selection a mystery for high-stakes US clash
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic could well spring more selection surprises ahead of a high-stakes World Cup clash with co-hosts the United States.
Ton-up Scott fights while Rory fires at fog-hit US Open
Milestone man Adam Scott is the best Australian early in the fog-hit US Open at storied and treacherous Shinnecock Hills on New York's Long Island.
Aussie takes reins at Beckham’s ambitious Salford City
Salford City's star-studded ownership have snapped up Australian Peter Cklamovski as the ambitious English club's new manager.
Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win
Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.
Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up
Despite Collingwood having a bye last week, veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been rested from Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Suns use their Witts for huge home clash against Hawks
Gold Coast have dropped three players and Hawthorn will welcome back one of their top stars for Friday night's clash between two teams badly in need of a win.
Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.
‘A lot going on’: Hill returns to Magpies training
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Bobby Hill is a long way off playing again after returning from the latest interruption to his football.
Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II
Four-time State of Origin representative Api Koroisau was forced to watch NSW's game-two loss from the bench as one of two unused substitutes.
Numbers stack up for McEvoy Comm Games special
A peaking Cameron McEvoy is quietly confident he can set the Commonwealth Games alight by bettering his world record in the 50m freestyle.
How Dragons plan to stop Newcastle Knights gun
Newcastle's Greg Marzhew scored five tries the last time St George Illawarra played the Knights, but Dean Young insists his side has improved since then.
Evergreen NBL star leads Australia’s Comm Games charge
Leading a team of debutants, Perth Wildcats captain and six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff will make his third Commonwealth Games appearance at age 40.
Flyhalf heads west as Reds bolster lock stocks
Two Australian playmakers are on the move while the Queensland Reds have addressed a depth issue in a key area.
Coaching genius unleashes Mad Max in Maroon
Queensland star Max Plath showcased his 'do anything, anywhere, anytime' approach in a stunning win after coach Billy Slater's masterful advice before kick-off.
Nawaqanitawase reflects on bittersweet Origin debut
Code-hopping star Mark Nawaqanitawase has reflected on starring on his State of Origin debut in a thumping NSW defeat to Queensland at the MCG.
Mavs goaler leads Tongan charge in Games netball debut
Set for her first Super Netball final, Melbourne Mavericks star Uneeq Palavi will notch another mark, named in Tonga's first Commonwealth Games netball team.
‘Can’t wait to beat them’: Socceroos up for US showdown
After months of being talked down by American pundits, the Socceroos are ready to have a crack at the United States on the field in their World Cup clash.
NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain
NSW centre Kotoni Staggs can accept a fine for the tackle that landed him in the sin bin during the second half of State of Origin II.
Johns’ NSW spine change, ‘big dog’ call for Origin III
Andrew Johns has outlined the changes the Blues must make to win the decider in Brisbane. But Laurie Daley is urging caution after NSW were mauled in Melbourne.
‘No fear’: Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade
Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Maroons half Sam Walker is playing with the composure of a 20-game veteran and made his critics eat their words.
‘The burning desire now’: Scott craves second major
Australian golfing great Adam Scott isn't content with playing 100 straight majors as he hunts a second big title at this week's US Open in New York.
De Minaur out to hit new high as the king of Queen’s
Alex de Minaur says he hopes to scale a new career-high ranking as he moves closer to joining the world's top-five with his assault on the Queen's Club title.