Knights stunned by Manly in blow to home finals hopes
Manly have kept their own faint top-eight hopes alive after dishing up a 44-24 beating of Newcastle to leave the Knights fighting for a home final.
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Young Lions defender learns fate for tackle on Magpie
Brisbane Lions defender Ty Gallop has avoided suspension after being charged by the match review officer for a big tackle on Collingwood forward Charlie West.
Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride
Hawthorn will be aiming to lock in a top-four berth and celebrate a trio of milestones when they take on struggling West Coast in Perth.
Tiger battles heart scare, weight issues to reach NRL
After overcoming a heart scare and shedding some weight, 21-year-old Fiji international Solomone Saukuru looks set be a centrepiece of Wests Tigers' future.
Brown returns to summit, rival eyes Sprint Cup
Triple Eight Race Engineering's Will Brown has claimed his first win of the Supercars season, while Matt Payne has kept his grip firmly on the Sprint Cup.
Bangladesh bite back after Starc sizzles for Australia
Two left-arm paceman - Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam - starred for Australia and Bangladesh as 18 wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test.
Tszyu shows his soft side before turning into a slayer
Branded the Butcher for his merciless style, Nikita Tszyu isn't always as he seems as the son of a gun prepares for a world title eliminator on the Gold Coast.
Sharks star on mission to put Cook Islands ‘on the map’
Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup tilt.
Broncos fullback focusing on future amid ‘tough’ past
Fullback Hayze Perham was instrumental for Brisbane against Canberra, and he believes it's only the start of a successful NRL career.
Just get it right: Ryles launches at bunker blooper
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles was highly critical of the NRL's bunker after a decision to overturn a Jamayne Isaako try in their loss to the Dolphins.
AFL games record-holder may have played his final match
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's legendary career at the club could be over after he suffered a hamstring strain against the Brisbane Lions.
Swans release fresh statement on hotel scandal
Sydney will attempt to complete preparations for its AFL dead rubber against North Melbourne while bracing for further fallout from sexual assault allegations.
Dolphins swallow Eels, close in on top-four finish
The Dolphins trailed 10-0 before piling on the pain in a 34-16 defeat of Parramatta to ensure they remained nestled in the NRL's top-four.
Lions seal top-four spot as star Pie Pendlebury injured
Logan Morris kicked eight goals as Brisbane sealed a top-four AFL berth with a 63-point win over Collingwood, who lost Scott Pendlebury to injury.
Perham the hero as Broncos spoil Papali’i’s party
Canberra's hopes of winning Josh Papali'i's final home NRL game have fallen short, as they suffered another gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane.
Kostecki quick to make an impression at Ipswich
Supercars driver Brodie Kostecki pipped Broc Feeney to clock the fastest time at Queensland Raceway on Friday ahead of the weekend's Ipswich Super 440.
Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging
St Kilda veteran Dan Butler has copped a one-match suspension for rough conduct on the Suns' Mac Andrew, and it may end up being his final game for the Saints.
Eagles open to mature talent but tight lipped on Warner
Chad Warner has been on West Coast's radar for years, but the star Swans midfielder now faces an uncertain future after being caught up in the hotel scandal.
Buoyant Bangladesh ready to back up historic Test win
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will consider making a change to his bowling attack ahead of the second Test against Australia.
Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war
The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.
Australia make just one change after Darwin debacle
Opener Matt Renshaw is the only change to the Australia XI to take on Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, with the pitch expected to assist the quicks.
‘Culture’s not fixed’: AFL coaches address Swans crisis
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and Western Bulldogs mentor Luke Beveridge are among the AFL leaders to weigh in on crisis at the Sydney Swans.
Why Manly opted against blooding next top prospect
Even if Manly's season is all but over, coach Kieran Foran is resisting the temptation to debut schoolboy sensation Onitoni Large.
Coach reacts on ‘disrespectful’ offer to Dogs star
Cameron Ciraldo insists Canterbury' won't lose Jacob Preston despite reports emerging the back-rower is dissatisfied with the club's contract extension offer.
Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser’s Blues await
Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet.
Shark attack hero assumes Iron Series top billing
Charlie Verco, the new Iron Series top seed, has explained how his surf lifesaving training came into play when he rescued a shark attack victim in Sydney.
Bennett confident of Latrell Mitchell return next week
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell wasn't certain whether he would return to the NRL this season, but now he's a good chance to play in round 26.
Panthers’ finals selection dilemma as key player banned
Penrith five-eighth Jack Cogger has received a three-game suspension that will drag into the Panthers' finals campaign.
‘Fear for their lives’: women in Swans probe in hiding
A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.
Alcaraz back for Tiley’s landmark $US100m US Open
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury break as organisers, led by Craig Tiley, announced record prize-money.
Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown
Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth.