Indigenous Hawk great Burgoyne in shock
Hawthorn's Indigenous great Shaun Burgoyne says he was unaware of any racism claims during his decorated playing career at the AFL club.
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DCE opens up on Manly ‘agendas’
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says there are people at the club trying to rip it apart and has slammed what he says are personal attacks against him.
Arthur adamant all fine with Nathan Brown
Brad Arthur has insisted there are no issues with Nathan Brown at Parramatta, despite the former NSW State of Origin lock continuing to be overlooked.
Souths risk wasteful run in prelim final
South Sydney are at risk of joining the Western Suburbs team of 1958-1963 as the only sides to not win a premiership after five straight grand final qualifiers.
Payten right in mix for NRL coaching gong
Todd Payten may be the conductor in North Queensland's orchestra but it's his choreography in 2022 that leaves him favourite to be the NRL's coach of the year.
Cats’ Cameron dials back AFL GF build-up
Three years after losing the AFL grand final with GWS, Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has hatched a plan to be at his best for his second crack at a flag.
Oates wins Broncos award, signs new deal
The career of Brisbane winger Corey Oates was on the line at the start of the year, but he has earned a new deal and won the club's player's player award
Hiddink on deck for Socceroos farewell
Guus Hiddink will reprise his position on the Socceroos' bench for their World Cup farewell game in Brisbane against New Zealand, as Graham Arnold's assistant.
All Whites eye upset after 11-year drought
The All Whites have arrived in Brisbane frustrated by lack of opportunities and confident of an upset in their first game against the Socceroos since 2011.
Heat increases on Eels as Opacic doubtful
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has backed Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Junior Paulo to play close to an hour each in the heat of the Townsville preliminary final.
Aussies not RL world champs yet: McNamara
Catalans Dragons coach and former England mentor Steve McNamara says it's not a done deal Australia will win the rugby league World Cup in England.
Collingwood’s McRae named best AFL coach
Collingwood's Craig McRae has been named the AFL's coach of the year, capping off a remarkable debut season in charge of the Magpies.
Wade stars as Australia beat India in T20
Late fireworks by Matthew Wade, backing up Cameron Green's blistering knock as opener, have taken Australia to a thrilling T20 victory over India.
Rival dubs Huni Aust’s ‘most boring’ boxer
The trainer of Justis Huni's next opponent says the world title hopeful is Australia's most boring boxer with a resume that doesn't match the hype.
Haas rules himself out of RL World Cup
Brisbane prop Payne Haas won the club's player of the year award for a fourth time and then confirmed he was sitting out the Rugby League World Cup.
Clarkson refutes AFL racism claims
Alastair Clarkson says he refutes claims of racism while at Hawthorn as the AFL forms an independent panel to investigate the allegations.
The motto driving Cowboys NRL title quest
North Queensland have won key NRL games this year in the final moments but key players have revealed ahead of the preliminary final that it is not by chance.
How Cowboys’ youth revamped Taumalolo
Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.
Kikau warned he’ll cop it from Souths fans
Viliame Kikau will be public enemy No.1 with South Sydney fans, with Rabbitohs players predicting the Penrith star will cop it over last year's infamous video.
Panthers eye Cleary protection from Souths
South Sydney have made no secret of their plan to get physical with Nathan Cleary, as the Panthers work out how best to protect their chief attacking weapon.
Cat Stanley raring for key Hickey match-up
Geelong ruckman Rhys Stanley is feeling fit, confident and raring to go head-to-head with Sydney ruck and close mate Tom Hickey in the AFL grand final.
AFL pushing Magic Round concept for 2023
The AFL is considering an extra set of matches in 2023, with multiple states vying to host the competition's version of the NRL's Magic Round.
Cats’ Dangerfield eyes elusive AFL flag
Patrick Dangerfield is still chasing a first AFL flag but the 2016 Brownlow medallist is determined not to overthink his second grand final with Geelong.
In-form keeper Langerak back in Cup mix
A long-time Socceroos deputy, goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is suddenly eyeing minutes in November's World Cup after reversing a decision to retire.
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell re-signs
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell is staying at Tullamarine, turning down interest from Gold Coast to sign a one-year deal to remain with the Bombers.
NRL’s Papali’i takes in All Blacks wisdom
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i is relying on some wise words from two ex-All Blacks skippers to help him propel the Eels into the NRL grand final.
Guptill heads NZ squad for T20 World Cup
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is taking 13 players from last year's T20 World Cup to Australia for the 2022 event as they seek to avenge their final defeat.
Souths’ Johnston in late NRL fitness test
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston concedes he won't know if he can play in Saturday's preliminary final against Penrith until the last minute.
Miers thriving in star Cats forward line
Whether he gets the glory or not, Gryan Miers plays his role for Geelong knowing he's not the "only man in the arena" in a star-studded Cats forward line.
Mitchell thriving on attention from haters
Latrell Mitchell claims knowing his haters are watching his NRL finals run closely is helping him thrive, embracing the pressure since his move to South Sydney.
Playing, not staying, delayed Buddy’s deal
Lance Franklin says whether he would keep playing, and not staying at Sydney, was what delayed his call on a new one-year AFL deal.