David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF
The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted.
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Crusaders reflect after Super form slump
The once-mighty Crusaders have been reflecting on their downward slide in Super Rugby Pacific, following losses to the Blues and the NSW Waratahs.
Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023
The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.
Tigers’ Martin to return against Magpies
AFL superstar Dustin Martin will return to action against Collingwood in a massive boost for Richmond's season.
Ben Simmons to undergo back surgery
Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc, his NBA team Brooklyn Nets announced.
Goodwin accepts short-term Demons deal
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.
Wallaroos squad overhaul for Fiji Test
The Wallaroos have 11 debutantes in their squad for the rugby international against Fiji in Brisbane on Friday — which will be their first Test in three years.
Champs Penrith wary of Parramatta’s Brown
Penrith's Jarome Luai says the return of Dylan Brown to Parramatta's No.6 jersey makes them more dangerous in the Battle of the West.
Bronco Martin grabs NRL second chance
Convinced his NRL career was over, Te Maire Martin is now on the cusp of a lengthy contract extension after his fine return from a brain injury for Brisbane.
Comm Games gold my last swim goal: Cole
Ellie Cole has set her sights on a golden farewell after being named on Australia's 27-strong Para swim team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Madrid rally past City to reach ECL final
Real Madrid have scored three goals in five minutes to beat Manchester City after extra time and set up a Champions League final showdown with Liverpool.
Busted Broncos up for Reynolds reunion
Key injuries threaten to undo Brisbane's NRL form surge as Adam Reynolds prepares to face his former club South Sydney for the first time.
NRL lose integrity unit lead investigator
The NRL integrity unit's lead investigator Karyn Murphy is leaving the role, after seven years, to become Gold Coast's new NRLW coach.
Goorjian steps down as Hawks’ NBL coach
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will hand the reins of the resurgent Illawarra Hawks to his long-time assistant Jacob Jackomas for the next NBL season.
Local Jack Robinson wins Marg River Pro
Owen Wright has been axed from the WSL tour after missing the cut, but fellow Aussie Jack Robinson is in the title hunt after winning the Margaret River Pro.
Swansea co-owner buys into NBL’s Bullets
The co-owner of English Championship soccer club Swansea City and American Major League outfit DC United has acquired a stake in the NBL's Brisbane Bullets.
Dockers hit for six by COVID-19 outbreak
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have the depth to cover for the six players ruled out under the AFL's health and safety protocols.
Kenny joins Jesse Bromwich at 200 NRL mark
Kenny Bromwich will join his brother Jesse and just six other Storm players to play 200 NRL games when he lines up for Melbourne against the Dragons on Sunday.
Lions’ AFL discard Keays to captain Crows
Less than three years after being axed by Brisbane, Ben Keays has been named as Adelaide's captain for their looming AFL game against Carlton.
Isabella Nichols wins Margaret River Pro
Australia's Isabella Nichols has won her maiden WSL Championship Tour event by beating Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan in the final of the Margaret River Pro.
Storm’s Kamikamica free to take on Penrith
The NRL has banned Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica for nine games for bringing the game into disrepute, but with time served he will be available for Magic Round.
Reds’ Ferraris return to face Highlanders
Suliasi Vunivalu and Jordan Petaia are key inclusions to face the Highlanders as the Queensland Reds seek to improve a horror record against New Zealand sides.
Hawks aim to step up as AFL favourites
Hawthorn have impressed under first-year coach Sam Mitchell and will start favourites against struggling Essendon in their AFL clash on Saturday.
Canterbury wary of Dogs discard Elliott
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett says he expects former Bulldog Adam Elliott to have a point to prove in Friday night's NRL clash in Canberra.
Cats’ Dangerfield locked in for AFL return
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared to return to AFL action against GWS, after missing two games with a niggling calf injury.
Blues overturn defender Young’s AFL ban
Carlton have managed to overturn defender Lewis Young's AFL suspension for bumping North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar at the tribunal.
Kuol scores again, Mariners secure finals
Central Coast young gun Garang Kuol has scored a fourth ALM goal in seven games as the Mariners sealed their ALM finals berth with a 2-0 win over Brisbane.
Roar coach laments visa-player missteps
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has admitted the struggling ALM club's visa-player recruitment simply hasn't worked out in the 2021-22 season.
Mariners’ teenager an ALM finals X-factor
He's only 17 and has played just seven ALM matches but Garang Kuol is quickly looming as a game-changing X-factor for finals-bound Central Coast.
Eagles can ease rebuild pain: Sumich
West Coast great Peter Sumich has urged his former club to recruit mature-age bodies from the State leagues to lessen the rebuild pain under Adam Simpson.
Liverpool seal Champions League final spot
Liverpool have flirted with disaster at Villarreal before scoring three goals in 12 minutes to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 comeback win.