Depleted Demons hold on against Hawks
Melbourne have set up their hard-fought 10-point win over Hawthorn by kicking six goals to three in the third quarter on Saturday at the MCG.
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Firebirds dispatch Swifts in Super Netball
The Queensland Firebirds have overcome the NSW Swifts 73-60 in their Super Netball encounter in Brisbane.
NSW Waratahs stun Crusaders in Super Rugby
The NSW Waratahs have upset the 12-time championship-winning Crusaders 24-21 in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific clash at Leichhardt Oval.
Warriors beat Raiders in NRL thriller
A Shaun Johnson field goal has earned the Warriors a dramatic golden-point NRL comeback win over Canberra at Redcliffe's Moreton Daily Stadium.
Brilliant Dockers stun Cats in Geelong
Fremantle have established themselves as genuine AFL premiership contenders by overcoming their injury concerns to beat Geelong by three points.
Ash Taylor expected to retire from NRL
Former Gold Coast, Brisbane and Warriors playmaker Ash Taylor is expected to announce his retirement from the NRL due to chronic hip issues.
Tigers hunting NRL first in Maguire era
Wests Tigers are looking to win three straight games under coach Michael Maguire for the first time when they clash with St George Illawarra at WIN Stadium.
Storm’s Smith cleared to take on Knights
Melbourne's rangy centre Reimis Smith has passed HIA protocols and is set to take on the Newcastle Knights in the NRL on Sunday.
Lions out to snap SCG hoodoo in AFL test
Brisbane have lost six straight AFL matches at the SCG in a drought that dates back to 2009, with five of those defeats against Sunday's opponents Sydney.
Key Magpies pair set to face Suns
Jordan De Goey and Will Hoskin-Elliott have returned to training after time away with gastro, paving the way for the key Collingwood duo to face Gold Coast.
Lawton facing big time on NRL sidelines
Manly second-rower Karl Lawton is facing the prospect of a lengthy NRL ban after being sent off for a dangerous tackle in his side's loss to South Sydney.
Rebuild still a dirty word at West Coast
West Coast's season from hell has hit a new low after they suffered a 109-point loss to Richmond at Optus Stadium.
AOC President Chesterman vows to inspire
Newly elected AOC President Ian Chesterman vowed to inspire the next generation of Olympians after succeeding John Coates in the role.
Tennis great Becker jailed by UK court
Tennis great Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail by a court in London after being convicted of bankruptcy offences.
Lynch boots seven as Tigers belt Eagles
Richmond forward Tom Lynch has booted seven goals to lead his side to a 109-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Tupou injured, Reds fall short to Chiefs
Gutted skipper Tate McDermott refused to shift the blame after his Queensland Reds endured a frustrating 27-25 loss to the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium.
MVP Adams powers Kings to NBL playoffs win
Behind 30 points from NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, the Sydney Kings have snatched back home court advantage in their semi-final series with Illawarra.
Cleary ensures Panthers down gritty Titans
Nathan Cleary has shown his class to ensure Penrith kept their unbeaten NRL season start going with an 18-4 win over a dogged Titans outfit on the Gold Coast.
Manly’s Lawton sent off as Souths run riot
Manly second-rower Karl Lawton was sent off for a dangerous throw before South Sydney powered home late to beat the Sea Eagles 40-22.
Schoolboy keeps pressure on in WA Open
Home state hope Braden Becker leads the WA Open golf tournament after the second round by one shot from Sydney's 17-year-old amateur Jeff Guan.
Aussie 7s women in reach of world title
A third-placed finish or better in this weekend's rugby sevens World Series event in Canda will see Australia's women clinch their first title since 2018.
Bombers drop Shiel, Swans regain Papley
Dylan Shiel has felt the wrath of the selectors' axe for Essendon's crunch AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs, who have also swung changes.
NRL grand final set to remain in Sydney
The NRL grand final will remain in Sydney long-term if an agreement reached between Peter V'landys and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is finalised.
Fuimaono wants NRL hip-drop consistency
St George Illawarra's Tyrell Fuimaono claims the NRL is not treating hip-drop tackles the same as when he was banned twice in two years for the action.
Triathlete Crowley aiming for Hawaii again
Top Australian triathlete Sarah Crowley has stayed at home, rather than race at next week's world championships, as she targets more Hawaiian Ironman success.
Wallaby O’Connor eyes early injury return
Wallabies and Reds playmaker James O'Connor says his knee injury is ahead of schedule and he hopes to be back playing in mid May ahead of the England series.
Adelaide Utd keep key duo on ice in ALM
Adelaide United will keep a key pair of players on ice when they seek to secure an A-League Men's finals berth on Saturday night.
Lions leave out Robinson for Swans clash
Injury concerns and form struggles have resulted in Mitch Robinson being left out of Brisbane's team for the AFL clash with top-four rivals Sydney.
Saints coach backs Campbell’s AFL return
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says he has full faith in back-up ruckman Tom Campbell to perform well against Port Adelaide in their AFL game.
Not time for Raiders to panic says Stuart
Canberra NRL coach Ricky Stuart says it's not time to panic and feels his Raiders team are due some luck as they prepare to take on the Warriors in Redcliffe.
Papas signs contract extension with Jets
Newcastle Jets head coach Arthur Papas has signed a contract extension with the A-League Men's club, committing to the end of the 2023-24 season.