Slater coy on future after missing WSL’s mid-season cut
Surfing superstar Kelly Slater has fallen short of making the WSL mid-season cut after being eliminated by Australian Liam O'Brien at the Margaret River Pro.
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Haas faces ban amid NRL’s latest hip-drop inconsistency
The NRL insist there is no confusion on hip-drop tackles, despite Payne Haas not being sin-binned in Brisbane's win over Parramatta but later facing a ban.
Probe under way after man shot dead by police
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.
Smoothies and scrambled eggs get Oates back to NRL
Veteran winger Corey Oates was outstanding in his first game for Brisbane since breaking his jaw in the round two win over North Queensland.
American Talor Gooch claims 10-shot lead at LIV Golf
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Docker Matt Taberner cut down, but Cox not the answer
Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.
Lobb enemy No.1 as Bulldogs beat Dockers in Perth
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb copped rough treatment from his former Dockers teammates - and the crowd - in his team's 49-point win.
Hip-drop tackles mar Broncos’ 26-16 win over Eels
Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam have combined to seal Brisbane's 26-16 defeat of Parramatta but the game was overshadowed by three hip-drop tackles.
Waratahs remain unbeaten ahead of Super W finals
The NSW Waratahs have finished the regular Super W season unbeaten, taking down Melbourne 29-0 in their final round clash.
Experienced Saints duo back to face Blues
St Kilda's Jack Steele and Tim Membrey will play against Carlton, while Gold Coast have called up Jarrod Witts and Levi Casboult to face North Melbourne.
Dolphins’ Kodi Nikorima still driven by Bennett aura
Wayne Bennett and Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima have a long history which explains why the coach asked him a key question after losing two key playmakers.
Prison, pride and Parra: Widders’ community-action call
A visit to the NT's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre has prompted a call to action from Parramatta coach and former NRL star Dean Widders.
In-demand Himmelberg focused on making Giant impact
GWS will host Brisbane in Canberra with incoming AFL free agent Harry Himmelberg once again a chance just how valuable he can be to potential suitors.
Wighton would suit Souths to a tee: Tom Burgess
Tom Burgess has made his own sales pitch for Jack Wighton to come to South Sydney, claiming the Canberra Raider and the Rabbitohs suit each other perfectly.
Building Waratahs will fire smart shots at Blues
The Waratahs want their game-breakers getting more ball so they can take the attack to the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Auckland's Eden Park.
Bombers ponder Nick Daicos tag, ruck combination
Essendon are yet to decide whether to tag Collingwood star Nick Daicos while they are wary of what an undermanned Magpies ruck division can do.
Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle
Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.
Cowboys put a target on Newcastle’s Ponga in NRL return
Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows the danger Kalyn Ponga poses to his side in round eight and has vowed to target the Newcastle superstar on his NRL return.
Cooper’s Japanese return a pivotal Wallabies Cup moment
Quade Cooper can stake his claim for a World Cup ticket when he makes his return from a long-term injury for bottom-placed Kintetsu in Japanese club rugby.
Hinkley won’t let Power take wounded West Coast lightly
Port Adelaide are hot favourites to make it three straight AFL wins against an injury-hit West Coast, but won't underestimate their Adelaide Oval assignment.
AFL players clear on dangerous tackles: coaches
AFL clubs have been given clarity on dangerous tackles but Essendon coach Brad Scott says ball carriers need to make sure they protect themselves too.
Defensive effort must improve for Demons to tame Tigers
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hopes some returning personnel will help his side respond to one of their worst defensive efforts in recent years.
Roosters snare Hall and Davis along with Millie Boyle
Sydney Roosters have locked in Millie Boyle to join the NRLW club, along with New Zealand international Amber Hall and Jillaroos hooker Keeley Davis.
Matt Burton ready to take full control as Bulldogs No.7
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has seen Matt Burton develop since his teenage years at Penrith and believes he's now ready to take control as Canterbury No.7.
Slater snaps back into WSL form at Margaret River
A broken board wasn't about to derail Kelly Slater's World Surf League season rescue mission at the Margaret River Pro.
Lions to stalk Greene as Fort waits in wings
Darcy Fort's cameo in the Brisbane Lions' forward line has kept his teammates on their toes despite the ruckman's omission from the side to face the Giants.
Hockeyroos in early Olympic chess game with New Zealand
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras will play New Zealand in an ANZAC Day double-header as part of their Pro League tour of New Zealand beginning on Saturday.
Smith in the mix, Gooch sets early pace in LIV Golf
Cam Smith says he's well-placed despite being seven shots behind Talor Gooch after the first round of LIV Golf's inaugural tournament in Australia.
Bulldogs want ex-Docker Rory Lobb to get the frills
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb will be enemy No.1 when he returns to Perth for Friday night's AFL clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.
Victorious Souths say Panthers’ ‘voodoo’ is history
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray says his team now have the belief they've got the game to beat Penrith, after finally getting a win over Ivan Cleary's men.
O’Connell earns biggest win, toppling Zverev in Germany
Aussie Chris O'Connell has landed his best-ever win, beating Alexander Zverev in Munich, while Alex de Minaur got a walkover into the Barcelona Open quarters.