Cowboys beat Tigers to continue NRL surge
The North Queensland Cowboys have easily accounted for the Wests Tigers in the final game of the NRL's Magic Round, scoring a 36-12 win at Suncorp Stadium.
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Sweet 16 for Dees after win over Eagles
Melbourne has posted its 16th straight AFL victory with a 74-point thrashing of West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Aussie Miller runner-up at French GP
Australian Jack Miller has earned his second podium spot of the MotoGP season, finishing runner-up behind Enea Bastianini at the French Grand Prix.
Radley ankle injury a concern for Panthers
Victor Radley's ankle injury soured a resilient win for the Sydney Roosters, who have sneaked into the NRL's top four ahead of Saturday's match with Penrith.
Minjee Lee wins LPGA Founders Cup title
Australian star Minjee Lee has captured the LPGA's Founders Cup event by two shots over Lexi Thompson, recording her first win of the year.
Kerr brace wins Women’s FA Cup for Chelsea
Sam Kerr has struck twice more at Wembley as Chelsea retained the Women's FA Cup with a 3-2 win, despite fellow Matilda Hayley Raso scoring for Man City.
Sam Stosur makes shock one-off comeback
Sam Stosur has come out of retirement from singles action to play in the Strasbourg International - but promised after her defeat it was just a one-off.
Aussie Hindley wins Giro mountain stage
Jai Hindley has become the first Australian winner on this year's Giro d'Italia, winning a thrilling mountain stage in a near-photo finish.
Rural road crash claims cricketer Symonds
Retired Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car crash in Far North Queensland, prompting widespread tributes for a 'great' of the game.
European success a positive for Matildas
Just days before the Women's Champions League final, Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter is delighted to be just one of several Australians succeeding in Europe.
Broncos’ form surge familiar to Capewell
Brisbane recruit Kurt Capewell sees plenty of former club Penrith in the Broncos resurgence as they eye a surprise berth in the NRL's top four.
Campbell itching to fire Titans in NRL
Gold Coast fullback Jayden Campbell is back in first grade and eager to turn around the Titans' NRL season after a starring display against St George Illawarra.
Souths eye captaincy spark from Walker
After an out-of-sorts start to the year, South Sydney are banking on Cody Walker rising to his appointment as captain.
NBA run has Clarkson primed for AFL return
Four-time Hawthorn premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed a possible AFL return on the day Leon Cameron resigned from the top job at GWS.
Triathletes racing for Comm Games spots
Two more Australian triathletes will earn Commonwealth Games nominations, provided they make the top 10 at the World Series race in Yokohama.
Brisbane braces for more NRL magic
Brisbane is locked in as the home of the NRL's Magic Round for the next two years and despite heavy rain, near-capacity crowds are expected at Suncorp Stadium.
Australia could host first $1billion RWC
World rugby chiefs believe the first billion dollar Rugby World Cup tournament will happen over the next decade - and it could happen in Australia.
Best yet to come for beach volleyball duo
Australian beach volleyball star Mariafe Artacho del Solar says the best is yet to come in her Olympic silver medal-winning partnership with Taliqua Clancy.
Flanagan returns to coaching with PNG
Shane Flanagan has been named coaching director of the Papua New Guinea national team ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
Ponga’s Knights woes no worry for Slater
Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater says he's not worried about Newcastle's NRL struggles affecting Kalyn Ponga's ability to perform for the Maroons.
Storm surprise, rookie Wishart at fullback
Coach Craig Bellamy has opted for Tyran Wishart at fullback after contemplating playing Cameron Munster there in Melbourne's NRL Magic Round clash with Penrith.
O’Connor’s Eden Park test for the No.10
Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack says the Queensland Reds' formidable trip to face the Blues in Auckland can serve as James O'Connor's Wallabies audition.
Titans facing crunch NRL period: Wallace
Recalled Gold Coast forward Jarrod Wallace says the struggling Titans face a make-or-break period in their NRL season, as their finals hopes hang by a thread.
Brown backed to bring best out of Warriors
Nathan Brown's Warriors have been criticised for their lack of composure but Kevin Campion believes his old club must stick by the seasoned coach.
Hipwood returns from knee injury for Lions
Key Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has been selected for his first AFL game in almost a year after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Verry Elleegant switched to French stable
Verry Elleegant, the 2021 Melbourne Cup winner, will do her future racing in Europe out of the stable of leading French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.
Force wary after Highlanders’ shock call
Emerging Western Force stars Reesjan Pasitoa and Bayley Kuenzle will have their hands full when they take on a powerful 10-12 Highlanders combination.
Raiders’ Starling keen to hook in at No.9
Canberra Raiders' hooker Tom Starling is looking to build his tank and be his side's long-term solution at hooker when Josh Hodgson leaves the club.
Kennett, Hawks invite Rioli to Darwin game
Hawthorn hope an invitation to their AFL match in Darwin on May 28 can help toward reconciliation with former star Cyril Rioli.
Burton ‘the one’ as Bulldogs eye Knights
The NRL's bottom two sides will kick off the NRL's Magic Round on Friday night and Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett has challenged Matt Burton to deliver.
NRL confident Dolphins will be competitive when Bennett’s club enter the comp next year
The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round.