Lipinski hurt in Magpies’ AFL pre-season win over Hawks
Collingwood forward Patrick Lipinski has dislocated his shoulder in his side's six-point AFL practice match win over Hawthorn in Launceston.
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Sydney coach John Longmire inks new AFL deal
Sydney's longest-serving coach John Longmire will continue into a 15th AFL season, signing a contract extension that ties him to the club until the end of 2025.
Queensland golfer Wood seizes four-shot NZ Open lead
Queensland golfer Christopher Wood has claimed the New Zealand Open first-round lead near Queenstown with a sizzling 61, featuring eight birdies and an eagle.
Walters backs Broncos No.1 Cobbo to back up Luai taunt
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is not fazed by the Dolphins' poaching raids on his players and insists fullback Selwyn Cobbo will deliver against Penrith.
Lyon-inspired Australia close in on Test win in India
A brilliant eight-wicket haul from Nathan Lyon has Australia poised to win the third Test against India in Indore to salvage something from a difficult tour.
Cooks, Kings won’t crack under NBL grand final pressure
NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has allayed fears over his ankle injury and backed the Sydney Kings to handle the heat from New Zealand in the upcoming grand final series.
Glory’s Lachman recovering well from horror head knock
Perth Glory defender Darryl Lachman lost consciousness after copping a head knock last week, but he's recovering well and been cleared of serious injury.
Hughes injury adds to NSW blues against Victoria
Winless NSW struggled to post 203 before second-placed Victoria reached 1-15 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match in Albury.
Panthers not fazed by talk of their NRL demise
Penrith begin their NRL title defence on Friday with coach Ivan Cleary adamant more big-name departures don't mean his team must fall back in the pack.
Beau Fermor ruptures ACL in huge Gold Coast Titans blow
Titans back-rower Beau Fermor will miss the 2023 season after suffering his second serious knee injury but coach Justin Holbrook has backed him to fight back.
Ioane makes long-awaited Melbourne rugby return
Rebels winger Monty Ioane cannot get enough Super Round tickets for his family as he makes a long-awaited return to Melbourne after shifting home from Italy.
Walters recruits Tallis to inspire Broncos for big test
Ex-Broncos skipper Gorden Tallis has addressed the club's players ahead of their season-opening clash with Penrith as rumours swirl about a David Fifita return.
Man gunned down in front of son outside Sydney gym
A 40-year-old man has been shot while sitting in a car with his son outside a Sydney gym in what police say was a callous, gangland-style killing.
Manenti leads SA Shield fightback against Qld
Ben Manenti has again enhanced his batting reputation as SA fought back from a poor start against Queensland on day one of their Shield clash at the Gabba.
Bulldogs to bomb Turbo Trbojevic in fullback’s return
Canterbury are hoping to unsettle Tom Trbojevic with an aerial assault on the superstar fullback's much-anticipated return for Manly.
Hawks confirm Brisbane flag pair as boom AFLW recruits
Brisbane premiership duo Emily Bates and Greta Bodey will join Hawthorn for season eight of the AFLW competition in a huge boost to the expansion side.
Reds big guns back for Super clash with Western Force
The Reds welcome back four stars in Liam Wright, Suliasi Vunivalu, James O'Connor and Jock Campbell for Super Round as they tackle the Western Force.
‘Complacent’ Harawira-Naera out to lock in starter role
Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera says added maturity and self-awareness have made him ready to live up to his potential in 2023.
Home-again Warriors talking up NRL hopes
New Zealand's NRL outfit believe they have got their recruitment right as they seek a return to the finals for the first time in five years.
Thurston advice fires Cowboys young gun Dearden
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston says Cowboys No.6 Tom Dearden is one of the best competitors he's seen and has urged the 21-year-old to back up his breakout 2022.
Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Australia fight back on dominant Test day in India
Australia have hit back in the Border-Gavaskar series, dominating the opening day of the third Test against India on a spin-friendly pitch in Indore.
Tarrant sidelined but Tom Lynch good to go for Tigers
The Tigers have welcomed back forward Tom Lynch but will be without defender Robbie Tarrant for Thursday's practice match against Melbourne.
Star forwards Molloy, Woodland find new AFLW homes
Chloe Molloy, Ash Woodland, Emily Bates and Greta Bodey are all among the big names on the move during the AFLW sign-and-trade period.
Spain too strong for Kookaburras in Tasmania
Spain have defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.
Panthers great tips tightest NRL season in years
Penrith legend Greg Alexander is predicting one of the tightest NRL premiership battles and top-eight tussles in years as the 2023 season gets underway.
Arnold eyes fresh blood as Socceroos lock in friendlies
Graham Arnold says past glories count for nothing as he begins preparations for next year's Asian Cup with two friendlies against Ecuador.
Aussie breakout star Kuhnemann spinning in a whirlwind
Australia left-armer Matt Kuhnemann says he has been "pinching himself" every day after being called into the Test squad following the first Test defeat.
Reds trio eye returns after Super ‘annihilation’
The Queensland Reds' Wallabies hopefuls James O'Connor, Suliasi Vunivalu and Jock Campbell are all strong hopes of returning from injury to face the Force.
Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions
Chris Fagan's two-year contract extension as Brisbane coach was delivered as a sidenote by the club on the same day the Lions' captains were announced.
Early signings better for NRL, not worse: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has rejected the push for moving the NRL's anti-tampering deadline to June 30, arguing it improves players on the field and off it.