Heat right on NRL hierarchy amid sweltering conditions
Tim Sheens has questioned if the NRL should have pushed through the March heatwave with daytime games, or delay the start of matches due to conditions.
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Snapshot for round one of the AFL season
A look at round one of the AFL season, where a Richmond-Carlton draw was one of several surprise results as Melbourne and Collingwood made big early statements.
David Micheluzzi wins NSW Open and British Open berth
Ex-amateur star David Micheluzzi has won the NSW Open to seal the PGA Tour of Australasia's Order of Merit and a ticket to the British Open and DP World Tour.
Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon’s return as coach
Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.
Starc, Marsh destroy India in 37-over masterclass
Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc has snared 5-53 and Mitch Marsh has scored an unbeaten 66 off 36 balls in a crushing 10-wicket win over India.
Tigers spine shift an option as comeback falls flat
Canterbury have survived a late comeback from Wests Tigers to hold on and win 26-22 in stifling conditions at Belmore Oval.
‘Walla’ thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks
The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.
Reds hold on to defy Drua’s late Super Rugby charge
A late defensive play from winger Filipo Daugunu has saved the Queensland Reds' blushes in a 27-24 defeat of the Fijian Drua.
Thunderbirds mow down Firebirds in Super Netball
Shamera Sterling has dominated in the Adelaide Thunderbird' impressive 59-44 come-from-behind win over the Queensland Firebirds in Super Netball.
High hits means suspensions for Franklin, Pickett
Sydney star Lance Franklin and Melbourne utility Kysaiah Pickett face rough conduct bans for their high bumps.
Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL
GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.
Eels need Matterson to repay them on NRL return
Parramatta have insisted all hope is not lost despite losing their first three games, with Ryan Matterson asked to repay the team on his return from a ban.
Lightning crush Giants in Super Netball boilover
The first major upset of the Super Netball season is in the books with the Lightning making light work of the Giants
Force fall in back-and-forth Super loss to Highlanders
The Western Force looked poised to run over the top of the injury-hit Highlanders until a second-half sin-binning turned their Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Brisbane derby beats Souths vs Roosters: Dolphins CEO
Dolphins boss Terry Reader says the 'Battle for Brisbane' NRL derby with the Broncos will reign supreme in the NRL.
Hughes charge adds to Melbourne’s NRL woes
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes is facing an NRL ban for a late hit on Tanah Boyd in the Storm's loss to Gold Coast.
Haas credits Bennett with keeping him at Broncos
Broncos prop Payne Haas has revealed his gratitude to Wayne Bennett but says he is now a Kevin Walters disciple and wants to spoil the Dolphins party.
Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.
Wry Walters enjoying mind games before Dolphins clash
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has turned to his Ipswich humour and street smarts to address coming up against the Dolphins and former mentor Wayne Bennett.
Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.
Sloan, Sullivan give Dragons hope after Broncos loss
St George Illawarra fell away badly in the final minutes in a 22-point loss to Brisbane but two young guns shone to give Dragons fans hope of a bright future.
Buddy’s boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns
Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.
Fire smash Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker
Shyla Heal and Tianna Hawkins have led a scoring spree for Townsville as the Fire blew the Southside Flyers away in Game 1 of the WNBL grand final series
Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees’ win over Dogs
Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Wanderers humiliate Sydney in 4-0 ALM derby win
Western Sydney have claimed their biggest A-League Men derby win in history, thumping Sydney FC 4-0 at Allianz Stadium.
Port coach trying to temper Horne-Francis excitement
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is trying to temper excitement over Jason Horne-Francis' brilliant debut for thr club.
West Coast Fever pip Vixens in Super Netball thriller
Defending Super Netball champions West Coast Fever have won their grand final rematch against the Melbourne Vixens with last-gasp goal.
Broncos second-half blitz stuns Dragons in big NRL win
Brisbane have scored six second-half tries to come back from a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Dragons 40-18, with captain Adam Reynolds in sensational form.
Warriors dominate Cowboys, end NRL slide on Aussie soil
The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions.
Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Magpies shine in Super Netball opener win over Swifts
Collingwood have opened the new Super Netball season with a 71-63 victory over the NSW Swifts in Melbourne.