Storm denied Walsh switch by Warriors
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says their mid-season plans to bring youngster Reece Walsh to the injury-hit NRL club have been denied by the Warriors.
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Giants exodus rumours won’t faze McVeigh
GWS are facing a salary cap squeeze, but interim coach Mark McVeigh says his job is to manage the team and not shape the list.
No room for errors against Penrith: Sharks
Third-placed Cronulla are aiming to clean their game up when they face Penrith in a litmus test on Saturday night.
ODI cricket ‘dying’ says Aussie opener
Australia's Usman Khawaja isn't surprised England's Ben Stokes has retired from one-day international cricket, believing the format is "dying a death".
All Blacks sticking by under-fire Foster
Ian Foster will continue as All Blacks coach to the team's next assignment: two taxing Tests in South Africa against the world champions.
Jackson records second fastest 200m ever
Jamaican flyer Shericka Jackson and American speedster Noah Lyles have claimed record-breaking 200m triumphs at the world athletics championships.
Rabbitohs sick of wretched Storm record
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says he's sick of his NRL team losing to Melbourne as they look to end the Storm's dominance in Sydney on Saturday night.
Magpies all clear on AFL high contact rule
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has no concerns over the application of head-high contact rules after the AFL "tightened the screws" on its interpretation.
Must-win NRL clash for Raiders against NZ
Canberra needs to claim victory against the NZ Warriors at home on Saturday if they are to push on with their NRL top-eight hopes.
I didn’t use banned drug: banished swimmer
Swimmer Isaac Cooper says he didn't take a banned substance when being kicked off Australia's Commonwealth Games team.
AFL injury setback for Tigers star Martin
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain as the Tigers fight for an AFL finals spot.
BBL facing ‘fork in the road’: Khawaja
Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja believes the Big Bash League must find increased investment or lose relevance to overseas competitors.
Fagan hits back at Lions’ AFL flag critics
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says external doubters who believe his team cannot win an AFL premiership due to patchy recent form are of no concern to him.
Voss backs Blue McGovern to play full role
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern will return to help bolster the club's injury-hit backline in Sunday's AFL clash with GWS at Marvel Stadium.
No point to prove on NRL return: Naden
Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden returns after a four-game suspension but says he has no point to prove in the NRL clash with North Queensland.
Ponting picks Vaughan for Hobart BBL job
Having failed to land Justin Langer for the role, Ricky Ponting has chosen Jeff Vaughan as the head coach of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next three BBLs.
Hunt breathes fire into united Dragons
Inspirational halfback Ben Hunt has scored two first-half tries to help under-fire St George Illawarra to a crucial 20-6 NRL win over Manly.
Hasler wants answers on penalty count
Des Hasler wants to speak with NRL referees' boss Jared Maxwell over a lopsided penalty count in Manly's crucial 20-6 loss to St George Illawarra.
Roosters down Knights, move into top eight
The Sydney Roosters enjoyed a comfortable win over Newcastle, despite missing three key players.
Leeds, Palace draw in feisty Perth clash
Seven players were booked as Premier League sides Leeds United and Crystal Palace concluded their pre-season campaigns in Australia with a 1-1 draw in Perth.
Tigers, Dockers play out bizarre AFL draw
Richmond have made it three-straight thrillers, this time playing in the first draw of the AFL season against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
Tigers’ best still good enough: Hardwick
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is keeping the faith in his Tigers despite a costly draw against Fremantle that could see them drop out of the top-eight.
Tyrell Sloan an option again for Dragons
Tyrell Sloan could be brought back into the NRL this season by St George Illawarra after fullback Cody Ramsey suffered an ugly knee injury.
Gagai avoids ban as Knights wait on Ponga
Newcastle's Dane Gagai has avoided a ban for abusing a NRL referee, but the Knights have bigger issues in fullback Kalyn Ponga.
Barber wins second javelin world title
Australia's Kelsey-Lee Barber has won a second straight javelin world title with another clutch performance in Eugene.
Momentum the key for Cowboys: Payten
Todd Payten hopes a strong performance against Wests Tigers can harness momentum for North Queensland as they prepare to tackle the back end of the season.
Giants ruckman Preuss to retain hard edge
GWS ruckman Braydon Preuss has already copped three suspensions this year, but he is being urged to retain his aggressive approach.
Holbrook urges discipline in Bulldog fight
Justin Holbrook has urged his Gold Coast players not to let talk of Canterbury seeking retribution on Tino Fa'asuamaleaui get the better of them.
Canberra comeback saves 2022 NRL campaign
Canberra have recovered from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Warriors 26-14 at GIO Stadium, saving their 2022 NRL season in the process.
Luai stars as Penrith chase down Sharks
Jarome Luai has played a role in all three of Penrith's tries as the Panthers came from behind to beat Cronulla 20-10 and go five wins clear in the NRL.
Hawkins stars as Geelong pip Port in AFL
Two late goals from Tom Hawkins have given Geelong a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.