Sri Lanka stun Aussies in second Test win
Australia have suffered an innings and 39-run loss to Sri Lanka in the second Test after a stunning collapse that leaves the two-match series drawn at 1-1.
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AFL stars respond to online racial abuse
Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.
Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers
Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.
Queensland predict Papalii Origin response
The effectiveness of Queensland prop Josh Papalii has been questioned in this State of Origin series, but teammates are eager to see his response on Wednesday.
Galle loss offers insight for McDonald
Australia will place more bearing on their results from Sri Lanka and Pakistan when picking a team for India in 2023 than from the looming home summer.
Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach
David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.
Slater coy as ‘biggest occasion’ looms
Billy Slater has remained unusually coy ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin decider, where the Maroons will go to battle without key player Cameron Munster.
Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis
GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.
Chandimal power defies Australia in Galle
Dinesh Chandimal has played the finest Test innings by a Sri Lankan against Australia, smashing an unbeaten 206 to give the hosts a 190-run first-innings lead.
Firebirds deny Aiken-George pregnancy axe
Queensland Firebirds say their decision not to offer a Super Netball contract to Romelda Aiken-George has been based on high-performance reasons.
Nerves kicking in for Blues rookie Saifiti
NSW debutant Jacob Saifiti admits pre-match nerves are starting to build as he gets closer to Wednesday's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
Wildcats appoint John Rillie as NBL coach
New Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has promised to turn the outfit into an aggressive defensive team after signing a three-year deal with the NBL club.
Brave Cowboy Dearden Origin ready: DCE
Debutant Tom Dearden is firming as Daly Cherry-Evans' halves partner for the State of Origin decider and has been urged not to try and emulate Cameron Munster.
Lock Salakaia-Loto answers Wallabies SOS
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will join the injury-hit Wallabies, with the lock getting a call-up from club rugby ahead of the Test series decider against England.
King Wally backs Dearden to stand up in Munster’s absence for Origin decider
Wally Lewis has recalled the self-doubt before his State of Origin debut, delivering a vote of confidence in Tom Dearden and the "underdog" Maroons.
Sims avoids long NRL ban for high shot
Dragons forward Tariq Sims could miss just one game despite being sin-binned twice in his side's NRL loss to Brisbane.
Qld ‘still a threat’ without Munster: Luai
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai insists Cameron Munster's COVID-19 enforced absence for Wednesday's Origin decider changes nothing in terms of his preparation.
Wallabies won’t take English bait: Hooper
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says his teammates will have to resist retaliation to any English niggle after Darcy Swain's red-card for headbutting in Perth.
It’s a Djokovic-Kyrgios Wimbledon final
Top seed and six-time champion Novak Djokovic will play unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title after reaching his 32nd grand slam final.
Captaincy a career highlight: Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell enjoyed captaining South Sydney against Newcastle but is eager for Cam Murray to return to the side as its full-time leader.
Kyrgios like a ‘reckless ball of energy’
Nick Kyrgios, Australia's first Wimbledon men's singles finalist in 20 years, says he feels like a 'reckless ball of energy' waiting for the big match to come.
How Paulo reset his mindset after Origin I
After a meagre showing in the State of Origin series opener, Junior Paulo found himself on the receiving end of a rev-up from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
My brother is made for Origin: Dan Saifiti
Daniel Saifiti says his twin brother Jacob belongs in the State of Origin arena and is better equipped to make his debut than he was back in 2019.
Munster out, Dearden to debut for Qld
North Queensland's Tom Dearden will make his State of Origin debut after Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster was ruled out of next week's decider.
Klemmer escapes suspension after send-off
David Klemmer was sent from the field against South Sydney but the Newcastle prop won't face time on the sidelines.
Hendra virus detected on Mackay property
A horse has been put down in Mackay after testing positive for the Hendra virus, Queensland's first case of the disease since 2017.
Ruthless SVG powers to Townsville win
Supercars championship leader Shane van Gisbergen fought back in the final 25 laps to win his 10th race of the season at Reid Park.
Walters welcomes Brisbane fullback options
Reece Walsh's return to Brisbane next season could leave up to four men fighting for the No.1 jersey in a selection conundrum for coach Kevin Walters.
Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash
Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.
Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win
While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.
Anderson seals thrilling AFL win for Suns
A goal after the siren to Noah Anderson has secured Gold Coast a two-point comeback AFL win over Richmond, and kept the Suns' finals dream alive.