Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena
Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.
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Olympic champion Trew, 15, skates into record books
Australia's Olympic champion skateboarder Arisa Trew is already in the X Games gold medal record books but the Gold Coast star just wants more.
Thompson battles by Bonzi into Wimbledon third round
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round with the draw ahead opening up for him.
Thompson’s ticker on full display in five-set victory
Jordan Thompson has overcome his painful back and Daniil Medvedev's conqueror to reach Wimbledon's third round, with the draw ahead opening up for him.
‘Two arms, two legs’: why the Waratahs are dreaming big
Bookmakers are giving the NSW Waratahs no chance against the British and Irish Lions, but the dreamy hosts still reckon they can shock the rugby world.
Why Lomax won’t change goal-kicking for Origin III
Zac Lomax was wayward at the kicking tee in the second State of Origin game but won't be tempted to change his technique if called upon to kick in the decider.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
Inglis makes way as Aussie star returns for second Test
Steve Smith looked set to miss Australia's tour of the West Indies after suffering a compound dislocation, but the star will return for the second Test.
Euro champs a huge test in Emus’ World Cup medal hunt
The Emus have their sights set on a medal but must first overcome Under-19 World Cup heavyweights Germany, after powering past the Dominican Republic.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
Wallaroos pick youngster as World Cup prep builds
The Wallaroos' World Cup preparations are taking shape with a tough match against NZ followed by two games against Wales to come.
From dust bin to Perth board: Cumins back with Bears
West Australian businessman Peter Cumins has been appointed to the Perth Bears' inaugural board, nine months after having his bid for NRL expansion rejected.
Walsh’s huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door
The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.
Storm’s Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark
While his own Melbourne Storm team searches for consistency, coach Craig Bellamy has named two rival clubs as the NRL benchmark.
Sea Eagle Trbojevic not thinking about fullback return
Manly will consider whether Tom Trbojevic returns to fullback after next week, but the Sea Eagles star is not treating his centres shift as a short-term move.
Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans
Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.
How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?
Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.
Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.
Walsh makes Origin case as Broncos pip wounded Warriors
Reece Walsh was heavily involved in his final Maroons audition as the resurgent Broncos beat a Warriors team that lost two key men to injury.
Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return
Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.
No white flag as wounded Warriors wait on scans
Warriors stars Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad have both suffered potentially long-term knee injuries in a second-straight NRL loss.
Gunston sinks seven as Hawks hammer hapless Roos
Hawthorn have extended their run of wins in Launceston to nine with an 85-point annihilation of North Melbourne, with Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol starring.
Perfect 10: Fever torch Lightning in record fashion
Alice Teague-Neeld starred in her 100th game to steer West Coast Fever to a record 10th straight Super Netball win.
Flanagan hits out at critics after gutsy Dragons win
St George Illawarra had no fit players on their bench for the final 15 minutes. Somehow they held out surging Parramatta.
Hammer time as Dolphins soar back into NRL top eight
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored four tries in a timely pre-Origin performance as the Dolphins streaked clear of South Sydney and shot back into the NRL's top eight.
Lions suffer injury blow in 54-7 win over Western Force
The British and Irish Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Tomos Williams after he copped an injury but they also showcased a rising star in Henry Pollock.
Ladder-leading Magpies given major scare by Eagles
Collingwood have strung together a seventh straight victory, downing a brave West Coast by 29 points at Marvel Stadium.
Papalii gets Origin comeback for ages, Hammer new No.1
Josh Papalii has earned an unexpected State of Origin recall as coach Billy Slater moves Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to fullback and gives Gehamat Shibasaki a debut.
Saluting Maya: Joint’s jumping again as Wimbledon looms
Maya Joint has given Australia's Wimbledon army the perfect boost by winning her first grass-court tournament at Eastbourne.
Lawson’s busted shoulder adds to Dragons’ heroic win
St George Illawarra winger Nathan Lawson left WIN Stadium with his arm in a sling, after having to play through a shoulder injury with no reserves on the bench.
Lions hold off on SOS despite latest scrumhalf injury
The British and Irish Lions may need to send an SOS to Scottish scrumhalf Ben White after Welsh veteran Tomos Williams was cut down by a hamstring injury.