Cleary slams ‘porky pies’, insists Panthers ‘love’ Tago
Penrith still have faith in Izack Tago despite the three-time premiership winner being overlooked for any game time in their first two matches of 2026.
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Not fatal: Seibold adamant Sea Eagles aren’t cooked
Anthony Seibold has pointed to his own rookie year as an NRL coach as proof Manly can turn around their poor start to the NRL season.
‘Pull his head in’: Hardwick calls out fiery Sun
Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.
Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return
As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.
Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.
Tabuai-Fidow genius secures Dolphins great-escape win
The Dolphins have won their first game this season with an 18-14 defeat of the Gold Coast after they trailed 14-0, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the star.
Aiken-George makes record debut as Fever beat Lightning
Romelda Aiken-George has posted a personal Super Netball single game scoring record with 53 goals in West Coast Fever's home win over the Lightning.
Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse
Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six
Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing
Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.
Kellaway’s bat hunts down South Australia’s total
Campbell Kellaway's batting display has helped Victoria close in on South Australia's first innings total on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash.
Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai
Oscar Piastri's nightmare start to the F1 season has continued, with both McLarens ruled out before the start of the Chinese GP, won by an Italian teenager.
Knights suffer $3 million blow in big win over Manly
Newcastle lost their two highest-paid players to injury in the first half against Manly, but it didn't stop them beating an ordinary Sea Eagles outfit 36-16.
Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles
Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.
Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing
Sharing the honour at the Milan-Cortina Games with Sean Pollard, Lauren Parker will become the first Australian to carry the flag at a summer and winter event.
Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.
Vixens make strong start to title defence
Melbourne Vixens have made a strong start to their Super Netball title defence under new coach Di Honey, with a 60-49 away win over the revamped Firebirds.
Red-hot Blues prove far too strong for Moana Pasifika
The Auckland Blues showed no mercy in their Super Rugby Pacific match at Eden Park, handing Moana Pasifika a fourth straight heavy defeat.
Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection
Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.
‘Respect that massively’: Gordon earning rave reviews
Carter Gordon's efforts with and without the ball have his Reds and Wallabies teammates singing the flyhalf's praises ahead of next year's World Cup.
Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final
The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.
‘Good as a major’: local ace wins Women’s Aussie Open
Hannah Green has become the first local golfer in a dozen years to win the Women's Australian Open, with a steely one-stroke triumph in Adelaide.
Dragons breathe sigh of relief on halves injury front
St George Illawarra have received good news on the injury front, with Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson both no longer requiring scans.
Rankine return looms as Crows ready for red-hot Dogs
Adelaide will welcome back Izak Rankine from suspension against the Western Bulldogs with the midfielder overcoming a pre-season hamstring strain.
Gunew out to add to Australian para-alpine ski history
Eager to follow in the footsteps of Paralympian great Melissa Perrine, rising Australian skier Georgia Gunew has shown her potential at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Koreans cruise into Asian Cup semis with Uzbek crushing
South Korea have outclassed Uzbekistan to claim a 6-0 Women's Asian Cup win and advance to the competition's semi-finals.
Injuries mar Swans’ thumping win over premiers
Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.
Panthers steam past Sharks in impressive season start
The Panthers have only conceded six points in their two matches to open the NRL season, suffocating the Sharks for a 26-6 victory in Bathurst.
Tahs quiz no-try as Gordon double fires up Reds late
The beaten NSW Waratahs were scratching their heads after a Triston Reilly try that put them ahead late was reversed against the Queensland Reds.
Van der Berg stars for Thunderbirds as records tumble
Adelaide Thunderbirds scored their highest-ever total and new recruit Elmere van der Berg the club's most goals in a dominant 74-54 win over Sydney Swifts.
Swans apologise over Bondi tribute ‘omission’
The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.