Essendon ponder AFL debut for Hobbs
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's considering giving teenage draftee Ben Hobbs an AFL debut in Friday night's clash with Melbourne.
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Naughton to play in AFL boost for Bulldogs
Aaron Naughton, Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are all set to play against Sydney as the Western Bulldogs attempt to arrest a 0-2 start to the AFL season.
Healy ton sends Aussies to World Cup final
Australia have demolished the West Indies by 157 runs to reach the Women's Cricket World Cup final against either England or South Africa.
Saudis beat Roos, pressure builds on Arnie
Australia have suffered a 1-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Saudi Arabia, heaping more pressure on coach Graham Arnold as a sudden-death play-off looms.
Miami meltdown for ‘frustrated’ Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios has had another meltdown, coming close to being defaulted as he suffered a straight-sets defeat to Jannik Sinner at the Miami Open.
Body sense is Moloney key to Brisbane 32
Queensland's Olympic star Ash Moloney has a long-term dream of 2032 Olympics gold in Brisbane - but that means keeping his battered decathlete's body in shape.
Shane Warne remembered as cricket immortal
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has remembered former foe Shane Warne as simply the greatest cricketer of all-time during the MCG memorial service.
Consent disputed at Sailor’s rape trial
A woman who alleges she was raped by ex-NRL player Tristan Sailor was not substantially intoxicated and just forgot she consented to sex, his lawyer has argued.
Head stars as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the ODI series against Pakistan after Travis Head hit a ton and Adam Zampa starred with the ball in an 88-run win.
Knights’ Barnett gets six-game NRL ban
Newcastle forward Mitch Barnett has been handed a six-game suspension for making dangerous contact with the head of Penrith's Chris Smith.
Agar gets COVID, Australia low on players
Australia are down to just 13 fit and healthy players in their tour squad of Pakistan after Ashton Agar joined Josh Inglis in testing positive to the virus.
North’s Thomas suffers internal bruising
North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas will miss up to eight weeks after suffering internal bruising following a clash in the club's round-two AFL win.
Reds and Brumbies to provide Test taster
The unbeaten Brumbies will play the Queensland Reds in a heavyweight Super Rugby Pacific clash that doubles as a Wallabies power struggle.
Brisbane Lions challenge AFLW ban to Svarc
Reigning premiers Brisbane will seek to have Ruby Svarc available for their AFLW preliminary final when they challenge the speedster's ban at the tribunal.
Corica labels 2021-22 toughest ALM season
As his team prepares to chase glory on two fronts, Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has labelled 2021-22 as the toughest A-League Men's season ever.
Cleary headlines NRL stars to make return
Penrith have opted against playing mind games before the grand final rematch with South Sydney after naming Nathan Cleary in the No.7 jersey.
Robinson to miss Roosters trip with COVID
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson will watch his NRL team's clash with North Queensland from home after contracting COVID-19.
Fanning given WSL Bells Beach wildcard
Retired Australian great Mick Fanning has been awarded a wildcard to compete at the World Surf League tour event at Bells Beach next month.
Voss has concerns over AFL’s virus policy
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has held his weekly media conference via Zoom as the Demons are the latest AFL club to handle COVID-19 cases among staff.
Roos players haven’t learnt to hurt: Arnie
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says Australian football's lack of jeopardy has created a generation of players who don't hurt when they lose.
Panthers rookies unfazed by rematch hype
It will be a different-looking Penrith to the side that claimed the 2021 NRL premiership when the Panthers play South Sydney in a grand final rematch.
Cerra, Martin available for Blues in AFL
Star recruit Adam Cerra has been barely troubled after contracting COVID-19 and will come straight back into Carlton's unbeaten AFL team to face Hawthorn.
Crows star Laird set for AFL comeback
Adelaide's Rory Laird is set to make his AFL return from injury but captain Rory Sloane is in doubt for Friday night's derby against Port Adelaide.
Go overseas, Matildas boss tells ALW stars
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has told any aspiring national team players they would best be served to win a call-up by playing football overseas.
Bennett, ex-girlfriend vouch for Sailor
NRL coach Wayne Bennett has vouched for the character of Tristan Sailor, who is accused of raping a woman while she was unconscious or too drunk to consent.
Rising Nix talent inspired by ALM call-ups
The number of ALM-based players breaking into the Socceroos set-up is inspiring Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicholas Pennington's own international ambitions.
Slater gets Maroons coaches dream team
Billy Slater will bring Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston into Queensland State of Origin camp as assistants in his first year as Maroons coach.
Perry out of Australia’s World Cup semi
Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of Australia's semi-final against West Indies and faces the prospect of missing the business end of another World Cup.
Miami nice as Saville fights into quarters
Daria Saville has continued her recent outstanding form, gaining a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti to reach the last eight of the Miami Open.
McCluggage keen to be AFL attacking weapon
Classy Brisbane AFL winger Hugh McCluggage has quietly gone about adding scoreboard impact to his game to help drive the Lions forward.
Zander gets Super ban while Banks warned
Queensland prop Dane Zander has copped a three week Super Rugby ban while Brumbies gun Tom Banks is free to take on the Reds on Saturday.