Dearden ‘belongs’ in Brisbane NRL return
Victory was sweet for North Queensland's Tom Dearden, who pulled the strings in his first game in Brisbane since being let go by the Broncos last year.
Victory was sweet for North Queensland's Tom Dearden, who pulled the strings in his first game in Brisbane since being let go by the Broncos last year.
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.
Melbourne Victory have stunned Sydney FC to seal a 2-1 win in the A-League Women grand final with their goalkeeper Casey Dumont named player of the match.
North Queensland have dominated NRL rivals Brisbane in a 38-12 win at Suncorp Stadium, with backrower Jeremiah Nanai scoring three tries.
The West Coast Fever have shocked the two-time Super Netball champion Sunshine Coast Lightning with an 82-62 thrashing in Perth.
Brisbane have taken little joy in claiming another NRLW minor premiership as they turn their focus to a fourth straight title after beating Parramatta 38-4.
Brisbane are still in the hunt to defend their AFLW premiership after overwhelming a COVID-weakened Collingwood by 50 points at the Gabba.
It took extreme poise from the Melbourne Vixens to defeat the Queensland Firebirds 70-65 in their Super Netball round one clash.
West Coast's makeshift team gave North Melbourne a scare before falling 15 points short in a scrappy AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has made a successful US debut, overcoming illness to beat American Terrell Gausha and maintain his undefeated pro record.
Gold Coast have beaten Newcastle 14-10 to book an NRLW semi-final against St George Illawarra after the Dragons were beaten to top spot by Brisbane.
Australia's standout NBA rookie Josh Giddey won't play again this season, the 19-year-old succumbing to a hip injury that sidelined him a month ago.
Shane van Gisbergen has become the first driver since Garth Tander in 2005 to win all three races at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Newcastle forward Mitchell Barnett faces a long NRL ban after being sent straight to the judiciary for his elbow to the head of Penrith's Chris Smith.
Sergio Perez took pole and Lewis Hamilton was a dismal 16th, but a crash for Mick Schumacher overshadowed qualifying dramas at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Australian Daria Saville has continued her tremendous career comeback in Miami, reaching the last-16 of a second successive big event in the US.
They're both already premiership players but Melbourne's AFL future looks very bright with young talent such as Jake Bowey and Luke Jackson at their disposal.
Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.
Defending Super Netball champions NSW Swifts have lost their opening match 57-55 to local rivals the Giants.
Mitch Lewis has kicked five goals as Hawthorn thrashed Port Adelaide by 64 points in an AFL boilover at Adelaide Oval.
Melbourne City's trio of Socceroo attackers have proved the difference as the defending A-League Men champions defeated Macarthur FC 1-0.
Canberra have stormed back from 22 points down to beat Gold Coast 24-22 in an NRL thriller on Saturday night.
Taniela Tupou has powered the Queensland Reds past the NSW Waratahs in Brisbane, winning 32-20 despite receiving a red and yellow card.
Essendon hope Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both pull up well after suffering ankle injuries against Brisbane, while Dylan Shiel should return against Melbourne.
The Tasmania JackJumpers remain in the NBL playoff race after holding on to defeat a fast-finishing Brisbane Bullets 84-82 at Nissan Arena.
Ray Stone was an unlikely hero for Parramatta, scoring twice for a 28-24 golden point win over Melbourne but he also suffered a knee injury in the process.
The Crusaders have improved to 4-1 in the Super Rugby Pacific season, defying the Chiefs 34-19 in Waikato.
Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.
Brisbane boss Warren Moon has expressed frustration with the red card he believes disrupted a "comfortable" start in his side's 3-2 ALM loss to Western United
The Blues scored four tries to the Highlanders' three, surviving a second-half comeback to win 32-25 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Unbeaten Penrith have climbed to the top of the NRL ladder, beating Newcastle 38-20 after the Knights had Mitch Barnett sent off in the first half.