More injury woe for unlucky Suns defender Powell
Gold Coast's Wil Powell is set to miss the start of the AFL season with a hamstring injury but Ben King and Lachie Weller are close to making their returns.
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Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama
Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.
Playing days over, Dan Christian eyes coaching career
Now that the curtain has come down on his playing career, T20 specialist Dan Christian is keen to make a name for himself as a coach.
Breakers surge to second with comeback NBL win at Hawks
One more win for the New Zealand Breakers will cement a top-two NBL finish following a comeback 91-81 win over Illawarra on the road.
Reds prop Zane Nonggorr aims to replace world’s best
Queensland Reds are preparing for their opening Super Rugby Pacific trial against Western Force with an intense battle for one key position looming.
Aussie NBA product Landale critical of NBL pride snub
Australian NBA player Jock Landale has launched a strong criticism of the Cairns Taipans' refusal not to wear the NBL's inaugural pride jersey.
Powell-Pepper signs on at Port until 2025
Sam Powell-Pepper's excellent AFL campaign last season has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension at Port Adelaide.
Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
Michael Neser's batting under pressure has sealed an upset four-wicket win for the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers to qualify for the BBL final.
Tanah Boyd in Titans’ seven heaven thanks to Foran
Gold Coast playmaker Tanah Boyd has revealed why he is ready to put his stamp on the halfback role for the NRL club in 2023.
Glory’s Taggart a chance to return against Jets
Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart has a glint in his eye and is pushing to return for Saturday night's match against Newcastle at Macedonia Park.
Storm hooker Harry Grant set to evolve his game
Melbourne's Harry Grant will be the undisputed number one hooker at the NRL club for the first time in his career, and has been backed to embrace the challenge.
Cowboys prop to build on 2022 breakout season
The pain of a preliminary final loss has North Queensland prop Reuben Cotter hungry for more in 2023, as the prop looks to string together a full NRL season.
Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts
While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.
Valentino Rossi excited ahead of Bathurst 12 Hour
Italy's seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will trade two wheels for four in the Bathurst 12 Hour race at Mount Panorama.
Justis Huni joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable
Justis Huni is a star of Australian boxing but it is the global reach of the Matchroom empire that led him to sign a two-year deal with promoter Eddie Hearn.
Sheens tells Brooks to embrace the ’05 vibe
Tim Sheens wants to take Wests Tigers back to the future with an unorthodox style of play, one his halves pairing says will shock a few NRL rivals.
Kruse completes Roar ALM return, Tates re-signs for WSW
Robbie Kruse is set for one last stint in the A-League Men after sealing a deal with the Brisbane Roar, while Tate Russell has re-signed for Western Sydney.
Ex-boxing champion Hooper to stand trial for robbery
Former boxing champion Damien Duncan Hooper will stand trial in Brisbane District Court after being accused of a violent robbery.
Scorcher Kelly opens up on ‘scary’ fielding mishap
Matt Kelly is symptom-free and available for the BBL final but the Perth Scorchers paceman does not want to watch any more replays of his freak fielding mishap.
Australia to embrace unknown at WT20 World Cup
The Australian women's team is embracing the unknown as most prepare to play in South Africa for the first time.
Victory seek attacking spark, eye French defender
Melbourne Victory have hinted at more player movement during a busy ALM transfer window after Bruce Kamau was brought in to breathe life into their attack.
Saudi sponsorship issue looms as Matildas squad named
The upcoming Cup of Nations will be the Matildas' test run for the World Cup, with Visit Saudi's sponsorship of the tournament looming as a hot topic.
Undaunted Wilson’s tall order for world-title upset
Australian Liam Wilson has made his mark in a confident first meeting with hot favourite Emanuel Navarrete ahead of their world-title fight in Phoenix.
Khawaja on his way to India after visa granted
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja will jet out to join teammates in India after his visa was belatedly approved by immigration officials.
Tom Brady retires – and says this time it is for good
NFL legend Tom Brady has announced his retirement from American football for a second time - and he is adamant this time it is for good.
Cory Paix re-signs with Broncos until end of 2025
Cory Paix is set to keep Billy Walters honest for the starting hooker position after extending his stay at the Broncos for another two years.
Reynolds earns Dogs NRL deal while Martin, Paix re-sign
Josh Reynolds has sealed an unlikely return to Canterbury on a one-season deal, while Liam Martin and Cory Paix have re-signed with their respective NRL clubs.
Neser ready to step up after Heat lose Test stars
The Brisbane Heat may have lost their four Test stars but Michael Neser is ready to step up in Thursday's BBL grand final qualifier against the Sydney Sixers.
Roos’ Thomas steps away amid fresh abuse claims
Tarryn Thomas is taking time away from North Melbourne after the club was told of fresh abuse allegations by the AFL's integrity unit.
Khawaja stranded in Australia with visa issues
Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja is facing visa issues that have the potential to keep him in Australia as his teammates arrive in India for this month's Test tour.
New Magpies captain has leadership ally in Pendlebury
Star defender Darcy Moore has taken the reins as Collingwood captain for the 2023 AFL season and will be supported by former skipper Scott Pendlebury.