Swans captaincy ‘privilege, but bittersweet’ for Rampe
Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.
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‘Can we do it?’ Lions zero in on rare flag hat-trick
The Brisbane Lions are motivated by the chance to create history as they chase two more wins required to complete a rare AFL premiership 'three-peat'.
Zverev beats Shelton to win the US Open title
Alexander Zverev has won his second major championship by beating Ben Shelton in four sets in the men's US Open final.
Aussie stars battle but there’s no Ultimate triumph
Jess Hull and Cameron Myers produced gutsy displays on the final day in Budapest - but Australia's athletes left without an Ultimate Championship title.
Disputed Haaland goal wins derby for 10-man Man City
England international Phil Foden was sent off, but 10-man Manchester City still scrapped to earn a controversial 1-0 win in the derby against United.
‘Right the wrongs’: Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce
In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park.
Roosters’ Walker hint after veteran’s rare off night
The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.
Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over
Scans on Nathan Cleary have confirmed the Penrith superstar has suffered a stress-related bone issue in his foot, just hours after he avoided a finals ban.
Antonelli roars on but more ‘pain’ in Spain for Piastri
Italian wunderkind Kimi Antonelli has won the Spanish Grand Prix to move ever closer to winning the F1 crown on what proved another bad day for Oscar Piastri.
Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned
Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been fined for staging for the second time this year, marking the third time in the past 12 months he has been accused of diving.
Crows make decision on tenure of head coach
The Adelaide Crows have made a call on the future of coach Matthew Nicks after the club's exit from the AFL finals.
Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall
Daly Cherry-Evans was unable to deliver when the Sydney Roosters needed him most in their qualifying loss to Penrith.
‘God no’: Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit
Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters.
‘Monsoon weather’: Supercars champ wins The Bend 500
Reigning Supercars champion Chaz Mostert has reignited his title defence, claiming The Bend 500 with co-driver Fabian Coulthard in wild conditions.
Roos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive
North Melbourne's record-breaking winning streak has extended to 32 matches, while Fremantle overcame injury to beat Essendon in Perth.
Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season
Brisbane have pumped the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high flying Titans beat the Knights to wrap up the NRLW regular season.
Opetaia’s KO fuels duel between ‘two baddest dudes’
Appetite for a fight between Jai Opetaia and American three-division champion David Benavidez has reached new heights after the Australian's Vegas knockout.
Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat
Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide.
Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown
The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle.
I’m ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden
Filled with pride after a gutsy finals win over Brisbane, Sydney star Errol Gulden says he's ready to fill the leadership void in the Swans' premiership push.
‘Amazing’ Kazakh downs defending champ to win US Open
Elena Rybakina has triumphed in three sets over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title and celebrate becoming world No.1 in grand style.
Ultimate disappointment for Aussie athletes in Budapest
Australia's top athletes didn't have much to celebrate on the second night of the Ultimate Championship with Lachlan Kennedy not even making the 100m showdown.
Dolphins not done yet: Farnworth has bigger fish to fry
Herbie Farnworth has inspired a maiden finals win for the Dolphins over the Warriors and now plans to ensure they go all the way to the premiership.
Wallaroos scare England but fail ‘mission impossible’
Australia's rugby women held a shock halftime lead but their dream of beating England's seemingly invincible world champions was eventually buried.
‘Pretty shocking’: more pain in Spain for Piastri
Australian F1 star Oscar Piastri's difficult season has taken another turn for the worse in Spain with a qualifying lap he admitted was "pretty shocking".
Bred not bought is mantra for new-age Roosters
Previously criticised for buying players rather than developing them, Salesi Foketi's emergence is proof the Sydney Roosters do invest in youth.
‘Tex staying, and so am I’: Crows’ coach confident
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident about his future at the Crows after their finals' defeat - and says retiring spearhead Taylor Walker will stay too.
Shouldering finals pain nothing new for valiant Shark
Braydon Trindall has brushed off any concerns around his shoulder, ready to be tested in the NRL finals after fighting through similar situations in the past.
Cowboys had few answers to Cronulla’s kicking game
Sharks halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes kept the Cowboys under their boot all night, which proved decisive in their NRL elimination final in Sydney.
Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim
A record-breaking start has propelled the Brisbane Lions into an AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn and bounced Adelaide out at the Gabba.
Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals
Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.