Suns in AFLW finals race after edging Cats
From wooden spooners to genuine finals contenders, Gold Coast continue to make strides in the AFLW after defeating Geelong by 11 points at Metricon Stadium.
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AFLW locks in updated fixture
The updated AFLW fixture for rounds seven and eight was confirmed on Friday, with extra matches to be played across the two weeks.
Marsters could make second-row switch
Gold Coast's Esan Marsters has revealed he could switch to the second row this season as he prepares to play for the Maori All Stars on Saturday night.
Devastated Warriors delay NRL homecoming
The Warriors have been forced to move their planned homecoming match against Penrith in June due to New Zealand's border restrictions.
Sydney FC snare experienced Dutch winger
Sydney FC have bolstered their attacking options, signing former Dutch international attacker Luciano Narsingh for the remainder of the A-League Men's season.
All Stars finally align for fullback Upton
After missing Indigenous All Stars selection for the past two years due to a pre-booked holiday and injury, Tamika Upton will make her debut on Saturday.
Victory pick up steam as ALW finals near
Melbourne Victory have a full suite of players with the exception of Melina Ayres available for Saturday's A-League Women's clash with Western Sydney.
Adelaide thrashing key to Phoenix ALM run
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay says a New Year's Day thrashing at the hands of Adelaide United provided lessons that were key to his team's ALM form.
James takes silver in Olympic halfpipe
Australian snowboarder Scotty James has won silver in the Olympic halfpipe behind Japan's Ayumu Hirano.
Maori All Stars to play for Filipaina
Maori All Stars coach David Kidwell says his team will dedicate their performance on Saturday night to the pioneering Olsen Filipaina, who died on Thursday.
Blues’ generation next secure Shield win
An inexperienced New South Wales collected a gritty two-wicket Shield win over Queensland with captain Daniel Hughes hailing 'the future of NSW cricket'.
Aloisi yet to discuss Diamanti ALM future
Western United coach John Aloisi says he's yet to discuss Alessandro Diamanti's future with the Italian veteran but is impressed with his ALM performances.
Corica eyeing ALM top spot against Western
A turnaround in results in recent weeks has lifted them back up the ladder, now A-League Men's powerhouse Sydney FC is chasing top spot against Western United.
Crows’ Keays added to AFL leadership group
Adelaide have added Ben Keays and Reilly O'Brien to their leadership group for the looming AFL season, with Rory Sloane to continue as captain.
Gold Coast’s King to miss AFL season
Gold Coast have suffered a massive blow ahead of the AFL season with star forward Ben King ruled out for the year after tearing his ACL.
Mills, Nash have Simmons’ back at Nets
Ben Simmons may have found the perfect new NBA home in Brooklyn, where fellow Australian Patty Mills and coach Steve Nash have backed him to rise again.
Aussie Walker fastest in monobob training
Australian sledder Breeana Walker is looking good in practice at the Winter Olympics, having gone fastest in both of the opening two training runs.
Macarthur aim to recover defensive steel
Ante Milicic says Macarthur's long break has meant they are off the pace physically and tactically.
Mariners, Macarthur in thrilling ALM draw
The Central Coast Mariners have played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Macarthur FC in the A-League Men.
Drua’s Super inclusion key to pathway push
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos says the expanded Super Rugby competition is imperative to developing pathways in the Pacific.
League pioneer Filipaina dies aged 64
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64.
ALM schedule tough on clubs, fans: Papas
Newcastle Jets coach Arthur Papas believes the ALM's COVID-19 hit schedule has made it tough for clubs to attract fans to home games.
All Star James quashes self-doubt
Indigenous All Stars and Brisbane forward Ryan James has overcome injuries and self-doubt to return to the representative arena for the first time since 2017.
McGowan defends WA allowing AFLW games
Western Australia premier Mark McGowan is confident other sporting codes will soon join the AFLW in hosting matches in Perth again.
Finch excited by McDonald’s audition
Aaron Finch says Andrew McDonald's appointment as Australia's interim coach is "exciting" ahead of a T20 series with Sri Lanka.
Exempt NRL players face mid-year hurdle
NRL players who have obtained temporary COVID-19 vaccination exemptions will be forced to miss games later in the season unless they get jabbed.
Donaldson has dibs on Tahs’ No.10 jumper
Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the NSW Waratahs this weekend in their final hit-out before the Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off.
Green holds share of Vic Open lead
Major winner Hannah Green has a share of the lead after the opening round of the women's Vic Open at 13th Beach.
Mixed fortunes for Test stars at the Gabba
A three-day Sheffield Shield match seems assured after 13 wickets fell on day two at the Gabba with conditions offering little help to Australia's Test batsmen.
Suns fear star Ben King has torn ACL
Gold Coast star Ben King has his fingers crossed after undergoing scans on a potential ACL injury after hurting his right knee in training.
Scotty James primed to ride for Oly gold
Australian snowboard star Scotty James has spent the past four years plotting his Olympic gold medal charge in Beijing and says he's ready for it.