AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse
AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.
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Wanderers boss wants big ALM finish
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Mark Rudan has challenged his players to prove themselves in the closing weeks of their disappointing A-League Men season.
Cripps in contention to return for Blues
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is on track to return from a hamstring injury for the Blues' AFL showdown with Fremantle.
Barnett exits Knights for Warriors in 2023
Newcastle have released Mitchell Barnett from the final year of his NRL deal to join the Warriors from the start of the 2023 season.
Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans
Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.
AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.
Keary’s high praise for rookie half Walker
Luke Keary has likened Sydney Roosters halves partner Sam Walker to Johnathan Thurston, hailing the teenager's mindset to bounce back from adversity.
Boxers Zerafa and Hardman trade blows
Michael Zerafa and Issac Hardman have again traded blows with the boxers to climb into the ring on Wednesday night in Melbourne in a high-stakes showdown.
Suns star Rowell believes best is to come
Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell believes he's on the path to finding his best AFL form as he puts an injury-marred start to his career behind him.
Hastings happy to repay Maguire’s faith
Jackson Hastings says he and his Wests Tigers teammates needed to repay the faith shown in them by their under-fire NRL coach Michael Maguire.
McInnes always saw himself as NRL lock
Cronulla NRL recruit Cameron McInnes' move to the lock position is complete but the long-time hooker has revealed he always saw himself as a more natural No.13.
Garrick ups touches to replicate Trbojevic
Reuben Garrick has helped Manly win six of their past seven NRL games without Tom Trbojevic as he tries to emulate his teammate's workload from fullback.
Barty to play in US exhibition golf event
Retired tennis star Ash Barty will play in a mid-year teams exhibition golf event in the United States alongside several fellow big sporting names.
Ex-keeper Campbell suffers heart attack
Former Australia ODI wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Campbell is in intensive care in a London hospital after suffering a heart attack.
NRL star Mitchell in for surgery on knee
Latrell Mitchell has had surgery on his right knee with South Sydney confident it won't add to his time on the NRL sidelines due to a hamstring injury.
Allrounder Marsh hospitalised for COVID-19
Australian white-ball star Mitch Marsh has been hospitalised in India after contracting COVID-19 while playing in the Indian Premier League.
Port keep faith in AFL coach Ken Hinkley
Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL club's powerbrokers retain faith in coach Ken Hinkley despite a winless start to the season.
Weightlifter Cikamatana eyes Games history
After winning Commonwealth Games gold for Fiji in 2018, Eileen Cikamatana will attempt to repeat that feat for Australia in Birmingham.
United win to claim top spot on NBL ladder
Defending champions Melbourne United have all but secured the NBL minor premiership for the second year in a row by easing past the injury-hit Cairns Taipans.
AFL umpire respect query after 50m penalty
Hawthorn's James Sicily says it's difficult to know what umpire abuse is after his teammates were penalised for raising their arms in their win against Geelong.
Maguire pleased with pressure-free Brooks
Michael Maguire says he will continue to protect Luke Brooks from the NRL firing line of being the Wests Tigers halfback.
Hawks snatch sweet AFL upset over Cats
Tom Mitchell, Jai Newcombe and Dylan Moore have played key roles for Hawthorn in their 12-point upset of AFL rivals Geelong on Easter Monday at the MCG.
Hastings the hero as Tigers shock Eels
A late field goal from halfback Jackson Hastings has given Wests Tigers their first win of the NRL season, 21-20 over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Caceres expects tough test from ACL hosts
Sydney FC have received a warm welcome in Vietnam for their ACL campaign but Anthony Caceres expects no such niceties in Tuesday's clash with Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
Kerr and Bull claim Stawell Gift victories
Harrison Kerr and Carla Bull have claimed contrasting victories in the men's and women's Stawell Gifts.
Chapman caps solid cycling form with win
After eye-catching rides in Flanders, Australian cyclist Brodie Chapman has scored her first win of the year with a dominating ride at a one-day race in France.
Premiers plate not driving Western in ALM
Western United are in the hunt for the club's first trophy but coach John Aloisi is adamant the ALM premiers plate is not a focus.
Lomax surprised by reaction to ‘banter’
St George Illawarra centre Zac Lomax claims he was surprised former teammate Tyson Frizell took offence to him jumping on him in a post-try celebration.
Walker reveals brains behind goal kicking
Roosters kicker Sam Walker has tapped into a wealth of goal kicking knowledge to become more accurate with the boot in the NRL.
Reeves learning tricks of AFL ruck trade
Ned Reeves is profiting from the experience of Hawthorn ruck coach Damian Monkhorst and co-captain Ben McEvoy as he settles into the role at AFL level.
Dockers’ surge blows away Bombers in AFL
Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.