Comm Games diver Li needs no COVID prompt
Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes remain on high alert after a COVID-19 case less than a fortnight before the opening ceremony in Birmingham.
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Origin puts Jacob Saifiti in NRL spotlight
Dane Gagai is itching to play alongside Newcastle teammate Jacob Saifiti after the NSW prop's impressive State of Origin debut.
England vow to ramp up Test physicality
England are planning to show the Wallabies who is boss by bringing even more physicality to the Test series decider after it set up their Brisbane win.
Blues, Cats focused on AFL midfield battle
Two of the AFL's best contested ball sides will fight it out to provide for their hugely talented forward lines when Carlton and Geelong face off at the MCG.
Giants to take a stand against Brisbane
GWS defender Isaac Cumming admits his side must produce a big improvement when they battle Brisbane on Saturday after a flat showing against Port Adelaide.
Belmonte firms for home tenpin World Cup
Australia could include star trio Jason Belmonte, Sam Cooley and Bec Whiting when the Sunshine Coast hosts tenpin bowling's IBF World Cup.
Lodge unleashed in crucial Roosters clash
The Sydney Roosters are desperate for victory against St George Illawarra and will have Matt Lodge in the line-up for some extra punch.
England promise another Test battle at SCG
England are well prepared for another physical contest in the third and final Test match of the series against the Wallabies at the SCG.
Leeds’ Aussie history matters to skipper
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper says the English Premier League club is only too aware of their bond with Australia and its footballers.
Demon puncher Melksham earns AFL recall
Melbourne duo Jake Melksham and Steven May will play their first AFL match together since their off-field bust-up in June.
Blues want AFL compensation over Jones
Liam Jones may return to the AFL next season after the league lifted its vaccination mandate but, if he does, his former club Carlton will seek compensation.
Tiger’s Open hopes perish in horror round
Tiger Woods needs a a second-round miracle to avoid missing successive British Open cuts for the first time after starting with a horror 78 at St Andrews.
Jones on crusade to get rugby flowing
Master coach Eddie Jones feels rugby is over-officiated and wants coaches to present a case to the sport's governing body ahead of next year's World Cup.
All eyes on women’s high jump in Eugene
The women's high jump shapes as one of the most fascinating events at the world athletics championships.
Aust netballer hit by COVID ahead of Games
Diamonds defender Jo Weston has tested positive to COVID-19 at the team's training camp in Perth, delaying her travel to the Commonwealth Games.
Adams aims to free up North’s AFL attack
New caretaker coach Leigh Adams will simplify North Melbourne's game plan in an attempt to end a 14-match AFL losing streak when they take on Richmond.
Tino seeks Origin injection for Titans
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui is out to inject his energy and confidence from a successful Origin campaign into his struggling NRL club.
McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL
With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.
Raiders boss blasts Origin rest mandate
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says an RLPA proposal to enforce a mandatory week off for returning State of Origin players isn't the NRL's decision to make.
McIlroy in ‘fantastic’ start at St Andrews
Home favourite Rory McIlroy has put himself in a strong position after the opening day of the 150th British Open at St Andrews.
Jones wants Chappell-like England resolve
England rugby coach Eddie Jones says he wants his team to play like they own the SCG, as former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell did during his hey-day.
Smith eyes Jug after his best Open start
Cameron Smith has made his best start to a British Open to lie in outright third spot following a stylish first-round, five-under-par 67 at St Andrews.
Kubler earns biggest career win in Newport
Jason Kubler's amazing run of success has continued with the Australian beating top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the Hall of Fame Open quarter-finals.
Leeds outlast Roar in Gold Coast friendly
Two quickfire goals proved enough for Leeds United to see off ALM side Brisbane Roar 2-1 in Thursday night's pre-season friendly on the Gold Coast.
Young tames Old Course for Open lead
American Cameron Young is setting the pace in the 150th British Open, leading the assault on the defenceless Old Course with his eight-under par 64.
Smith makes his best British Open start
Australian No.1 Cameron Smith has made his best start yet to a British Open to be sharing second spot midway through the first round at St Andrews.
England halfback switch for Wallabies
England rugby coach Eddie Jones has recalled veteran halfback Danny Care to the starting side for their deciding Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.
Play Origin in the Pacific: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes it would be a "very welcome initiative" to take a State of Origin game to the Pacific Islands.
Tigers unveil coaching succession plan
NRL club Wests Tigers have signed Benji Marshall to a five-year coaching deal that will see him take over from Tim Sheens in 2025.
Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs
Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.
Wallabies Wilson lives different SCG dream
A schoolboy cricket star, Harry Wilson's dream of facing England on the SCG will come true on Saturday night albeit in another code.