Minjee Lee grabs US Women’s Open lead
Australian golf star Minjee Lee has fired a second-round five-under-par 66 to claim a share of the halfway lead at the US Women's Open at Pine Needles.
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Fittler’s Origin Blues in rare Pacific air
Twenty years after NSW had no players from Pasifika background in their State of Origin squad, 13 of Brad Fittler's players are eligible for Polynesian nations.
Dogs star Smith offered two-game AFL ban
Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith has been offered a two-match ban for headbutting Geelong defender Zach Tuohy.
NSW axing stokes fire in Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr hopes he can play his way back into Brad Fittler's NSW State of Origin squad after scoring twice in Canterbury's NRL loss to Penrith.
‘Tradie’ Reds earn Super Rugby lessons
The Queensland Reds have fallen well short of their trans-Tasman goals this Super season, but have at least exposed a host of fresh faces to the Kiwi standard.
Field hockey pushing for 5-a-side format
Olympic sports are targeting new and more dynamic youth-focused formats, and field hockey officials are looking to cash in.
Kikau leads Panthers to NRL win over Dogs
Penrith have proved too strong for bottom-placed Canterbury, claiming a 30-18 win to strengthen their lead at the top of the NRL ladder.
Crusaders end Qld Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season is over, going down to the Crusaders 37-15 in a quarter-final clash in Christchurch.
Jake Trbojevic takes Origin axing on chin
Manly coach Des Hasler says lock Jake Trbojevic copped his NSW State of Origin axing on the chin, while admitting his own surprise over the Blues' decision.
Suns want to make Darwin an AFL fortress
Gold Coast star Touk Miller wants the Suns to make the most of their time in Darwin by completing a Top End double against North Melbourne on Saturday.
Lions coach Fagan backs under-fire Andrews
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Harris Andrews has become a victim of his own high standards after copping some criticism this week.
NRL’s foul play downgrade for Origin games
The NRL has changed the way players will be punished for foul play in representative football, lessening the chance of bans carrying into club football.
Machado announces departure from Taipans
Former NBL MVP runner-up Scott Machado has announced his departure from Cairns after three years with the club.
Lawn bowlers eye Commonwealth Games gold
Australia's elite lawn bowlers are leaving no stone unturned in their bid for gold medals at the looming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Kambosos intent on cementing boxing legacy
George Kambosos Jr believes nothing can stop him beating American Devin Haney and becoming Australia's first-ever four-belt boxing world champion on Sunday.
St Kilda boss not interested in Clarkson
St Kilda have started to talks with coach Brett Ratten about a contract extension and won't call Alastair Clarkson, chief executive Matt Finnis says.
Blues back-three give NSW big advantage
The power of NSW's back-three threatens to swing the State of Origin series-opener in the Blues' favour, making 177 more metres per game than the Queenslanders.
Smith puts Fa’asuamaleaui at Origin ease
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has enjoyed his reunion with former Melbourne star Cameron Smith, who he says has had a calming influence in Origin camp.
Yeo uncomfortable with NRL’s best lock tag
Isaah Yeo is now regarded as the NRL's best lock but the title doesn't sit well with the Penrith and NSW State of Origin star.
Raiders champion Croker done for season
The Canberra Raiders have been delivered a crushing blow with champion Jarrod Croker needing shoulder surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Mooy minutes vital for Socceroos: Milligan
Former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan believes Aaron Mooy's hour-long effort in a friendly against Jordan is vitally important for Australia's World Cup hopes.
Lee makes hot start to US Women’s Open
Australian golf star Minjee Lee is in a tie for third, three shots off the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open in North Carolina.
Cowboys show off Qld Origin next gen
A pair of 21-year-olds shone on Thursday for a North Queensland team missing four State of Origin stars, in a sign the Maroons' cupboard is well stocked.
Cowboys run away with big win over Titans
The Titans scored first but it was all the Cowboys after that, winning 32-6 on the Gold Coast to heap further pressure on Justin Holbrook's battling NRL side.
England’s Tuilagi out of Australia tour
Sale centre Manu Tuilagi will miss England's rugby tour to Australia after having a knee operation.
Smith, Keeney dominate syncro diving event
Diving stars Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney are determined to put setbacks and injury behind them as they target the Commonwealth Games.
Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans
Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.
Netball GF bidding war leaves fans fuming
The Australian Netball Players' Association has called for a change of culture at Netball Australia after its decision to sell the grand final hosting rights.
AFL says sorry to superstar Lance Franklin
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".
NSW embrace Volkanovski’s ‘killer mindset’
NSW players were given a pep talk by UFC world champion Alex Volkanovski before hitting the training ground on Wednesday.
Judah plotting revenge against Kambosos Jr
Ahead of the high-stakes fight with Australia's George Kambosos Jr. Devin Haney's trainer Yoel Judah has not forgotten how his son Zab fell to Kostya Tszyu.