Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas
An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters.
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Purdue a centre for now, but still eyes future as half
Jaxon Purdue will start the 2026 season in the centres for North Queensland, but he is still eying a long-term future as an NRL half.
Matildas sweat after goalkeeper’s early exit
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.
Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round
A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.
Razzle dazzle Reds get Super season on track
The Reds have produced an early frontrunner for try of the season and then kicked on to beat the Highlanders for an important Super Rugby Pacific win.
English lesson for Hawks in Dogs’ perfect tune-up
The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.
‘We’ll force rule changes’: Walkers to upset applecart
Ben and Shane Walker are set to transform rugby league again as coaches of the Western Clydesdales as they vow to exploit and change the rules of the game.
Aussies shine on ‘tough’ first day of Sydney SailGP
Easterly winds have made for challenging racing on the first day of the Sydney SailGP but hosts Australia and Spain were the top performers.
Payten ready to prove doubters wrong after tough 2025
Todd Payten has opened up on a difficult 2025 amid rumours he could be sacked as North Queensland coach, but insists the Cowboys are a different team in 2026.
Stupid expectations: Flanagan won’t talk up title hopes
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan insists the Dragons are on the rise, but says he's only being realistic by conceding 2026 won't be a title year.
Kimberly Birrell through to WTA semis in Texas
Kimberly Birrell has beaten compatriot Ajla Tomjlanovic in straight sets at the ATX Open in Texas to keep alive her dream of winning a maiden WTA 250 title.
NRL looking at global expansion one country at a time
Las Vegas will remain on the NRL's calendar even if it goes global, with Peter V'landys eying off gradual international expansion over the next three years.
‘Stop doing it’: Flaw Broncos must fix to defend title
Brisbane launched six stunning comebacks on the way to last year's title but the loss to Hull KR, after a failed resurgence, gave the players a reality check.
Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL
NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.
Red-hot Auckland leave Melbourne City’s season on rocks
Auckland FC whiz Jesse Randall has been supreme in a 3-0 win over Melbourne City that keeps the Kiwis in the hunt to defend last season's ALM premiership.
Hillier holds the whip hand at the NZ Open
Local favourite Daniel Hillier holds a one-stroke lead with one round to play at the NZ Open.
There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey
Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.
Aussie golf aces lead at Women’s World Championship
Australian duo Minjee Lee and Hannah Green share a one-shot lead in Singapore with 18 holes of the Women's World Championship to play.
Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers
While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
Injuries cruel Roar’s finals hopes in draw with Perth
Brisbane lost strikers Chris Long and Nick D'Agostino to injury in a 1-all draw with Perth Glory that did neither side's finals chances any good.
Cale’s late heroics saves Brumbies from Blues upset
The Brumbies have kept their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season in tact, overcoming an almighty scare from the Blues to win 30-27.
‘Not how I want to win’: Medvedev takes Dubai title
Danill Medvedev has won his 23rd title but not in the way he wanted with a walkover against his Dubai Tennis Championship final opponent Tallon Griekspoor.
‘Learnt a lot’: the key to Meredith’s red-hot start
Brumbies flyhalf Declan Meredith says his star predecessors have shaped him into the player he is as he continued his blistering form against the Blues.
‘Not good enough’: Aussies miss podium at Sydney SailGP
Australia have missed the podium at the Sydney SailGP for the first time, with the USA crowned champions after an uncharacteristically light day on the harbour.
‘We travel enough’: Cowboys’ NRL global round warning
The NRL are eying off gradually building towards four overseas double-headers each season by the end of this decade, but there will be some hurdles with clubs.
Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener
Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies
Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.
Sivo bags four in Vegas as coach Arthur makes statement
Former Parramatta flyer Maika Sivo has scored four tries in just his second game for Leeds, helping the Rhinos to a 58-6 demolition of Hull KR.
‘It’s perfect’: Dolphins co-captain move frees Gilbert
Dolphins star half Isaiya Katoa will co-captain the side in 2026 with Tom Gilbert, who says the new partnership will bring out the best in both.
Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man
Kalyn Ponga remains the most important man in Newcastle's attack, inspiring the Knights to a 28-18 season-opening win over North Queensland in Las Vegas.
Cricket gods smile on Healy as Australia win series
India formed a guard of honour for Alyssa Healy's last one-day international and she rose to the occasion with a record-breaking century as Australia won.