How Paulo reset his mindset after Origin I
After a meagre showing in the State of Origin series opener, Junior Paulo found himself on the receiving end of a rev-up from NSW coach Brad Fittler.
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Kyrgios like a ‘reckless ball of energy’
Nick Kyrgios, Australia's first Wimbledon men's singles finalist in 20 years, says he feels like a 'reckless ball of energy' waiting for the big match to come.
Captaincy a career highlight: Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell enjoyed captaining South Sydney against Newcastle but is eager for Cam Murray to return to the side as its full-time leader.
It’s a Djokovic-Kyrgios Wimbledon final
Top seed and six-time champion Novak Djokovic will play unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title after reaching his 32nd grand slam final.
Wallabies won’t take English bait: Hooper
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper says his teammates will have to resist retaliation to any English niggle after Darcy Swain's red-card for headbutting in Perth.
Kyrgios slams Australian tennis greats
Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has slammed Australian tennis greats for treating him like an outcast, saying they have a 'sick obsession' to tear him down.
Fast-starting Sydney thump Bulldogs in AFL
Sydney cruised to a 53-point AFL victory over a lacklustre Western Bulldogs but the win could come at a cost due to injury and report.
Labuschagne, Smith finally star together
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith scored centuries together for the first time to help Australia take day-one honours in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Souths loss batters Knights’ finals hopes
Led by Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, South Sydney have put a significant dent in Newcastle's already slim NRL finals hopes.
Bomber Parish suffers another calf injury
Essendon will be without Darcy Parish for their trip to the Gabba, but it's nothing compared to the wholesale changes Brisbane have been forced to make.
Moylan extends NRL Sharks stay
Cronulla's Matt Moylan has agreed to a new two-year deal at the club after enjoying a second coming at the Sharks.
Saints aim to build AFL form post-slump
St Kilda rebounded superbly from their three-game slump last week with the big win over Carlton and now they take on Fremantle in another massive clash.
Cockatoo back as Lions ravaged in AFL
Matt Crouch has forced his way back into Adelaide's line-up through pure weight of numbers, while Brisbane has been forced to make eight changes.
Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe
Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.
Heimgartner fastest in Townsville practice
Andre Heimgartner has produced the fastest time over two practice sessions on the eve of Townsville's opening Supercars race.
Expectation on Cripps unrealistic: Voss
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has been praised for his contributions to the team despite a slight drop in output over the past two months.
Magpies lose De Goey for North AFL clash
Jordan De Goey's troubles now extend to on the field, with the Collingwood star out of AFL action for two to three weeks because of a quad muscle strain.
Andrews added to Lions’ COVID-19 absences
Brisbane are searching for another captain after Harris Andrews became the latest Lions player to join their long list of outs for AFL clash with Essendon.
Kimmorley coy over crunch Doueihi talks
Brett Kimmorley remains tight-lipped about Adam Doueihi's best role after the interim Wests Tigers coach stuck with Luke Brooks in the halves.
Warner, Khawaja dismissed in first session
Davd Warner's run of outs has continued but Australia still managed to go to lunch on day one at 2-99 in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Night matches on deck in new NRLW fixture
The 2022 NRLW fixture has been released, including marquee Sunday night matches and a string of men's-women's double-headers.
Wallabies out to continue Brisbane streak
Australia can clinch their rugby Test series against England 2-0 with victory in Brisbane as Taniela Tupou shapes as a key addition for the hosts.
Queensland’s Munster, Taulagi in isolation
Queensland are bracing for the possibility of entering the State of Origin decider without playmaker Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi.
‘Gladiatorial’ Test battle key in Brisbane
England prop Ellis Genge has seen the viral footage of 16-year-old Taniela Tupou and is embracing the chance to meet the Wallabies star in Saturday's Test.
Saints’ Ratten lands two more AFL seasons
Brett Ratten's contract as St Kilda coach has been extended by two years, ending speculation about his future ahead of a massive clash against Fremantle.
Arnie challenges players to earn WC spots
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says nobody is guaranteed a spot in his World Cup squad and challenges anyone who wants a spot in Qatar to earn their jersey.
Suns skipper holding onto AFL finals dream
It's a long shot but Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller still believes the Suns can force their way into a maiden AFL finals campaign.
Warriors land Webster as new coach
Penrith assistant coach Andrew Webster will coach the Warriors from next season, faced with the tough task of steering them back to NRL competitiveness.
Boomer Aron Baynes to front NBA teams
Boomer Aron Baynes is looking to resume his basketball career and will work out for NBA teams less than a year after spending months learning to walk again.
Brazill reaps reward of big Games call
Ash Brazill stepped away from AFLW to focus on netball and at 32 has now been named in the Diamonds' Commonwealth Games squad for the first time.
Refreshed Tupou rates injury a blessing
Recalled Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou reckons his injury lay-off has revived him mentally and physically.