‘He’s not the victim’: Crows coach on banned star
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
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Demon to play Aussie, Ajla lands Coco in US Open draw
Alex de Minaur will open up his US Open bid against fellow Australian Chris O'Connell while Ajla Tomljanovic will face former champion Coco Gauff.
Aussies may have Haas replacement as star mulls switch
Keaon Koloamatangi is considering putting his hand up to play for Australia in the Ashes series in what would be a boost for a side that's lost Payne Haas.
Tomic falls in mixed day for Aussie US Open qualifiers
Bernard Tomic was among six Australians to lose their second-round US Open qualifying matches in New York.
Show us the money: global union’s call for Asian Cup
Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.
Dolphins coach opens up on Cherry-Evans’ future
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans did speak to the Dolphins about playing there in 2026, but Kristian Woolf says all the halves spots on the roster are taken.
Nikorima ruled out as Dolphins mull No.1 double act
Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima has been ruled out with illness, while Trai Fuller and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will get time at fullback against Manly.
Warriors want to ‘right our wrongs’ against Titans
The Warriors were humiliated last time they played the Gold Coast at Robina and former Titans forward Erin Clark is fired up against his old club.
Beating Eels is Roosters’ only dream in finals hunt
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is keeping it simple as the battle for an NRL finals spot heats up.
‘Outplayed’ Aussies slump to Proteas ODI series loss
Australia's one-day decline has continued, with the world champions slumping to another heavy defeat to South Africa in Mackay.
‘Not the end of the world’: Giants confident on Hogan
A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.
ALW star announces shock retirement at 24
One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.
Cats coach ‘doubly surprised’ by tribunal call
Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.
‘Excited and optimistic’: young gun to know finals fate
Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.
New Wallabies skipper plans to stick to his strengths
New captain Fraser McReight says he'll let his game do the talking as the Wallabies hunt their first win in Cape Town in 33 years, with more history on offer.
Raiders pull off ‘gritty’ golden-point win over Penrith
Canberra have secured a dramatic 20-16 comeback win over Penrith in extra time, cementing their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.
Storm hold out fast-finishing Bulldogs in NRL thriller
Melbourne have edged Canterbury to cap a pulsating night of NRL games, with the win allowing the Storm to seal a top-two spot on the ladder.
Gold Coast’s finals chances in limbo after shock loss
Port Adelaide have upset Gold Coast by four points to leave the Suns' hopes of a maiden finals appearance hanging in the balance.
‘Made of something special’: Hardwick hails his Suns
Coach Damien Hardwick believes Gold Coast deserve to reach the finals, but says nothing is given ahead of their looming do-or-die clash.
Storm skipper faces ban, but Hughes readies for return
Melbourne captain Harry Grant faces a two-week stint on the sidelines, but the Storm can rest some of their key players after sealing a top-two ladder spot.
Destanee calling: Aussie pair make US Open main draw
Melbourne's Destanee Aiava and Brisbane's Priscilla Hon have both qualified for the US Open main draw, but teen hope Emerson Jones had her hopes dashed.
‘How can I walk away from Port?’: Hinkley’s lament
Port Adelaide greats Ken Hinkley and Travis Boak are pondering their futures after farewelling their beloved AFL club.
Four sixes in a row: Aussie ‘JJ’ lights Welsh Fire
In a battle of the Hundred's Australian allrounders, Jess Jonassen's record-breaking six-hitting display eclipsed even her illustrious compatriot Ellyse Perry.
‘Learn how to win’: Gawn outlines Dees’ summer focus
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.
Bulldogs getting their bite back for finals: Crichton
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton has told AAP that while disappointed to lose to Melbourne, their performance showed they can match the best in the finals.
‘Get a deal done’: Bennett keen on Fifita at Souths
David Fifita has been given permission by the Gold Coast to negotiate a deal elsewhere for 2026, and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett is set to make his move.
‘Really good spot’: de Minaur primed for US Open tilt
Australian world No.8 Alex de Minaur says his preparation for the US Open is poles apart from last year's injury-ravaged build-up to the New York grand slam.
‘Where we want to be’: Lions ready for premiership test
Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership.
Tigers draw on 2005 for do-or-die Cowboys clash
The Wests Tigers won't have to look far for a reminder of what it takes to be a finals team, with the 2005 premiership team to watch on at Leichhardt Oval.
Unfinished Broncos business drives Hunt ahead of 350th
Brisbane halfback Ben Hunt will play his 350th NRL game, with the dream of winning an elusive premiership still very much alive.
‘A final in itself’: Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers
Despite having 14 wins apiece, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle appear to be playing for a top-eight berth when they clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.