Hurt Jack out of world titles due to fall
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has broken a hand after slipping in a warm-up area, forcing her to withdraw from the world championships in Budapest.
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Magpies grant De Goey AFL personal leave
Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave and will not play in Sunday's game against GWS, with no time frame set for his return.
Overseas players thrust into BBL draft
Clubs will have the chance to retain one of their imports from last season during the newly formed BBL draft for overseas players.
Martin revels in Maroons’ ‘grub’ claims
Liam Martin has been crowned as Queensland's most hated New South Welshman but the Penrith backrower is at ease with the Maroons' claims he is a "grub".
NSW must ditch nice guys Origin act: Paulo
Junior Paulo concedes NSW will have to get nasty in the battle for supremacy at the ruck in Origin II.
Stars align for NSW in Women’s Origin
Gun prop Millie Boyle is one of five Dally M medallists in the NSW Women's State of Origin side that will play at GIO Stadium on Friday night.
Minor setback to freshen up Lions’ Zorko
Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko is certain he will return from a hamstring injury immediately after missing Thursday night's AFL heavyweight clash with Melbourne.
Martin to test Munster’s Origin mettle
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster knows his patience will be tested by Blues enforcer Liam Martin, who he expects will target him physically.
Scarred Opetaia’s boxing moment arrives
Five years to the day since Jeff Horn shocked Manny Pacquiao, Jai Opetaia will get his chance for a world title fight upset on the Gold Coast.
Weightman set to miss Dogs’ key AFL clash
After fighting through an elbow injury against GWS, Cody Weightman is likely to miss the Western Bulldogs' crucial AFL clash with Hawthorn.
NBA-ready Daniels eyes top-10 Draft pick
Teenage guard Dyson Daniels is positioned to become the latest Australian basketball talent to attract big interest at the NBA Draft this week.
Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone
New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.
Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
Buoyant Lee chasing third major golf title
World No.3 Australian Minjee Lee says she's feeling confident as she hunts a third major title at the Women's LPGA Championship in Maryland this week.
How Kiwis debutant Leota was almost a Blue
Moses Leota almost became NSW's version of Ronaldo Mulitalo last year when he was considered for State of Origin only to be ruled out by an eligibility check.
Shayna Jack medals again at world titles
Shayna Jack's triumphant return to international swimming has continued with another medal at the world titles in Budapest.
Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons
NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.
Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
Basketball icon Jackson to join Opals camp
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is coming out of international retirement to join the Opals squad ahead of the September World Cup in Sydney.
Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
Wests hopeful of naming new coach in weeks
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis says the club is hoping to unveil its new head coach in the coming weeks.
Familiar feel as Fittler opts for Burton
Matt Burton will rekindle his defensive connection with fellow Penrith grand final winners Jarome Luai and Brian To'o in Origin II on Sunday.
Andrews admits AFL form has waned at times
There has been scrutiny on the form of star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews this season and he's looking for improvement in the second half of the season.
Firebirds coach quits Super netball role
Queensland Firebirds coach Megan Anderson has resigned from her position after the team failed to reach the Super Netball finals in her two years in the role.
Blues Women not ready for Pelite: Maroons
Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw says NSW may not be ready for dynamic centre Evania Pelite ahead of the Women's State of Origin in Canberra on Friday night.
Ringside seat gives Koroisau clear vision
Api Koroisau will come into the NSW side for Origin II with the aim of disrupting Queensland's dominance at the ruck.
Injury-free Vunivalu eyeing England Tests
Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu says he's ready to face England in the three-Test series next month despite his limited rugby experience.
UFC hoping for Aussie fight card next year
Australia has not hosted a UFC fight card since 2019 but that could change in 2023.
Tino a lock to negate Qld’s Cotter loss
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will return to the lock position for Queensland in State of Origin II in what looms as a crucial role, replacing the injured Reuben Cotter.
NSW’s Tonegato sets sights on Origin glory
Reigning Dally M medallist Emma Tonegato will be out to lead NSW to Women's State of Origin glory against Queensland in Canberra on Friday night.
Port rucks an AFL puzzle, says Wines
Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines says his AFL club's thin ruck stocks are a "puzzling question" ahead of hosting Gold Coast on Sunday.