Roosters’ future ‘scary’ good after Cowboys thrashing
The Sydney Roosters loom as genuine NRL finals threats after a 42-8 defeat of North Queensland, just months after lingering near the bottom of the ladder.
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Deja vu for GWS coach after Giants come from the clouds
GWS were down by 22 points at three-quarter time, but Giants coach Adam Kingsley had seen this movie before.
Parramatta come out on top in clash of NRL battlers
In a meeting of the NRL's lowest-ranked sides, Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi stood up to inspire a win over Gold Coast.
Aussie army of 16 seek golden tickets for Wimbledon
Australia's one grass-court tournament winner in 2025 Tristan Schoolkate will lead 15 other compatriots into battle for lucrative Wimbledon main-draw spots.
Supercars leader calls for Darwin format reversal
Triple Eight speedster Broc Feeney pulled off one of the most difficult feats possible in the Supercars category as he raced towards a finals berth.
Payten threatens axe on ‘bullied’ Cowboys
Todd Payten has compared North Queensland's loss to the Sydney Roosters as like 'boys against men' at times, conceding his side was bullied in the 42-8 defeat.
Aussie ace Minjee Lee wins Women’s PGA Championship
Minjee Lee has secured her place in Australian golf immortality with a third career major triumph at the $18 million Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Kookaburra season in England has left one Aussie rapt
Aussie quick Liam Guthrie's got the chance to use the Kookaburra ball for the first time this season -- and ended up with six wickets.
‘Pretty amazing’: how Minjee Lee entered golf folklore
Minjee Lee has eyes on her 'ultimate goal' after winning the $18m Women's PGA Championship, surpassing the great Greg Norman with a third major title triumph.
Lawton facing ban for tackle that injured Rooster
Karl Lawton has been handed a grade-three charge over the contact that injured Sydney Roosters second-rower Siua Wong, despite not being penalised on field.
Healy’s path to World Cup set, will play into summer
Australia captain Alyssa Healy says recent injury woes have made her realise her hunger for cricket remains, confirming she will play beyond the ODI World Cup.
‘Wasn’t ideal’: Lomax opens up on Origin goalkicking
NSW flyer Zac Lomax has addressed his goal-kicking performance from the Blues' tight loss in the second State of Origin match.
‘It feeds us’: Broncos’ surge to fifth fired by critics
Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has revealed why he signed a new three-year extension last week as the fifth-placed side prepares to host the Warriors.
‘Spectacular fall from grace’: elder jailed for abuse
A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.
Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown
Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.
Port recruit on comeback trail to solve forward woes
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes hopes the answer to the Power's scoring problems will partly be solved by the return of a key player.
‘Don’t you dare’: driver warned before police shooting
A coroner has heard second-by-second details of a dramatic and deadly confrontation between a police officer and a driver.
Bad news for Saints, All-Australian Dog sidelined
St Kilda have confirmed Max King will not play this season, while teammate Mattaes Phillipou and Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar are sidelined.
Trbojevic centre move a short-term form fix
Tom Trbojevic will be given a roving commission at centre for Manly, but the move from fullback may only be temporary, according to CEO Tony Mestrov.
Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies, or else
The British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia amid concern their tour matches may be against opponents missing several star Wallabies.
Vixens make it five straight wins in Super Netball
The Melbourne Vixens have leapfrogged Sunshine Coast Lightning into third position on the Super Netball ladder after beating them by three.
Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again
The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.
Konstas looks to open up with his best in Testing times
Recalled Test opener Sam Konstas wants to make the most of his return, admitting his emotions got the better of him on Boxing Day.
Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths
Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.
‘Two sets of rules?’ – Saints query free kicks
Collingwood star Nick Daicos and St Kilda tagger Marcus Windhager had a spirited duel in the Magpies' 34-point win.
‘I wasn’t eye-gouged by Luai in Origin,’ says Cotter
Reuben Cotter has confirmed he was not eye-gouged by Jarome Luai in State of Origin II in Perth, as Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall defends his co-captain.
Sky Blues ace seals English Championship move
Adrian Segecic is the latest A-League Men star to seal a move to English Championship side Portsmouth, leaving Sydney FC on a three-year deal.
Lions confident of breaking 22-year AFL hoodoo
Brisbane have one last hoodoo to break under coach Chris Fagan when they face Geelong at GMHBA Stadium and are ready to attack it.
Cries of 1995 spur Maroons to gutsiest Perth win
Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has revealed how players began calling out "1995" as inspiration while they defended NSW's late raids in State of Origin II.
Tigers insist Fainu remains long-term five-eighth
Wests Tigers appeared to have a selection dilemma with the emergence of Heath Mason but Benji Marshall still sees Latu Fainu as his long-term five-eighth.