McDonald to be named new Aussie coach
Cricket Australia could announce Andrew McDonald as the coach of the national men's team as soon as Wednesday after his impressive stint as caretaker boss.
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Maguire wields axe to Tigers’ NRL side
Battling to save his job, Michael Maguire has rung the changes as Wests Tigers prepare to face Parramatta on Monday.
Mitchell can get back for Origin: Cook
Damien Cook is confident South Sydney teammate Latrell Mitchell can recover in time for this year's State of Origin opener.
Best still ahead as Lion Neale eyes 200
Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale will play AFL game 200 against Collingwood on Thursday, the Brownlow Medallist confident his best is still to come.
Saints coach Ratten out with COVID-19
St Kilda's Brett Ratten has become the fourth AFL coach this season to be ruled out of leading his team on game day after testing positive for COVID-19.
Brisbane’s promise after Haas, Kelly ban
The NRL has issued one-game bans and fines to Brisbane teammates Albert Kelly and Payne Haas an off-field altercation.
Gilmore, Fanning afloat at Rip Curl Pro
Mick Fanning has joined nine other Australian men in round three, while Steph Gilmore narrowly avoided an interference penalty to progress at the Rip Curl Pro.
Melbourne, Atwell picked up in WNBA draft
Australian pair Amy Atwell and Jade Melbourne have been selected in the third round of the WNBA draft.
Saints’ Ryder fails to overturn AFL ban
Star St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder will miss AFL games against Gold Coast and GWS after failing to overturn his two-match ban for rough conduct at the tribunal.
Patient Green takes Mavs’ NBA chance
Having shot into calculations for Dallas this year, a patient Josh Green is one of five Australians looking to make a difference in the NBA's postseason.
Arnell named Port’s first AFLW coach
Prominent former player Lauren Arnell has been named Port Adelaide's inaugural AFLW coach as the Power enters the competition next season.
Pies lose Mihocek, Ginnivan for Lions game
Already reeling from losing Jamie Elliott to a serious shoulder injury, Collingwood have added Brody Mihocek and Jack Ginnivan to their AFL injury list.
Gillon McLachlan to step down as AFL CEO
Gillon McLachlan was close to tears as he announced he will step aside as AFL CEO at the end of the 2022 season, but not before tackling an ambitious agenda.
Regional Victoria to host 2026 Comm Games
Victoria has become the first state or region to be awarded the Commonwealth Games, with regional cities to host every event except the 2026 opening ceremony.
Plenty to play for, Wanderers on notice
Western Sydney Wanderers' A-League Men finals hopes are all but over but they'll be out to strike a blow to Central Coast's own top-six hopes.
Broncos prepare for ‘world’s best team’
NRL premiership star Kurt Capewell has rates Penrith the "world's best team" as he prepares to face them in the NRL for the first time as a Brisbane player.
Huni turns back to Goodall for return bout
Justis Huni will fight Joe Goodall on June 15, Huni's first outing in a year after a string of setbacks kept the Brisbane heavyweight prospect out of the ring.
Cadee bomb helps Bullets see off 36ers
Kai Sotto produced his best performance in NBL ranks but it was former Adelaide player Jason Cadee who buried his old team and secured victory for Brisbane.
Saints ruck Ryder hit with AFL suspension
St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder stands to miss AFL games against Gold Coast and GWS for his bump on Hawthorn youngster Will Day, which drew a rough conduct charge.
Eels’ Waqa Blake sidelined by knee injury
Parramatta have confirmed winger Waqa Blake will miss an indefinite period with an MCL injury to his left knee, deepening the NRL club's backline injury crisis.
Eel Paulo accepts NRL ban for high shot
Parramatta's Junior Paulo will miss the Eels' Easter Monday NRL clash against Wests Tigers after accepting a one-game ban for a high tackle against Gold Coast.
NRL warns of challenge rorting crackdown
NRL players risk being sinbinned if they deliberately hold the opposition in the ruck to stop play and then use a captain's challenge.
Saints’ Steele daring to dream in AFL
Three straight wins have fuelled belief and trust within St Kilda's playing group as they chase a drought-breaking AFL premiership this season.
Out-of-form Papali’i says he must improve
Canberra prop Josh Papali'i admits his form has not been up to scratch to start the NRL season ahead of Thursday night's important clash with North Queensland.
Hamstrung Mitchell an Origin doubt for NSW
Latrell Mitchell is in doubt for this year's State of Origin opener after South Sydney confirmed a hamstring tear will sideline the NSW star for eight weeks.
ALF hopes ALM Mariners rout sparks Sydney
Sydney FC forward Adam Le Fondre hopes his hat-trick in a 5-0 rout against Central Coast can spark both him and the Sky Blues for the rest of the ALM season.
Victory keen to charge into ALM finals
Melbourne Victory are on a nine-game unbeaten run and Jason Davidson says they're raring to make an impact on the business end of the A-League Men season.
High-octane football on Matildas’ agenda
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has called on his team to continue playing at high speed ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand in Canberra.
Stars Naitanui, Franklin sidelined in AFL
Just as West Coast are about to regain several key players they have lost star ruckman Nic Naitanui until the second half of the AFL season with a knee injury.
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Mark Rudan says he is keen to discuss concerns over the CommBank Stadium playing surface with venue management.
Warriors condemn Montoya’s homophobic slur
Warriors players Wayde Egan and Bailey Sironen have condemned Marcelo Montoya as he prepares to head to the judiciary after the use of a homophobic slur.