Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to put the onus for identifying need for concussion checks after on-field head knocks back solely on the clubs.
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AFL Bulldogs’ Duryea cleared of serious neck injury
Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards and Hayden Crozier were all hurt in the Western Bulldogs' otherwise comfortable AFL pre-season win over North Melbourne.
Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns
GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.
Matildas legend Kellond-Knight likely to miss World Cup
Melbourne Victory have announced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has ruptured an Achilles tendon, ending her A-League Women season.
Trbojevic all clear after Manly start season with win
Tom Trbojevic has brushed aside any concerns over his fitness after he and Daly Cherry-Evans starred in Manly's 31-6 NRL season-opening win over Canterbury.
Brisbane Roar deny battling Phoenix in A-League Women
Shea Connors scored a late equaliser for Brisbane Roar to deny Wellington a valuable win as they bid to avoid a second-straight A-League Women wooden spoon.
Cummins appears unlikely for fourth Test in India
Australia captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney and is increasingly unlikely to return to India for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad.
Prestia injured as Demons rucks help down Tigers
Richmond ace Dion Prestia is in doubt for the AFL season-opener, while Melbourne's star ruck duo have sent a warning to the competition.
WA beat Tasmania in Shield, move closer to rare double
A sixth win from nine matches has locked up top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder and ensured the holders will feature in another final.
South Sydney down Cronulla in wild, bruising NRL affair
South Sydney have beaten Cronulla 27-18 in a pulsating NRL contest in front of sellout crowd at PointsBet Stadium.
Caceres fires Sydney FC to Big Blue success
An Anthony Caceres goal has given Sydney FC a 1-0 ALM home win over Melbourne Victory in a Big Blue once more hit by controversy.
Graham, Rapana set for long NRL bans after big hits
Cronulla veteran Wade Graham and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana have both been charged by the NRL and face bans of up to four matches.
Lyon-inspired Australia close in on Test win in India
A brilliant eight-wicket haul from Nathan Lyon has Australia poised to win the third Test against India in Indore to salvage something from a difficult tour.
Queensland golfer Wood seizes four-shot NZ Open lead
Queensland golfer Christopher Wood has claimed the New Zealand Open first-round lead near Queenstown with a sizzling 61, featuring eight birdies and an eagle.
Sydney coach John Longmire inks new AFL deal
Sydney's longest-serving coach John Longmire will continue into a 15th AFL season, signing a contract extension that ties him to the club until the end of 2025.
Lipinski hurt in Magpies’ AFL pre-season win over Hawks
Collingwood forward Patrick Lipinski has dislocated his shoulder in his side's six-point AFL practice match win over Hawthorn in Launceston.
Shield leaders WA again dominate as Tigers flop
Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia trail by just 112 runs with nine wickets in hand after a poor day one by the visiting Tasmania.
Indonesia poll body rejects election delay court ruling
Elections scheduled for February next year to elect an Indonesian president and parliament should be delayed, a district court has ruled in a surprise decision.
Munster out for 2-3 weeks after finger surgery
Cameron Munster has been ruled out for at least two weeks after undergoing surgery on the compound fracture to his finger from Melbourne's round-one NRL win.
Fuming farmers query live sheep export ban compensation
An independent panel will review how and when live sheep exports should be phased out, as questions linger over compensation for farmers.
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Hills Shire Council report calls for ICAC inquiry
A parliamentary report into property developers' influence in the Hills Shire Council has recommended a formal investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Hughes injury adds to NSW blues against Victoria
Winless NSW struggled to post 203 before second-placed Victoria reached 1-15 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match in Albury.
Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Coalition vows not to go nuclear on Labor subs choice
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the coalition will support the Albanese government's decision on nuclear submarines despite preferring the US model.
Spain too strong for Kookaburras in Tasmania
Spain have defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.
Arnold eyes fresh blood as Socceroos lock in friendlies
Graham Arnold says past glories count for nothing as he begins preparations for next year's Asian Cup with two friendlies against Ecuador.
Higher taxes to hit multimillion-dollar super balances
Australians with more than $3 million in their superannuation accounts will receive less generous tax breaks under changes due to come into force in 2025.
New Zealand claim miracle one-run Test win over England
After being forced to follow on, New Zealand defied the odds to pull off a thrilling one-run win over touring England in the second Test, levelling the series.
Bulldog Thompson set for six month NRL injury stint
Canterbury has suffered a big injury blow only days before the NRL season, with English prop Luke Thompson to miss at least six months with a broken ankle.
AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps escaped suspension last year on a technicality, but the AFL has changed its guidelines to avoid a repeat situation in the future.
India thinking about producing green fourth Test pitch
India could prepare a green pitch for the fourth Test against Australia to prepare for the World Test Championship final in a reversal on spinning conditions.