GOAT’s great expectations for WNBL’s newest team
The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.
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NSW coach gets elite backing despite ‘not great’ record
NSW forward Cameron Murray insists Laurie Daley is no coaching dud as the Blues mentor reveals what inspires him ahead of the State of Origin clash at the MCG.
Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo
Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.
‘Laughable’: Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.
King watches Aussie Ascot raiders fade in final furlong
Watched by the man whose name is on the race Australia's 3-1 favourite Overpass faded to third in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
‘Utterly flawed’: Hanson blasts multiculturalism
A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.
Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O’s rolls on
Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.
Gout flies home for third in 150m behind US great
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has finished an impressive third behind the great Noah Lyles in the 150m at a track meet in Ostrava.
‘We don’t take s***’: US ready for Socceroos fight
The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.
‘Vigilance wanting’: ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine
The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.
‘Shaped me’: gun forward re-signs with Roosters
Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.
‘Age is irrelevant’: Slipper set for Wallabies comeback
Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.
Socceroos star has had enough of underdogs tag
Defender Alessandro Circati hopes the Socceroos are starting to gain more respect and that players attracting attention from big clubs can help achieve that.
Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup
A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.
Sea Eagles brothers moonlighting as pub trivia hosts
In a showing of brotherly love, Jake and Tom Trbojevic have agreed to become pub trivia hosts to help their brother Ben's new business.
‘I have sinned’: woman ‘confessed’ to murder of parents
A diabetic woman charged with murdering her parents with insulin wrote a note to herself to "sob here" during a police interview, a court has been told.
Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss
A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.
Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement
Marcelo Montoya has decided the 2026 season will be his last in the NRL.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
Waratahs young gun bags Super Rugby rookie honours
He didn't get onto the field until round 4 but Sid Harvey made such an impression since that he's been named Super Rugby Pacific rookie of the year.
Series level: Slater hails Maroons’ magical second half
Queensland have scored 36 second-half points to run over the top of NSW at the MCG and level the State of Origin series at one apiece.
Simpkin’s ‘laughable’ barb attracts AFL warning
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin has had a warning from the AFL after sticking up for teammate Paul Curtis, after his three-week ban was upheld at the tribunal.
New Maroons heroes shine like true believers
Queensland unearthed three 24-year-old stars who responded to a dire situation with confidence, brilliance and desire to secure yet another Maroons miracle.
Pressure to ramp up on Daley as Blues blunder
For the second-straight year under Laurie Daley, NSW have thrown away a series-opening win to be left relying on a decider to lift the shield.
‘Dad wanted me to do this’: Tino fires for Maroons
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's late father Fereti told him to "play hard" for Queensland and he did exactly that, while receiving inspirational support from teammates.
De Minaur out to hit new high as the king of Queen’s
Alex de Minaur says he hopes to scale a new career-high ranking as he moves closer to joining the world's top-five with his assault on the Queen's Club title.
‘The burning desire now’: Scott craves second major
Australian golfing great Adam Scott isn't content with playing 100 straight majors as he hunts a second big title at this week's US Open in New York.
‘No fear’: Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade
Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Maroons half Sam Walker is playing with the composure of a 20-game veteran and made his critics eat their words.
Johns’ NSW spine change, ‘big dog’ call for Origin III
Andrew Johns has outlined the changes the Blues must make to win the decider in Brisbane. But Laurie Daley is urging caution after NSW were mauled in Melbourne.
Mihocek ‘up and walking’ after surgery on neck fracture
Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek has needed surgery on a neck fracture after he was stretchered off the MCG in the AFL King's Birthday match.
The Bellamy connection that inspires Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic has been inspired by coaching great Craig Bellamy for a long time and the Melbourne coach isn't surprised to see him thriving with the Socceroos.