Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
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Scheffler top of golf world after winning the Players
Scottie Scheffler has cashed in on a costly collapse from Australian Min Woo Lee to romp to victory at the rich Players Championship and return to world No.1.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Maclaren playing hurt as injury-hit City beat Roar
Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is battling a broken toe ahead of the Socceroos' games against Ecuador while Aiden O'Neill has made his case for a call-up.
Australia open with No.11 after India’s 571 in Test
Virat Kohli's drought-breaking century gave India a lead of 91 before Australia sent out No.11 Matt Kuhnemann to open in place of injured star Usman Khawaja.
Tim Tszyu KOs Harrison to claim world boxing title
Tim Tszyu has beaten American Tony Harrison to claim the interim WBO super-welterweight belt and emulate his father Kostya in becoming a world boxing champion.
Aussie golfer Louis Dobbelaar claims first pro success
Queenslander Louis Dobbelaar has claimed his first professional victory, winning the New Zealand PGA by three strokes.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King facing two-game ban
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
Knee injury sidelines Asofa-Solomona for two months
New Zealand Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered a knee injury in Melbourne's 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to the Storm's huge injury toll.
After-the-siren penalty lifts Force to win over Moana
The Western Force have made amends for last week's 71-20 loss to the Reds with an after-the-siren win over Moana Pasifika in Perth.
McKeown continues stunning form in NSW swim titles
Kaylee McKeown has continued her sparking NSW State Open Championship form, setting the fastest time in 2023 in winning the 100m backstroke.
Brumbies beat Reds, continue Super Rugby undefeated run
The Brumbies are now 3-0 for the Super Rugby Pacific season after beating the Queensland Reds 23-12 at GIO Stadium.
Rampant Bulldogs shock Storm on their home turf
Canterbury have posted their first win of the season, scoring five tries to upset Melbourne 26-12 in their NRL clash at AAMI Park.
Cummings bags brace as Mariners rediscover ALM mojo
Socceroo Jason Cummings went two games without scoring but bagged two goals for Central Coast in a convincing A-League Men defeat of Macarthur FC.
Smith hurt as Roosters survive scare against Warriors
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat the Warriors 20-12 in a match in which Brandon Smith suffered a back injury and Joseph Suaalii was placed on report.
Gill’s ton allows India to bat all day against Aussies
A Shubman Gill-inspired India have batted for the entire day three in Ahmedabad to cut down Australia's lead to 191 runs in the fourth Test.
Phoenix rise to stun Sydney FC in mammoth ALW upset
Premiership favourites Sydney FC have fallen to a shock 1-0 home defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women.
Aussie Dobbelaar clings to lead in New Zealand PGA
Louis Dobbelaar is a step closer to a maiden win on the PGA Tour of Australasia heading into the final round of the New Zealand PGA Championship.
NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option
The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.
NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands
Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.
Tszyu, Harrison trade final barbs at lively weigh-in
Home-town favourite Tim Tszyu and American Tony Harrison have successfully made weight ahead of their super-welterweight world-title fight in Sydney.
Protest lodged in Red Bull’s one-two Newcastle Gen3 win
Red Bull Ampol Racing's one-two Supercars season-opening victory in Newcastle could be overturned after a protest was lodged by two rival teams.
Magpies, Power strike deal over prison bar guernsey
Collingwood have relaxed their staunch opposition to Port Adelaide's 'prison bar' guernsey, allowing the Power to wear it in their AFL showdown with Adelaide.
Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super win
Melbourne, led by young playmaker Carter Gordon, have cracked their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, downing the NSW Waratahs 34-27.
Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final
The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.
Swim star McKeown breaks 200m backstroke world record
Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has broken the 200m backstroke world record at the NSW State Open Championships, taking 0.21 seconds off the previous mark.
Kennedy treble steers Sharks to NRL win over Eels
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
Aussie allrounder Green scores maiden Test century
Australia allrounder Cameron Green has broken through for his first Test century, bringing up the milestone on day two against India in Ahmedabad.