Eagles drop ‘disappointed’ Kelly for Blues AFL clash
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.
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Adelaide coach Veart out at end of A-League Men season
Adelaide have sacked coach Carl Veart, who will see out the current season, with their board opting not to extend his contract.
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.
Campbelltown asks for government help to keep Tigers
The Wests Tigers threats to leave Campbelltown if they don't secure the promise of a stadium upgrade by June 30 has prompted the council to ask for higher help.
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing
Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round
Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.
Gout cracks 10 seconds for the 100m twice in one night
Gout Gout has twice broken the 10-second mark in the 100m sprint at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, but both were with illegal tailwinds.
Under-radar Aussies in Masters mix as Scheffler looms
Australians Cameron Smith, Jason Day and Min Woo Lee have enjoyed promising Masters starts alongside imposing defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent
China is raising tariffs on US goods from 84 per cent to 125 per cent as the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump continues to escalate.
Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds
The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.
Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum’s murder
A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.
Kestelman on verge of selling out of clubs amid NBL war
Larry Kestelman is on the cusp of selling his final shares in the NBL's clubs as a bitter stoush with Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly continues.
AFL fines Cats’ Smith $1000 for flipping off fan
Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener.
Eels’ Lomax out for six weeks, racing clock for Origin
Zac Lomax is at long odds to play for NSW in State of Origin I after the Parramatta winger suffered a fractured foot in his side's win over St George Illawarra.
Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months
High-flying Hawthorn have suffered a major blow with star midfielder Will Day to undergo foot surgery and expected to miss up to four months.
Reigning premiers Penrith find positives in form slump
The vibe remains positive at four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith despite a losing streak that threatens to halt their NRL dynasty.
Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes
The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.
PM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed during the first leaders' debate ahead of the federal election, as the two fielded questions on cost of living.
Dominican Republican nightclub roof collapse kills 66
Almost 70 people have been killed and dozens injured after a roof collapsed at a packed nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
Australia looks to Asia, Europe amid US tariff turmoil
The prime minister has talked up regional opportunities as his government seeks to dispel fears of a recession following a tariff-induced market meltdown.
Day’s plan to catch Aussie prodigy in Webb of advice
An Olympics pep talk from Karrie Webb in Paris last year has kicked Min Woo Lee into gear, Jason Day believes ahead of their Masters assault.
Aussie Condon shines as Gators claim US college crown
West Australian basketballer Alex Condon has starred for the Florida Gators in their national college championship victory over the Houston Cougars.
Allen shows AFL can’t handle NRL-style moves: Marsh
Outgoing AFLPA boss Paul Marsh says the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell shows there is no incentive for players to announce moves early.
Pucovski retires due to ‘frightening’ concussion issues
One-Test opener Will Pucovski has officially ended his cricket career because of repeated concussions that resulted in "horrendous" symptoms.
Adelaide’s dual premiership AFLW coach Clarke to quit
Dual AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach at the end of next season.
Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly
Already without stars Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso, Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is doubtful Mackenzie Arnold will be fit to play against South Korea.
Petaia’s big gamble pays off as he signs NFL deal
Rugby union talent Jordan Petaia has signed a three-year deal with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing at Florida's 10-week foreign player camp.
‘Remorseful’ Allen to continue as Eagles co-captain
Oscar Allen will continue as West Coast co-captain but the Eagles star says he is "remorseful" and "embarrassed" for meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.
Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match
With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.
Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.