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10:05 Kiss focused on task with Reds

Reds mentor Les Kiss says he remains fully committed to guiding Queensland despite ongoing speculation that he’s about to be named as the man to replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach.

04:10 Origin star’s positive injury news

Melbourne Storm are hoping to have skipper Harry Grant back on the field by round 10, with the Maroons star likely to get at least one club game in before the State of Origin series kicks off.

03:40 Magpies cop Anzac Day injury blow

Collingwood will “shuffle the decks” for the club’s Anzac Day showdown with Essendon after star captain Darcy Moore was ruled out with an ear issue.

02:25 Gout Gout set to take on the world’s best

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has been named as Australia’s first representative in the 200m in the team being sent to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and will take on the world’s best sprinters for the first time.

01:02 ‘Enormous toll’: Defence for Clarko as pressure builds

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says two years of “distractions” for coach Alastair Clarkson as he dealt with historical claims of racism took an “enormous toll” and defended the premiership winner’s lack of progression with the Kangaroos.

22/04 Balta speaks after assault penalty

Richmond defender Noah Balta says he “let a lot of people down” as the club has accepted a court ruling which will stop him from playing in at least four upcoming games, including Thursday’s Anzac Day eve clash against Melbourne, because of a night time curfew.

22/04 Bells drama as surfer gets hurt

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam had to be helped from the water by fellow competitions including Australian Xavier Huxtable and left the beach in a medicab after wrenching his knee as he walked to shore when the men’s heats finally got going at Bells Beach.

22/04 Reds winger targeting win, not tries

A try-scoring machine in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season, Reds winger Tim Ryan isn’t concerned by his lack of five-pointers in Queensland’s 2025 campaign.

22/04 Players ‘mental health’ at risk, says Lions star

Two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale fears for the mental health of players subjected to online abuse, including death threats.

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

22/04 Star Dee in line for Anzac Eve return

Melbourne is set to welcome back key defensive pillar Steven May for its Anzac Eve clash with Richmond further boosting Demon spirits after last weekend’s breakthrough victory over Fremantle.

22/04 Olympian’s World Cup dream is on

Australian sevens star Tia Hinds has opted to miss Australia’s world championship push at the Los Angeles finale and will instead join fellow Olympian Charlotte Caslick in pursuit of a Wallaroos World Cup berth.

21/04 ‘Non-competitive’ Saints cop lashing

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he’ll have to “have some conversations” with players who would have to own their “non-competitive” performance during Sunday’s crushing 71-point loss to the Western Bulldogs which brought the red-hot Saints back down to earth.

21/04 ‘Not going to happen’: Troubled star won’t replace Darcy

The looming loss of Sam Darcy wasn’t offset by the spectacular return of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli but the skipper’s outstanding season debut, and a big victory, was some comfort for coach Luke Beveridge.

19/04 Sky Blues ready for ‘must-win’ battle

Sydney FC skipper Rhyan Grant says the Sky Blues can ill-afford to dwell on the disappointment of their AFC Champions League Two exit if they are secure an A-League top-six berth.

18/04 Wright on track at Bells Beach

Tyler Wright’s pursuit of a third Bells Beach crown started in style on Friday with a heat win over reigning world junior champion Luana Silva and Erin Brooks.

18/04 Ex-Socceroo to leave Sky Blues

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is set to part ways with Sydney FC after eight and a half seasons with the Sky Blues.

18/04 City star injured again

Mathew Leckie’s injury-riddled season continues, with the Socceroos stalwart ruled out of Melbourne City’s squad for Saturday night’s showdown with Western Sydney Wanderers due to a hamstring problem.

17/04 Chilling footage at Sydney’s Easter Show

Video showing a child’s seatbelt appearing to come undone on the slingshot ride at the Royal Easter Show has left parents vigilant.

17/04 Reds stalwart desperate to celebrate milestone with a win

The chance to celebrate his expected record-breaking appearance for Adelaide United with a win is even more important for Spanish veteran Isaias Sanchez on Friday night considering the Reds’ poor recent form.

17/04 Coach shuts down club swap rumours

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has shut down any suggestion he could replace Simon Goodwin at Melbourne, declaring he “won’t be coaching elsewhere next year” if he doesn’t sign a new deal.

17/04 ‘Be gentle’ Disgraced AFL player arrested for threatening police

Former AFL player turned agent Ricky Nixon has been arrested for allegedly posting a series of threats on social media which targeted police.

17/04 ‘Doesn’t make us bad’: Hawks coach on Port blip

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell isn’t letting one poor half against Port Adelaide overshadow the Hawks’ promising form to start the season.

17/04 ‘He’s fully invested’: Voss responds to TDK holding contract talks

Carlton coach Michael Voss says Tom De Koning is “fully invested” in the Blues despite growing speculation the star ruckman will depart the club at season’s end.

16/04 Sydney FC falls short in bid to reach lucrative final

Sydney FC’s shot at a multimillion-dollar payday is over after the Sky Blues failed in their bid to reach the AFC Champions League Two final.

16/04 A-League salary cap to be revamped

A-League distribution fees may fall even further next season amid salary cap reforms – already rejected by players – designed to ensure the survival of clubs suffering “significant financial stress”.

16/04 Daicos ‘hard to tag’, says Pies coach

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has wished the Lions the best of luck if they put a tagger on Magpies superstar Nick Daicos in Thursday night’s Gabba showdown.

16/04 ‘They’re so invested’: Tigers back future of premiership pair

Richmond is confident premiership players Dion Prestia and Tom Lynch will see out the rest of their careers as Tigers despite looming free agency.

16/04 ‘Move him’: Manly look to Turbo, baulk at Galvin

Manly coach Anthony Seibold is contemplating looking internally to restructure his halves combination in 2025, including at Tom Trbojevic uninterested in Lachlan Galvin despite sharing a manager.

16/04 Spin star’s injury blow

World Cup winning Australian spinner Adam Zampa has flown home from the IPL and will miss the rest of the tournament due to a flare up of a previous shoulder injury.

15/04 Brownlow winner Nat Fyfe’s sad career development

The stunning career of dual-Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe is threatening to end with a whimper after scans confirmed he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain playing in the WAFL last weekend.

15/04 Pie returns, Demon concerns, Brownlow winner struck down

Collingwood is set to receive a major boost for its clash against ladder leaders Brisbane on Thursday night, with superstar midfielder Jordan De Goey fit to return from his ankle issue.

15/04 ‘Looking after him’: Benji Marshall support amid Galvin claims

Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco declared Wests Tigers young gun Lachlan Galvin should have been the “the future of the club” and that coach Benji Marshall would have been “looking after him” revealing his shock at the news which has rocked the NRL.

15/04 Why Cleary isn’t writing off 2025 just yet

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary always knew there would come a time when his all-conquering side’s ridiculously good run of form would run into some roadblocks.

14/04 Change of date for Cup playoffs

A-League clubs forced to compete in this year’s playoffs for a spot in the Australia Cup’s round-of-32 will be more match-hardened following the decision play the games next month rather than in July.

14/04 ‘Isn’t the standard’: President’s letter ups pressure at Demons

Melbourne president Brad Green failed to address the ongoing future of coach Simon Goodwin in a letter to members which conceded the winless Demons were not playing at the “standard we expect” as pressure grows.

14/04 Tigers confirm shocking Galvin news

The Wests Tigers’ strong start to the season has suffered a monumental setback with emerging star Lachlan Galvin to leave the club at the end of the 2026 season after he knocked back a huge contract extension to stay.

14/04 ‘Headless’: Day rues missed Masters chance

Rory McIlroy’s emotional jubilation after his breakthrough Masters win was nearly matched by the frustration levels of Jason Day who left Augusta National rueing missed chances despite securing a top-1o finish.

14/04 Diamonds to open Constellation Cup at home

Australia’s bid to regain the Constellation Cup will be boosted by the first two games of October’s four-match series taking place on home soil.

14/04 Maroons confirm squad for Origin opener

Queensland has confirmed its squad for game one of the women’s State of Origin series, with veteran playmaker Ali Brigginshaw set to captain the side again which has six players in the mix to make their Maroons debut.

14/04 Aussie giant’s world record twist

Olympian Matt Denny smashed his personal best for the third time in a week and set a new discus world record only to have his main rival launch the discus even further as their rivalry intensified.

11/04 Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders

Sydney FC star Joe Lolley hopes to get a proper crack at Auckland FC as the Sky Blues bid to put the disappointment of their midweek loss in Singapore behind them by beating the A-League leaders at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

11/04 ‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit

Former Reds and Wallabies star Jordan Petaia was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of captain Tate McDermott’s 100th appearance for the team on Saturday night against the ACT Brumbies.

11/04 50-year Aussie win drought continues

The comfort of a home qualification tie did little for the Australian Billie Jean King Cup outfit that was ousted from the competition without hitting a ball on Friday.

11/04 AFL coaches ‘paper tiger’ in soft cap fight

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined the chorus of coaches fearing for the AFL’s future under the slashed soft cap but suggested the coaching cohort was a “paper tiger”.

11/04 ‘Few beers’: Smith reveals on viral fashion choice

A “few beers” with the fashion mogul behind his LIV golf clothing was the catalyst for the bizarre Masters fashion statement that Cam Smith says earnt “lots of love” online.

11/04 ‘Special game’: Geelong gun singled out for huge praise

Geelong coach Chris Scott felt like all his worst fears were coming true as Adelaide’s vaunted three-headed monster tall forward line ran riot in the first half on Thursday night.

10/04 ‘Undefendable’ mistakes to blame for loss

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says poor decision-making keeps putting his team in “undefendable” positions and wouldn’t use the five-day break for the Crows’ disappointing fade out against Geelong.

10/04 Aussies outclassed by Kazakhstan

Australia’s hopes of reaching the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup are in tatters after being outclassed by Kazakhstan in Thursday’s Group D qualifying clash in Brisbane.

10/04 Blues star reveals ‘scary’ mental health battle

Carlton star Harry McKay says he put on a “facade” and pretended t be OK during a “scary” battle with a mental health issue which forced him to take time away from the game.

10/04 Major Olympic move to boost Aussie siblings

Superstar siblings Min Woo Lee and Minjee Lee could play together at the 2028 Olympics after LA organisers confirmed the addition of a mixed golf event to the schedule.

09/04 Broken arm sidelines Wallabies captain

Wallabies captain and Queensland star Harry Wilson is set to be sidelined for six weeks after breaking his arm in the Reds’ 27-15 loss to the Chiefs.

09/04 Aussies to ‘embrace’ underdog tag

Australia will happily “embrace” the underdog tag in Thursday’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifying battle against Kazakhstan in Brisbane.

09/04 Kiss could coach Reds and Wallabies

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has left the door open for Les Kiss to coach both Queensland and Wallabies until his Reds contract expires next year.

09/04 ‘Hope the AFL are listening’: Coaches fire up

Two of the game’s highest-profile coaches have issued a plea to the AFL as the tightening of the soft cap reaches “boiling point”.

09/04 ‘Up to Richmond’: AFL boss handball’s Balta call

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says Noah Balta has served his club-imposed suspension for assault and the decision on whether he plays this weekend is “up to Richmond” amid an outcry over his potential return.

09/04 Lions not afforded Gather Round ‘luxury’

Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has no complaints about Brisbane being again overlooked for a “centre stage” clash at Gather Round despite the club being the AFL’s reigning premiers.

09/04 Pies’ cautious approach with ‘frustrated’ star

Collingwood is erring on the side of caution with injury-plagued matchwinner Jordan De Goey as he battles a “reasonably minor” ankle injury.

09/04 NSW cop Origin injury blow

Parramatta star Zac Lomax is set to miss up to six weeks with a fractured foot putting his chances of being ready to play for NSW in the opening State of Origin game in severe doubt and creating a new headache for Blues coach Laurie Daley.

09/04 ‘A little bit much’: Days gets Masters fashion check

Jason Day found himself on the wrong kind of list at the Masters this year after the Australian’s fashion faux pas in 2024 earnt him a dressing down from officials.

09/04 Why AFL won’t follow NRL-style player moves

Outgoing AFL Players’ Association boss Paul Marsh can’t see a future where footballers announce their movement before the end of the season like NRL players do.

08/04 Teen keen to star for Australia

Teenage prodigy Maya Joint says being Australia’s former “orange girl” has given her a head start on what to expect from being part of the nation’s Billie Jean King Cup team for this week’s qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Colombia in Brisbane.

08/04 NRL teams: Roosters shake-up as Rabbitohs make big Latrell Mitchell change

Master coach Wayne Bennett has turned to Latrell Mitchell to cover his injury crisis in the halves for South Sydney, while it’s a different story at the Roosters where veteran playmaker Chad Townsend has been axed after five rounds.

08/04 Reds skipper ‘proud’ of milestone

Reds captain Tate McDermott couldn’t have asked for a better venue and opponent for his 100th appearance in a Queensland jersey.

08/04 Sydney supersub continues to impress

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has encouraged Sky Blues supersub Adrian Segecic to leave the club next season but only to join an overseas team rather than a rival A-League outfit.

08/04 ‘We love him’: Eagles embrace wantaway skipper

Embattled West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen remains a “great leader” and has the support of his playing group despite revelations of a meeting with Hawthorn and reports he was asked to step down from his captaincy role.

07/04 ‘Incredible addition’: Aussies hail star’s defection

Ajla Tomljanovic hailed the newest member of Australia’s female tennis cohort, world No.12 Daria Kasatkina, as an “incredible addition” to the nation’s stocks hopeful that “common sense” would allow the native Russian to represent her new country in the future.

07/04 Bulldogs make major coaching change

The Bulldogs have locked in a coach for their inaugural NRLW campaign, with former outside back Brayden Wiliame signing a two-year deal just months out from their first game.

07/04 Aussie giant makes history with history-making heave

Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Denny wanted a world record but was still “very, very proud” after becoming the first Australian to eclipse the 70-metre mark with the discuss in a stunning performance in the US he dedicated to his late father.

07/04 ‘Not playing the footy we want’: Brisbane Lions eye-opening warning

Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews has issued an ominous warning to the rest of the competition, insisting the undefeated Lions “have a lot of improvement in us”.

07/04 ‘Winning formula’: Smith’s massive change for Masters success

Cam Smith will take his newborn son to Augusta this week hoping he’s the “winning formula” he needs to salute at the Masters confident he’s better prepared than in recent successful appearances thanks to another major off course change.

07/04 ‘It’s up to us’: Star Blue defends winless coach

Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has defended embattled coach Michael Voss declaring the players need to be held accountable for the Blues’ winless start through the opening four games of their season.

07/04 ‘Abused’ Aussie batter gets last laugh

Marcus Harris has knocked up a “bucket list” achievement with a century at Lord’s two years after he was “abused by a lot of committee members” with the Australian Test squad during the 2023 Ashes.

06/04 Aussie guns huge LIV win ahead of Masters

Cameron Smith will head to the Masters with a winning feeling after teammate, and great mate, Marc Leishman’s breakthrough LIV win at Miami helped steer the all-Aussie Ripper GC to a huge team victory.

05/04 Matildas seeking momentum

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni says it’s vital that his team builds further momentum ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup with another win over South Korea in Newcastle on Monday night.

04/04 ‘X-factor’ ready to strike for Lions

Having tasted the MCG as a spectator, Lions “X-factor” Bruce Reville will relish the chance to play at the home of football for the first time on Saturday when Brisbane seeks to extend its unbeaten start to the AFL season with a win over Richmond.

04/04 Aloisi throws support behind Veart

Embattled Adelaide United coach Carl Veart has found an ally in his Western United counterpart John Aloisi, who looms as a potential target for the Reds next season.

04/04 ‘Bit like Jeremy Howe’: Rap for top pick

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Saints fans can expect a touch of high-flyer Jeremy Howe in Alix Tauru when the top pick returns from injury through the VFL this week.

03/04 Montemurro backed to coach Matildas

Matildas interim boss Tom Sermanni has backed decorated club coach Joe Montemurro to become coach of the women’s national team, but will “fully support” whoever Football Australia appoints.

03/04 Roos young gun set for footy return

North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw is expected to make his return from injury via the VFL this weekend.

03/04 ‘Finished’: Wayne’s dire warning about future of Origin

Wayne Bennett fears “Origin will be finished” if eligibility rules are changed which could water down the game’s greatest rivalry.

03/04 Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan’s “empathy” for his Richmond counterpart Adem Yze will only go so far on Saturday when the Lions attempt to stretch their unbeaten start to the AFL season to four matches by beating the Tigers at the MCG.

02/04 ‘Serious risk’: Why MMA fight night was cancelled

A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.

02/04 Lethal pair pushing Western United towards glory

Western United’s Japanese striker Hiroshi Ibusuki has hailed his lethal combination with fellow forward Noah Botic as the pair seek to add to the 20 goals they have already scored between them to further enhance their team’s bid for A-League glory.

02/04 Goodwin dangles the axe for underperforming Dees

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his players had to endure an honesty session following their drubbing at the hands of the Gold Coast and has threatened to swing the axe at the selection table.

02/04 Wallabies stars return for Reds

Star Wallabies forwards Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight will make timely returns to Queensland’s line-up for the Reds’ top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Chiefs in Waikato on Friday.

02/04 ‘Fanboying’: Lee’s friendship with pop icon

Whether it’s pop music icon Justin Bieber, NBA great Steph Curry or “big brother” Jason Day, Min Woo Lee is feeling the “love” and soaking up the adulation ahead of his Masters tilt at Augusta next week.

01/04 Bomber blow: Essendon forward suffers ACL

The AFL career of emerging Essendon forward Tom Edwards has been put on indefinite hold after he went down with an ACL injury at training on Tuesday.

01/04 Sam Konstas reaches new level with monster pay rise

Australian selectors have reinforced they see Sam Konstas as the future of the Test side, despite being overlooked for the tour of Sri Lanka, after they handed the teenage phenom his first national contract for the 2025-26 season.

01/04 Headaches loom for Pies after big return for Blues blockbuster

Collingwood is facing “some headaches” at the selection table ahead of Thursday night’s clash with Carlton after coach Craig McRae declared his side full strength.

01/04 Matildas vice-captain’s massive call on Sam Kerr captaincy debate

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond says Sam Kerr “definitely should not be standing down” as the national side’s skipper following backlash suggesting that she should give up the role.

01/04 Fears of Tassie stadium cost blowout

The price tag of Tasmania’s proposed AFL stadium has been underestimated by hundreds of millions of dollars by the state government, the panel assessing the proposal has found.

31/03 ‘Biggest mistake of my life’: Xavier Cooks’ apology after ban

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has apologised for failing an anti-doping test that kept him out of the NBL finals, calling it one of the “biggest mistakes of my life”.

31/03 Starc’s cheeky dig at Aussie teammate

Mitchell Starc has fired the Delhi Capitals to an emphatic IPL victory with a five-wicket haul before having a cheeky dig at fellow Aussie Travis Head.

28/03 Smith ‘honoured’ to captain Reds

Ryan Smith never gave himself a chance of playing for the Queensland Reds, let alone captaining them.

28/03 Victory and Adelaide ‘desperate’

Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles says his side will be “just as desperate” as Adelaide United on Saturday night in a game crucial to both teams’ chances of remaining in contention for the A-League premiership.

28/03 Twin tons give the Bulls hope in Shield final

Fighting centuries from Jack Wildermuth and Jack Clayton have given the Queensland Bulls a chance to secure a remarkable win in their Sheffield Shield final against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval.

28/03 NSW great makes major announcement about future

NSW Blues veteran Moises Henriques has retired from Sheffield Shield after a stellar first-class career.

28/03 Forward make timely return for Lions

The return of premiership-winning forwards Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann could not have been timed any better for the Brisbane Lions on what’s expected to be a wet night at the Gabba on Saturday.

27/03 Sam Kerr’s likely Matildas return date emerges

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 When superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 Lehmann ton puts SA on cusp of Sheffield Shield fairytale

Jake Lehmann is on the cusp of recreating his father’s heroics after his century in the Sheffield Shield final gave South Australia a commanding 176-run first-innings lead.

25/03 Hero does it again as Socceroos catch fire in World Cup statement

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

25/03 Socceroos secure back-to-back wins

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

22/03 Gardner ruled out of T20 series

Brisbane Heat and Queensland all-rounder Charli Knott has been called into Australia’s T20 women’s squad for the rest of its tour of New Zealand as a replacement for the injured Ashleigh Gardner.

22/03 Socceroos preparing for ‘final’ in China

It was one of the most memorable nights of Craig Goodwin’s international career – playing for the Socceroos in his hometown of Adelaide and scoring a goal in Australia’s 3-1 win over China.

19/03 Stunning moment for Kyrgios after horror run

Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios says it’s “pretty special” to feel like he belongs again after he won his first match since 2022 with a thrilling comeback victory over Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open, revealing after the match that he thought his career was over.

19/03 McKay scrutiny ‘unfair’ says Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott has jumped to the defence of Ben McKay, labelling criticism of the backman “unfair”.

19/03 Wallabies captain to lead Reds

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson will feel “privileged” to captain Queensland for the first time on Saturday when the Reds meet the Highlanders in Dunedin.

18/03 ‘Bizarre’ detail in final table as Sheffield Shield final locked in

Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says his team will lean on the ability to fire when it matters most having seized a spot in next week’s Sheffield Shield final against South Australia after a dramatic final day on which Western Australia fell just 35 runs short of reaching a fourth-straight decider.

15/03 Magpie set for surgery after warm up setback

Ash Johnson’s quest to get back into Collingwood’s senior side has been dealt a major blow after he was ruled out indefinitely with a fractured fibula.

13/03 Reds on ‘same page’ despite form slump

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart is adamant the Reds have had their form slump and can kickstart their A-League title campaign with a home win over Macarthur FC on Friday night.

13/03 How emerging Lion has improved

Levi Ashcroft has been named to make his AFL debut on Saturday, as his Lions teammate Logan Morris declared himself ready to “lead” Brisbane’s forward line following Joe Daniher’s retirement.

12/03 Poyet blasts AFC ahead of Sydney battle

Jeonbuk Motors coach Gus Poyet has lashed out at the Asian Football Confederation ahead of his South Korean club’s AFC Champions League Two battle with Sydney FC, saying it’s “not worth” being in the competition.

12/03 Marnus back for Bulls but Khawaja out

Test batsman Marnus Labuschagne will make a timely return to the Queensland side for the Bulls’ vital Sheffield Shield clash against runaway competition leaders South Australia.

12/03 Reds star to miss battle with NSW

Reds centre Hunter Paisami will return from suspension, but Queensland co-captain Liam Wright has suffered another injury setback and will miss Saturday night’s interstate grudge match against the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.

11/03 Sydney defender looms as Socceroos bolter

A spate of injuries to Socceroos centre-backs has led to recent Sydney FC signing Alex Grant zooming into selection contention for Australia’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China.

10/03 Staggering images emerge as NRL club forced to relocate

Flooding rains caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have forced the Gold Coast Titans to move to Sydney to train in the lead-up to their first match of the NRL season against the Bulldogs on Sunday.

06/03 Coates set to strike for Storm

Melbourne Storm is set to benefit from the decision to save representative winger Xavier Coates for Sunday’s NRL round-one clash against Parramatta rather than him returning from an ankle injury in the club’s final pre-season trial.

06/03 Legends blast 17 sixes in Aussie revenge win over India

It wasn’t quite revenge for losing the Champions Trophy semi-final but an Australian Masters team featuring Shane Watson demolished an Indian team featuring Sachin Tendulkar in the International Masters League.

04/03 NRL Round 1 teams: Eels lose Mitch Moses, guns named for club debuts, comebacks

Parramatta have been dealt a major blow with skipper Mitch Moses ruled out of their season opener against the Storm and rookie coach Jason Ryles forced to turn to Ronald Volkman who missed the entire 2024 campaign.

22/02 Wright close to returning for Reds

Reds coach Les Kiss says there’s no need to rush co-captain Liam Wright back from a shoulder injury such was Queensland’s performance in a 56-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika.

22/02 Western United skipper chasing Socceroos berth

Western United captain Ben Garuccio’s desire to play the Socceroos remains as strong as ever as a left-back vacancy looms in Australia’s squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China.

22/02 Storm welcome back key pair

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has welcomed the earlier-than-expected return of key pair Cameron Munster and Nick Meaney for Sunday’s trial against North Queensland at Casey Field.

21/02 ‘Un-Australian’: Matildas’ ‘huge wake-up call’

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s “un-Australian” performance in a humiliating 4-0 loss to Japan, saying the shocking display was a “huge wake-up call” ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

21/02 Young ‘Roos ready for World Cup shot

It’s not just a place in the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup semi-finals that the Young Socceroos will be playing for on Saturday night, with a win over Iraq to also secure them a FIFA Under-20 World Cup berth for the first time since 2013.

21/02 Matildas thrashed in sorry display

The Matildas have produced their worst display under the tenure of interim coach Tom Sermanni, suffering an embarrassing 4-0 loss to Japan in Houston.

20/02 ‘Big loss’ could unearth Aussie matchwinners

Adam Zampa says the Champions Trophy could provide the platform to find some future “matchwinners” for Australia with so many frontliners missing as Ricky Ponting put batting tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk under the gun to be one of them.

20/02 Surprise in new national uniforms

Traditional gold has been ditched and replaced by a fluoro zigzag on national team shirts for the Socceroos and Matildas, with a new suite of playing gear designed for the first time by a First Nations artist.

20/02 Wallabies captain signs new deal

National captain Harry Wilson has recommitted to Queensland and Australian rugby until the end of 2029 in a huge boost for the Reds and the Wallabies.

20/02 A-League boss removed from role

Nick Garcia has been relieved of his role as A-League commissioner, with former senator Stephen Conroy set to take charge of the men’s and women’s national competitions as executive chairman of the Australian Professional Leagues.

19/02 Teen sprint sensation locked for iconic race

Organisers of the iconic Stawell Gift have urged fans to “get your tickets early” after Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout confirmed he would make his debut in Australia’s most prestigious professional foot race during the Easter weekend carnival in country Victoria.

19/02 Lions set to unleash Levi Ashcroft

Father-son pick Levi Ashcroft is set to play a half of football in his unofficial Brisbane Lions debut in Thursday night’s three-team match simulation also involving Collingwood and Gold Coast.

19/02 ‘Will be a conversation’: AFL boss open to return of State of Origin

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon will raise State of Origin to players and coaches this year following the success of the Indigenous All Stars match on Saturday.

19/02 Next Matildas coach must understand ‘Aussie’ way

Emerging Matildas star Winonah Heatley has called for the national women’s team next permanent coach to “understand the Australian way” and take the side to the “next level”.

19/02 Reds coach silent on Wallabies gig

Reds mentor Les Kiss’s “respect” for his Queensland players has him reluctant to divulge whether he wants to succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach later this year.

19/02 ‘Certainly be a conversation’ about State of Origin, says Dillon

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon will raise State of Origin to players and coaches this year following the success of the Indigenous All Stars match on Saturday.

19/02 Disaster stikes South Sydney as Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray in freak training incidents

South Sydney captain Cameron Murray could miss the bulk if not all of the NRL season after the club confirmed he suffered a serious ankle injury in a horror morning at Rabbitohs training.

18/02 Aussie star’s role to end golf’s war

Greg Norman may have started golf’s war but fellow Australian star Adam Scott is doing his best to end it, preparing for all levels of fallout from a playing group broken apart by money.

18/02 Latrell makes long awaited Souths return

Latrell Mitchell is back for the Bunnies for the first time since last July after he was named in a strong squad for Saturday’s annual Charity Shield clash against a Dragons side that will unleash a couple of former Souths stars.

18/02 Setbacks to test Bulldogs: Bont

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is looking at his side’s pre-season injury toll “through an optimistic lens”, saying it will create opportunity and test resilience in the early stages of the year.

18/02 AFL No.1 pick’s devastating injury shock

The AFL’s No.1 draft pick could have his senior debut delayed after Richmond confirmed Sam Lalor would need surgery on a hairline fracture in his jaw suffered in a practice match collision on Monday that also resulted in a concussion.Lalor went down after being pushed into a marking contest by West Coast’s Reuben Ginbey in Perth during the third quarter of the pre-season clash.

18/02 Big problem in unusual Australian squad for Champions Trophy

Since Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, 25 players have turned out across 13 50-over games heading to the Champions Trophy, and two smashings by Sri Lanka last week have cast doubt about their chances of taking out the ICC tournament.

17/02 Aussie PGA dates revealed

The Australian PGA Championship is set to again start the DP World Tour season despite being pushed back to the last week of November.

17/02 Wallabies skipper won’t pressure Reds coach

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is grateful for the clarity Joe Schmidt has provided about his future as Australia’s coach, saying it will assist with the “smooth transition” to his successor.

17/02 Harris and Neale to again lead Lions

Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale will remain Brisbane’s co-captains, with the Lions maintaining the leadership structure that delivered them AFL premiership success last season.Andrews and Neale will head a leadership group that includes vice-captains Hugh McCluggage and Josh Dunkley, as well as Charlie Cameron, Cam Rayner, Brandon Starcevich, Jarrod Berry and Oscar McInerney.

17/02 Dogs suffer another cruel injury blow

The Western Bulldogs’ pre-season injury woes have hit a new low with small forward Cody Weightman set to miss the first half of the year through a knee setback.

17/02 ‘Welcome to my world’: Ange’s warning

Ange Postecoglou is confident his Tottenham side can make Premier League “inroads”, warning rival clubs they will face similar injury problems that have plagued Spurs in recent months.

16/02 ‘I love it’: Aussie love affair continue to Niemann

To win in Australia it helps to have won in Australia and a couple of national Open champs did a Sunday dance in Adelaide before Joaquin Niemann holed a clutch-final hole birdie to jump to the top of the LIV podium.

16/02 ‘Crazy’: Six-year LIV deal shocks Smith

Cameron Smith could have another six chances, at least, to get on top of the LIV podium in Adelaide and branded a confident contract extension in what remains a volatile golfing landscape as “pretty crazy”.

15/02 Reds star staying patient in comeback bid

Having earnt not only a Wallabies recall but the national team captaincy, Liam Wright wasn’t ready for the devastation of a shoulder injury that ended his 2024 campaign less than an hour into his first Test in four years.

15/02 ‘Insane’: Bryson’s bizarre balcony move

If good vibes counted for much it should be Bryson DeChambeau topping the leaderboard in Adelaide.

15/02 Cricket Australia has failed Aussie spinner Matt Kuhnemann

Former Australia Test player Steven O’Keefe says “the system has failed” off-spinner Matt Kuhnemann after he was cited for a suspect bowling action in Sri Lanka.

15/02 ‘Will pass’: More support for reported Aussie spinner

Matt Kuhnemann “will pass” all tests he has to go through after being reported for a suspect action according to Test teammate Steve Smith who was shocked the spinner was reported in the first place.

14/02 Wrestling great ready for ‘Brisbane Brawl’

At 51, Adam Copeland knows his latest visit to Australia is likely to be his last as a professional wrestler – but as an Emmy Award-nominated actor, more trips Down Under may await him after he retires from the ring.

14/02 Sliding City happy to be home

A nightmare run of away games has a struggling Melbourne City grateful to be returning to AAMI Park on Saturday.

14/02 Goodwin poised to ground Jets

Having “come a long way” since his first meeting with his former club Newcastle in December, Adelaide United striker Archie Goodwin is poised to show the Jets what they’re missing on Saturday night.

14/02 ‘He’s contracted’: Dee makes Pickett plea

Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen hopes star teammate Kysaiah Pickett stays a Demon “this year and hopefully many more” despite Pickett’s admission of homesickness.

14/02 ‘Work to do’: Smith rides LIV rollercoaster

Cameron Smith hooked his first tee shot on the opening hole into the fan village way left of the first fairway as the third LIV event began in Adelaide on Friday.

14/02 Young Swan banned for illicit drugs

Sydney Swans youngster Caiden Cleary has been suspended for being in breach of the competition’s illicit drugs policy.

14/02 Adelaide erupts at miracle shot

It only took 10 minutes for Adelaide to erupt again as Masters champion Patrick Reed nailed a hole-in-one at the Watering Hole to cue mayhem on the opening day of the LIV event.

14/02 ‘System has failed’ Kuhnemann, says O’Keefe

Former Australia Test player Steven O’Keefe says “the system has failed” off-spinner Matt Kuhnemann after he was cited for a suspect bowling action in Sri Lanka.

13/02 ‘Enough’: Chelsea’s call after Sam Kerr verdict

Matildas captain Sam Kerr won’t be disciplined by Chelsea and instead was offered a ringing endorsement from her manager in the wake of her not guilty verdict in a London court.

13/02 Fans say same thing after Konstas century

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 Konstas smashes maiden One Day ton in losing effort

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 Konstas smashes ton in losing effort

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 ‘Fifth major’: Smith revels in Open change

A rotation of the men’s Australian Open between the best courses in Melbourne’s sandbelt and an influx of the world’s best players will re-shape the iconic tournament which is no longer “handcuffed” by the dual-gender format.

13/02 Starc 2.0? Johnson’s bold hope for Champions Trophy

Australia quick Spencer Johnson aspires to replicate the feats of superstar fast bowler Mitchell Starc during the upcoming Champions Trophy.

13/02 Golf bomber wants to break the internet, again

Bryson DeChambeau knew 16 days of footage of him trying to hit a hole-in-one over his glass-filled house, given to the world via social media, would go viral.

13/02 Matildas star injured

Everton midfielder Clare Wheeler has been ruled out of the Matildas squad for this month’s She Believes Cup in the United States.

13/02 ‘Come back’: Rory changes tune

Rory McIlroy says any players who had their “feelings hurt” by peers taking big-money offers to join LIV had to “get over it” as PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan declared reunification with the breakaway tour was now his No.1 priority.

12/02 Larger-than-life AFL legend’s new role

Goalkicking great Brendan Fevola will guide a new generation of forwards after taking on a specialist coaching role at Richmond AFLW.

12/02 Bulls star to appeal ban length

Macarthur FC skipper Valere Germain will fight to have a two-game ban for the use of an offensive gesture reduced. Germain made the gesture in stoppage-time of his side’s 2-2 weekend draw with Western United at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

12/02 Auckland test excites United young gun

Saturday’s visit of Auckland FC to Ironbank Fields holds no fears for excitement machine Abel Walatee, whose Western United team can become the first side to beat the A-League leaders twice this season.

12/02 Painful revelations behind star’s retirement

Managing a herniated disc he suffered midway through the 2024 season became too hard for former Melbourne Storm captain Christian Welch who heads into retirement from the NRL hoping that “basic daily living” becomes less of a painful experience.

12/02 Dogs prepare for life without star

The Western Bulldogs have prepared this pre-season to play without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan who remains away from the club amid personal challenges and will show a glimpse of its “adapted” forward line in front of a packed house on Saturday.

12/02 Australian cricket team reeling as Mitchell Starc steps away for ‘personal reasons’

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy squad for “personal reasons” and left Sri Lanka before two ODIs as the understrength final squad for the tournament was confirmed with Steve Smith as captain.

12/02 Port Adelaide announces coach Ken Hinkley will leave the club

Ken Hinkley will embark on his final season as Port Adelaide coach, with highly-regarded assistant coach Josh Carr set to take over in 2026.

11/02 Smith’s injury reveal ahead of Champions Trophy

Steve Smith concedes he’ll be limited by an ongoing elbow issue when he captains Australia in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and potentially in the Champions Trophy.

11/02 Drug ban rocks Aussie basketball

Former NBL MPV Xavier Cooks has been provisionally suspended after an alleged anti-doping violation two days out from the Sydney Kings’ sudden-death playoff game against Adelaide.

11/02 ‘Hometown hero time’: Aussie’s late LIV call-up

South Australian veteran Wade Ormsby has been given a late call-up to play his hometown LIV event for the first time after the withdrawal of Jinichiro Kozuma.

11/02 New life begins for Simmons

Ben Simmons and Patty Mills will be NBA teammates before they’ve been Australian Boomers teammates after Simmons’ move to a third NBA team was confirmed.

10/02 Cult figure’s big move for AFL premiers

Brisbane Lions grand final hero and emerging cult figure Kai Lohmann has signed a two-year contract extension adding momentum to the premiership defence which begins in three weeks.

10/02 Aussie champ set to test anti-gay laws

Controversy around the move to add a wave-pool event in Abu Dhabi to the World Surf League schedule goes beyond the impact on newly minted Pipeline champ Tyler Wright, who wears the LBGQTI+ flag on her shoulder and is heading to a country where homosexuality is outlawed.

10/02 Sydney star fit for continental duty

Sydney FC star Joe Lolley has declared himself fully fit for the Sky Blues’ AFC Champions League Two date with Bangkok United on Wednesday night after struggling with a hip problem during his team’s 3-3 weekend draw with the Wanderers.

09/02 Smith backs ‘out of runs’ Labuschagne

Steve Smith has gone into bat for Marnus Labuschagne, confident runs for Australia’s No.3 are “just around the corner”.

09/02 Aussie’s rise from ‘big teddy bear’ to NFL star

Jordan Mailata’s high school PE teacher said he predicted the Aussie NFL star’s rise to fame the first time he saw him in year 7.

08/02 Golf Australia scraps controversial format

The Australian Open men’s and women’s golf championships will revert to being held separately.

08/02 Reds primed for Super season

A successful pre-season tour of the United Kingdom will count for nothing if Queensland loses its Super Rugby Pacific opener against Moana Pasifika on February 21 at Suncorp Stadium.

07/02 Sydney seeking derby clean sweep

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay wants the Sky Blues to beat the best version of Western Sydney in Saturday night’s derby, and that means a Wanderers side that includes Spanish star Juan Mata.

07/02 The day Adelaide rumbled like never before

Cameron Smith paints the picture like a seasoned storyteller, vivid imagery and feelings that he can’t, and won’t, quickly forget.

06/02 Aussie champ’s Trump meeting revealed

Adam Scott was part of a PGA Tour delegation that met with new US President Donald Trump in a bid to fast-track the deal with LIV Golf to settle golf’s future landscape.

06/02 Retirement bombshell shocks Aussie ODI team

Australia’s Champions Trophy squad is in tatters with Marcus Stoinis making the bombshell decision to retire from ODI cricket on the eve of the tournament.

06/02 Star signing: Leggie makes late BBL move

Another top-line leg-spinner is headed to the Melbourne Stars with Mitch Swepson leaving Brisbane after 10 seasons and a BBL title at the Heat.

06/02 Matildas greats back ‘disrupter’ Sam Kerr amid trial

Matildas greats have leapt to the defence of Sam Kerr, saying the embattled star should remain captain of Australia despite being on trial for the charge of racially aggravated abuse of a police officer.

06/02 Matildas greats back ‘disrupter’ Kerr

Matildas greats have leapt to the defence of Sam Kerr, saying the embattled star should remain captain of Australia despite being on trial for the charge of racially aggravated abuse of a police officer.

06/02 A-League great calls time on pro career

A-League championship-winning goalkeeper Jamie Young has called time on his professional career but will continue to contribute to the sport as a player and educator.

06/02 Aussie siblings starring role in Netflix hit

Minjee Lee has opened up on the “in your face” experience of having cameras follow her every move when she was with her superstar brother Min Woo for the upcoming season of Netflix’s breakout hit Full Swing.

05/02 Major door opens for LIV ahead of ‘weird’ start

The LIV players who were almost exiled from the rest of the golfing world two years ago have had another major door opened, with a special exemption category for up to 10 players not already qualified to earn a spot at the US Open.

05/02 ‘Pity’ to miss derby, says Mata

Juan Mata is clinging on to the slim hope he will be available for Saturday night’s Sydney derby despite the likelihood that a hamstring injury will sideline Wanderers’ Spanish star.

05/02 Origin ‘dream’ put aside for Storm gun

Making Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy “happy” with pre-season effort is the first and foremost priority for Tyran Wishart who had the carrot of possible State of Origin selection dangled by NSW coach Laurie Daley last week.

05/02 Eagles mourn premiership hero’s sudden death

West Coast premiership hero Adam Hunter has died, aged 43.

05/02 Key to all-rounder’s Champions Trophy bid

Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie is aiming to keep his game “as flexible as possible” as he closes in on Champions Trophy selection following the injury to Mitchell Marsh.

04/02 NRL’s big call on rule changes for new season

After investigating the need for rules changes in 2025 the NRL has decided none are needed but a crackdown is coming on players milking for penalties and getting in the way around the ruck after a “drop” in standards in recent seasons.

04/02 ‘I don’t know’: Sam Kerr question Matildas coach won’t answer

Sam Kerr’s position as Matildas captain has become an “interesting question” for interim coach Tom Sermanni in the wake of shocking court footage but he insists his only focus is her health and return to the national team.

04/02 Star’s plea for more after award glory

Newly minted Belinda Clarke Award winner Annabel Sutherland used her morning after platform to launch a plea for more women’s games at the “big stadiums”, declaring the record crowd at the MCG Test was proof the all-conquering Australians “deserved” it.

04/02 Essendon VFL coach Dale Tapping loses cancer battle

Dale Tapping has been remembered as a man of “outstanding character and integrity” after the Essendon VFL coach died on Tuesday morning after battle with myeloma, an aggressive form of blood cancer.

03/02 Legend in the making crowned Australia’s best

Two days after making history on the MCG, Annabel Sutherland’s Test match dominance was rewarded with a maiden Belinda Clark Award for an unforgettable 12 months.

03/02 Aussie cult hero claims Allan Border Medal

Travis Head can recall the crossroads innings which kickstarted his dazzling international career and played a crucial role in his Allan Border Medal triumph on Monday night.

03/02 Defender wants Sydney to see ‘best’ of him

New Sydney FC defender Alex Grant wants to ensure he’s at his best before making his Sky Blues debut despite the lure of playing in Saturday night’s derby against Western Sydney Wanderers.

03/02 AFL makes decision on Ryan altercation

West Coast star Liam Ryan is free to play for the Indigenous All-Stars team after an AFL investigation into a video allegedly showing him in a fight at a music festival cleared him of any wrong doing.

03/02 ‘Getting into him’: Roos wait on $8m man’s call

North Melbourne gun Luke Davies-Uniacke has been left in no doubt how much his teammates want him to sign the hefty new deal in front of him and have been “getting into him” about it.

03/02 Aussie stunner not enough in $32 million chase

Cam Davis needed the final round fellow Aussie Adam Scott produced at Pebble Beach, falling four shots short of catching Rory McIlroy, who turned into a runaway winner of the PGA Tour’s first $32m signature event of 2025.

02/02 Matildas star’s hot streak continues

Matildas star Mary Fowler continued her red-hot goalscoring streak for Manchester City, netting a double against Arsenal and taking her tally to five goals in her past five WSL games, stamping her star status.

02/02 ‘Send him home’: Brad Haddin’s blunt message to selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

02/02 ‘Send him back home to bat’: Haddin’s message to Aussie selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

02/02 Junction Oval was the turning point: Healy

Australia captain Alyssa Healy identified the second match of the Ashes series as the moment she felt the Aussies had England’s measure.

31/01 Mata hurt in Wanderers win

Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-0 win over A-League cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar has come at a cost, with Spanish star Juan Mata limping off early with a hamstring injury.

31/01 Aussies lose power-hitter to injury on Champions Trophy eve

Australia has been dealt a major blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy, with power-hitter Mitchell Marsh set to miss the upcoming tournament through a back injury.

31/01 Victory’s huge show of faith in coach

Melbourne Victory has extended Arthur Diles’ tenure as the club’s head coach until at least the end of next season despite his record of just one win from seven games since taking over from Patrick Kisnorbo.

30/01 Aussie gun’s mental weapon aids chase for $30m

Australian gun Cam Davis has spent plenty of the past year “unpacking” issues with a hypnotherapist not just to improve his golf but his life, and the dividends were evident after he blitzed the opening round of the $30m Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

30/01 Aussie gun under injury cloud as spin king rolls Poms

An injury to superstar Ellyse Perry overshadowed another comprehensive day by Australia in the marquee day-night Test match at the MCG.

30/01 Aussie star under injury cloud as spin King rolls England

An injury to superstar Ellyse Perry overshadowed another comprehensive day by Australia in the marquee day-night Test match at the MCG.

30/01 A-League stalwart to retire

Stalwart defender Scott Neville has called time on his professional football career, with the Brisbane Roar veteran to retire after making his 300th A-League appearance on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.

30/01 ‘Cue outrage’: Danger calls for drastic AFL change

Geelong captain and AFL Players’ Association president Patrick Dangerfield has declared it’s “time to shorten” quarters, adamant that record ratings and attendances wouldn’t be impacted by saying “reduce the supply and the demand goes up”.

30/01 Inglis unveiled as Wests Tigers assistant coach

Greg Inglis has joined the Wests Tigers’ NRLW coaching staff just a day after it was announced that the Hall of Fame inductee had agreed to become an assistant coach for Queensland’s women’s State of Origin side.

30/01 ‘Shattered’: Kangaroos young gun cops injury blow

North Melbourne confirmed the worst news for young gun George Wardlaw who is set to miss 10-12 weeks including at least the first month of the AFL season with a hamstring injury.

30/01 Forgotten Test gun’s rise continues

The resurgence of Test centurion Kurtis Patterson took another huge step on Thursday when the former NSW captain blasted a century for Australia A against the England Lions in Sydney.

30/01 Kyrgios out as local hero earns Davis Cup debut

Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has left the door open for Nick Kyrgios to rejoin the squad later in the year after the big-server and world No. 28 Jordan were both ruled out of this weekend’s tie against Sweden.

30/01 Why Matthews chose ‘dream’ spot to be inducted into HOF

The location to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was an easy choice for Christina Matthews.

30/01 ‘More penal’: Only answer to golf scourge

The scourge of slow play can only be changed by shot penalties, not post-round fines for cashed-up players, with an admission from Australian star Cam Davis that golf is “definitely getting slower”, hindered by harder courses demanding more from those fighting for limited positions at every event.

30/01 Bulldogs deliver verdict on absent star’s future

Playing football isn’t a priority for Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan right now with no clear path for a return as he battles through personal challenges which have “different layers”.

29/01 Serbian captain wants Tony Jones ‘banned for life’ over Novak Djokovic treatment

Serbian Davis Cup captain Viktor Troicki declared veteran news presenter Tony Jones should be “banned for life” from covering tennis and labelled the treatment of 10-time Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic “disrespectful and disappointing” in the wake of his injury-forced retirement.

29/01 ‘Banned for life’: Serbian skipper wants action over Novak treatment

Serbian Davis Cup captain Viktor Troicki declared veteran news presenter Tony Jones should “banned for life” from covering tennis and labelled treatment of 10-time Australian Open champ ‘disrespectful and disappointing’ in the wake of his injury-forced retirement.

29/01 Suaalii question finally answered

Former NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named at fullback for his Waratahs debut in a pre-season clash in a strong indication of how the $8m weapon could be used in this year’s Super Rugby competition and possibly against the British and Irish Lions.

29/01 BBL ‘tinkering’ could change game further

Big Bash boss Alastair Dobson has dismissed suggestions further rule changes and innovations were moving close to “gimmicks”, adamant every alteration was geared around taking the game forward.

28/01 Captain’s injury cloud lingers ahead of historic Test

A decision on whether Australian captain Alyssa Healy takes her place in the Ashes Test at the MCG could be left until the last minute with coach Shelley Nitschke unwilling to “rush” a call as the skipper tries to overcome a foot injury.,

28/01 Head move hits Konstas Sri Lanka Test hopes

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

28/01 Aloisi: ‘Cut-throat’ A-League needed

Socceroos great John Aloisi says the A-League needs to become more “cut-throat” to better prepare Australian players for European club football.

28/01 Head move hits Konstas Test hopes

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

28/01 ‘About right’: Tiger innovation sparks debate

Adam Scott says the 40-second shot clock he experienced for the first time on his debut for the indoor Tomorrow Golf League was “about right” but still took some adjusting to as pace of play issues continue to dog the game.

28/01 AFL club cops brutal triple injury blow to key players

St Kilda’s pre-season injury toll continues to mount with ruckman Rowan Marshall in doubt for round 1 and young gun Mattaes Phillipou to miss the first month of the season after scans revealed a stress fracture in his right leg.

28/01 Fiji to provide ‘tough’ test for Wallabies

The Wallabies will warm up for this year’s three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions with a game against Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.

27/01 ‘White as a sheet’: Sinner’s Aus Open illness revealed

Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill has revealed just how close the world No.1 came to missing his fourth round match with illness revealing he was “white as a sheet” and “really crook” before and during the match before recovering in the days after to take his second-straight crown.

27/01 ‘Bitter pill’; Huge Saints blow as injuries pile up

St Kilda’s pre-season injury toll continues to mount.

27/01 What’s next for Australia’s newest BBL star?ß

Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen need only look at Hobart Hurricanes teammate Riley Meredith to know the potential for million-dollar Indian Premier League contracts to come his way after his unforgettable 39-ball century delivered his team a first-ever title.

27/01 ‘Duty bound’: CA rejects calls for Afghan boycott

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has again rejected calls to boycott a clash with Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament declaring a decision not to play them outside of tournaments was a “pretty clear” stance and the only action in their control.

27/01 Former NRL star sweats on scan results

Former Eels winger Maika Sivo is sweating on scan results after he was helped off the field with a potentially serious knee injury during Leeds’ win over Wigan.

27/01 Aussie $100m man to get Super Bowl redemption

Australian Jordan Mailata will get a second shot at a first Super Bowl ring after his Philadelphia Eagles won their way through to the NFL decider.

27/01 Award winner Aussies must get out

The only Australian picked in the official ICC Test team of the year won’t be in Sri Lanka where the Aussies will confront a batting dynamo named the emerging player of 2024 who blasted five hundreds in the past 12 months, including 184 not out at Galle last September.