Massive blow for Matildas as Kerr’s injury return delayed
The Matildas’ Asian Cup preparations could be thrown into disarray in the knowledge super star Sam Kerr’s return to the pitch is still unknown.
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AFL Live: Blues in control after McKay involved in nasty clash
Harry McKay’s return to the AFL has not gone to plan, with the star forward involved in an unfortunate collision, while the Suns have made a statement. Follow Saturday’s AFL action live here.
‘A religion up there’: Community, family inspire Barossa AFL greats
Justin Westhoff’s dad was a beloved Barossa Valley footy great. For the first time, the Port legend opens up about his father’s tragic death and what the Barossa means to his family ahead of its Gather Round debut.
The text message that reignited Jason Day’s Masters dream
Jason Day is four shots off the pace and well in contention at the turn in the 2025 Masters, and can trace his resurgence to a text sent to his former coach in January.
Bittersweet return for new Lion at Norwood’s ‘field of dreams’
One of Norwood’s finest will make a return in the Bulldogs-Lions blockbuster. But it will be a bittersweet homecoming for Sam Day, with his biggest supporter not sitting in the stands.
Gather Round whispers: Peace brokered after AFL-SACA war?
South Australia pushed hard for the Sheffield Shield final to be played at the iconic Adelaide Oval, only to be turned down by the AFL. But has a peace deal been struck after the verbal stoush?
Kennedy second fastest in Aus history after stunning 100m
A day after Gout Gout lit up Australian and world athletics, his arch rival Lachlan Kennedy has laid down a time in the 100 metres that was so close to also breaking the 10-second barrier.
Inside story of Warnie’s legendary hole-in-one at Augusta
Tiger Woods might have hit the most iconic shot at the 16th hole at Augusta National, but Shane Warne created a historic first at the par-three hole on the most prestigious course on the planet.
Early Tackle: Lockett, Buddy… Jamarra? Swans need a cure
Collingwood on Friday night proved Sydney’s Lance Franklin hangover is still very real, writes GLENN McFARLANE. And it’s time Dean Cox got busy looking for answers.
Daicos issues ominous warning, huge praise for emerging mid
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has sent a warning to the rest of the competition after blowing past tagger James Jordon on Friday night. Plus, his thoughts on Ned Long’s breakout game.
‘Made their choice’: Golf greats bury hopes of LIV peace deal
Golf war’s civil war may never end, according to two of the greatest to ever play the sport – with LIV defector Phil Mickelson catching stray barbs from one legend.
‘I love Port Adelaide… but’: Power superstar coy on future
Zak Butters says he intends to honour his contract at the Power, but is in no rush to decide or declare what his future will be long-term as Victorian rivals circle.
‘A footy decision’: Yze reveals why Balta was left out
Despite Noah Balta awaiting sentencing for assault charges, Richmond coach Adem Yze says that isn’t the reason for the defender’s absence from their AFL side this weekend.
Revealed: WA’s pitch to steal Gather Round
Western Australia is sick of feeling left out, writes ELIZA REILLY. But could that soon change? Here’s what the state’s bold pitch to prise Gather Round from South Australia could look like.
Red-time rampage: Inside the costly minute that will haunt Crows
Adelaide led by four goals one minute before half-time in the Gather Round opener against Geelong. Then the Crows opened the door – and the Cats never looked back.
MRO latest: Crows recruit rubbed out of clash with former side
He’s been a bright spot in Adelaide’s good start to 2025, but James Peatling won’t get the chance to show GWS what they’re missing after a dumping tackle on a Cat.
Pucovski retirement blindsides cricket bosses
Despite acknowledging ongoing conversations with Will Pucovski for a long time, it’s understood Cricket Victoria were unaware he was announcing his retirement until it aired on radio.
Heartbreak Kid: Pucovski’s sad place in Australian cricket history
Will Pucovski gets married on Friday and can move ahead without the ball and chain he had been dragging for the past decade. But the sadness will linger for cricket’s Heartbreak Kid, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Cricket prodigy’s next move revealed after tragic retirement
Following the sad early retirement of Australian cricket star Will Pucovski, the prodigious talent is set to make an immediate switch this summer.
Cricket’s cold war nears end amid rumours of Khawaja quit threat
Usman Khawaja may yet finish his cricket career in Queensland as urgent crisis talks appeared to sooth his fiery feud with the Bulls – as rumours swirled of a shock switch for the veteran.
Another Kiwi driver triumphs on home soil in the Supercars
Matthew Payne has capitalised on strong qualifying to secure his first win of the 2025 Supercars’ season and become the fifth New Zealand driver to win a race at home.
Piastri’s Bahrain blitz proves McLaren way ahead of pack
McLaren’s cars seemed to be racing themselves in practice at Bahrain as Aussie Oscar Piastri blitzed the field to finish just 0.154 seconds faster than teammate Lando Norris.
Lowndes set to pass another Brocky Bathurst benchmark
Craig Lowndes will be given the chance to continue racing Supercars at Bathurst beyond this year, despite his decision to leave the Triple Eight racing team.
‘Unstable’: F1 rocked by shock resignation
F1 has been shaken by the sudden resignation of the FIA chief, as drivers lash out at the organisation’s ‘unstable’ leadership.
‘Scenic route’ tops Sheffler’s great day
Golf: Scottie Sheffler was one of the standout performers in round two of the Masters but it is still Justin Rose who holds the halfway lead….
Lee: “Just one of those things”
Golf: Min Woo Lee was left disappointed but is ready to bounce back after he was the latest victim of Amen Corner in round 2.
Day (-4) responds to positive round 2
Golf: Jason Day was smiling big after he had another great day as he remains Australia’s best form player of the Masters.
“Nobody better!” Best Rory since 2011
Golf: The ‘Live from the Masters’ panel break down Rory McIlroy’s incredible play to put himself in contention for the Green Jacket.
Watch replays: U18 & Junior Wheelchair Nationals, Quarter-Finals
The reigning boys champions have been eliminated while the leading ladies powered through their quarter-finals on a massive day at the U18 nationals. Watch all the REPLAYS here.
Watch replays: U18 & Junior Wheelchair Nationals, Day 5
The final group stage matches were full of twists and turns at the Basketball Australia Under 18 National Championships, with one set to be remembered as a classic. Watch all the REPLAYS here.
Doncic drops 45pts in return to Dallas
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic produced a masterful performance in his highly-anticipated Dallas homecoming.
NBA Wrap: Giddey continues hot Bulls run
NBA: Giddey continued his red-hot form with 26 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists in Chicago’s 119-111 win over Miami on Thursday.
Coach makes ‘difficult’ Sam Kerr admission
The truth about Sam Kerr’s future has slipped out with her coach dropping news her fans desperately didn’t want to hear.
Ange determined to weed out ‘mole’ in Spurs ranks
Embattled Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is determined to embody the spirit of George Smiley and weed out the ‘mole’ leaking Tottenham injury and selection news.
Ange witch hunt after mole leaks private info
Ange Postecoglou has been betrayed with revelations the Aussie manager is hunting a mole in the ranks inside his team’s dressing room.
Melbourne City avoid embarrassing draw at home
Brisbane Roar defied their position on the A-League Men’s ladder taking Melbourne City to the dying minutes of their match before a massive upset was denied.
‘Insane’ : De Minaur blows tennis world away
Aussie Alex de Minaur is the talk of the tennis world right now after an act of total insanity that has shattered records.
50-year Aussie win drought continues
Australia hasn’t won the Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 and despite a home qualifying tie were bundled out of the competition in an unusual way.
Jelena Dokic’s new look leaves fans stunned
Weeks after sharing her personal journey with weight loss and body image, Aussie tennis great Jelena Dokic has debuted a striking new look.
Aussies outclassed by Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan was too strong for Australia in Thursday’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Brisbane.
Tempted atones for Slipper defeat with a gutsy Percy Sykes win
High-class Godolphin filly Tempted was forced to cover plenty of ground but ended a terrific two-year-old campaign with a commanding victory in the Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.
Costin wins thriller at wet and wild Doomben
Visiting jockey Winona Costin had one ride at Doomben on and she sure made it count before the meeting was abandoned.
Heartbreak horse repays Ryan’s patience in $1m Final
Trainer Sara Ryan’s perseverance with injury-plagued galloper Matcha Latte was rewarded with success in the Provincial Midway Championships Final at Randwick.
Bain well placed for milestone win with ex-Singapore galloper
Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor’s emergence as a training force in South Australia can continue with a maiden stakes win at Morphettville on Saturday.
How cult online cooking show helped Volk regain his fire
Alex Volkanovski understands why some people have written him off after more than a year out of the cage. He talks to Brendan Bradford about why that’s not the case.
Disgusting act in heated boxing face off
A celebrity boxer has committed a vile act during a stand-off with a rival fighter.
Volk declares “strap is coming back”
UFC: Volkanovski and Lopes have made their official weigh-ins for their highly-anticipated championship main event bout at UFC 314.
Paddy vs Chandler: Official weigh-in
UFC: Paddy ‘the baddy’ Pimblett and Michael Chandler have made their co-main event bout for UFC 314 official.
National Netball Champs hub: How to watch live, schedules, key info
Future Diamonds and Super Netball stars are fighting for glory all week long at the 2025 National Netball Championships in Sydney. Watch every game LIVE exclusively here.
How ‘supportive’ Lyon has helped shape rising netball star
She’s spent her life as the daughter of an AFL coach but now this emerging Victorian netball talent is poised to step into the spotlight herself at this week’s National Netball Championships.
‘Awkward’ netball sight ditched for good
Super Netball has ditched a tradition seen across all levels of netball, with players deciding it was too “awkward” and not ideal for “optics”.
Jo Weston reflects ahead of 150th game
Netball: Melbourne Vixens star Jo Weston reflected on her netball journey ahead of her 150th game this weekend.
Suaalii stunner sparks Tahs into top four after shock win over Chiefs
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii delivered a five-star performance as the Waratahs shocked the Chiefs in a dramatic Super Rugby clash that had a bit of everything.
Who’s who in the zoo? Colts 1 club rugby’s best new faces named
Who were the best new faces contesting Colts 1 club rugby? Every team’s elite injections named here ahead of round 3, along with the team lists.
‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit
A favourite son was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of a massive milestone match.
Inside rugby’s Christmas miracle to secure new broadcast deal
From nearly broke, to surviving a boardroom coup and losing a team, Rugby Australia somehow managed to get a broadcast raise. Here is the inside story.
Replay: Queensland v New South Wales (Junior Wheelchair Semi Final) – 2025 Basketball Australia Under-18s and Junior Wheelchair Nationals Day 7
Watch a full match replay here! To view more replays, click see more.
Replay: Huonville v New Norfolk (Women)—2025 SFL Round 1
Watch the full replay of Huonville v New Norfolk (Women), from Round 1 of the 2025 SFL.
Replay: Calder Cannons v Northern Knights (Boys)—2025 AFL Coates Talent League Round 3
Watch the full replay of Calder Cannons v Northern Knights (Boys), from Round 3 of the 2025 AFL Coates Talent League.
Replays: Northern Knights sweep Cannons in Coates Talent League
A draft prospect tied to the Blues – who is a constant threat around goal – is making waves in the Coates Talent League. Watch replays of Calder Cannons v Northern Knights here.
Ranked: Top 25 local SA footy signings of 2025
The local SA footy season is finally here and a number of clubs have bolstered their line-ups with big name recruits, so we’ve ranked our top 25 signings for 2025. See who made the cut.
‘Everyone is a chance’: Can Saints march in season 2025?
A former division one Adelaide Footy League powerhouse could be set for a strong D2 season after a convincing round one win as it aims to move back up to the top tier. See all the AdFL talking points in One-Percenters.
Live stream: Tango tame Jaguars in hard fought win
Despite coming in with a new found confidence, Newton Jaguars couldn’t secure a second-straight win against Tango in round 2 of the Netball SA Premier League. Watch the REPLAY here.
Revealed: Top 10 local SA footy players of the week
The 2025 local SA footy season kicked off over the weekend and a number of star players were at their best across the state. Here are our top performers from Saturday’s country and suburban action.
The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast
SuperCoach experts Antimo Iannella and Matt Turner share their analysis and wisdom on Australia’s biggest fantasy AFL game.
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
‘Don’t be fake’: Spencer Leniu’s fresh attack on JT
Roosters firebrand Spencer Leniu has revealed why he confronted rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston on Friday night dragging Ezra Mam into the ongoing feud.
Sea Eagles make late change ahead of Sharks clash in Perth
The Sharks and the Sea Eagles kickstart the first of a double-header in Perth on Super Saturday. Follow all the action live here.
Casualty Ward: Roosters, Broncos count the cost of fiery match
The Roosters and Broncos are set to lose key players after the NRL Match Review Committee slapped four players with charges after their Friday night showdown.
Show me the money: Drama is rugby league’s secret sauce
Rugby league is thriving like never before because it’s a sport where you don’t know when or where the next twist will come from, writes David Riccio.
‘No way I’m playing’: Luka’s emotional return
Luka Doncic was in tears in his emotionally charged, highly-anticipated return to Dallas before producing a vintage display.
Josh Giddey stuns America with ‘monster’ game
Josh Giddey’s NBA hot streak has continued with the Aussie young gun notching up a milestone that puts him in an exclusive club.
$68m star dead in tragic scenes
America has been rocked by the death of a world champion, who is among at least 44 people killed in the South American nightclub tragedy.
Nation claims record, icon wiped from history
One of the most iconic figures in American sports has been on top of the record books for decades, but he has finally been knocked off.
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