‘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.
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‘It was a harsh lesson’: Maguire calls out Broncos pack
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has put his pack on notice after they were outmuscled by the Roosters, as skipper Adam Reynolds admitted to frustration over his team’s lack of discipline.
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.
Leniu clashes with Thurston as Roosters get revenge on Broncos
The Roosters’ boilover of the Broncos has ended in drama, with Spencer Leniu allegedly involved in a confrontation with Queensland Origin legend Johnathan Thurston.
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.
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.
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.
Watch now: National Netball Championships, Day 3
A pair of familiar foes will do battle with eight key fixtures set for Saturday’s action at the National Netball Championships in Sydney. Watch every match LIVE from 9am.
SuperCoach NRL: Six things we learned from Friday Night Footy
He was the ‘Cheapie of the Year’ served up on a silver platter for SuperCoaches everywhere, and he delivered in a big way. See who starred as we look back at the six things learned from Friday Night Footy.
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.
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.
Blues bolter: Robson under the gun in Origin shootout
The Cowboys’ patchy start has NSW incumbent No.9 Reece Robson under pressure to hold onto his jersey for the upcoming series. See how every contender stacks up.
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.
Dragon brings back banned celebration in Titans domination
Just days after signing a new deal with the club, Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu brought back his banned try celebration, as his side dominated the Titans.
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.
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.
‘Tough as it gets’: V8 great’s big switch warning to Triple Eight
Defending champions Triple Eight face the ultimate balancing act of battling for this year’s title while ominous switch looms on the horizon. Legend Mark Skaife breaks down the biggest Supercars talking points.
Max twists knife with brutal sledge at rivals
Max Verstappen has rubbed salt in the wound with a brutal comment about McLaren after their missed chance at the Japanese Grand Prix.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Bendigo tips Saturday: $2.80 best bet
A Phillip Stokes three-year-old looks the bet of the day at Saturday’s Golden Mile meeting at Bendigo after an eye-catching first-up run.
Newcastle Saturday tips: Alcabeel poised for success
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Alcabeel has been good in both runs this campaign and looks ideally placed up in distance to break through. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Disgusting act in heated boxing face off
A celebrity boxer has committed a vile act during a stand-off with a rival fighter.
‘Bring it home’: Volk gets premier backing
Alexander Volkanovski has received some heavyweight backing ahead of his world title showdown with Diego Lopes in Miami this weekend.
One of UFC’s rising stars threatens to end Volk’s career
Brazilian rising star Diego Lopes had a couple of wake up calls for Alex Volkanovski ahead of their UFC featherweight world title fight.
‘No photos with terrorists’: 13yo sparks storm
A teenage athlete has gone viral and sparked a massive global reaction after staging a podium protest against an opponent.
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 scores in huge Tahs upset win
Rugby: Joseph Suaalii has scored one of the best tries of the Super Rugby season as the Waratahs defeated the top of the table Chiefs.
Suaalii scores in classy Tahs upset win
Rugby: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii scored a spectacular solo try for the Waratahs against the Chiefs, helping secure a 21-14 victory.
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.
‘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.
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Bitter divorces, bad blood & tears: Inside NRL’s messiest breakups
With rugby league in the middle of a slew of high-profile breakups, we take a look at some of the messiest NRL divorces revealing what went wrong between the parties – plus a bonus soundtrack.
Revealed: The four rosters worth less than the salary cap
The NRL salary cap is supposed to create a level playing field – but there’s significant gulf between the best and worst sides in competition when their real roster worth is laid bare. CHECK OUT YOUR CLUB
Official: Fastest player in NRL revealed, shock runner-up
While the award for the NRL’s fastest man goes to a known speedster, a shock contender has claimed No.2 honours. We reveal the fastest players at every club in 2024 based on official Telstra Tracker data.
NRL 2025 Rookie Dossier: Parra’s teen talents pushing for debuts
Much has been made of Parramatta’s struggles to hold junior talent, but the club still boasts a number of emerging stars that are knocking on the door of first-grade debuts. We reveal every NRL club’s rookie prospects.
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.
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: Calder Cannons v Northern Knights (Girls)—2025 AFL Coates Talent League Round 2
Watch the full replay of Calder Cannons v Northern Knights (Girls), from Round 2 of the 2025 AFL Coates Talent League.
Cowboys circle unsigned ace from Meninga Cup Team of the Week
The Cowboys were circling arguably the best Brisbane-based Meninga Cup player unsigned by an NRL club. Who is he? Revealed here, along with the round 8 Team of the Week.
Qld junior reps: 40 semi final heroes as game of the season unfolds
Harvey girls, Connell Cup semi finals: The 40 Players of the Finals revealed here after the Bears snatched a remarkable extra time win in the game of the season, earning a grand final berth.
50+ Stars: Juniors shine bright at inaugural Kuhnemann Carnival
NEXT GEN: More than 40 junior league teams turned out for the first ever Kuhnemann Carnival. Check out our gallery of 50+ young league champions who shone at the Toowoomba event here.
Toward The Games
Nova Brisbane’s breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones chronicle Brisbane’s transformation into an Olympic city.
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.
The Lowdown Podcast with Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff
Every week of the AFL season, discusses footy’s big issues and the personalities behind the players who make the game tick.
$6bn Olympic plan: Gov shuts down bold private bid to rescue 2032 Games
A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL
‘Worked my butt off, gave my all’: Raygun breaks silence
Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ says the vitriol she’s copped since the Paris Olympics has been devastating because she thought her routine would bring joy but instead it opened the door “to so much hate”.
‘So crazy’: Next stop for youngest gold medallist
There’s only one thing a 14-year-old Olympic gold medallist can do after the Games are done and that’s what’s on Arisa Trew’s mind.
‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home
Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.
Picturesque scenes in the Barossa
The weather gods have turned it on for North Melbourne’s clash against Gold Coast in the Barossa during Gather Round.
Nick Daicos’ scary warning to rivals
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has sent a warning to the rest of the competition after blowing past tagger James Jordon on Friday night.
Harry McKay leaves ground after head clash
Harry McKay has left the ground in his return game against West Coast after a sickening clash of heads.
‘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.
‘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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