NT gov’t pours in cash to support our hockey team’s Asian debut
The NT government has given the Territory Stingers a big funding boost ahead of their first foray into an international competition. Read what this means for the team.
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Harley Reid eat your heart out, this is the real goal of the year
NT footy is famous for producing the Riolis, the Tipungwutis and the Longs, but now a new human highlight reel is lighting up the top end with this goal which must be seen to be believed. Watch the footage.
Parramatta Eels to play final game as Darwin NRL side
The Parramatta Eels and NT Government have made a huge call on their time as the Northern Territory home side post 2025, with the hunt under way for a replacement team. Read the latest.
Australia’s biggest Indigenous cricket carnival locked in for 2025
The country’s largest Indigenous cricket festival will return to Alice Springs for what is expected to be its biggest yet. Here’s what you need to know.
Darwin Rugby Union 2024-25: Top performers and point scorers
The NT News sport team has compiled a list of the top performers and point scorers from Round 5 of the Darwin Rugby Competition. See who made it from your club.
‘Hearts are heavy’: Loss of ‘warm and wise’ Territory sporting giant
A stalwart of the Territory sporting community has been remembered for his bright smile, commitment to the game and for being a great mate to everyone he met. Read the tributes.
REPLAY: Saints overcome accuracy woes to charge home against Magpies
The Saints marched on home in a brutal 40-point final quarter as they continued a tough start to the NTFL season for the luckless Palmerston Magpies. WATCH how the game unfolded.
First time parents raise over $70k for premature babies
A baby boy born 16 weeks premature survived numerous lung collapses, a herniated bowel, resuscitations and seven blood transfusions. Now his parents are running for his cause.
WPL WRAP: PINT topple Nightcliff as Tiwi Bombers sink Waratah
Just one team remains undefeated after Round 7 of the NTFL as others pick up the pace in their finals assault. Read our WPL wrap here.
REPLAY: Waratah put the Bombers in the pressure cooker
Waratah skipper Dylan Collis played a brilliant hand as his side flew home with a wet sail to topple a sensational Tiwi side and hoist the Maurice Rioli Cup. Watch the REPLAY.
Watch replay: Wanderers hold off fast-finishing Buffaloes
Wanderers have made sure the Buffaloes winless start to the NTFL season continued on Friday night, but the result didn’t come without an almighty scare. SEE how it all unfolded.
Sports shorts: All the NT sport stories you may have missed
Each week the NT News sports team highlights the yarns from across the Territory you may have missed. Para-athlete Telaya Blacksmith and Judo star Alannah Joyce headline our week 7 wrap.
HACKED: Major amateur sporting club’s Facebook page hijacked
After hackers commandeered their page with more than 250 bizarre posts in 25 days, a Top End sports club is calling for Facebook to finally take them seriously.
Live stream: How to watch St Mary’s v Districts in Round 8
Can the champs stop the Crocs juggernaut? Southern Districts are flying high, but they likely haven’t faced an opponent of this quality yet this season. Find out how to watch the match LIVE.
Salties to Spinner: Territory talent makes international debut
Another Territory athlete has pulled on the national strip for the first time this year, fulfilling a childhood dream in the process.
How to watch every match of the 2024-25 NTFL Round 8 live
Get ready for a prime time blockbuster when unbeaten Southern Districts takes on second place St Mary’s – and it’s not the only big-time clash to savour on Saturday. Find out how to watch every match.
REPLAY: Tigers triumph despite late PINT surge
Nightcliff have widened the gap to sixth place PINT, who they beat in a battle where both sets of backlines shone. Find out how to watch the match LIVE.
Watch replays: Saints shock the Magpies to make it four in a row
It was a top four clash and billed to go down to the wire, but St Marys have ripped up the script in thrilling fashion – cementing their spot in the NTFLW top four. Watch the REPLAY.
Top End Pride provides donation in wake of footy sponsor stoush
The NT’s leading queer organisation has promised NTFL clubs a cash donation in the wake of a recent sponsor stoush.
Revealed: Which AFL teams will play in the NT in 2025
The NT is in for three thrilling AFL games for 2025, with the fixtures locked in confirming two 2024 finals sides will take on the Suns at TIO Stadium. Check out the fixtures.
HOMETOWN HERO: Sid Draper is a Crow
Adelaide Crows select Sid Draper with Pick No.4, he faces the media at the 2024 AFL Draft.
Goal kicking legend’s grandson drafted
AFL: Luke Trainer, grandson of goal kicking legend Doug Wade, has been drafted to the Richmond tigers at pick 21.
Dusty Martin cheeky TV skit amid rumours
Dustin Martin has appeared in a cheeky skit on Fox Footy amid speculation he is joining the network’s AFL coverage in 2025.
‘ABSOLUTE JOKE’: AFL Draft drama explodes with top pick ‘loophole’
The No. 1 pick has been named at the AFL Draft but fans are furious at the system that allowed the reigning premiers to get an absolute steal.
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.
Thunder v Stars: Full Match Highlights
WBBL: Catch all the big moments from Drummoyne Oval where the Thunder snuck home against the Melbourne Stars
The key detail which could make Smith the greatest again
Steve Smith has regularly spoken about the phenomenon of ‘losing his hands’ and then ‘finding’ them again in the never ending pursuit of his nirvana at the crease. He may have rediscovered the detail which placed him among the world’s best batsmen.
India coy on star – but Aussies aren’t buying into mind games
Australia has brushed off any attempts at ducks and drakes from the cagey India despite the tourists springing a surprise while remaining coy on the status of top order star Shubman Gill.
‘Big snake cracks’: Curator’s call on first Test pitch
The wicket for the first Test in Perth could still be hard and bouncy but will be missing something pitches in the west normally produce.
EPL Predictions Matchweek 12 – Man City vs Tottenham & Nkunku Rumours!
EPL Predictions Matchweek 12 – Man City vs Tottenham & Nkunku Rumours! | Football Today, Wednesday November 20.
‘Unacceptable in 2024’: Chelsea condemn homophobic Kerr abuse
Homophobic comments levelled at Matildas legend Sam Kerr over her baby announcement have been condemned by the superstar’s Premier League club.
Substitutions to blame for Bahrain draw?
Football: Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has questioned Tony Popovic’s decision to make three key substitutions during Australia’s draw against…
‘A massive, massive red flag’
Football: Former Socceroo believes Australia is no guarantee to qualify directly for the World Cup, following their lacklustre draw against Bahrain….
Ex-NRL star’s impressive heavyweight KO
Alex Leapai Jr, a promising NRL front-rower before making the switch to boxing, has impressed with a dominant knockout.
Broken jaw hero back for Aussie title blockbuster
He has dethroned Tim Tszyu as Australian boxing’s pound-for-pound king. Now Jai Opetaia is coming home to continue his destruction in a world-title coup for the Gold Coast.
Forgotten champ, 59, vows to ‘KO Jake Paul’
Days after the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson sideshow, another fight has stunned the boxing world as a 59-year-old veteran vowed revenge.
‘Rigged’: Hollywood icon drops Tyson bomb
One of the baddest men in Hollywood has gone public with an explosive theory after seeing close friend Michael Tyson flop.
$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.
Daniel Ricciardo is living his best life
Following his unceremonious exit from the F1 grid, Daniel Ricciardo has been keeping busy, including a wild day in Buffalo.
‘Sucks to be Tom Brady’s kid’: Son’s shock call
NFL legend Tom Brady has left jaws on the floor after attending an NBA game in New York with his 17-year-old son Jack.
The sad state of the Cowboys and can KC go unbeaten?
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys lament a lost season, with the amazing stats showing why, and can the Chiefs go unbeaten the rest of the way?
Viral NFL star sends Raygun a message
Days after going viral for his Raygun celebration, an NFL star has made some huge claims about the Olympic breakdancer.
Winterbottom to partner Waters in 2025
Supercars: Tickford signs Mark Winterbottom to partner Cam Waters for 2025 endurance season.
Manhole cover wreaks havoc in Vegas
F1: The track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix has been called into question, after a manhole cover wreaked chaos in FP1.
Sparks fly as Lando crashes out in Vegas
F1: McLaren’s Lando Norris didn’t have the best time at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, after crashing out on Lap 3.
Shaq snubs Brundle on Las Vegas grid!
Formula 1: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal didn’t seem all that interested in chatting with Martin Brundle during his grid walk for the very first…
Nike releases special tribute for Rafa
Tennis: Sponsor NIKE was one of many tributes to retiring sporting legend Rafael Nadal, with the sporting line releasing a special ad campaign….
Roger Federer’s letter to Nadal goes viral
Roger Federer has left the tennis world in tears after penning a heartfelt letter to longtime friend and on court rival Rafael Nadal.
‘I have left a legacy’: Rafa bids final farewell
The undisputed ‘King of Clay’, 22-time grand slam winner and all-time great Rafael Nadal has played his final professional tennis match at age 38. His most memorable Grand Slam finals recounted here.
Nadal, wife’s tears devastate tennis world
It’s officially all over for Rafael Nadal with the sport world robbed of a chance to see the Spanish legend one final time.
Bulldogs ramp up Hunt chase after missing out on Storm star
The Bulldogs are set to turn their attention back to Ben Hunt, after Canterbury supremo Phil Gould failed in a secret last-ditch attempt to poach Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Ex-NRL player impresses with latest boxing knockout
Former Titan Alex Leapai Jr has improved to 4-0 in his young heavyweight boxing career.
Parramatta moves to erase Moses contract clauses
Parramatta are set to work with Mitchell Moses to erase certain clauses from his contract, a move which could see the star halfback play out the remainder of his glittering career at the Eels.
Sevens star in line for stunning NRL debut with Dragons
Fresh off dealing another blow to rugby union by announcing his code switch, Sevens star Nathan Lawson is feverishly learning the Dragons playbook as he prepares for a stunning NRL debut.
Hawkesbury, Albury tips: $46 value bet
Jett Hatton has found one at huge odds in the last at Hawkesbury on Thursday. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Hawkesbury preview: Quinton riding a hot streak
Trainer Ron Quinton could leave Hawkesbury on Thursday with a strong win streak heading into the weekend.
Smith sprinter can come with a flurry in The Warra
A brilliant winner last start, trainer Matt Smith is hoping Headwall can double the dose in The Warra on Saturday.
Gaudray ticks off another career milestone
Celine Gaudray’s latest win at Caulfield Heath on Thursday was a “bittersweet moment” for the rising star spprentice.
LIV Golfer granted unlikely DP World Tour green light for 2025
In another sign of tension between the PGA and DP tours and LIV Golf easing, Lucas Herbert’s circuit membership has been given the green light for 2025.
Day vows to play more golf in Aus
Golf: Former World Number One Jason Day has promised to play more golf tournaments back home in Australia.
Putting duel looms between Day and Smith
In his prime, Jason Day was the ‘best putter in the world’, so a classic Australian PGA battle on the greens looms between him and Cam Smith.
Day reveals ‘phenomenal’ homecoming moment
It’s been seven years since Jason Day was back in Australia and after arriving in Brisbane for this week’s Australian PGA Championship he made a beeline for one thing.
NRLW Magic Round coup: Newcastle to host historic fixture
In another historic step for the women’s game, the NRLW will get its first ever Magic Round with Newcastle winning the race to host the festival of footy that is set to tour NSW regional towns.
Player exodus: Why Matildas could up-end A-League season
The Matildas’ upcoming clashes with Brazil and Chinese Taipei could have a major impact on the A-League Women season with clubs braced to be missing their stars.
Scholz happens: Inside the world of AFLW’s next mega star
She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.
The lessons Marinkovich learnt to shape world’s best netball team
The Diamonds have been the pinnacle of the game for decades and under the current regime it looks set to stay that way. LISA ALEXANDER chats to her successor Stacey Marinkovich about the biggest role in Australian netball.
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