Latrell rubs salt in the wounds as Broncos suffer injury blow
The Broncos and Maroons will be sweating after a key star came off injured, while Souths star Latrell Mitchell stole victory with a stunning late field goal and a cheeky try at the death.
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$1.7m for TDK? The real problem Saints should spend riches on
St Kilda has an offer which could amount to $12m on the table for Tom De Koning. Yet at the Blues ruckman and his midfield comrades showed, the Saints have bigger issues to solve with their salary cap bounty.
Reds conquer Tahs after Suaalii’s sickening head clash
With the British and Irish Lions heading to Australia soon, the only concern among New South Wales and Queensland was the health of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii rather than the scoreboard.
Frightening India conflict cancels $16b juggernaut
Hours after shaken players and officials were transported out of Dharamsala, the unthinkable has happened to the IPL – with a $16b sledgehammer potentially coming down on the competition.
Botic brace sends Western Utd to semi final, ends Adelaide’s season
Noah Botic fired home a brace as Western United recovered from a nightmare start to beat Adelaide United and set up an A-League semi-final against Melbourne City.
Why ghosts of Webber loom large over Piastri in epic title quest
Oscar Piastri is favourite to claim a maiden F1 championship. But can’t afford to slip up, because he may never get a better chance. He only needs to look at his own manager, Mark Webber, for a reminder of that.
Old blokes rule – Wilson up to scratch at Gold Coast Pro
A day after Steph Gilmore beat world champion Caity Simmers, Julian Wilson’s comeback took off when he knocked over World No.1 Italo Ferreira at Burleigh Heads.
Injury-hit Blues win thriller, Saint’s SuperCoach stocks rise
Carlton has overcome injuries and a stubborn St Kilda side to keep its top-eight march on track with a 15-point win in Spud’s Game. See the full SuperCoach takeaways here.
Buckley: Port deserves credit for handling of Rioli drama
The Willie Rioli saga has dominated the week leading into the Showdown. Fox Footy expert Nathan Buckley has praised Port Adelaide’s handling of the drama.
Round 9 teams: Tigers, Giants set to unleash debutants
The Giants will take Toby Bedford out of their squad to face Geelong on Sunday, with a debutant to take his place. See more teams news here.
Scott’s silent rebuild: The myths and mistruths about rising Dons
Brad Scott and the Bombers won’t admit it — but they are in rebuild mode. Glenn McFarlane delves into the key decisions Essendon has made and whether its improvement is on track.
SuperCoach NRL: What we learned from Friday Night Footy
While Latrell Mitchell produced the biggest play of the season, a hardworking teammate is set to come under the SuperCoach spotlight. Here are the six things learnt from Friday Night Footy.
‘Unbelievable collapse’: Titans shake off drama as Knights implode
After a week of off-field dramas, the Gold Coast Titans have completed a stunning comeback, as the Knights completely fell apart to blow a 20-point lead.
Late Mail: Cowboy lose big bopper for Penrith clash
The Cowboys have been forced into a pack reshuffle ahead of their game against Penrith while in-form Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has been ruled out of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Canterbury. Latest team news here
Why Raiders drummer will miss Bulldogs rematch
Raiders drummer Simon Tayoun had his NRL side’s clash against the Bulldogs marked in the calendar since last year’s saga in Belmore, but an unexpected health scare after Vegas means he’ll miss the rematch.
Lions pick bolter after just 31 minutes of Test rugby
Wallabies’ fans may not know the name of the Lions’ 20-year-old shock selection for the upcoming Australian tour, but given his reputation, they soon will once he arrives Down Under.
Stars and gripes: Expansion plans to US hit roadblock
Super Rugby officials are flirting with a bold plan to expand to the United States, but the boss has had his say on that idea, and where the competition’s priorities really must be.
The Lions are coming: Key questions – a place for Pollock but no Welshmen?
Head coach Andy Farrell will reveal his squad at 10pm on Thursday night (AEST) and has had to make some very tough decisions for a tour to Australia that promises to be a lot tougher than it did 12 months ago. They will not be underestimating Joe Schmidt’s power to defend the home territory come June 21
Desperate Waratahs send SOS to exiled Edmed
Tane Edmed hasn’t started a game since round three. Now he’s been tasked with performing a miracle to save the Waratahs’ spluttering Super Rugby season.
MacGill’s ‘colossal lapse of judgment’
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill’s “very public fall from grace” has been laid bare after he was sentenced for his role in a drug deal.
Aussie stars scramble to flee India as conflict set to postpone IPL
Australia’s cricket stars are this morning scrambling to flee India as the IPL looks set to be postponed in the face of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
India saved from confronting awkward reality but face dilemma
Battling for runs and results, Rohit Sharma has saved India’s selectors from a brutal call. But it’s left them with an equally tricky decision to make, writes Mike Atherton.
Bizarre loophole robs fans of free-to-air Test Championship final
Channel 7 is locked in an 11th-hour bid to show the World Test Championship final, but world No.3 South Africa’s standing in world cricket has exposed a stunning grey area in legislation.
Waltzing Matilda as former midfielder firms for soccer’s top job
Former Matilda Heather Garriock and Tottenham’s Scott Munn are contenders to head Football Australia while exiting James Johnson is tipped to be heading for a lucrative offshore posting.
Adelaide import’s biggest regret ahead of A-Leagues finals
Adelaide United American import Erin Healy has one regret this season, as her side prepares for an all-or-nothing A-Leagues semi final clash with Melbourne Victory.
‘This is for you’: Family heartbreak driving Victory’s rising star
Saturday’s elimination final is going to be tough for Victory’s Josh Inserra in more ways than one as his No.1 supporter won’t be in the stands – but he knows she will still be watching.
Ange’s trophy dream alive as Spurs reach Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou’s trophy dream is alive after Tottenham downed Bodo/Glimt 2-0 to cruise into the Europa League final.
Diamond idea for netball at the Olympics
The heavy hitters lining up to push for Australia’s most popular participation sport’s inclusion for Brisbane 2032 – but can they clear the gender parity hurdle that stands in netball’s way?
Shattered comeback star opens up on Paris Olympics coke bust
Banned Kookaburra Tom Craig is set for a return to the national team and has spoken out for the first time since his Paris Olympics drug bust, revealing that he feared his career was over.
The Elvis aura: Rare trait that links Warnie, Roger and Gout Gout
Athletics poster boy Gout Gout appeared on Fox Sports’ Back Page and the show had never had a more anticipated guest. We take you behind the scenes with Australia’s hottest athlete.
Photo gallery: Sir Lewis headlines the Met Gala Sport Edition
Co-chaired by Sir Lewis Hamilton, there was no shortage of the world’s best sports talent headlining the iconic Met Gala carpet. Click for a full photo gallery.
AFL kicks another own goal over Rioli imbroglio
How could the AFL so royally stuff up the handling of Willie Rioli’s threats, meting out effectively no penalty while handing his coach a $25k fine for impersonating a plane?
Will Ken’s fresh Rioli warning open new can of worms?
Willie Rioli will sit out the Showdown this week. But when he does return to football, his coach Ken Hinkley has issued a warning to opposition players.
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis welcome baby boy
The Matildas star and her partner have welcomed their baby boy, with an outpouring of support from her fellow teammates.
Steph Gilmore rocks up to the Gold Coast Pro and beats the world champ
Steph Gilmore jumped on stage and played electric guitar with Spiderbait … then defeated California’s world champion Caity Simmers at Burleigh Heads. Gilmore is hands-down the greatest female surfer in history – and Australia’s coolest athlete.
Bears resurrection causes a stew
The Cook government’s decision to pump at least $65m into supporting a Perth-based rugby league franchise has raised eyebrows in other sporting codes.
Which two men have played fullback the most times in Origin?
Plus which three players who made their debuts in the 1960s played more than 350 games in the VFL / AFL and Who are the only two Australians to average over 55 batting at No.3 in Tests?
R9 tips: Experts split on depleted Pies, bold Dees-Hawks call
Collingwood will head to Perth undermanned but not all hope is lost according to our experts. Plus the one man backing Melbourne to down the Hawks. See the round 9 tips here.
‘Dominate like Bolt’: Gout Gout sets sights on LA Games
He wants to dominate the world sprinting scene like Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sensation regarded as one of the greatest of all time. But Gout Gout is out to carve his own legacy.
‘I’m calling bullsh**’: Riewoldt unloads on AFL over Rioli saga
The AFL has been called out for their glaring inconsistencies when handing out penalties after their ‘embarrassing’ handling of the Willie Rioli saga.
Eagles’ optimism grows that Reid will resist Vic mega offers
As it prepares to ask the AFL for a priority pick, West Coast’s optimism is growing that Harley Reid will resist a return to Victoria and ink a contract extension.
Fixture whispers: Big Vic club’s tough break, the TV rights effect
Will the AFL break their promise on five-day breaks to a Victorian club? See all the fixture news, big winners, the matches set for prime time and more here.
AFL blindsided as third alleged Rioli threat emerges
It’s been revealed that the AFL’s decision not to hand down a punishment to Willie Rioli was made without the knowledge of previous alleged threats to players as a third incident emerges.
Ka Ying Rising set for Sydney spring double as slot decision looms
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising will have two runs in Sydney this Spring, trainer David Hayes has revealed.
Strength in numbers: Depth shows Adelaide might be real deal
Jordon Butts and Mark Keane are hardly defenders who keep key forwards up ay night. But maybe, after quelling Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay — they should be. See the full likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Hottest team, Clarko Hawks barb: what you missed on TV
The Dogs on fire, Clarko’s brown and gold fashion faux pas, the latest on Clayton Oliver. We watch all the football shows so you don’t have to.
Griddy with delight: Piastri doesn’t miss a beat at Miami … except one
Oscar Piastri had a sobering thought after winning the Miami Grand Prix. He had to do a celebration dance called the Griddy. Normally he wouldn’t do it in a pink fit, but he was on a promise.
Verstappen gets a daughter and pole as Oscar feels the heat
How is Max Verstappen doing it? How did he win in Japan in an inferior car? How did he top qualifying at Suzuka and Jeddah? How did he grab pole at Miami, baby, after the birth of his first baby, baby?
Try-scoring mayhem! Records set, win run ended in Sydney 1st Colts rugby
There’s new names heading the tryscorers comp, a club racked up the season’s biggest win and a top gun ended the run of a title contender. Rd 5 Sydney 1st Colts rugby stars, standouts, results
Legal bid to stop Games stadium in its tracks
Opponents over environmental and heritage concerns of the future Olympic Stadium in Brisbane’s Victoria Park plan to pursue legal action to stop construction.
Early Tackle: Unacceptable Port headed towards brutal review
Has the dreaded coaching succession tax sunken in at the Power? There will be some brutal vision to review after that shocker against the Bulldogs, writes GLENN MCFARLANE.
What Port might really be thinking about Butters trade
Port Adelaide and Zak Butters went down to the Bulldogs just 45 minutes from his hometown on Saturday. Will he end up back there permanently? We look at the situation from all angles.
Centenary Hawks: No. 6 pact, skipper’s slump and the 14th cup
Josh Gibson was playing his last season in the AFL when James Sicily trotted down back to join him defence. The pair chat all things Hawthorn ahead of the club’s centenary match.
The Bulldogs onslaught that exposed big Port problems
Port Adelaide’s bright start in Ballarat didn’t last long. The Bulldogs flicked a switch to proves they are the real deal – and raise even more questions about Ken Hinkley’s side.
‘Made the wrong decision’: Warner reveals rival club CEO’s text
Chad Warner received plenty of support after he made the call to stay a Swan. But one man sent a rather disappointed message. Plus, he and Finn Callaghan chat the Sydney Derby’s growth.
Aussie’s last minute call up for shock ‘Rocky-like’ world title shot
Like a scene out of a Rocky movie, Justis Huni could soon be a world champion after a shock call up to fight for a heavyweight world title.
Major shake up for World Surf Tour
Controversial final format dumped with Australia one of the big winners in major shake-up of World Surf Tour.
The gaping hole Crows must fill ahead of Curnow, McKay battle
Adelaide have a huge task of stopping Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Saturday — especially given they are missing a crucial cog of their defence. Here’s how they can still get the job done.
AFL Now: Sunday teams, young Saint’s huge show of faith
Matteas Phillipou is poised to re-sign with St Kilda in a huge show of faith in Ross Lyon’s rebuild. Find out and more and get Friday’s biggest footy news in AFL Now.
Magic footy festivals a huge hit with the fans
Magic Round is booming for the NRL, while Gather Round has also become a showpiece for the AFL. But will both festive events soon be moved to new venues?
The dreamer who defied death
The surfer who bravely returned to tame the wave that nearly killed her and the Australian cinematographer who risked his life to capture the moment.
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