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SNAPSHOT OF AFL ROUND 22 THEY SAID IT: “The huge curve ball in this year’s finals series is that bye after round 23 … I don’t really know where we …

Only time will tell whether Canberra’s lack of big-game experience will be their achilles heel in the NRL finals series, according to coach Ricky Stuart. The Raiders sealed a top-four …

Western Bulldogs stand-in skipper Easton Wood has suffered an injury scare in his side’s AFL clash with Essendon at Etihad Stadium. Wood was helped off the field by trainers in …

Port Adelaide have slapped an indefinite AFL ban on the woman who ignited a racism controversy by throwing a banana at indigenous star Eddie Betts. The Power completed an investigation …

Sydney Roosters have recorded their biggest win over St George Illawarra and ended the Dragons’ NRL finals hopes with a 42-6 thumping at Allianz Stadium. Blake Ferguson and Daniel Tupou …

Geelong’s hopes of a home final are in the balance despite a 60-point AFL win over the Brisbane Lions. In stress-free finals tune-up on Sunday, the Cats faced some resistance …

Coach Paul Roos was philosophical after a long-awaited AFL finals berth that appeared tantalising within Melbourne’s reach was snatched away by a more determined Carlton. The Demons needed a win …

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has declared his team the comeback kings of the NRL after they produced a stunning comeback against Parramatta to secure a second chance in this year’s …

Back-to-back defensive slumps have Cronulla desperate for answers as they try to keep their chances of a top-two NRL finish alive against South Sydney. The Sharks go into Monday night’s …

EDS: PLEASE NOTE LANGUAGE IN LAST PARAGRAPH REACTIONS TO THE AFL’S BANANA CONTROVERSY “Absolutely disgusting! Shouldn’t ever be allowed back into enjoy the football. Very disappointing.” – Adelaide captain Taylor …

Andy Murray has roared into a seventh successive final with a commanding victory over Milos Raonic at the Cincinnati Masters. Two-time Olympic champion Murray, who beat Raonic in the Wimbledon …

A second-half comeback against Parramatta has delivered Canberra their eighth NRL win in a row and guaranteed them a second chance in this year’s finals. In front of a season-high …

Angelique Kerber has reached the Cincinnati Open final, leaving her one win away from unseating Serena Williams as world No. 1. Kerber took control after a 33-minute rain delay in …

The All Blacks are promising no let-up as they look to crush the Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup hopes for yet another year in Saturday’s return bout in Wellington. Meticulous to end, …

Newcastle winger Nathan Ross is set to miss next week’s NRL clash with South Sydney after being charged for a dangerous throw on Chris McQueen. Ross was hit with a …

Queensland back-rower Aidan Guerra is a late inclusion for Sydney Roosters’ round 24 NRL clash against St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Guerra, who was sacked for the …

The All Blacks denied being paranoid as Wallabies coach Michael Cheika questioned the timing of the bugging scandal that marred Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup build-up in Sydney. As police investigate the …

Michael Cheika is reluctant to heed fresh calls to shift Israel Folau to the centres as the Wallabies travel to Wellington striving to arrest their worst losing streak in more …