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Superstar Lance Franklin never doubted he would return to the AFL despite a mental health issue and is looking forward to playing in Sydney’s opening-round match against Collingwood on Saturday. …

Boom recruit Harley Bennell will have to bide his time before making his first AFL outing for Fremantle after the former Gold Coast flier suffered a calf injury. Bennell hurt …

Paul Chapman has backed Brendon Goddard as Essendon captain, despite ongoing concerns about his former AFL teammate’s leadership style. Chapman agreed with former Collingwood great Mick McGuane, who said he …

Richmond’s hopes for a flying start to the AFL season have suffered a blow, with vice-captain Brett Deledio ruled out for round one. The Tigers confirmed speculation that the All-Australian …

Mystery deepens over Greg Inglis’ “brainsnap” last-second field goal attempt, with teammates revealing the South Sydney skipper was calling for a one-pointer much earlier in Sunday’s NRL loss to St …

Fremantle recruit Harley Bennell will miss the Dockers’ opening-round AFL clash against the Western Bulldogs after suffering a calf injury in a local hitout last weekend. Bennell starred with four …

An AFL grand final between Melbourne and Greater Western Sydney? Demons coach Paul Roos says it’s possible, and could happen this decade in the brightest picture yet of the Demons’ …

Teammates are refusing to rule out Sam Burgess making himself available to play in this week’s Good Friday clash against Canterbury after being cleared of serious damage to his neck. …

World No.1 Novak Djokovic produced sublime form to clinch an unprecedented fifth title at Indian Wells with a 6-2 6-0 demolition of big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic in the final on …

Cronulla rugby league player Myles Taueli will face court next month after allegedly crashing his ute into a tree while drink driving in Sydney’s south on Sunday night. The 20-year-old …

Serena Williams has led condemnation after the Indian Wells tournament director claimed “lady players” are riding on the coattails of men’s tennis. Raymond Moore, a 69-year-old former touring pro from …

South Sydney NRL star Sam Burgess has been cleared of any serious injuries to his neck or spine. Burgess will continue to be monitored for any muscle issues, but is …

Carlton are underdogs, underdone and under no illusions as to the scale of the task on Thursday night when they open the AFL season against Richmond. The Blues are rank …

Former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka has taken advantage of an error-prone Serena Williams to win her second Indian Wells title with a 6-4 6-4 victory in Sunday’s final in California. …

Blues captain Jerome Kaino is set for a month on the sideline after injuring his shoulder during the 25-25 draw with the Reds in Brisbane. All Blacks flanker Kaino has …

Sam Burgess says early scans on his neck injury are positive after the star South Sydney forward was rushed to hospital on Sunday. Burgess, injured in the Rabbitohs’ 8-6 NRL …

Eddie Jones has described captain Dylan Hartley as a ‘likeable rogue’ as he reflected on England’s first Six Nations grand slam in 13 years. One of Australian Jones’s first moves …

‘Be good to your mother’ – words to live by and words that were at the forefront of Fernando Alonso’s mind as he hung upside down in the shattered wreck …