Steve Johnson is thrilled that Tom Papley leads the AFL’s Coleman medal race, but he loves the small forward’s pressure and cheek even more. Papley has booted a league-best 19 …
New Zealand World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will follow in the footsteps of Kiwi legend Dan Carter by joining Kobe Steelers, the Japanese rugby union team announced …
Star West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern will miss at least another week, while midfielder Jack Redden has also been ruled out of the Eagles’ clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium. …
The arrival of controversial recruit Corey Harawira-Naera has helped provide injury ravaged Canberra with the mid-season boost they need, coach Ricky Stuart says. Harawira-Naera will make his Raiders debut off …
Forgotten midfielder Connor Blakely will play his first match of the AFL season when Fremantle host Collingwood at Optus Stadium on Sunday. The 24-year-old on-baller will replace Darcy Tucker, who …
North Melbourne have axed spearhead Ben Brown and winger Jared Polec for Saturday’s AFL match against fellow strugglers Adelaide. Brown has managed just eight goals in eight games this season, …
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar backs quiet but lethal No.8 Pete Samu to do his talking on the field when he locks horns with Wallabies rival Harry Wilson in their table-topping …
All the talk’s about Sonny Bill Williams but Sydney Roosters have already proven they’re capable of snaring a historic title hat-trick sans any more superstars. The Roosters are quietly building …
Stuart Dew concedes Gold Coast must quickly find a way to stop leaking late goals as the Suns head into a gruelling crush of games that could define their AFL …
Playmaker Dylan Walker is set to finally overcome an ankle injury and start in Manly’s clash with NRL ladder leaders Penrith on Saturday. Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler said he …
St Kilda remain hopeful Dan Hannebery will return to bolster their AFL finals push late in the season after the veteran underwent successful hamstring surgery. Hannebery, who has only played …
Bryce Gibbs’ AFL exile is over, with Adelaide summoning the veteran for Saturday’s game against North Melbourne. Gibbs was dropped after round one but will replace injured midfielder Brad Crouch …
The AFL’s annual Dreamtime match between Richmond and Essendon will be played in Darwin for the first time this year. The match will take place on August 22 as part …
Sonny Bill Williams will let his football do the talking after embarking on an intense five-week training block designed to get the dual international back up to the speed with …
Brett Ratten has enhanced St Kilda’s standing in the AFL and could soon change perceptions about sacked coaches in a league that has generally been unkind to those seeking a …
Formula One driver Sergio Perez will miss Sunday’s British Grand Prix after testing positive for COVID-19, his Racing Point team said on Thursday. The Canadian-owned outfit said the 30-year-old, who …
Andy Murray expects more big names to follow women’s world No.1 Ashleigh Barty in pulling out of the US Open. Barty announced her withdrawal from the grand slam event in …
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett insists the NRL club are working towards re-signing veteran winger Alex Johnston to a new deal. The off-contract Johnston made a strong case to be …
