Biggest threat to historic three-peat, stars to watch and Dally M winner: Expert NRLW predictions

After a historic women’s origin series set a new benchmark for women’s rugby league crowds and tv ratings, expectations are high for the NRLW in 2024.

F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain - Previews

Motorsport

BREAKING: F1 star seals Haas switch for 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jack Ginnivan, Connor Macdonald, Dylan Moore and Massimo D'Ambrosio of the Hawks pose for a photo during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS GIANTS at UTAS Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

AFL

‘Test the imagination’: How ‘Showbiz Hawks’ have taken the AFL world by storm with fairytale run

Motorsport

‘Don’t give me that bull***’: The Mad Max outburst that hints at the tension inside Red Bull

AFL

Bombers’ big boost; Blues’ triple blow; Eagles fire power returns for Derby — AFL Teams

NRL

‘Massive fan’ Bennett poised to pounce after Tiger’s bombshell UK switch — Crawley

NRL

‘Pretty gruesome’: Eels’ NRLW player stood down over ‘safety’ concerns after alleged assault

A Parramatta Eels NRLW player will face court after being charged over an alleged assault in Sydney’s east last week.

Rugby League World Cup 2021 Tournament Launch

NRL

NRL bans Dogs’ bid to sign sacked ex-Rooster; Broncos son of gun’s early release — Transfer Whispers

Phil Gould has had his bid to immediately install sacked Super League forward Siosiua Taukeiaho rejected by the NRL. WHISPERS>>>

NRL

Storm’s massive double boost; Eels shoot down ‘disrespectful’ Gutho calls: NRL Late Mail

Brisbane will be without edge forward Brendan Piakura for their clash against the Bulldogs this weekend, with Kevin Walters also sweating on Payne Haas’ availability.

NRL

NRL team’s Arthur approach; two teams fighting for Tigers star: Jimmy Brings

The Newcastle Knights have bumped ex-Parramatta coach Brad Arthur about joining Adam O’Brien’s assistant coaching staff next year. >>> HOOPS

Olympic football mired by pitch invasion
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Australian Olympic BMX star robbed
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Surfing - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Previews

Olympics

Aussie surfer injured in training mishap; football rocked by drone drama: Olympics LIVE

Australian surfer Jack Robinson has been cleared of major injury after a training mishap at Teahupo’o on Thursday morning. OLYMPICS LIVE!

UFC

‘Not going to happen’: English heavyweight’s verdict on blockbuster unification bout

Ahead of UFC 304, English heavyweight Tom Aspinall says a blockbuster unification bout with Jon Jones will never happen.

Olympics

‘Get our s**t together’: Karl slams Brisbane Olympics stadium

Karl Stefanovic has urged Brisbane Olympics organisers to get their “s**t together” after an underwhelming first look at the potential stadium.

AFL

‘Ruining the game’: AFL star issued ‘please explain’ for podcast comments

The AFL has handed down a punishment to a superstar midfielder for comments he made on a now-deleted podcast.

HOHENSTEIN-ERNSTTHAL, GERMANY - JULY 07: Francesco Bagnaia of Italy and Ducati Lenovo Team celebrates the victory on the podium at the end of the MotoGP race during the MotoGP Of Germany - Race at Sachsenring Circuit on July 07, 2024 in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany. (Photo by Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)

Motorsport

Explained: Why reigning world champion is the biggest winner from MotoGP’s calendar chaos

Weather, dollars and delays have reshaped the MotoGP schedule multiple times over; with a second race now set for Misano, Francesco Bagnaia must be smiling from ear to ear.

NRL

‘Sharks mean everything’: Rookie star locked in; Phins nail down breakout gun — Transfer Centre

The Cronulla Sharks have handed boom rookie Kayal Iro a two-year deal after a breakout season. TRANSFER CENTRE>>>

Palfrey's comments have landed him in hot water

Olympics

Aussie swim coach in hot water over ‘deeply concerning’ remarks

An Australian swimming coach has landed in hot water over bizarre comments made during a poolside interview ahead of the Olympics.

Motorsport

‘He’s really angry’: Red Bull’s wild Max curfew as title fears grow over 3am habit

Red Bull has reportedly taken the remarkable step to impose a curfew on Max Verstappen’s late night gaming habit, which has been linked to his stumble in the F1 drivers’ championship.

AFL

‘Lot of potential’: Giants coach’s big declaration on future after fresh contract

GWS has made an emphatic statement with a decision on reigning coach of the year Adam Kingsley.

NRL

Benji addresses star’s surprise move, Stefano’s big call as Tigers battle ‘tough times’

Benji Marshall’s brutal first year in charge has continued with a veteran heading overseas for the rest of the season while his main forward has yet to decide where he’ll play in 2025.

Boxing

‘Last two you’d expect’: Unlikely duo join forces to bring down the Tszyus

The man who orchestrated one of the greatest upsets in Australian boxing history has joined forces with Michael Zerafa – and with a plan, he says, to beat the Tszyu boys.

Alex Pearce has learned his injury fate, the Blues have made a selection call on Blake Acres, and the Demons are hopeful Max Gawn is healthy to play this Saturday.

AFL

Blues’ big call on sore mid; injured star learns fate as Dees duo in frame to play — AFL Team Tips

TEAM TIPS: The Crows have named a gun inside-midfielder a shock chance of returning this Sunday, while the Lions have been dealt a double defensive blow.

Olympics

Proven method’s predicted Paris Olympic medal tally as Aussies tipped for 24-year high

Australia has been tipped to produce its best Olympic performance in 24 years this month, with a virtual medal tally predicting a whopping 15 golds in Paris.

NRL

Reynolds element that was ‘overlooked’... and why he holds key to Broncos’ late finals charge

Broncos legend Gorden Tallis is backing halfback Adam Reynolds to inspire Brisbane’s run to the finals, starting Saturday against the Bulldogs.

Motorsport

Explained: Why reigning world champion is the biggest winner from MotoGP’s calendar chaos

Weather, dollars and delays have reshaped the MotoGP schedule multiple times over; with a second race now set for Misano, Francesco Bagnaia must be smiling from ear to ear.

Motorsport

BREAKING: F1 star seals Haas switch for 2025

Haas have announced the signing of Alpine driver Esteban Ocon from 2025 on a multi-year contract, with the experienced star becoming the team’s first-ever driver with a race win under his belt.

Motorsport

‘Don’t give me that bull***’: The Mad Max outburst that hints at the tension inside Red Bull

Max Verstappen’s extraordinary series of outbursts against his team at the Hungarian Grand Prix hints at the tension over Red Bull Racing’s slip down the pecking order.

Motorsport

‘He’s really angry’: Red Bull’s wild Max curfew as title fears grow over 3am habit

Red Bull has reportedly taken the remarkable step to impose a curfew on Max Verstappen’s late night gaming habit, which has been linked to his stumble in the F1 drivers’ championship.

Motorsport

‘Cheeky Macca’s’: Piastri reveals post-race celebrations as first win sinks in

Oscar Piastri says becoming an F1 winner hasn’t changed his outlook after celebrating his maiden victory at a Budapest McDonald’s with fellow drivers.

Cricket

‘It’s ridiculous’: One of the world’s oldest cricket clubs slammed after banning... hitting sixes

One of the world’s oldest cricket clubs has been criticised by players after banning them from hitting sixes following complaints of damage from neighbours.

Cricket

Rising England star ‘shows world what he can do’ in ‘top-class’ Ashes statement

Shoaib Bashir took his Test-best figures as England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs to secure a series-clinching win at Trent Bridge after the tourists suffered a spectacular collapse.

Cricket

England wrestles back control after West Indies tailender’s counter-attack

Harry Brook’s unbeaten fifty guided England towards a strong position at stumps on a see-saw third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Cricket

Magic Marnus topples 11-year record with career-best haul in T20 demolition

Marnus Labuschagne wrapped up his county season with a record-breaking performance during Friday’s T20 Blast match against Somerset.

Cricket

‘It was brutal’: England speed freak shatters pace record in scary 156km/h barrage

Mark Wood has sent down the fastest ever over by an English bowler at home since records began in a sizzling display against the West Indies on day two of the second Test match.

Boxing

‘Last two you’d expect’: Unlikely duo join forces to bring down the Tszyus

The man who orchestrated one of the greatest upsets in Australian boxing history has joined forces with Michael Zerafa – and with a plan, he says, to beat the Tszyu boys.

Boxing

‘Go fight your cousin’: American star fires back at Tszyu, claims their fight is still on

American Erickson Lubin has urged Tim Tszyu to go fight ‘one of your cousins’ before the pair then finally clash in the US three months later.

Boxing

Tszyu’s planned world title eliminator scrapped after US star walks away

Just as Tim Tszyu had feared, American Erickson Lubin has turned down a mooted IBF world title fight, leaving a planned blockbuster Australian return in limbo.

Boxing

‘This is not boxing’: Paul savaged for sad truth behind winning run — and he’s fighting a 58yo next

Jake Paul’s latest boxing win has one again raised legitimate questions for the man who was crowned the “new king of violence”.

Boxing

‘KO of the year’: Jake Paul’s dream prep for Tyson bout as sickening blow stuns boxing

Jake Paul’s latest boxing fight card has been stunned by a truly sickening knockout blow that left commentators wincing in shock.

Olympics

Boomers’ revelation in dramatic last-second win over Paris contenders amid big injury blow

The Boomers have wrapped up their preparation for the Paris Games in dramatic fashion, securing a last-second victory over France in their final warm-up game.

Olympics

Boomers dealt injury scare ahead of Olympics as Giddey stars again

Dante Exum suffered an injury scare and Josh Giddey led the way with 19 points as the Australian Boomers cruised past Puetro Rico 90-75 in Saturday morning’s pre-Olympics exhibition game.

AFL

Next coach contender right under Eagles’ nose; ironic twist Pies will fear: Blowtorch

RD 19 PREVIEW: Could Collingwood consider moving its superstar to a familiar role? Plus Carlton’s ongoing dilemma has been labelled its “biggest issue”.

Basketball

Former NBA MVP set to join contenders as failed super team continues to dismantle

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is reportedly expected to join the Denver Nuggets next season after the Clippers and Jazz agreed to a sign-and-trade deal.

Olympics

Patty thrills! Boomers legend explodes to snap out of worrying slump, answer critics

Patty Mills, who is set to play in his fifth Olympic Games, made a statement early and then came up clutch down the stretch to inspire the Boomers to a 84-73 win over Serbia.

Football

Ange’s Spurs overhaul continues; Villa’s $97m splash: EPL Transfer News

The 2024-25 Premier League season is just under a month away and the transfer market is starting to heat up, with Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham already confirming one move.

Olympics

Matildas’ luggage goes missing days out from Paris Olympics after private jet mishap

The star-studded Matildas have arrived in France to finish off their preparations for the Olympics only to discover that their equipment bags have been left behind.

Football

‘An incredible honour’: Man United sign teen prodigy in eye-watering $101m deal

Manchester United have bought teenage French defender Leny Yoro from Lille, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Football

‘Been tracked for years’: Ange emerges as shock contender for England job

Ange Postecoglou has shut down rumours he’s on the shortlist to become England’s next manager after Gareth Southgate resigned following their Euros heartbreak.

Football

Socceroos captain seals stunning move to Italian giants

The immediate playing future of the Socceroos captain has been confirmed with a shift to a huge Italian club.

NRL

Reynolds element that was ‘overlooked’... and why he holds key to Broncos’ late finals charge

Broncos legend Gorden Tallis is backing halfback Adam Reynolds to inspire Brisbane’s run to the finals, starting Saturday against the Bulldogs.

AFL

Selfless tweak that could have ‘big impact’ on Blues’ flag hopes as new ‘weapon’ quietly emerges

An AFL great has urged Carlton’s players to “invest” in Charlie Curnow, suggesting the Blues can’t win this year’s flag if the superstar forward isn’t “the absolute beacon forward of the ball”.

Cricket

Test stars pinned against each other in India warm-up as new Aussie competition revealed

Australia’s Test stars will prepare for this summer’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign by pitting their red-ball skills against each other.

UFC

‘If you don’t like him you’re a f***ing weirdo’: UFC cult hero outs himself as massive Volk fan

Paddy Pimblett says Alexander Volkanovski, had he only waited eight weeks, would never have been KO’d by the punch that stole his world title.

AFL

‘I don’t care’: Coach’s emphatic call on Dusty noise... but star has ‘turned the corner’ after injury

Richmond star Dustin Martin may have overcome his back issues but a potential playing return isn’t the most important scenario in his immediate future.

AFL

‘Job is his if he wants it’: Vic club makes Bombers legend its ‘No.1 priority’... but Eagles loom

Essendon legend and former coach James Hird is pondering a return to coaching at state league level, with a big VFL club making him their top priority.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 22: Katie Ledecky of the United States looks on after winning the Women's 800m freestyle final on Day Eight of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Olympics

US star fires four-word warning shot at Aussie rival as swim rivalry heats up

Katie Ledecky Wednesday threw down the gauntlet to Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh ahead of a blockbuster 400m Olympic freestyle showdown.

Netball

Firebirds farewell shooter as star still weighs up her future – Netball Off Season

The first move of Super Netball’s off-season has been made with the Queensland Firebirds officially farewelling one of their shooters.

AELTC At The Wimbledon Championships 2024 - Day 1

NRL

Aussie comedian named president of UK rugby league’s governing body

Australian comic Adam Hills will become the president of the Rugby Football League, the governing body of the game in England, next year.

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