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True impact of star’s big ban laid bare; Hawk ‘will need a miracle’ for finals return — AFL Team Tips

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:18:00 +1000

Hawthorn has suffered a blow in its charge to September as a young gun is sidelined indefinitely, while Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has suffered a fresh setback.

‘No denying it’: Michael Hussey’s verdict on Sam Konstas struggles … and what Aussies must do with Cameron Green

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:13:00 +1000

Former Australian batter Michael Hussey has called for fans to be patient with the Test side’s new-look top order following last week’s unconvincing performance during the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener against the West Indies.

Why Giddey’s big payday won’t come ‘anytime soon’; danger in $186m NBA bombshell — LIVE

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:07:00 +1000

The NBA’s free agency period opened on Tuesday with the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks making some big moves, while the Chicago Bulls are nearing a new deal with Josh Giddey.

Your AFL club’s trade targets... and verdict on out-of-contract stars — Mega trade state of play

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +1000

The mid-season byes have come and gone, and the future for some of the competition’s biggest stars has become that little bit clearer. For others however, it’s become even harder to pick, with rival clubs circling as hard as they have done all season.

Strange reality: ‘Stupid’ abuse on rise to stardom has ripped Rooster feeling Flanno’s pain

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:35:00 +1000

Jasmin Strange has two premierships from just three seasons playing NRLW, but the Roosters star has warned she’s only just getting started.

‘The Butcher is back, baby’: Tszyu return confirmed as all-time Aussie grudge match nears

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:33:00 +1000

After a year out of the ring, The Butcher is back.

‘I feel very alone’: World No.3’s emotional admission in brutally honest press conference

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:31:00 +1000

Alexander Zverev is considering therapy to talk through his mental health issues after admitting he feels “alone” and “empty” following his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019.

‘Remember the name’: Giant’s shock Mbappe twist as ‘life-changing’ rise stuns CWC

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:24:00 +1000

Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.

‘Finally got there’: Aussie majors push gets even bigger as another LIV star ends exile

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:10:00 +1000

Lucas Herbert will make his major return in the The Open Championship at Royal Portrush after the LIV star won his way in through qualifying.

Moment that exposed Dogs’ Galvin ‘problem’ as Ciraldo urged to make shock selection call

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +1000

One moment has proven the Bulldogs need to be more decisive at the selection table, with fears the uncertainty around Lachlan Galvin’s place in the team could provide an unwanted distraction ahead of a crucial finals campaign.

The nine remaining AFL contenders’ biggest ‘ace’... and why experts think they can win the flag

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:46:00 +1000

Welcome to ‘big boy month’.

‘Why play silly buggers’: Brutal cut as new Souths star firms for debut — Early Mail

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:26:00 +1000

The Rabbitohs could be set to welcome a star recruit into their side for his club debut in a huge boost for Wayne Bennett’s struggling outfit.

‘Not like I was coming to the match drunk’: Aussie’s Wimbledon reveal as Demon sends statement

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:20:00 +1000

Refreshed from a holiday he desperately needed, Alex de Minaur has opened his Wimbledon campaign in sizzling fashion with a dominant win on Tuesday as Australians enjoyed a far better Tuesday after a disappointing start a day prior.

‘Brutal’: Tennis stunned by record-breaking carnage as Wimbledon flipped on its head

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:19:00 +1000

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic is through to the second round at Wimbledon, restoring some level of normality after absolute carnage at the All England Club.

‘She was the first phone call I made’: Prince’s Broncos warning over return of ‘freak athlete’

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Broncos NRLW coach Scott Prince has praised gun recruit Tamika Upton as a “freak athlete”, as she prepares to play her first game in Brisbane colours in four years.

‘Bit of a minefield’: Why MotoGP champ’s ugly contract standoff could end up in court

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:49:00 +1000

It’s a good thing Jorge Martin won last year’s MotoGP world championship.

Blues star’s huge praise for ‘lethal’ Latrell as sliding doors careers set for ‘wild’ full circle moment

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:36:00 +1000

Angus Crichton debuted for the Blues with long-time friend and former Roosters teammate Latrell Mitchell in 2018 and he sees next Wednesday night as full circle moment for the pair.

‘Slap in the face’: Galvin‘s ‘unnecessary’ Tigers swipe as ‘bullying’ saga re-emerges

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:23:00 +1000

Fellow Tigers defector Lachlan Galvin has delivered a cheeky sledge to his former club, congratulating Tallyn Da Silva on his move to the Eels which has been labelled “unnecessary”.

‘Hope they go winless’: Big fears over draft giants as shock claims send damning message to AFL

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:15:00 +1000

Concerns continue to grow over Victorian talent ahead of this November’s AFL Draft, with the lack of depth labelled as “no accident” and said to be aligned with a significant shortage of funding.

Cobbo’s shock reprieve puts NRL on notice; famous name debuts for Roosters — Teams Talking Pts

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:34:00 +1000

The last Origin-affected bye round is here, with a host of coaches having to make big decisions without their representative stars.

Aussie teen joins bombshell exits as seed carnage unfolds on another Wimbledon scorcher

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:27:00 +1000

If Maya Joint needed any reminder as to how tricky a test she faced at Wimbledon on Tuesday, the abrupt exit of top American Jessica Pegula within an hour — amid an array of shock upsets that then claimed Coco Gauff — proved a sobering warning on a scorching day in London.

$45m Giddey watch as contender makes trade; big hint over Simmons call: Free Agency Day 1 Wrap

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:12:00 +1000

The NBA’s free agency period is underway and the spotlight is shining squarely on Australia’s Josh Giddey.

‘Felt like s***’: How Bellamy spray lit Origin fire and the other side to master coach ‘people don’t see’

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

A Craig Bellamy spray: so, what’s it really like? Is it all veins popping, finger pointing, saliva spitting and soul destroying as we think it is? Or after your ears stop ringing, you just get on with it?

‘There’s always hypotheticals’: Blues star on ‘reality’ of looming changes as heat rises

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:43:00 +1000

Carlton star Harry McKay says talk around looming changes at the under-fire Blues including his own future being questioned is all part of playing for a “big club.”

Big AFL ban was the ‘right’ call. Now Tom Lynch will ‘pay the price’… and leave his team ‘badly exposed’

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:58:00 +1000

Tom Lynch will leave his young Richmond teammates “badly exposed” across the next five weeks as pays “the ultimate price for something he has to get out of his game”, according to Fox Footy experts.

Great rips ‘unfair’ element of AFL’s mid-season crackdown on umpire contact

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:42:00 +1000

Hawthorn Jordan Lewis says it’s “really unfair” players’ records won’t be reset for repeated instances of umpire contact as they face potential suspensions under a new crackdown from the AFL.

‘Significant sanction warranted’: Tigers star cops year’s biggest AFL ban for act ‘of a bygone era’

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:25:00 +1000

Richmond forward Tom Lynch has received a whopping five-game ban after the AFL Tribunal found despite not injuring Adelaide’s Jordon Butts, his strike warranted the highest grading possible.

‘It just would not shock me’: Fears Slater may quit Maroons coaching job after decider

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:36:00 +1000

Journalist Dean Ritchie says he wouldn’t be surprised if Maroons coach Billy Slater walks away from the position after the series decider, regardless of the result.

Jordan De Goey’s ‘sad’ training setback amid mixed Pies selection news

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:07:00 +1000

The impending return of defensive bull Brayden Maynard for Collingwood’s Friday night showdown with Carlton was offset by a “sad” concussion injury for Jordan De Goey, further setting back his return from injury.

‘I thought of her’: Hero reveals heartbreak after club ‘climbs Everest without oxygen’ in historic upset

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:34:00 +1000

Al Hilal’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his “extraordinary” team after a stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the Club World Cup.

Expert AFL tips Round 17: Just one bottom-9 team tipped to beat a finals contender

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:26:00 +1000

Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?

No.1 contender in Madge’s backline headache: Bennett’s halves call: Teams Chat LIVE

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:17:00 +1000

The Warriors have the bye in Round 18, but are looking for a new halfback after Luke Metcalf was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

‘Bit of a sad one’: Jordan De Goey’s brutal training setback amid mixed Pies selection news

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:07:00 +1000

Aussie Liam Paro on brink of rematch with US champ after big IBF call, lucrative new deal

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:56:00 +1000

Australia’s Liam Paro is suddenly just one win away from a blockbuster rematch with IBF super lightweight king Richardson Hitchins – and after signing a lucrative deal with Australian promoters No Limit.

‘Shellshocked’: CWC madness as Saudi team sinks $8bn giant in seven-goal thriller

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:48:00 +1000

Manchester City have crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup with an unbelievable 4-3 extra time defeat to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in their Round of 16 match.

Forgotten Pom’s monster score in timely Test reminder as blunder sparks 128-year history

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:29:00 +1000

Former England opening batter Dom Sibley has put his name forward for a potential Test recall with an epic triple century as Surrey posted the highest score in the club’s 128-year history.

‘Alarming’: F1 battlers tipped to axe second driver in 10 races as cruel Aussie call backfires

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:48:00 +1000

Franco Colapinto’s Alpine career is only five races old, but he’s already on thin ice with the boss.

Man behind one of AFL’s most iconic goals joins teammate in retirement — Off-Season Central

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:32:00 +1000

Welcome to Off-Season Central.

‘That killed me’: How dad’s act of tough love turned humble country kid into Blues icon

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:28:00 +1000

Laurie Daley has relived his rise from humble beginnings in Junee to premiership winning Raiders star, Blues and Kangaroos representative and now NSW Origin coach for the second time.

Every NRL player signing and extension that happened in 2025 — Transfer Centre

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:22:00 +1000

Player movement in the NRL is a constantly evolving beast, between bombshell transfers and historic extensions there is no rest for the wicked.

‘He might thrive’: Shock suitor for exiled Dragons flyer emerges — Transfer Whispers

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:51:00 +1000

The Panthers have reportedly made enquiries about the availability of Dragons flyer Tyrell Sloan, who is currently free to negotiate with rivals after being dropped by Shane Flanagan.

‘The ones that want to step away’: Blues captain sends message to teammates as season falls apart

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +1000

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he’s about to find out who among his teammates will “step up and dig in” amid a horror on-field run which moved one former player to suggest the Blues could consider trading the skipper.

England call on Archer’s Test exile as mystery swirls around rival superstar

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:43:00 +1000

India will make a “last-minute” decision on whether to risk the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah in successive Tests as they look to level their five-match series with England this week.

History says four AFL teams are in the premiership window. That leaves five contenders in the cold

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:38:00 +1000

The famous Fox Footy Premiership Window is back with eight rounds remaining, and it says four teams are primed to push for the premiership.

‘He was taken aback’: Lyon lifts lid on Aussie Test handover as emotional letter revealed

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:11:00 +1000

Nathan Lyon is adamant he’s not retiring “anytime soon” despite handing over the significant duty of leading the team song after victories to Test keeper Alex Carey.

Chance chat with Broncos star that took Maroons bolter from Q-Cup to Origin debut within a year

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:10:00 +1000

Maroons bolter Gehamat Shibasaki has opened up on his stunning journey from Queensland Cup to rugby league’s biggest stage on a $80k development deal in the space of 12 months.

Billy parks ego with overdue move; the contract call Bunnies could regret — Crawls

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:31:00 +1000

Just when you thought it was safe to bag everything rugby league in Queensland, here we go again.

‘Keen to have a conversation’: Icon firms for Kangaroos job as Freddy explains why he pulled out

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Cameron Smith has emerged as the new favourite to become the next Kangaroos coach after Brad Fittler pulled out of the running to focus on his media commitments and his work with the NRL.

‘Probably needs to get out’: Fears ‘embarrassment’ behind Lynch’s brutal act amid shock exit call

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:19:00 +1000

The future of under-fire Richmond forward Tom Lynch has been queried, as he awaits suspension for his gruesome hit behind play on Adelaide defender Jordan Butts.

‘Assessed it myself’: Mid-game reveal that lifted To’o as decider doubts linger over NSW star

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:18:00 +1000

Blues winger Brian To’o is in doubt for Origin III according to his coach, but the Panthers winger revealed a moment in the win over the Bulldogs that convinced him he will be good to go.

‘Couldn’t play two balls in a row’: Villain’s swipe at rival as seeds tumble in brutal Wimbledon heat

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:46:00 +1000

Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the second round on the hottest opening day in the tournament’s history.

‘Why you love football’: Stunning CWC boilover brings legend to tears as giants rocked

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:45:00 +1000

Fluminense pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA Club World Cup with the Brazilian outfit defeating Italian giants Inter Milan 2-0 in their Round of 16 clash.

‘Locked out’: Shock Luai claim behind young gun’s exit as Tigers accused of ‘giving up’

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:43:00 +1000

Phil Rothfield has accused the Wests Tigers of giving up on their season, after the club let promising young hooker Tallyn Da Silva go to the Eels, effective immediately.

Fears Max could make bombshell switch are real. Red Bull would be in utter shambles without him

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:29:00 +1000

How much does Red Bull Racing need Max Verstappen? Just consult the Austrian Grand Prix results.

Biggest upset watch on AFL’s weekend of contenders vs pretenders — Power Rankings

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:26:00 +1000

Welcome back to the Power Rankings.

‘Pretty s**t’: Battle ‘through hell’ to save day as Pop flops in bleak Wimbledon start for Aussies

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:25:00 +1000

Australian marathon man Jordan Thompson had the gaze of a man who had been to hell with a bad back as he walked with his shoulders pushed back and his chest pressed forward while trying to loosen his aching body at Wimbledon on Monday.

‘Obvious’ AFL finals problem should’ve had a clear solution. This is how it would’ve looked

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:16:00 +1000

There’s already an eight-point gap between ninth-placed GWS and 10th-placed Port Adelaide on the AFL ladder entering Round 17, and that margin is set to widen on a weekend where the top nine teams play the bottom nine.

‘Everyone should be up’: Calls for Cripps, Blues superstars to hit trade table amid ‘mediocre’ fears

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:48:00 +1000

Four-time premiership great Jordan Lewis has advocated for Carlton to leave no stone unturned this off-season, suggesting that even superstars such as club captain Patrick Cripps should be considered as part of a potential trade with rivals.

‘There will be another’: Slater tipped for selection shock; Daley’s Cleary injury reveal — Origin Daily

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:44:00 +1000

Blues coach Laurie Daley has admitted he was unsure if Nathan Cleary would even play game two due to a groin injury, but is more confident for the decider — albeit with the caveat that he’s unlikely to kick goals.

‘Cried in locker room’: Alcaraz’s classy act Wimbledon blown away by 38 year-old’s wild five-set epic

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:40:00 +1000

A couple of days after Fabio Fognini made his son cry when telling him he could not say hello to Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian veteran found himself sobbing in the locker room at Wimbledon after giving the double-defending champion an almighty scare on Monday.

‘We want to win now’: The $1.35m reason why Tigers made ‘smart’ decision to let prodigy walk

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:04:00 +1000

Under-fire Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has 10 weeks to save his job amid the departure of a talented star — with the club linked to Hull KR coach Willie Peters, who is close with Shane Richardson.

‘When Kalyn went down, Reece comes in’: Moment that sparked Walsh snub as greats baffled

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:20:00 +1000

Former NSW Origin five-eighth Braith Anasta says Queensland should have picked Reece Walsh at fullback for the decider, with the Maroons instead opting for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

AFL demanding biggest ban of season as Tigers gun sent to Tribunal for punching rival in head

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:43:00 +1000

Triple Richmond premiership star Tom Lynch has been referred directly to the AFL Tribunal for his strike on Adelaide defender Jordon Butts on Sunday.

Revealed: Gun trade target set to backflip on Victorian rivals as top suitor looks elsewhere

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:13:00 +1000

Emerging Port Adelaide gun Miles Bergman is set to snub Victorian rivals in a decision that could be driven by one of his major suitors focusing elsewhere.

‘Not a boil’: Luai lifts lid on hospital visit as Blues teammate races clock to prove fitness

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:19:00 +1000

Blues coach Laurie Daley says strike winger Brian To’o needs to start doing “decent” training by Saturday to prove his fitness, with Jacob Kiraz to do the majority of sessions this week to ensure he’s ready to go if there’s a late switch for the Origin decider.

‘There’s a shift’: Great flags crucial Harley change as Eagles coach’s ‘stamp’ realised

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:19:00 +1000

Dual North Melbourne premiership player David King believes there’s been “a shift” in Harley Reid’s mindset in terms of embracing a more team-first approach.

‘His story is an inspiration’: Slater lifts lid on Shibasaki stunner amid Maroons shock changes

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:43:00 +1000

Queensland coach Billy Slater lauded Gehamat Shibasaki’s rise as “exceptional” after producing one of the greatest selection shocks in State of Origin history by picking the Broncos centre to make his Maroons debut in next week’s decider at Accor Stadium.

‘How good is country footy?’: AFL cult hero explains local game stoush, reveals post-game beer

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:35:00 +1000

Brendan Fevola has laughed off his involvement in a fiery on-field incident during a cameo football appearance in South Australia on Saturday, while revealing he received a post-match apology.

‘Something really stupid’: Blues star’s ‘bad start’ after missing flight to Origin III camp

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +1000

Stefano Utoikamanu’s preparations for the State of Origin decider couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start after the Blues prop arrived late into camp after he missed his flight from Melbourne to Sydney on Monday morning.

‘Months of consultation’: Saints make tough VFL call after 16-yr partnership amid ‘critical phase’

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:43:00 +1000

St Kilda will field a standalone VFL team beginning in 2026, concluding a 16-year alignment with Sandringham.

‘We’ll make calm, rational and considered decisions’: Blues boss gives key hint on Voss future

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:41:00 +1000

Carlton president Robert Priestley has confirmed Graham Wright’s start date amid key hints on the futures of senior coach Michael Voss and football boss Brad Lloyd.

‘Never seen anything like that!’: Opponent’s unbelievable brain fade helps Aussies in comeback win

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:40:00 +1000

The Australian Emu’s pulled off an incredible come from behind win against Cameroon at the Under-19 Basketball World Cup, with the help of an opponent dunking the ball into his own basket.

‘We’re all aligned’: Bold plan for the future of NRLW as league chief unveils vision for 19 teams

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:32:00 +1000

The NRL is planning for all clubs – including the incoming teams in Perth and PNG – to have sides in the NRL and NRLW in the coming years.

‘Lots of questions’ over top side; record-setting Fever had great ‘salivating’ — Netball Talking Pts

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:12:00 +1000

A staggering weekend of Suncorp Super Netball was highlighted by the biggest upset of the season as a new top dog emerged off the back of a record-breaking winning streak.

Daley’s unwavering loyalty cost him his job. It could put him in firing line once again — Hoops

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:12:00 +1000

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‘Completely against it’: Smith hits back at Aussie legend — and opens up over ‘disgusting’ blow

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:58:00 +1000

Australian vice-captain Steve Smith has jumped to defence of Michael Di Venuto after the national batting coach copped criticism from former Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

Seven games, three glaring fails… and some of the trickiest grades of the season: Report Card

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:27:00 +1000

Outside of three clear fails, that was a hard weekend to grade.

Blues urged to explore trades for ‘unreliable five’, ‘refresh’ under Michael Voss

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:14:00 +1000

Carlton has been urged to stand by under-fire coach Michael Voss and instead explore trades for its “unreliable” recruits brought in from other clubs who “have failed to deliver consistently” as part of a mini list reset for 2026.

Pat Cummins’ prized baggy green reportedly missing in fresh mystery

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:32:00 +1000

Australian captain Pat Cummins reportedly lost his baggy green less than 24 hours before last week’s Frank Worrell Trophy series opener in Bridgetown.

‘Couple of years’: Billy’s reveal on Papa selection stunner... and why he didn’t pick Walsh at No.1

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:38:00 +1000

Queensland coach Billy Slater has explained the reason behind his three big selection decisions, revealing he had considered calling on Josh Papalii for a “couple of years”.

Slater’s shock calls as Bronco debuts and legend returns: QLD Team Confirmed

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:37:00 +1000

Broncos star Gehamat Shibasaki has earned a shock Origin debut for Queensland while a Raiders veteran has returned for the Maroons in Billy Slater’s new-look side.

‘Scary to think about’: Adopted Aussie has arrived as young gun survives $3m playoff marathon

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:59:00 +1000

Aldrich Potgieter is a PGA Tour champion for the first time after making birdie at the fifth hole of a dramatic playoff at the Rocket Classic in Detroit, Michigan.

‘In a bit of doubt’: Daley’s shock To’o reveal; why Buzz is ‘happiest man in NSW’ — Origin Daily

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:57:00 +1000

NSW coach Laurie Daley has revealed Brian To’o “is in a bit of doubt” after he had scans on a knee injury suffered in the Panthers’ win over the Bulldogs.

Broncos’ redemption miracle complete; ‘phenomenal’ gun’s huge nod — Origin Winners & Losers

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:32:00 +1000

The State of Origin decider is almost upon us and both Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have made a host of shock decisions ahead of a crucial Game III encounter.

Superstar ‘not fastest’ but wows in masterclass as frustrated Aussie gets ‘stuck’: MotoGP Talking Points

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Marc Marquez knew where he had an advantage, but equally – and more crucially – where he didn’t.

Young Aussie wins races, turns heads as he sets his sights on MotoGP

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +1000

Carter Thompson is a young man in a hurry to make it to MotoGP. And the 17-year-old Australian is treading a proven and well-worn pathway to get there.

The Run Home after Round 16: Where every AFL club will finish on the ladder, and who’ll play finals

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:25:00 +1000

With the bye rounds done and dusted, we can see September on the horizon. There’s just eight rounds left in the 2025 season - so who’s playing finals?

‘One of the great frustrations’: Carlton’s dramatic collapse embodied in Jay Clark’s Top 50 AFL players of 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:49:00 +1000

The fall of the Blues is well and truly complete.

‘Still find a way to f**k me’: Piastri in shock radio outburst over ‘unacceptable’ F1 incident

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:42:00 +1000

Oscar Piastri twice came within an inch of disaster at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday with the Australian riding his luck to a damage-limiting second-place behind Lando Norris.

Title statement Piastri had coming; why ruthless step could spark final gambles — F1 Talking Pts

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:42:00 +1000

This is the weekend Lando Norris has been promising to deliver all season.

‘F***ing idiots’: Piastri lead cut after near-disaster as Max fumes over ‘crazy’ moment

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:41:00 +1000

Australia’s Oscar Piastri limited the damage as McLaren teammate Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix, with their championship rival Max Verstappen crashing out on lap one.

‘Might be one they let slip’: Why AFL draft call could ‘haunt North Melbourne for a long, long time’

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:40:00 +1000

Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna believes Hawthorn’s Nick Watson has “all the attributes” to be a centre bounce clearance star – and a player that could “haunt North Melbourne for a long, long time”.

How Red Bull backed itself into a corner only one man can escape... and grim new reality sinking in

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:40:00 +1000

With a disastrous result at the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull has sunk to a new low while bitterly conceding that the battle for the 2025 F1 world championship is a “two-horse race” between McLaren drivers.

Late goal denies Matildas perfect start to new era despite promising signs

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:37:00 +1000

A 91st minute goal from Mirjam Kastelec has denied the Matildas a second straight victory against Slovenia in Perth, with the friendly ending in a 1-1 draw.

‘They are gone’: Why Tigers are a ‘mess again’ as stars depart and Benji replacement touted

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:16:00 +1000

The Tigers have lost six straight games, two of the club’s best up-and-coming talents have left, their marquee star’s future is cloudy and Benji Marshall is reportedly under pressure.

‘Maligned’ recruit proving AFL was wrong; Tassie factor to spark mega-bucks deals — Talking Pts

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:14:00 +1000

The last two AFL Drafts look star-studded, with impressive young guns galore, but right now the man picked 45th in 2023 is the best of them all.

Messi’s Miami mauled by his former club; England star shines in giant scare - CWC Wrap

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:08:00 +1000

Paris Saint-Germain will meet Bayern Munich in a quarter-final clash of the European titans at the FIFA Club World Cup after the latter survived a mighty scare against Brazilian outfit Flamengo.

Blues’ shock forward call, fresh faces enter squad for decider — Full Origin III team revealed

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:35:00 +1000

The Blues have named an unchanged 17 for Origin II, but there are two changes to their reserves, with Jacob Kiraz and Bradman Best joining the 20-man squad.

Madge’s big Ben Hunt reveal in Broncos logjam; what Bulldogs are losing in Galvin mess — NRL Talking Points

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:14:00 +1000

Michael Maguire faces a dilemma with how to get Ben Hunt in his team, while the Bulldogs have a huge call to make on Lachlan Galvin’s ongoing bench role.

LeBron puts Lakers on notice as $80m move sparks trade watch

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:02:00 +1000

LeBron James has made his decision, and he’s putting the Lakers on notice in the process.