Blues all quiet on the sledging front
The intrigue of State of Origin is often what is said before kick-off, but NSW have refrained from igniting a slanging match with Queensland this year.
Jarryd Hayne inundated with offers
Jarryd Hayne will sit down with his manager next week to begin discussing his post-Olympics future.
Redemption at hand for Wallabies trio
Karmichael Hunt gets his chance to impress while James Horwill and Leroy Houston are set for feelgood returns after Michael Cheika unveiled his expanded Wallaby squad ahead of the first Test against England.
Banned Sharapova included in Olympic team
Maria Sharapova is one of four Russian players named to compete in women's singles at the Olympics in Rio, even though she has been suspended from competition after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium.
Broncos, Titans, Cowboys
Tigers stun Broncos as Origin absences bite
A Mitchell Moses field goal would be the decisive play as the Tigers prevailed over the grand finalists in Brisbane.
Titans take punt on wayward Warrior
Gold Coast fills void left by James Roberts' departure.
Queensland Reds
Reds hold off Sunwolves in rugby
The Queensland Reds have scraped past a gallant Sunwolves outfit to record a precious 35-25 Super Rugby win on Saturday.
Ben Daly: Facing off against your mate
What's it like to face your mate on the field? Ben Daly tackles the tough question.
Stars align for Goro-mania in Brisbane
Japanese fans bound for Suncorp Stadium for Sunwolves clash.
Brisbane Lions & Gold Coast Suns
AFL not ready for 'Rooney rule'
Indigenous team of the century member Chris Johnson says the AFL is not ready for a 'Rooney rule' that would accelerate diversity in elite coaching ranks.
Suns took a risk on Saad, and lost
The Gold Coast Suns have admitted they took a losing punt on Adam Saad's hamstring in the lead up to the round-eight clash with Greater Western Sydney, playing the 21-year-old knowing he risked further injury.
Deliberate rushed behinds the right call: AFL umpires coach
AFL umpires coach Hayden Kennedy insists there has not been a crackdown on the deliberate rushed behind rule, declaring the umpires were only adhering to the rules.
Worsfold questions Gold Coast chairman
Essendon coach takes issue with Tony Cochrane's view on appointment of the Suns' inaugural coach.
Cricket
Justin Langer in no rush to replace Darren Lehmann as Australia coach
Test great Justin Langer insists he's in no rush to become the next coach of Australia, saying he hopes Darren Lehmann will stay in the role for years to come.
Cricket confronts a mental health crisis
England spinner's candour over mental health fight once again highlights the unique demands placed on players at the top level.
Pink ball Tests set to be on agenda in Caribbean
The two teams will play three times in 12 days, and a fourth if they both make the final of the tri-series with the West Indies.
Racing
Flat or jumps, it's all the same to talented Irishman Allen
It's often said that you need a jockey to ride light and simply do the steering when it comes to flat racing, but you need a real horseman on board if you want to win a jumps race.
Dale's Fell Swoop 'absolutely' in the Doomben 10,000 mix
Azkadellia might be the "class horse" of the field, but Matthew Dale's charge will be in the "thick of things".
Punters should take note of Waller's 'world record'
Trainer Chris Waller has established a world record – for winners that have beaten their shorter priced stablemates, a possible situation confronting punters on two fronts on Saturday.