Johnson inspires Warriors to close victory

Marvin France 6:32 PM   A piece of magic from Shaun Johnson has helped to carry the Warriors to a tense 12-10 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters in Auckland.

Eels chief says rugby not option for Radradra

Chris Barrett 5:26 PM   Semi Radradra remains on Fiji's main island visiting his family, having been granted leave during a bye round and there are concerns at Parramatta about whether he will be back.

Pulver slams AAMI Park surface

Tom Decent 5:19 PM   ARU chief Bill Pulver has slammed the playing surface at AAMI Park as below Test standard and threatened to tear up an agreement to play another match there next year.

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Hansen: Cheika let Jones ‘bully’ him

7:58 PM   All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reckons Australia's Michael Cheika has let England counterpart Eddie Jones bully him verbally this month, laying the platform for the tourists' series win.

Rugged Swans far too good for limp Demons

Andrew Wu 11:26 PM   For those who love the way the game used to be played, this was the match for you. It was also a reminder that sometimes the past is not as good as you remembered.

Giants given scare by patched-up Bombers

Michael Gleeson 8:01 PM   This was a game of two teams of the most radically contrasting construction.

Vixens beat Fever as finals return beckons

Linda Pearce 5:19 PM   For the second time this season the Vixens have thwarted the Fever, setting up a possible return to the play-offs.

Trainer banned for allegedly punching teen ref

Ashleigh Tullis 5:14 PM   The trainer who allegedly punched a teenage referee in the face at a junior rugby league game on Saturday has been suspended indefinitely.

Damning stats add to Wallabies pain

Tom Decent 9:01 PM   The Wallabies are hurting and Eddie Jones has nothing on his mind but a 3-0 series whitewash as both teams try to get themselves up again, for totally different reasons.

Expanded Euro encourages mediocrity

Brian Homewood 11:21 PM   When UEFA decided to expand the European Championship from 16 to 24 teams, Michel Platini promised the standard would not drop. Many critics feel Euro 2016 has confirmed their worst fears.

Ronaldo blunder proves costs against Austria

Julien Pretot 7:40 AM   Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and had a late headed effort disallowed for offside as they were held 0-0 by Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday for their second straight draw.

Jamar reported for umpire abuse

Michael Gleeson 5:46 PM   Within half a quarter of the very next game he officiated one of the umpires at the centre of North Melbourne's embarrassing retreat over Lindsay Thomas free kick claims, reported a player for abuse of the umpires.

Bombers good, but fans missed it

Michael Gleeson 9:13 PM   Essendon played possibly their best game of the year before the worst Essendon home crowd in 25 years.

Track delays at HQ hurting the whole industry

Chris Roots 4:02 PM   The time has come for someone to take responsibility and make a decision about the new surface for the Kensington track at Randwick. 

Lees enjoying extended success with Twist

Chris Roots 3:32 PM   Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is enjoying the journey with Danish Twist which arrives at an unexpected destination when she steps up to the group 1 challenge in Saturday's Tatts Tiara at Eagle Farm.

LeBron praises 'great young talent' Simmons

Peter Mitchell 10:01 AM   Basketball: LeBron James has described himself as Ben Simmons' big brother and mentor, but the NBA star says the Australian teenager controls his own destiny.

Tomic pumped for Wimbeldon challenge

Joe Barton 6:54 PM   Tennis: Bernard Tomic believes he has never been better placed to do some damage at Wimbeldon after an encouraging run at Queen's Club came to an end in the semi-finals.

Duncan says she owes Olympic dream to AIS

Chris Dutton 8:00 PM   Athletics: Melissa Duncan is the Rio Olympic Games hopeful who proves Australian athletes still need the AIS.

Ricciardo to start European GP from front row

Andrew Tate 12:48 PM   Motor racing: Daniel Ricciardo will start from the front row for Sunday's European Grand Prix after an incident-packed qualifying at Baku.

Federer loses to Zverev in Halle semis

11:26 AM   Tennis: Alexander Zverev announced the pending arrival of a new tennis generation as he stopped eight-time champion Roger Federer 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-3 to reach the final of the Gerry Weber Open.

Day makes huge charge at US Open

Ben Everill 11:45 AM   World No.1 Jason Day has made a huge move in the third round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Russian ban bittersweet for whistleblower

Rachel Axon 12:42 PM   Olympics: For Vitaly Stepanov, the decision from the IAAF to extend a ban that will keep Russia out of the Rio Games was bittersweet.

• IOC backs IAAF ban on Russia

Exum will miss Rio Olympics to focus on NBA

Roy Ward 11:13 AM   Basketball: Australian NBA point guard Dante Exum will not play for the Boomers at the Rio Olympics to prepare for his comeback with the Utah Jazz.

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