Footy Show gaffe could cost Nine $2M a year

Mark Hawthorne 5:27 PM   Sam Newman's latest gaffe on The Footy Show could cost the Nine Network up to $2 million a year, after major sponsor Nissan decided to end its relationship with the program.

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Big penalties for drug secrecy breaches

Caroline Wilson 8:35 PM   Club officials and potentially even club presidents who breach the confidentiality of the AFL's new illicit drugs policy will face massive fines and potential deregistration from the game.

Petrie paints the elephant in the room orange

Drew Petrie 2:29 PM   I'm experiencing déjà vu right now because many people in the footy industry have called an end to my career, again.

Is greyhound racing going to the dogs?

Greg Baum 7:41 PM   Decades ago, a mate coaxed me into joint ownership of two racing greyhounds. Their breeding and talent was on a par with our budget, but for a while we had fun.

Greyhound racing clubs set up fighting fund

Adam Pengilly 7:09 PM   Greyhound racing clubs throughout New South Wales are preparing to dip into a fighting fund of more than $500,000 to subsidise their battle against the government's planned closure of the industry.

Grundy on balance, belief, trusting yourself

Emma Quayle 2:43 PM   This Magpie has a theory that every day is like an iPhone battery: he likes to keep himself feeling fully charged for as long as possible.

Brad Hogg confirms Scorchers defection

3:12 PM   Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he's disappointed Brad Hogg has chosen to leave the BBL franchise, but he's adamant their friendship won't be affected by the decision.

Ebert could take on Kangaroos

Port Adelaide say Brad Ebert could be fit to take on North Melbourne next Saturday despite being sent to hospital after coughing up blood following an incident against Hawks.

Olympians prepare for 'violent, random' crime

Samantha Lane 5:50 PM   Australian Olympic athletes and support staff are being told that if they are not directly involved in acts of "violent, random and sporadic" crime during the Rio Olympics they should expect to witness it.

Murphy another three weeks away

12:39 PM   AFL Carlton skipper Marc Murphy appears no closer to making his return from a persistent ankle injury.

Rival player visits inappropriate: Gordon

Daniel Cherny 3:20 PM   Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon says he wouldn't invite an opposition player to tour the Bulldogs' facilities mid-season, describing such a move as inappropriate.

Six-pointers: Your guide to AFL round 16

Ronny Lerner 9:39 PM   Things to look out for this week: Adam Treloar's return to Spotless Stadium, a big day for Rischitelli and a swag of other milestones.

Giants v Pies: new kids on the block against the football powerhouse

Caroline Wilson 5:31 PM   GWS v Collingwood - it's one of the AFL's most complex love-hate relationships, fuelled by political stoushes, resignation threats, larger-than-life football personalities and highly suspicious defections.

Winds of change blowing in the pool but Americans remain the team to beat

Phil Lutton 10:05 PM   The times say Australia could be in for a medal windfall in the Rio pool but experts and former greats have sounded a note of caution as the US giant gets ready to rise in Brazil.

Sydney boy Alex de Minaur reaches Wimbledon final

Linda Pearce 9:47 PM   Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian to reach a Wimbledon junior singles final since Luke Saville in 2012.

Flat pitches, not big bats, to blame for run feast: Warner

Georgie Moore 2:57 PM   Flat pitches are more to blame for prolific runs than bigger bats, David Warner says.

Griezmann fires hosts past Germany

6:56 AM   Two goals from Antoine Griezmann helped hosts France overcome world champions Germany 2-0 to fire the hosts to the final of Euro 2016, a first competitive victory over their old rivals in 58 years.

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Radradra injured as Eels overcome week from hell to beat Roosters

Dominic Bossi 10:07 PM   Parramatta show impressive character to score three late tries to beat the Roosters.

Live: Eels v Roosters

Matt Bungard 9:41 PM   Join us for live action as the Eels host the Roosters.

Brumbies loss blows finals race open

Chris Dutton 9:47 PM   The shellshocked Brumbies will have to fight for a Super Rugby finals spot after a disastrous loss in Auckland on Friday night.

Swifts not haunted by grand final heartbreak

James Lemon 11:59 AM   NSW Swifts coach Rob Wright says last year's grand final heartbreak has no bearing on this year's finals campaign.

Ricciardo looks within for better finish at British Grand Prix

Andrew Tate 5:24 PM   Ahead of the British Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo has conceded that it was not just his car that had an off day at last week's  race in Austria. 

Bairstow talks Rio Olympics, Pistons trade

Roy Ward 2:57 PM    Australian basketballer Cameron Bairstow was on the couch and his phone rang. It was not the news he wanted to hear.

End of an era: condolences to those deeply attached to greyhounds

Max Presnell 8:51 PM   Greyhounds, and those who love them, supersede recent turf issues after the former High Court Judge Michael McHugh, no wowser, has sent dog racing in NSW hot in pursuit of the extinction bunny.