Perfect Dockers won't please Ross
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon wants his players to focus on penetration rather than perfection in Saturday night's AFL clash with Melbourne in Darwin.
Hawks shut down the Power
It was Thursday Fight Night at Adelaide Oval, but it was Hawthorn who won the battle that counted, delivering Port Adelaide a virtual knock-out finals blow.
Serena sets up record attempt
What was a horrible semi-final mismatch at Wimbledon was also the best indication yet that Serena Williams is on the brink of equalling Steffi Graf's Open era record of 22 major singles titles at last.
Australia hires private security firm for Rio
The Australian Olympic Committee has become so concerned about security in Rio it has seen fit to hire a private firm to be on standby to protect the national team in the games' host city.
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West Coast Eagles & Fremantle Dockers
Nat Fyfe isn't going anywhere...don't be surprised if other stars are
Don't get taken in by some of what Ross Lyon said on On The Couch earlier in the week - Nat Fyfe isn't going anywhere.
Star Eagle Nic Naitanui aiming at being back for Western Derby
Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui looks certain to be back playing in time for a Western Derby showdown with Fremantle next month.
Eagles ruck blow comes at a bad time
West Coast have been dealt another ruck blow heading into Sunday's crunch AFL clash with North Melbourne after Fraser McInnes was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Perfect Dockers won't please Fremantle coach Ross Lyon
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon wants his players to focus on penetration rather than perfection in Saturday night's AFL clash with Melbourne in Darwin.
Barlow a no-go when Dockers take on Dees in Darwin
Fremantle on-baller Michael Barlow has ruled out an earlier than expected playing return from a broken finger.
Lyon fears Fyfe could leave Fremantle if club has no plan
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has warned fans that he believes superstar Nat Fyfe could leave the club if it does not convince him it has a plan for future success.
Perth Glory
Perth Glory re-sign coach Kenny Lowe but miss Mark Schwarzer
Perth Glory's bid to become the best team in the A-League is a step closer after re-signing coach Kenny Lowe, but former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer won't be part of the club's bold plans.
Only a Wanderers' win can ease Jamieson's pain
Scott Jamieson believed he would be hoisting last year's title with Perth Glory until the salary cap scandal ripped the club apart. Now he gets a second chance at the one trophy that's eluded him.
Fornaroli says goals all down to confidence
Bruno Fornaroli's bicycle-kick goal captured the imagination of people across the A-League on Sunday night.
Fornaroli brace puts City into semi-finals
Two stunning Bruno Fornaroli goals put Melbourne City into the semi-finals on Sunday night.
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Rugby Union
Reds prop Daley signs for Force
The Western Force have signed Queensland Reds prop Ben Daley for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Gallant Force edged out by Cheetahs
A try-scoring double from Wallabies winger Dane Haylett-Petty put them back within striking distance, but the Western Force let a third win of the season slip away, losing 30-29 to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Brumbies heartbreak as they fall to Western Force in world club 10s final in Maritius
The ACT Brumbies have fallen painfully short of their first world club 10s title, losing to the Western Force 7-0 in the final in Mauritius on Monday morning Australian time.
Player ratings for who tanked and who starred
Wallabies v England: Player ratings for who tanked and who starred,
Western Force players upset at decision to sack coach Michael Foley
Western Force captain Matt Hodgson says the players will dedicate their last three games of the Super Rugby season to Michael Foley after the coach was sacked on Thursday.
Brumbies loss blows finals race open
The shellshocked Brumbies will have to fight for a Super Rugby finals spot after a disastrous loss in Auckland on Friday night.
Cricket
Langer shocked as Hogg confirms Perth Scorchers defection
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.
Flat pitches, not big bats, to blame for run feast: Warner
Flat pitches are more to blame for prolific runs than bigger bats, David Warner says.
Lehmann: Big bats a safety concern, even in the nets
Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann has revealed his safety fears for bowlers in the practice nets, as debate continues over the size - and power - of cricket bats.
Soccer
Melbourne Victory recruit Mitch Austin out to test himself
Melbourne Victory's new recruit, winger Mitch Austin, said he is relishing the chance to test himself at the club, setting his sights on breaking into the team.
Leckie in QPR's sights
Socceroos star Matthew Leckie is being chased by Queens Park Rangers with the English Championship club considering making a bid for the FC Inglestodt winger.
Live: Germany v France
The hosts face off against the World Cup holders for a spot in the Euro 2016 final.
Racing
End of an era: condolences to those deeply attached to greyhounds
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.
Clipperton gets dream contract in Hong Kong after group 1 autumn
Sam Clipperton, like most jockeys, dreamt of riding in Hong Kong but admits the speed at which he has achieved a three-month contract in the racing hub is amazing.
ACT and NSW governments' greyhounds ban could lead to suicide
Canberra breeders concerned for those who will lose their livelihood and the thousands of dogs set to lose their lives.