‘Most unprofessional thing ever’: Broncos great fires up over ‘knee-jerk’ Walters call

Kevin Walters has been labelled “collateral damage” after the Broncos’ sudden fall from grace as the NRL world comes to terms with his sudden departure from the club.

Motorsport

‘Wild and wonderful journey’: Ricciardo’s axing made official as F1 peers, legends pay tribute

NRL

Walters reveals ‘family toll’ over sudden Broncos exit as players left blindsided

Foxfooty.com.au's ultimate AFL Grand Final preview.

AFL

Swans’ ‘single best move in a decade’; Lions ‘dual threat’ looms: Ultimate Grand Final preview

Jahrome Hughes at Titans, Storm and Cowboys

NRL

Unwanted No.1 to superstar No.7: ‘Incredible story’ behind evolution of Storm’s new top dog

Stay up to date with the latest player movement developments with AFL Trade Whispers!

AFL

New favourite for gun, another Giant mulling trade, deal that needs AFL clearance — Whispers

NRL

‘Not usually how they operate’: Hunt floated as Roosters’ big fish to fill void amid star exodus

The Roosters have been floated as a potential landing spot for disgruntled Dragons star Ben Hunt in a bid to help their injury crisis and achieve his premiership dream.

See the teams for the 2024 AFL Grand Final.

AFL

Swan locked in despite injury scare; Lions confirm replacing ruck — Grand Final Teams

GRAND FINAL TEAMS: The Swans have locked in their tall forward in for this Saturday after hovering under an injury cloud, while the Lions have confirmed their replacement for Oscar McInerney.

Callum Mills' injury brings back memories of 20 years ago.

AFL

‘Not all that different’: Mills injury eerily compared with tear-jerking moment 20 years ago

Sydney Swans captain Callum Mills missing this weekend’s Grand Final has cast the mind of Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams back 20 years.

Golf

‘Ready to explode’: Dream call to ‘ignite’ young Aussie; US’ shock split gamble — Pres Cup pairings

Min Woo Lee has been handed a dream Presidents Cup debut as he will play alongside his childhood hero Adam Scott in an opening day four-ball match.

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NRL

Fitzy’s finals concern as Sharks duo in doubt; Cleary ‘hopeful of star’s return: Late Mail

The Cronulla Sharks have been dealt a dual injury concern ahead of their prelim final with Penrith. PRELIMS LATE MAIL >>>

NRL

‘Don’t chase the money’: Storm desperate to retain Grant as option calls looms

Storm owner Matt Tripp has declared he wants gun hooker Harry Grant to finish his career in Melbourne, despite the possibility of the Origin star becoming a free agent come November 1.

Swans v Port - Preliminary Final 20.9.24

AFL

‘Eddie won’t like this’: Why rivals are fuming over GF powers... and NRL snub behind their rise

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews and Swans superstar Isaac Heeney are shining examples of the talent flourishing in club academies - but not everyone is happy with the footy schools.

NRL

NRL hit Ponga with deadline to change Roos stance as Kiwi poaching plot revealed

The NRL has reportedly given the Newcastle Knights and Kalyn Ponga a 4pm deadline to change their stance on representing the Kangaroos as a Kiwis’ bold poaching bid emerged.

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 21: Francesco Bagnaia of Italy and the Ducati Lenovo Team, Johann Zarco of France and the Prima Pramac Racing Team and Fabio Di Giannantonio of Italy and the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team celebrate on the podium after the 2023 MotoGP of Australia at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 21, 2023 in Phillip Island, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Motorsport

MotoGP announces longest-ever calendar for 2025 season

The return of a much-loved European circuit and a season-opener in Asia headline a 22-round schedule, with Australia remaining in its customary October slot at Phillip Island.

Josh Dunkley has seen both ends of the grand final spectrum.

AFL

‘Everyone wrote us off’: Brisbane star reveals belief is ‘sky high’ as redemption day looms

Brisbane star Josh Dunkley has opened up on the brutal reality of grand finals, labelling the event either “the best day of your life, or the worst”.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Lachie Hunter of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Narrm (Melbourne) and Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

Premiership winger stuns with shock retirement at just age 29 — Off-Season Central

OFF-SEASON CENTRAL: A Melbourne winger and Bulldogs premiership player has unexpectedly called time on his AFL career at the age of just 29.

AFL

Grundy’s path from $6m discard to GF... and ‘sliding doors’ call that nearly changed it all

It’s been some sort of rollercoaster for Brodie Grundy, who gets a second chance at premiership glory when Sydney – his third side in as many years – faces Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.

NRL

‘Fair excuse’: Meninga’s Ponga admission as Kangaroos coach says process ‘needs to improve’

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has given his take on the Kalyn Ponga mess as the fallout continues over the Knights star’s decision to shun playing for Australia.

NRL

How Panthers discovered historic star ... and the two-word nickname that sums him up

There are two words that sum up Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo as he prepares to run out for his 244th game in Penrith colours, becoming the most capped player in the club’s history.

AFL

‘Always a risk’: Swans coach reveals details of meeting that ruled out heartbroken Mills

Sydney assistant coach Dean Cox has lifted the lid on the meeting that subsequently ended the Grand Final dream of captain Callum Mills.

NRL Qualifying Final - Panthers v Roosters

NRL

‘Highly likely he’ll have surgery’: Cleary’s update on son Nathan’s Kangaroos chances

The Kangaroos look set to be without another superstar for the Pacific Championships, with a key player likely to need surgery at the end of the season.

NRL

‘Cooling influence’: Bellamy lauds luckless Storm star’s Smith-like aura ahead of fiery battle

Craig Bellamy says Ryan Papenhuyzen is way more than a cool haircut and laid out just why one of his qualities will be crucial against the Roosters.

Connor Watson, Nicho Hynes and Tom Dearden

NRL

Sharks snubbed in Mal’s extended Aussie squad as shock Dogs bolter dealt injury blow

Several bolters, and no Sharks players, have been informed by Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga they are in contention for this year’s Pacific Championships.

Motorsport

‘Wild and wonderful journey’: Ricciardo’s axing made official as F1 peers, legends pay tribute

Daniel Ricciardo has raced in his last grand prix, with Red Bull promoting young gun Liam Lawson to his seat for the rest of the season ahead of a full-time campaign in 2025.

Motorsport

‘Killer instinct was gone’: Red Bull powerbroker explains brutal Ricciardo call

Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko says Daniel Ricciardo’s lack of killer instinct cost him his drive to Liam Lawson in a brutal driver swap with six rounds to go.

Motorsport

‘I was too optimistic’: MotoGP leader revisits Mandalika horror, champ vows to attack, Aussie’s excitement: Insider’s Guide

Jorge Martin hopes a new approach can bury memories of his season-defining crash in Indonesia last year, while Jack Miller praised Yamaha’s hunger before his move next year.

Motorsport

MotoGP announces longest-ever calendar for 2025 season

The return of a much-loved European circuit and a season-opener in Asia headline a 22-round schedule, with Australia remaining in its customary October slot at Phillip Island.

Motorsport

‘Issue with the rules’: Ricciardo’s swan song has rivals suspicious over F1’s dirty secret

Daniel Ricciardo’s fastest lap to close the Singapore Grand Prix has reopened the debate over the ethical implications of Red Bull owning two teams.

Cricket

‘Good problem to have’: Discarded keeper’s heroics creates Champions Trophy squeeze

Alex Carey is seemingly at the peak of his powers after a six-month break from competitive cricket.

Cricket

‘No doubt’: Tigers star available for India Test despite injury mystery, alleged murder case

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no injury concerns and remains in line to play the second Test against India.

Cricket

‘He’s keen’: Maxwell set to end 18-month hiatus in bid for long-awaited Test return

Victoria’s captain says the wheels are in motion for Glenn Maxwell to press his case for Test selection in the Sheffield Shield.

Cricket

‘Something we will consider’: Aussie set for return to site of infamous stumping

Alex Carey was booed when he went into bat at Leeds last week and could be in for the same reception when he returns to Lord’s in red-hot form.

Cricket

Stokes doubles down on retirement backflip amid lure of Bazball expansion

Test captain Ben Stokes indicated Tuesday he would be ready to make an England limited-overs comeback.

Boxing

‘This is history’: Superstars Latrell, Daicos feature in spine-tingling new Tim Tszyu vid

Tim Tszyu has received the heavyweight backing of some of the biggest names in Australian sport ahead of his upcoming world title fight.

Boxing

‘Shocked the world’: Rematch ‘a given’ after AJ floored by 'one of the shots of the decade’

Daniel Dubois has caused a boxing boilover, retaining his IBF world heavyweight title with a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in an all-British spectacular at Wembley.

Boxing

Teen’s stunning upset announces himself as Tszyu rival, Horn beaten by new ‘household name’

A teenager from Melbourne’s western suburbs has announced himself as the Next Big Thing of Australian boxing – and a potential rival for no less than undefeated star Nikita Tszyu.

Boxing

Team Tszyu prodigy’s wild rise to 200 fights … and why he wants two more this year

Long before Billy Polkinghorn stood among the brightest prospects in Australian boxing, he was an English schoolboy on a run of seven straight losses.

Boxing

Boxing world title blockbuster heading to Australia on mega sporting weekend

One of the world’s premier boxers is set to throw down in Sydney on the same weekend as the NRL Grand Final – and for an IBF strap once contested by no less than Australian boxing greats Anthony Mundine and Daniel Geale.

Basketball

‘Unbelievably hard’: Rising Aussie star reveals brutal NBA reality... and honest Boomers admission

While he didn’t end up leaving Las Vegas with an NBA contract, emerging Brisbane Bullets star Josh Bannan did come away from Summer League earlier this year with something.

Basketball

From NBA mates to NBL rivals: The Kings’ bounty binding rival Melbourne imports

Melbourne’s bitter NBL rivalry is set to go up a notch with opposing imports Ian Clark and Derrick Walton Jr set to abandon NBA friendships and past club allegiances.

Basketball

Explosive NBL double act; coach who must stop ’whingeing’ — Great’s Harden Up or Hooyah

NBL champion Damon Lowery has given his verdict on Round 1 of the new season, with a Wildcats duo sending a big warning, while last year’s winning coach is under heavy fire.

Basketball

Aussie named MVP as young rising stars impress at Basketball Without Borders camp

South Australian Alexander Dickeson was a standout, being crowned Kim Bohuny Camp MVP, as the 14th edition of Basketball Without Borders drew to a close in Perth on Sunday.

Basketball

‘My way or the highway’: How big change in Goorj and roster shake-up could restore NBL powerhouse

After a season that promised so much and delivered so little, the Sydney Kings had to find a way forward. But in order to move forward, it turned out they had to take a few steps back.

Football

Ange calls out football’s ‘dangerous’ issue that ‘needs to be addressed’

Ange Postecoglou has called on football’s congested schedule to be addressed, declaring it is getting to a “real dangerous level” in support of outspoken Tottenham star Son Heung-min.

Football

‘Can’t give away a goal like this’: Man Utd slammed after big blunder in Europa League stunner

Manchester United stuttered to a 1-1 draw at home to FC Twente in their opening Europa League game as Christian Eriksen scored but then made an error that led to the equaliser.

Football

‘Didn’t feel the same’: Wayne Bennett’s three blunt questions to Arnie that sealed Socceroos call

In his first interview since stepping down as Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold reveals how a conversation with Wayne Bennett was pivotal in reaffirming what he likely already knew.

Football

Fury over 'coward’ act as horror blow to shape title race; ‘narky’ Ange called out: Talking Pts

Drama from a spiteful clash between the two title favourites is simmering away well after the final whistle, while there are concerns over Ange Postecoglou’s growing irritation.

Football

‘Five years ago I wasn’t ready: Aussie great’s admission as new Socceroos coach reveals plans

After being officially unveiled as the new Socceroos coach just days after Graham Arnold’s departure Tony Popovic has laid out his plans for the national side.

NRL

‘Cooling influence’: Bellamy lauds luckless Storm star’s Smith-like aura ahead of fiery battle

Craig Bellamy says Ryan Papenhuyzen is way more than a cool haircut and laid out just why one of his qualities will be crucial against the Roosters.

NRL

Sharks snubbed in Mal’s extended Aussie squad as shock Dogs bolter dealt injury blow

Several bolters, and no Sharks players, have been informed by Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga they are in contention for this year’s Pacific Championships.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Isaac Cumming of the Giants runs with the ball during the 2024 AFL First Semi Final match between the GWS GIANTS and the Brisbane Lions at ENGIE Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

Giants gun makes free agency call; ‘real tension’ over Bailey Smith deal — Trade Whispers

GWS free agent Isaac Cumming has made his decision. Plus, the latest on Bailey Smith’s trade situation amid “real tension” over the lack of progress on a deal. TRADE WHISPERS >>

Braydon Trindall, Dylan Edwards and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

NRL

Tactic that could rattle Storm; huge shift fuelling boilover plot: Matty and Cooper’s verdict

Just four teams remain in the battle for the 2024 grand final. Here, Matty Johns and Cooper Cronk reveal how each team stacks up in the premiership race.

NRL

Bellamy reality check that sparked young gun’s rise... and repaid Storm’s ‘rare investment’

There were plenty of raised eyebrows when the Storm signed a teenager to a monster deal, but finally Jack Howarth is proving the club’s rare long-term investement

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Josh Bannan of the Bullets celebrates during the round 13 NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Nissan Arena, on December 30, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Basketball

‘Unbelievably hard’: Rising Aussie star reveals brutal NBA reality... and honest Boomers admission

While he didn’t end up leaving Las Vegas with an NBA contract, emerging Brisbane Bullets star Josh Bannan did come away from Summer League earlier this year with something.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jack Gunston of Hawthorn after winning the AFL Grand Final Day Fox Footy's Longest Kick at Birrarung Marr on September 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images for Fox Footy)

AFL

Why iconic pre-Grand Final tradition won’t go ahead in 2024

One of the most anticipated events on the morning of the AFL Grand Final is Fox Footy’s Longest Kick competition. But where is it in 2024?

Lachie Neale at Brisbane training at Punt Road Oval on Thursday.

AFL

Lions superstar ‘in and out’ of training but tipped to play through pain — AFL GF Team Tips

TEAM TIPS: The Swans are sweating on the fitness of one of their stars after already ruling their captain, while Brisbane’s dual Brownlow medallist hobbles around at training and another key tall was ‘limited’ on Thursday.

NRL

‘Past is the past’: Enforcers shun interviews as Robbo denies ‘emotional’ revenge mission

A battle between two of the NRL’s best enforcers could decide Friday’s prelim in Melbourne, though Trent Robinson insists his side are focused on the team, not an individual.

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