Steve Kerr, the reigning NBA coach of the year with the Golden State Warriors, acknowledged he tried marijuana twice in the past 18 months while dealing with debilitating back pain.

NRL stars Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes' stocks in the NFL are on the rise.

Former NFL star Darren Sharper was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping two women in Los Angeles, capping a case in which the athlete was accused of attacking more than a dozen women across the country.

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NFL scouts from the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and 12 other teams have cast their eyes over NRL stars Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes at a workout in Los Angeles.

If Jason Taumalolo has his way he will be living in sunny California and suiting up in the menacing silver and black of the Oakland Raiders while Valentine Holmes is a fan of the New York Giants and wouldn't mind the hustle bustle of life in Manhattan.

It was wins for Dallas, Pittsburgh and Detroit on Thanksgiving night - giving all three the lead in their respective division.

Australians have been named the top three punters in US college football, a history-making result confirming how big boots from Down Under have transformed America's favourite sport.

Mark Hunt wants changes at the UFC - and he's prepared to sacrifice potentially huge earnings to see them through.

Another week of action in the NFL saw the Minnesota Vikings finally win again, while Carolina Panthers' linebacker Luke Kuechly was reduced to tears due to a concussion.

This time a big Carolina Panthers lead was safe - It was just never particularly comfortable.

Melbourne UFC young gun Jake Matthews is eyeing of Conor McGregor's lightweight championship belt as his career ambition, in the build-up to his next fight against American Andrew Holbrook in front of his home crowd.

Another crazy week in the NFL as the New Orleans Saints blew a last play conversion attempt to beat the Denver Broncos. With the Broncos charging down the kick, the ball fell to Will Parks who raced away to score the winning points for Denver.

Irish MMA superstar becomes first fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two weight classes.

UFC 205 is a crucial occasion in the history of the organisation. Another McGregor loss would be disastrous.

Conor McGregor and his UFC 205 opponent Eddie Alvarez have been going at it since their fight was announced in September. So, it's no surprise that on Friday morning, things got a little heated when the two came face to face at a press conference ahead of Saturday's historic event at Madison Square Garden.

OAKLAND, Nov 7 AP - Stephen Curry let it fly from the top of the arc, backpedalled as his record- breaking three-pointer dropped and then wildly began bobbing his head and shuffling his feet with the swagger of a two-time reigning MVP.

Australian guard Dante Exum's minutes in the Utah backcourt could be about to take an extended hit, with Jazz starting point guard George Hill taking out NBA Western Conference player of the week honours.