We can talk up the Cowboys all we like. We can call them brave. Resilient. But we have to concede a few truths about the NRL grand final.
Dustin Martin doesn’t like talking in front of people, so his Brownlow Medal speech was like pulling teeth ... and all the more charming for it.
The MRP’s decision that Trent Cotchin had no case to answer is incomprehensible and, frankly, stupid.
Everybody loses when sports stars want to be politicians and use their fame to lecture others.
This American sports reporter wanted to steer clear of politics — but Trump has driven a monster truck onto the sports world’s front lawn.
A miracle is in full flight. The real test of the North Queensland Cowboys’ resolve came in an unexpected place.
Richmond’s Trent Cotchin looks unlikely to add a premiership flag to his Brownlow Medal.
Surfing’s a great TV sport. The problem is that no one knows when it will be on. Might be waves. Might not be. No longer.
The CTE diagnosis on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez should ring warning bells in the NRL.
As the community rages over same sex marriage one proposition must be dismissed. It is that sport and politics do not mix.
No one at Melbourne Storm needs reminding of what we’re up against tonight.
Des Hasler’s retention was a dog’s breakfast. His sacking threatens to be even more damaging to Canterbury’s image.
The Matildas might be Australia’s best team of anything and star Sam Kerr’s bandwagon is filling up. Rival sports beware.
The Matildas are the people’s team ... and they’re begging us to jump on board. Who can say no to that?
Just before Ken Hinkley sits down to re-sign with Port Adelaide he needs to beware of the elephant in the room.
German stallion Monsun may not be a household name here, but his son Almandin looks good for a second Melbourne Cup.
Winx has an advantage over Sam Kerr and the rest of Australia’s elite footballers. She’s an animal.
In recent times, it has been the Wallabies who have pushed the All Blacks hardest, not South Africa.
A very fine coach in Ken Hinkley wants out of Port. The club needs have a mature discussion with president David Koch. Time to check his use by date.
Chris Scott holds a strong position for Geelong’s preliminary final against Adelaide.
Steve Johnson is set to move to the Sydney Swans, accepting a job at the club as an assistant coach.
Will Storm captain Cameron Smith prove the bookies right and win his second Dally M Medal tonight? Follow the count live.
Over a hectic 24 hours, the NFL struggled to control a crisis, resulting in ad hoc and mixed messages from players and teams.
England star Ben Stokes will be targeted if he makes the Ashes squad after nightclub arrest; he would do well to follow the Ponting model of redemption.
Craig Williams secures Group I sprinter Vega Magic, who will challenge for the $10m prize in the nation’s newest race.
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says criticism of Test rookie Ned Hanigan is far too premature.
Following Australia’s failure to automatically qualify for the World Cup, Ange Postecoglou names five new players.
Vice-captain Ben Stokes was held by police overnight after an alleged nightclub incident that left a man with facial injuries.
England allrounder Ben Stokes has been arrested after an incident in Bristol and has been dropped with teammate Alex Hales.
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