premium_iconWhat’s really happening inside AFL HouseAFL boss AMID the hype of AFLW and AFLX, questions are being asked about key appointments and office morale at league headquarters. MICHAEL WARNER lifts the lid on the inner workings of head office. Combined Shape0
PyeongChang dazzles with stunning ceremonyWinter Olympics SNOWBOARDER Scotty James led Australia’s team at a spectacular Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang overnight. nav_large_duration3mCombined Shape0
premium_iconClinical Roar shock struggling VictoryA-League MELBOURNE Victory’s team was picked with one eye on Tuesday and their Asian Champions League opener now becomes high stakes. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape0
Rockhold: Romero’s physique hides weaknessUFC 221 WHEN most people look at Yoel Romero, they see one of the deadliest middleweights in the world. Luke Rockhold however, sees a glaring weakness. Combined Shape0
Oiled-up Tongan steals the showWinter Olympics TONGAN cross-country skier Pita Taufatofua starred at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic opening ceremony Friday when he entered the stadium bare-chested again, despite icy sub-zero temperatures. nav_large_duration26mCombined Shape0
United down Breakers in gripping clashNBL MELBOURNE United star Tai Wesley promised Friday night’s blockbuster against New Zealand Breakers would be like a “quarter-final”. nav_large_duration2hCombined Shape0
premium_iconMaxwell bruised but still brilliantMax factor GLENN Maxwell has taken so many knocks this summer it seemed his international career had received a knockout blow, but those whacks have been the making of him. Combined Shape0
premium_iconMcDonald stars in new role during North intra-clubPreseason hitout LUKE McDonald could be injected into North Melbourne’s midfield in 2018 after the defender starred in the role during the club’s intra club hitout, while Mason Wood suffered an injury scare. Combined Shape0
Scotty’s wild ride worth a good lookWinter Olympics AT the age of 23, snowboarder Scotty James is a multi-millionaire, a big deal in the US and is competing at his third Winter Olympics. But it’s gold he wants most. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDisrespect fuels fire burning in Van Marwijk2018 World Cup DON’T be fooled by appearances. There is a fire that burns within new Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk, for all the austerity of the Dutchman’s look. Combined Shape0
Tributes flow for champion BannisterSad loss TOWNSVILLE’S 2010 Commonwealth Games javelin champion Jarrod Bannister has been remembered as a talented and popular member of Australia’s athletics teams for almost a decade. Combined Shape0
Lakers’ surprise reaction after shock tradeNBA THE Los Angeles Lakers were down a few men after conducting a blockbuster trade, but they didn’t look like they lost a step at all. That, and more, is in the NBA Wrap! Combined Shape0
Injury to captain Davey sours Blues’ winStretchered off CARLTON’s second win of the AFLW season has been soured by a suspected serious injury to captain Bri Davey, who was stretchered from the field in the final quarter of the clash at Drummoyne Oval. nav_large_duration5mCombined Shape0
premium_iconJaeger stars, Frawley injured in Hawks intra-clubPreseason hitout HAWTHORN midfielder Jaeger O’Meara’s 2018 is off to the best possible start after starring in the club’s intra-club hitout on Friday night, with the former Sun declaring it was a “good blowout”. But the news wasn’t as good for James Frawley. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
‘Right decision’: Lightning storm delays AFLW clashBad weather THE AFL was forced to delay the AFLW clash between GWS and Carlton due to unsafe conditions as a lightning storm hit Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. The weather even wreaked havoc for the TV broadcast. nav_large_duration31mCombined Shape0
premium_iconSwans poach Dogs’ premiership architectRecruiting guru SYDNEY has poached Western Bulldogs’ premiership architect Simon Dalrymple to add to their recruiting team, the same man responsible for bringing the likes of Marcus Bontempelli and rookie gem Jason Johannisen to the club. Combined Shape0
premium_iconVictoria’s snow class goes for Olympic gold THERE are few things more off-putting to an adult learning to ski than a child speeding past with ease as you struggle to stay on your feet. Melbourne’s Harry Laidlaw was that kid. And now he’s one of 16 Victorians representing the nation at the Winter Olympics. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
Ch 7 slammed: ‘Please shut up’ OPENING ceremonies are generally a visual spectacle for fans, unfortunately it became a nightmare for their ears. nav_large_duration16mCombined Shape0
premium_iconRelations thaw in meeting of Koreas AS TEMPERATURES plummet around the Olympic venues, a North Korean delegation is being warmly welcomed by moderate voices in the South as a way to thaw decades of frosty relationships, writes Grantlee Kieza. nav_large_duration1mCombined Shape0
premium_iconOlympic athletes targeted in cyber attack A PLOT using enticing emails by cyber criminals to hack the identities and bank accounts of athletes and their teams at the Winter Olympics has been detected. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape0
He’s back, oiled up and shirtless THE Winter Olympics have started and the Tongan flag bearer sent social media wild by going shirtless again despite the cold weather. nav_large_duration3mCombined Shape0
James boost as defending champ withdraws OLYMPIC half-pipe champion Iouri Podladtchikov won’t defend his title because of injuries he suffered last month at the Winter X Games, boosted the hopes of Aussie Scotty James. Combined Shape0
Five reasons to love Joany Badenhorst IT’S not that we’re playing favourites, but our female winter sport athletes are in such world-slaying form it has us absolutely pumped here. Combined Shape0
Doping stand: 47 Russians shut out of Games FORTY-SEVEN Russians implicated in doping have lost a last-minute court bid to take part in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, just hours before the opening ceremony. Combined Shape0
premium_icon‘Glenn Maxwell can win you the World Cup’Maxi riddle KEVIN Pietersen says if Australia want to defend their crown at next year’s World Cup, Darren Lehmann and Steve Smith must lift the burden they’ve placed on Glenn Maxwell’s shoulders. Combined Shape0
Workload ‘big factor’ in Warner’s form slumpLack of runs WHILE his leadership skills are not under question, there is growing anxiety over David Warner’s poor batting form after yet another single-figure score against England in Hobart on Wednesday night Combined Shape0
premium_iconMaxwell: I can still take it to another levelConfidence WITH his international career at a crossroads, Glenn Maxwell picked the perfect time to deliver an explosion of runs and he’s warned there is still plenty more to come. Combined Shape0
Wade charged over BBL final dummy spitBBL final MATTHEW Wade’s week has gone from bad to worse following his horror showing in the Hobart Hurricanes’ BBL final defeat to the Adelaide Strikers — now he’s been charged over a dugout dummy spit. Combined Shape0
Federer on brink of history after shock No.1 playThe GOAT ROGER Federer could next week become the oldest world No.1 in men’s tennis history after accepting a late wildcard to the ATP tournament in Rotterdam. Combined Shape0
No Stosur no concern for Fed Cup teamRiding high CONFIDENCE is high in the Australian team that they can turn the tables on Ukraine in this weekend’s Fed Cup tie, even without absent veteran Samantha Stosur. Combined Shape0
Genie’s cheeky Super Bowl date shutdownSuper Date IT’S the greatest fairytale romance of our time ... or is it? Tennis star Eugenie Bouchard left her fans wondering what was really going on after shutting down a live Q&A.
Where to now for Aussies’ Davis Cup future?Tough defeat AUSTRALIAN captain Lleyton Hewitt insists the Davis Cup can be won on his watch, but did Bernie Tomic have a point? It’s been a long time since the Aussies had enough depth to win the international competition. Combined Shape0
City coy over Fornaroli returnSelection surprise? INTRIGUE surrounds the availability of Bruno Fornaroli, who wasn’t named in Melbourne City’s extended squad against Sydney FC, with coach Warren Joyce refusing to rule the striker out. Combined Shape0
premium_iconKewell: Don’t get carried away, I’ve achieved nothingModest words DESPITE operating on one of the lowest budgets in League Two and spending time in the relegation zone, Crawley Town have an outside chance of promotion. Yet still Harry Kewell insists he’s done nothing. Combined Shape0
Huge A-League, Matildas boost looms for WC2023 BRISBANE Roar coach John Aloisi has welcomed a push for a new boutique stadium in the city, which could form part of Australia’s bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Rogic’s injury hell over as Celtic return nears AUSTRALIA midfielder Tom Rogic is recovering ahead of schedule and could be back for Celtic’s Europa League clash with Zenit St Petersburg next week.
Boss encore against older horses?Orr Stakes TRAINER Mick Price is hoping lightning will strike twice with Mighty Boss in the shape of the Group 1 Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Combined Shape0
premium_iconEdgy Udyta relies on lucky CharmDream team TRAINER Udyta Clarke is a nervous wreck ahead of her fairytale sprinter Rich Charm’s autumn return against $20m colt Merchant Navy in the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. Combined Shape0
Weekend Best BetsSaturday tips OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend. Combined Shape0
premium_iconVo and those precious three OrrsFamous IT’S 30 years ago since Vo Rogue won the first of his three Orr Stakes. Regular jockey Cyril Small reflects on the cult horse’s amazing feats. Combined Shape0
Words that sent America into meltdownRousing speech PHILADELPHIA Eagles star Jason Kelce dressed like a jester but spoke like a President, and across America people listened. Combined Shape0
Simmons ‘travesty’ is a ‘bloody outrage’Simmons snubbed BEN Simmons’ salty response to his latest slap in the face reflects how Australia feels after yet another NBA debacle. Combined Shape0
Brady protege lands biggest contract in historyNFL THE San Francisco 49ers have reportedly agreed a five-year deal with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo that will earn him almost double the salary of his legendary former teammate Tom Brady. Combined Shape0
Star scores biggest NFL contract in historyMassive payday SAN Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was once Tom Brady’s back-up, now he’s made history with a stunning windfall. Combined Shape0
McLaren preparing for ‘show time’F1 EVERYTHING that could go wrong, did for McLaren in the last F1 season. But they’re ready to prove they belong at the top in 2018. nav_large_duration7mCombined Shape0
Courtney’s new digits as team locks in major backerNew digits A KEY sponsor anniversary will see James Courtney switch numbers in this year’s Supercars Championship, as Walkinshaw Andretti United announces naming-rights backing. Combined Shape0
Monster truck rolls at ShowgroundsSee the vision IT looked like something out of a Hollywood movie - dust and carnage after a giant monster truck launches skyward before rolling and landing upside down. Combined Shape0
Fabian Coulthard christens new Falcon‘Fantastic’ FABIAN Coulthard is ready to kick off the new Supercars season after a trouble-free shakedown with his new Shell Ford at Queensland Raceway. Combined Shape0
Nonsensical F1 change teams want killed F1 TEAMS are still slamming an impending change that “doesn’t make sense” in the hope of forcing rule makers to backflip. Combined Shape0
Webber: ‘Best thing to do is beat Max’ FORMER F1 driver Mark Webber has passed along some words of advice to Daniel Ricciardo ahead of his final contract year with Red Bull. Combined Shape0
F1 announces grid girls replacement F1’s decision to end the longstanding practice of using walk-on models has proved hugely contentious. They have a plan B.
premium_iconGrid kids set to replace axed grid girls GRID kids are set to take centre stage at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix next month following the sensational axing of the sport’s traditional grid girls. Combined Shape0
premium_iconLocked in: Storm star signs new dealContracts EXCLUSIVE: PRIZED premiership-winner Curtis Scott has signed a three-year extension, locking him to Melbourne Storm until the end of 2021. Combined Shape0
Storm’s Kasiano injured in closed trialWCC MELBOURNE’S prized recruit Sam Kasiano is set to miss next Friday night’s World Club Challenge after suffering an ankle injury in the Storm’s first trial match. Combined Shape0
premium_iconCowboys consider shock switch for MorganShuffle IN a move that could have implications on Queensland’s Origin preparations, Cowboys coach Paul Green has revealed he has not ruled out a switch for star playmaker Michael Morgan to fullback. nav_large_duration4mCombined Shape0
premium_iconGrant won’t go without a fightConstitution OUTGOING ARL Commission chairman John Grant’s final act could force the game into a bitter civil war. nav_large_duration36mCombined Shape0
premium_iconInside mind of hoops heroBasketball A long-time fixture of north Queensland hoops as a player, coach and administrator, Joel Khalu is a man who lives and breathes basketball. nav_large_duration2mCombined Shape0
premium_iconCairns Taipans beat PerthNBL The Cairns Taipans caused an upset to beat the Perth Wildcats on Friday night in the NBL. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
Kings sizing up an Origin-type battleInterstate rivalry JASON Cadee has urged the Sydney Kings to treat this week’s double-header against Brisbane like a State of Origin battle in a bid to avoid the wooden spoon. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape0
premium_iconStattmann shines for NBA starsBasketball Cairns prodigy Kody Stattmann shines for NBA stars ahead of Basketball Without Borders Global Camp in Los Angeles during All-Star weekend. Combined Shape0
Blockbuster trades spark NBA bloodbath LEBRON James has almost an entirely new team after a stunning sequence of trades in Cleveland shattered the Cavs roster. Combined Shape0
US loves Aussie MP’s Simmons rant BEN Simmons was a hot topic in parliament this week when Labor MP Tim Watts cried foul over the NBA’s “anti-Australian conspiracy”. Combined Shape0
Cursed $243m gamble’s gigantic fail SIX years ago Adidas committed to investing $243 million in NBA star Derrick Rose. It’s a risk that has backfired spectacularly. Combined Shape0
The Knicks NBA disaster that changes everything RISING superstar Kristaps Porzingis is gone for this NBA season - throwing the already chaotic Knicks into new turmoil. Here’s what the injury means for KP and how it could seal one man’s fate. Combined Shape0
Perese brings zip to rusty Reds THE exhilarating running of Wallaby-in-waiting Izaia Perese energised a losing day for the Queensland Reds when the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens started the search for the season’s first heroes. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape0
premium_iconIt’s ten out of Tens for Clark CAM Clark impressed Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson in his long-awaited return to rugby on the first day of the Brisbane Global Tens. Combined Shape0
Kiwi hoodoo continues at Brisbane Tens THE Waratahs have come within seconds of ending Australia’s losing streak to New Zealand Super Rugby teams while the Brumbies fell to the Crusaders late on day one of the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens at Suncorp Stadium. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape0
premium_iconQuade ‘$800k’ Cooper steps out in club rugby NOT only is Quade Cooper in full training with the Brisbane club rugby side he’ll earn his annual $800,000 ARU salary playing with from April, but he is helping to coach the team as well. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAussie is helping Comm Games rivals Adelaide Thunderbirds’ gun Bongiwe Msomi has praised coach Norma Plummer as the reason South Africa has significantly improved and she believes the Proteas are capable of earning a medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Combined Shape0
Susan Pettitt’s relief at netball call-up IT was a phone call Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander first made four years ago but it still ended the same way as it had in 2014 – with one of her players in tears. Combined Shape0
Netball’s fun and Games WHO stands in the way of Australia defending their Commonwealth Games crown on the Gold Coast? Our ultimate guide to the teams, favourites, draw, tips and latest news. Combined Shape0
Why Laura Geitz is back, baby NETBALL mum Laura Geitz and veteran Susan Pettitt are beneficiaries of coach Lisa Alexander’s proven policy of favouring form over history but fan favourite Sharni Layton is a casualty. Combined Shape0
Ultimate guide to the Women’s Australian Open ADELAIDE’S hot spell has not impacted on the condition of the Kooyonga course and superintendent Richard James is confident it will present well for the Women’s Australian Open field. Combined Shape0
J-Day resumes Shark chase at Pebble Beach AFTER an encouraging return to form, Jason Day has set his sights on chasing down Greg Norman’s Australian record of 20 US PGA Tour victories. Combined Shape0