Teams: Teen's stunning call-up as Benji rolls dice

Round two team lists: Aidan Sezer came to the Tigers as the experienced head in the halves but has missed out on a starting spot to two youngsters.

Novak Djokovic gesticulates at the umpire after an awkward moment in the match between Luca Nardi.

Djokovic rages over controversial act in wild loss

Novak Djokovic was left to ponder one of the most unlikely defeats of his career in a first for the grand slam legend.

Bennett swings the axe after horror performance

Wide World Of Sports updates all the latest NRL team news, with the Rabbitohs dealt a blow and Tigers young gun to debut.

Tubby's early verdict on Smith's move to opener

Mark Taylor has given his early verdict on Steve Smith's move to the top of the order, with the Aussie star enduring a "tough" series in New Zealand.

Kurtley Beale in action for Randwick in 2013.

Waratah rolls out welcome mat as Beale set for return

Waratahs winger Triston Reilly believes NSW players would welcome Kurtley Beale back to the club with open arms as he makes his rugby return.

The Tigers leave the field after a loss during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Richmond Tigers at People First Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

'No hope': Cornes puts blowtorch on senior Tigers

Kane Cornes has taken aim at Tigers club bosses and the club's senior players, calling for the axe to drop so a rebuild can start.

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal at Estadio do Dragao.

Arsenal's overdue shot to rejoin European elite

All four remaining round of 16 matches are finely balanced, with no more than one goal separating any of the teams after the first legs.

Former Essendon coach-turned-director, Kevin Sheedy

Bombers legend hits back at bombshell Sheedy claim

Essendon legend Tim Watson says he never heard iconic former coach Kevin Sheedy instruct players to racially vilify opponents.

Star's $272m deal kicks off chaotic NFL silly season

Kirk Cousins will move to the Falcons on a $272 million AUD deal, while a number of other stars have secured their NFL futures.

Dragons knock back 'upset' $800k star's exit request

The Dragons have knocked back a request from Zac Lomax to negotiate with rival NRL clubs as rumours swirl about a potential suitor.

Johnathan Thurston was not impressed with the ban handed to Spencer Leniu.

'Emotional' Thurston says 'the game has failed'

Johnathan Thurston says the "game has failed" after handing Spender Leniu an eight-game ban for calling Ezra Mam a "monkey".

Hugh Sinclair of the Waratahs scores a try during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match against the Crusaders.

'Emergency meeting' called for as champs in 'crisis'

The Crusaders are none from three to start the Super Rugby Pacific season, and the draw doesn't get any easier for last year's champions.

Jasmine Joyce of Wales is tackled by Siokapesi Palu of Australia.

'My idea': Wallaroo explains staggering position switch

On July 15 last year, Siokapesi Palu started a Test match at inside centre. Just three months later the No.12 on her back had been halved.

Bulldogs seeking cap relief amid young gun's absence

Canterbury has reportedly lodged a request for salary cap relief with the NRL as young star Karl Oloapu remains sidelined.

Ezra Mam was the subject of a vile gag by a Greyhound NSW staffer.

Greyhounds staffer axed over shocking 'Ezra Man' gaffe

A Greyhound Racing NSW employee has reportedly been sacked over racist remarks on a dog named after Ezra Mam.

Reds star Tom Lynagh is flattened by Samipeni Finau of the Chiefs.

Great rips officials over 'cheap shot' on Lynagh

The Reds ace was left lying on the floor after the massive hit and former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles thinks the officials missed their assignment.

Melbourne Demons players react to their Opening Round loss to the Sydney Swans.

Demons 'in trouble' as dressing room 'tension' revealed

Clayton Oliver's return to the Demons has upset several key members of the playing group, amid suggestions of a lack of trust.

cody simpson and emma mckeon young australian of the year

Simpson walks back retirement talk amid 'scary' push

Australia popstar turned swimmer Cody Simpson has backtracked on previous claims he will retire from the pool later this year.

Wallaroos captain Piper Duck poses after a media opportunity at Rugby Australia.

'Heartbreaking' incident for 'fierce' youngest Aussie captain

What should have been the proudest and happiest year of Piper Duck's career quickly turned into a painful 12 months of frustration.

Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand leaves the field after being dismissed.

Legends tear into Black Caps star over bizarre claim

Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell has drawn the ire of Kiwi cricket greats for saying he and his teammates are "not defined by outcomes".

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou speaks with his player Simona Halep in 2022.

'It stinks': Top coach 'escaped' as star player burned

The former world No.1 went through her "worst nightmare" after the actions of her coach. Now there's calls for him to face the fire.

Gould clips Roosters after Leniu scandal 'dragged on'

Eight days is how long it took before Spencer Leniu learned his fate at the NRL judiciary. Phil Gould believes that's way too long.

Viviane Santana of Team Brazil competes in race walking.

Four countries outed in strict Olympics doping rules

Track and field athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will be tested more often ahead of Paris 2024.

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton before the title-deciding 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Racing great sues F1 chiefs for $124m 'injustice'

Former driver Felipe Massa said he's filed a lawsuit against Formula 1 bosses over the infamous 2008 'Crashgate' scandal.

Brayden Maynard could face a ban for this clash with Angus Brayshaw

Cornes, Wilson at odds over Maynard suggestion

Caroline Wilson says Brayden Maynard caused Angus Brayshaw's premature retirement, as calls for a send-off rule grow.

New footage of Mason Cox's incident has emerged, showing that it was his ball up with his rucking coach.

Cox's 'flimsy' apology rinsed as further footage emerges

Caroline Wilson says Mason Cox's apology for interrupting the Giants' warm up was "flimsy", despite additional footage coming to light.

Brendon Gale

'Enormous coup' revealed for new AFL team

Caroline Wilson says Richmond CEO Brendon Gale is headed to Tasmania, to become the newest club's CEO by 2025.

Roosters 'seriously looking' at rugby raid over prodigy

Max Jorgensen went close to making his Wallabies debut at the World Cup. However, he could become another code-hopper.

Carlton

Flag maestro's big premiership statement on Blues

Carlton CEO Brian Cook, who helped Geelong to three flags and the Eagles to two, is sticking fat with the same philosophies with the Blues.

Max Holmes starred for the Cats.

Holmes deflects contract talks as rival clubs swoop

Geelong speedster Max Holmes has shut down contract talks on the eve of the 2024 season, saying he'll leave the negotiations up to his manager.