Sport
The controversial precedent that could help Latrell Mitchell’s NRL case
The NRL’s decision to allow Taylan May to play in the 2022 finals series polarised opinion. Now Rabbitohs officials will use it in their case to have superstar available for the 2025 season opener.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2024
Albo’s early exit, Bennett snub couldn’t take shine from Ron Coote’s night
- by Andrew Webster
NRL
Josh Papalii’s wife to face assault charges over footy brawl
The fallout from a wild brawl at a local women’s match in Canberra is far from over, with the wife of an NRL star poised to face assault charges.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘He’ll be booed … they booed him as a Tiger’: Brooks prepares for Leichhardt return
Luke Brooks can expect a similarly frosty reception to the one received by James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Aaron Woods when he plays his first game at Leichhardt since leaving Wests Tigers.
- by Christian Nicolussi
From Paris to Wenty Park: Rugby league rolls out red carpet for Nawaqanitawase and Smale
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Insight & Analysis
‘Coach’ Walz has the runs – and lessons – on the board to stare down Trump and Co.
It’s a long way from Mankato West High School to maybe holding the second-highest office in the United States.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Give the punters something, Joe: Wallabies fans need to see a cutting edge
It was always going to be hard to gauge the Wallabies in two Tests against the Springboks. But “work in progress” signs can’t stay up forever.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Stephen Crichton wanted to testify at the judiciary. This is why he didn’t
The Bulldogs captain was prepared to give evidence via video in the biting case against Kyle Flanagan before Phil Gould intervened.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Cricket
Exclusive
Broadcast rights
Indian boss to take over world cricket amid $4.5 billion TV rights fight
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
As it happened: Wasteful Spurs held to 1-1 draw in Premier League opener
Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur has begun with a disappointing 1-1 draw away to newly-promoted Leicester City.
- by Vince Rugari
Salah strike helps Liverpool start Slot era with win, Arsenal beat Wolves
Mohamed Salah scored a record ninth goal on an EPL opening weekend as Liverpool prevailed in their first competitive match without Juergen Klopp at the helm in nine years.
- by Martyn Herman
Analysis
Australian soccer
Ange, Nestor and co: These are the Aussies to follow in Europe
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
Basketball
Curry hits four three-pointers in two minutes to lead America to gold
The French got to within three points with three minutes remaining, then Steph Curry did what only Steph Curry does.
- by Michael Chammas
The Opals’ best hope is bronze – yet there are clear silver linings
The Opals were comprehensively handled by Team USA in their semi-final in Paris. But there’s still hope for excitement, beginning with a debutant.
- by Konrad Marshall
Racing
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Nick Kyrgios says Jannik Sinner should get two-year ban for two failed drugs tests
The Australian Open winner was cleared by a tribunal that accepted his reason for testing positive twice to an illegal substance.
- by Ben Rumsby
Campbell reveals most important skill in her locker as she prepares for commentary gig
After calling time on her swimming career, four-time Olympian Cate Campbell is diving into commentary after being called up to Nine’s Paralympic Games broadcast team.
- by Billie Eder