Fullback Tom Wright says the Wallabies can fast-track plans for the Lions and the Test against Fiji, building on 12 months of work under coach Joe Schmidt.
Melissa Woods
Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler is excited for the national team’s new chapter and has hailed new coach Joe Montemurro’s possession-based philosophy as “music to our ears”.
Ben Smith
One of the world’s cricket greats, David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, has passed away aged 61 after a devastating health battle.
Matt Shrivell
Albany’s Wayne Jones is the State Bowling Arm singles champion after defeating Bunbury’s Gary Giblett in the final at Warnboro last month.
Claire Middleton
Eagles star Harley Reid was troubled by a mysterious back ailment throughout Monday’s training session and spent more than an hour trying to find a solution to the problem which had him in pain. SEE THE PICS
Craig O’Donoghue
St Kilda have confirmed Max King will not play any AFL this year after needing more knee surgery, while the bad injury run of a teammate has also continued.
Roger Vaughan
A star Sydney FC midfielder has left the A-League club as he looks to nail down a spot in the Socceroos' squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Steve Larkin
After signing a monster contract extension, St Kilda star Max King has been plagued by knee issues and the latest setback has heaped pain on the Saints.
Tyler Lewis, Russell Gould
Fremantle are adamant they will be ready for whatever tagging tactics St Kilda throw at them on Sunday as the Saints look to again take down Dockers stars Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw.
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes hopes the answer to the Power's scoring problems will partly be solved by the return of a key player.
Aussie breakdancer Raygun is back in the spotlight one year on from her divisive performance at the Paris Olympic Games.
Emma Kirk
Jeremy McGovern has revealed a Melbourne player involved in the collision that led to his career-ending concussion reached out to the West Coast champion over his retirement.
Samantha Rogers
Australia have had Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne in their side for 118 of the past 124 Tests but their West Indies tour is a step into a whole new world.
Scott Bailey
West Coast will get a first-hand look at one of their main trade targets when they face Collingwood on Saturday, with Darcy Cameron in fine form. Here is the WA Player watch for round 15.
Only three players in NBA history had won MVP, Finals MVP, a scoring title and played for a champion in the same season before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it.
Tim Reynolds
Geraldton’s Alex Ducas has become the ninth Australian-born player -and the second West Aussie - to win an NBA championship ring after Oklahoma City prevailed in the deciding game of the finals against Indiana.
Chris Robinson
Manchester City and Juventus have combined for 10 goals in crushing wins at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
Staff Writers
Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.
Oklahoma City have won their maiden NBA title after a drama-filled series deciding game against a valiant Indiana Pacers.
Ben McClellan
Australia captain Alyssa Healy says recent injury woes have made her realise her hunger for cricket remains, confirming she will play beyond the ODI World Cup.
Chloe Dalton, who has played three sports at an elite level and won an Olympic gold in sevens rugby, has been forced to retire from the AFLW due to injury.
There are five new faces in the All Blacks squad named ahead of their three-Test home series against France.
Steve McMorran
We’re just over the half-way point of the season and several Fremantle and West Coast players are leading the way for their respective sides. Here are the top five for each major stat category.
Mitchell Woodcock
The 25-year-old was in tears and punching the floor in frustration just minutes into Game 7.
Glenn Valencich