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• ‘If he gets to November 1, he’s gone’: Huge Cleary warning as rival set to offer ‘more than god’

  15-07-2026 21:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Panthers have been warned they could lose Nathan Cleary to a rival club if he heads to free agency.
  
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• The Wallabies’ No.10 jumper is cursed. But at least one Italian has sympathy

  15-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia have used six five-eighths in a year, including Tom Lynagh. But injury has again robbed him of a chance to take on his brother, Italy winger Louis, at the top level.
  
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• How to become as fast as Kennedy: Olympic coach reveals the ‘secret formula’

  15-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  As a sprint sensation plots a Commonwealth Games boilover, we sat down with one of the nation’s most successful coaches to dissect what it takes to hit top speed.
  
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• A baby, a barbershop and a title tilt: How Crichton saved his Roosters swansong

  15-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Angus Crichton feared he had cut short his time at the Tricolours by playing for several weeks with a fractured foot. But all is not lost.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England meet Argentina for chance to play Spain in final

  15-07-2026 20:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their pursuit of back-to-back tournament wins when they face in-form England in Atlanta.
  
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• Live: Feisty start as England and Argentina renew World Cup rivalry in semifinal

  15-07-2026 19:57 via abc.net.au
  
  England and Argentina rekindle one of the World Cup's most heated rivalries when they meet in the semifinal in Atlanta, with Spain awaiting the winner. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England and Argentina renew historic World Cup rivalry

  15-07-2026 19:57 via abc.net.au
  
  England and Argentina rekindle one of the World Cup's most heated rivalries when they meet in the semifinal in Atlanta, with Spain awaiting the winner. Follow live.
  
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• 160 arrests, riots, fires and a man shot: France’s wild fallout after World Cup exit

  15-07-2026 13:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Violence and chaos has erupted once again across France following their World Cup defeat to Spain.
  
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• ‘On more than God’: Panthers’ headache as ‘head-turning’ PNG temptation emerges in Cleary bid

  15-07-2026 13:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Panthers are being tipped to re-sign the majority of their superstars before they hit free agency on November 1.
  
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• ‘Be on more than God’: Massive Panthers boost tipped despite ‘head-turning’ PNG temptation

  15-07-2026 13:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Panthers are being tipped to re-sign the majority of their superstars before they hit free agency on November 1.
  
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• Winmar ‘devastated’ by AFL hall of fame eviction, plans to appeal assault conviction

  15-07-2026 13:10 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL Commission revoked his membership following the former St Kilda champion’s recent conviction for assaulting a woman.
  
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• Revealed: First look at AFL’s ‘new toys’ as timeline over new goalline cameras emerge

  15-07-2026 12:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Greg Swann has made a promising reveal over the AFL’s looming technological upgrades.
  
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• ‘The ultimate pro’: Aussie great’s historic first ahead of British Open in bid to ‘open golf to the world’

  15-07-2026 12:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The enduring excellence of Adam Scott combined with his status as a global ambassador has been recognised in a special ceremony at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• US star misses flight as Tszyu fires ‘motherf***er’ warning over rival’s shock weight move

  15-07-2026 12:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  American superstar Jermall Charlo has missed a flight to Australia with Errol Spence Jnr and trainer Ronnie Shields as part of a dramatic 24 hours that has also seen Tim Tszyu deliver a strong warning on a crazily late weight change.
  
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• Fresh Lomax suitor emerges after Storm rejection... as blow to Wallabies hopes emerges

  15-07-2026 12:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The PNG Chiefs have reportedly offered a contract to Zac Lomax to join the expansion club in 2028.
  
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• ‘Highly unusual’: ‘Unbelievable’ $3m reason behind Luai’s Tigers exit revealed

  15-07-2026 11:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jarome Luai’s eye-watering third party deals with the PNG Chiefs may have “played a part” in the Tigers’ decision to let him go at the end of this season
  
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• NRL 2026: Another reason for Jarome Luai’s early Tigers exit revealed, Luai’s third party deals with PNG, $3m over 4 years, news, reaction

  15-07-2026 11:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jarome Luai’s eye-watering third party deals with the PNG Chiefs may have “played a part” in the Tigers’ decision to let him go at the end of this season it has been revealed.
  
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• World Rugby urged to act on hip-drop tackles as Roosters join fight for teen star

  15-07-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  A hip-drop tackle has sidelined Junior Wallabies star Treyvon Pritchard for several months. He will use that time to decide between the NRL or staying in rugby.
  
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• This club sold a company to its former CEO. The committee says it had no idea

  15-07-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Its former CEO announced in June that Benalla Auto Club had sold off one of its biggest assets. That was news to the club’s committee.
  
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• ‘What do they do with him?’: Ugly reality emerging for Dons star... as shelfing calls grow

  15-07-2026 10:57 via foxsports.com.au
  As the AFL season heads into its final quarter before finals, questions over the futures of a host of players continue to dominate the competition’s off-field agenda.
  
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• Cats swing seven changes for Saints game: AFL teams and expert tips for round 19

  15-07-2026 10:56 via smh.com.au
  
  There is a mixture of injuries, player management and omissions among the seven changes Geelong made to its team for Thursday night’s game.
  
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• Lomax poised to join Chiefs

  15-07-2026 10:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Zac Lomax appears poised to join the PNG Chiefs for the 2028 season and beyond.
  
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• ‘Not just a sugar hit’: Ryles breaks silence on shock Luai deal as contract pit stop claims re-emerge

  15-07-2026 10:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jason Ryles has broken his silence after the Eels unveiled the signing of Jarome Luai, revealing the recruitment decision wasn’t another “sugar hit” for the embattled club.
  
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• SEVEN Cats changes as Jezza answer revealed, star pair’s exiles end; young Saint axed

  15-07-2026 10:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Geelong, off three consecutive losses, has made a staggering seven changes for its clash with St Kilda on Thursday night, including its Jeremy Cameron replacement.
  
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• Warriors ink star forward to new deal in retention boost; Cleary’s Blues coaching call — NRL Daily

  15-07-2026 10:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The red-hot Warriors have locked down star back rower Kurt Capewell to an extension which will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2027.
  
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• Revealed: US star misses flight as Tszyu fires ‘motherf***er’ warning over rival’s shock weight move

  15-07-2026 09:59 via foxsports.com.au
  
  American superstar Jermall Charlo has missed a flight to Australia with Errol Spence Jnr and trainer Ronnie Shields as part of a dramatic 24 hours that has also seen Tim Tszyu deliver a strong warning on a crazily late weight change.
  
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• ‘It’s tricky’: Shock twist to Tszyu fight as US rival’s bizarre demand granted in wild turn

  15-07-2026 09:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  American superstar Errol Spence Jnr has thrown a huge twist into Sunday week’s Australian blockbuster against Tim Tszyu, demanding yet another weight change for what is being billed as the nation’s biggest ever fight card.
  
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• Broncos losing streak makes finals hopes virtually an impossible task

  15-07-2026 09:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane must reach 13 wins to have any chance of playing finals in 2026, but even that wasn't enough for them in 2022 and may not be again this year.
  
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• Dogs’ last gasp finals bid; Tigers’ ugly turning point in Luai saga: Every team’s predicted finish

  15-07-2026 08:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Now that the Origin period is over, there’s suddenly only eight rounds left until the NRL finals for 2026.
  
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• Everything you need to know about The Open Championship and how to watch

  15-07-2026 08:42 via foxsports.com.au
  The race for the Claret Jug begins this week as Royal Birkdale hosts the 154th Open Championship, with seven Australians chasing golfing immortality at the oldest and most prestigious major in the sport.
  
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• McEvoy hopes working holiday pays dividends in Grafton Cup

  15-07-2026 08:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Kerrin McEvoy travelled to Grafton to score a feature win on Sunday on the Tom Charlton-trained Mr Chaplin, and he combines with the stable again on King Pedro on Thursday.
  
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• Why the England-Argentina rivalry is one of the ugliest in football

  15-07-2026 08:02 via abc.net.au
  
  England's World Cup semifinal clash against Argentina is the latest chapter in a sporting rivalry that dates back 60 years to an ill-tempered quarterfinal, featuring cheating, violence and redemption.
  
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• Tips and previews for racing at Grafton on Thursday

  15-07-2026 08:01 via smh.com.au
  
  All the information you need to pick a winner.
  
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• How an allegation of an affair between teammates rocked Australian cricket

  15-07-2026 07:55 via smh.com.au
  
  The vice captain of Australia’s World Cup-winning team will, in time, need to speak publicly again.
  
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• Kawhi homecoming on hold as shock NBA investigation rolls on... as big backflip fears emerge

  15-07-2026 07:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The blockbuster trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold, with the NBA’s lengthy investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers showing no signs of ending just yet.
  
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• Why I signed Luai: Parramatta coach answers critics after shock transfer

  15-07-2026 07:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Is Parramatta’s signing of Jarome Luai just a short-term fix? Will his combination with Mitchell Moses work? Will young halves depart? Eels coach Jason Ryles has his say.
  
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• ‘Vague and embarrassing’: Cats’ doctors hit back at Rooke class action concussion claim

  15-07-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Two former Geelong Football Club doctors say they cared deeply about dual premiership player Max Rooke, but they have taken aim at his statement of claim lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
  
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• A 64-team FIFA World Cup? Maybe it’s not as bad as it sounds

  15-07-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will consider expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. They’ve come up with far worse ideas than that. But who trusts FIFA to pull it off?
  
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• A 64-team FIFA World Cup? Maybe it’s not as bad an idea as it sounds

  15-07-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will consider expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. They’ve come up with far worse ideas than that. But who trusts FIFA to pull it off?
  
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• Panthers lock down star forward after PNG raid; Broncos’ $3m bid for Haas successor: Whispers

  15-07-2026 07:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Penrith have confirmed the signing of Mitch Kenny on a multi-year extension.
  
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• PNG Chiefs table offer to Zac Lomax, but any Wallabies debut is on ice

  15-07-2026 07:14 via smh.com.au
  
  The code-hopping star has been targeted as a marquee signing as his hopes of a Test debut in rugby take a hit.
  
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• ‘Things are positive’: Cowboys set to receive huge boost; Broncos’ call on injured star — Early Mail

  15-07-2026 07:13 via foxsports.com.au
  The Brisbane Broncos have opted against recalling a key member of their spine for this week’s must-win clash against the Penrith Panthers on Thursday night.
  
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• 'They hate us and we hate them': England-Argentina semi will come with extra feeling

  15-07-2026 07:12 via abc.net.au
  
  It is one of the biggest rivalries in men's World Cup history, and while the teams may downplay the history, England and Argentina fans are ready for another iconic showdown.
  
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• Maguire dismisses Hunt clash

  15-07-2026 07:03 via smh.com.au
  
  Michael Maguire was asked if the team needs a reserve grade side after reports he was in a disagreement with Souths Logan coach Karmichael Hunt.
  
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• ‘Heavily invested’: Solomon rejects claims Merrett has ‘checked out’; Crows player charged

  15-07-2026 06:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has rejected suggestions Zach Merrett has mentally checked out of the club, as the star midfielder weighs up his future while Adelaide defender Josh Worrell has been charged by police with driving offences.
  
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• ‘Heavily invested’: Solomon refutes claims Merrett has ‘checked out’; Crows player charged

  15-07-2026 06:43 via smh.com.au
  
  Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has rejected suggestions Zach Merrett has mentally checked out of the club, as the star midfielder weighs up his future while Adelaide defender Josh Worrell has been charged by police with driving offences.
  
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• ‘Heavily invested’: Solomon hits back at claims Merrett has ‘checked out’

  15-07-2026 06:43 via smh.com.au
  
  Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has rejected suggestions Zach Merrett has mentally checked out of the club, as the star midfielder weighs up his future.
  
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• New club enters Lomax race in massive twist after star’s brutal Storm rejection

  15-07-2026 06:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The PNG Chiefs have reportedly offered a contract to Zac Lomax to join the expansion club in 2028.
  
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• Panthers lock down star playmaker in huge win; Broncos’ close in on $3m Haas successor

  15-07-2026 06:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Penrith have confirmed the signing of Mitch Kenny on a multi-year extension.
  
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• PNG Chiefs table multi-year offer to code-hopping star Zac Lomax

  15-07-2026 06:24 via smh.com.au
  
  The PNG Chiefs are looking to bring the code-hopping star back to rugby league as a marquee signing.
  
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