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• Cronulla coach's belief grows as Sharks surge towards NRL finals

  02-08-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sharks are circling the top two as they chase a second NRL premiership a decade after their elusive first.
  
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• ‘They say we don’t have passion. That’s bulls**t’: The men in line to continue Daley’s Blues legacy

  02-08-2026 23:30 via foxsports.com.au
  Laurie Daley’s decision to step down as the NSW Blues coach on Monday morning came with impassioned brief for the person who replaces him: keep the desire alive.
  
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• BREAKING: ‘I just knew’ — Daley makes call on Blues coaching future

  02-08-2026 23:21 via foxsports.com.au
  Blues coach Laurie Daley hasended months of speculation around his future, stepping down as Blues coach.
  
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• Lorena Wiebes sprints to second straight win at Tour de France Femmes

  02-08-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes continues her early dominance at the Tour de France Femmes, winning a second straight stage to start the race. 
  
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• ‘Shot of a lifetime’ seals oldest EVER gold; flag-bearer’s selfless act – Comm Games Wrap

  02-08-2026 22:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Serena Bonnell’s “shot of a lifetime” made Commonwealth Games history in the women’s para bowls, as Australia concluded a dominant tournament in style.
  
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• ‘We want you’: Plot for Bombers to poach legend... as coach; dip-year draft that’s saved contender

  02-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Essendon’s next coach might’ve been right under their nose on Anzac Day.
  
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• Broncos star’s brutal teammate call-out; burning Doueihi question won’t go away — NRL Talking Points

  02-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos’ season went from bad to worse after a horror loss with one of their stars delivering a brutal message to his team.
  
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• Broncos star’s brutal message to teammates; burning Doueihi question won’t go away — NRL Talking Points

  02-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos’ season went from bad to worse after a horror loss with one of their stars delivering a brutal message to his team.
  
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• Why Australian swimming great was moved to tears by a new tattoo in Glasgow

  02-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  As Australia celebrated another dominant Commonwealth Games campaign, Petria Thomas ensured Glasgow 2026 would stay with her forever.
  
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• ‘He’d walk into the Wallabies’: Japan benefit from Australian-raised talent

  02-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Brad Thorn once said Harry Hockings could be a “100-Test Wallaby”. This weekend he’ll play against Australia for the first time.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Delta Goodrem performs, cyclist Georgia Baker to carry flag for closing ceremony

  02-08-2026 19:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 as it happened: Delta Goodrem performs, cyclist Georgia Baker to carry flag for closing ceremony

  02-08-2026 19:02 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Cyclist Georgia Baker to carry flag for closing ceremony; Aussies take silver in final race

  02-08-2026 18:50 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Cyclist Georgia Baker to carry flag for closing ceremony; Aussies chase one more gold in judo

  02-08-2026 17:03 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• ‘In Noels we trust’: Star’s tears in fairytale NZ win but $3.7m problem remains unsolved

  02-08-2026 16:02 via foxsports.com.au
  Just 12 months ago, New Zealand netball was in turmoil – with their coach stood down and their captain stepping away. But on Sunday they were the toast of the netball world as unbeaten Commonwealth Games gold medallists in Glasgow.
  
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• Gold redemption! NZ shrug off horror 18mths to claim drought-breaking Comm Games crown

  02-08-2026 15:34 via foxsports.com.au
  New Zealand have finished a perfect Commonwealth Games campaign as gold medallists in Glasgow on Sunday night.
  
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• Diamonds win bronze medal with an eye to greater things for netball

  02-08-2026 15:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
  
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• Young Bomber suffers concussion in friendly fire clash; Demons grind out win on Gold Coast; Tigers off the bottom

  02-08-2026 14:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Essendon’s Angus Clarke was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and neck injury as Adelaide surged into the top four for the first time this year by dishing out a 72-point belting at Marvel Stadium. As round 21 ended, Melbourne survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points and keep their top four hopes on track.
  
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• Young Bomber suffers concussion in friendly fire clash; Dees grind out win on Gold Coast; Tigers off the bottom

  02-08-2026 14:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon’s Angus Clarke was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and neck injury as Adelaide surged into the top four for the first time this year by dishing out a 72-point belting at Marvel Stadium. As round 21 ended, Melbourne survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points and keep their top four hopes on track.
  
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• Bomber suffers concussion in friendly fire clash; Dees grind out win on Gold Coast; Tigers off the bottom

  02-08-2026 14:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon’s Angus Clarke was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion and neck injury as Adelaide surged into the top four for the first time this year by dishing out a 72-point belting at Marvel Stadium. As round 21 ended, Melbourne survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points and keep their top four hopes on track.
  
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• Twin trouble! Kiwi star down as sister left limping in gold medal fight – Netball LIVE

  02-08-2026 14:14 via foxsports.com.au
  New Zealand and Jamaica meet in tonight’s 2026 Commonwealth Games netball gold medal match. Follow LIVE >>
  
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• ‘It’s Josh’s job’: The emotional reason Blues’ big Brisbane upset was even better than you think

  02-08-2026 14:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser is gaining momentum to get the role permanently after a statement 76-point in over Brisbane as he prepares to make a call on officially entering the process.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Hoffman wins more cycling gold, breaks games record; Diamonds win ‘bittersweet’ bronze medal

  02-08-2026 13:15 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• Ultimate redemption for red-hot Ferns as shock finalists Jamaica fight for gold – Netball LIVE

  02-08-2026 12:49 via foxsports.com.au
  New Zealand and Jamaica meet in tonight’s 2026 Commonwealth Games netball gold medal match. Follow LIVE >>
  
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• Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues coach with top contenders to replace him revealed

  02-08-2026 12:01 via foxsports.com.au
  Blues coach Laurie Daley has reportedly ended months of speculation around his future, deciding to step down as Blues coach.
  
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• BREAKING: ‘I just knew’ — Laurie Daley quits as Origin legend names Blues successor

  02-08-2026 12:01 via foxsports.com.au
  Blues coach Laurie Daley hasended months of speculation around his future, stepping down as Blues coach.
  
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• BREAKING: Daley steps down as Blues coach with top contenders to replace him revealed

  02-08-2026 12:01 via foxsports.com.au
  Blues coach Laurie Daley has reportedly ended months of speculation around his future, deciding to step down as Blues coach.
  
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• BREAKING: Daley steps down as Blues coach... with replacements to soon be announced

  02-08-2026 12:01 via foxsports.com.au
  Blues coach Laurie Daley has reportedly ended months of speculation around his future, deciding to step down as Blues coach.
  
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• BREAKING: Blues coaching successor named as Daley steps down

  02-08-2026 12:01 via foxsports.com.au
  Matt King will be officially named Laurie Daley’s successor as NSW Blues coach in the coming days, after a ringing public endorsement from Daley himself.
  
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• ‘Not about a lot of people, is it?’: Benji’s response to big Doueihi question after horror week

  02-08-2026 11:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Benji Marshall has lauded Adam Doueihi following a tough week for the playmaker and the club.
  
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• Fraser ‘disrupted’ the process. But could he achieve what only one other man has this century?

  02-08-2026 11:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Those who joined the ‘give it to him now’ category after Carlton’s win over Brisbane think Josh Fraser has done the unthinkable and made the Essendon coaching race more open than Carlton’s. That’s a stretch.
  
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• Crows peck on top four door with thumping win over lowly Dons as debutants star

  02-08-2026 11:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide has returned to the all-important top four in untroubled style on Sunday night, defeating the last-placed Essendon by 12 goals at Marvel Stadium.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Two riders crash during track cycling; Diamonds win ‘bittersweet’ bronze medal

  02-08-2026 11:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• How Blues blew up the top-four race... and set up a Sunday night showdown for 10th — The Run Home with 3 weeks left

  02-08-2026 11:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  One wild night at Marvel Stadium dramatically changed the top-four race AND the battle for the final wildcard. Not bad from you, Carlton.
  
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• Every AFL finals contender’s best, worst-case scenarios explained with three games left — The Run Home

  02-08-2026 11:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  One wild night at Marvel Stadium dramatically changed the top-four race AND the battle for the final wildcard. Not bad from you, Carlton.
  
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• Demons grind out win on Gold Coast; another belting for Bombers; Richmond off the bottom

  02-08-2026 11:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne have survived a major scare to defeat Gold Coast by nine points in Queensland and keep their AFL top four hopes on track. But it was Adelaide who claimed fourth spot after belting Essendon by 72 points.
  
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• Supercars title leader defies red-hot rival, 30-lap damaged car dash to claim miracle Perth win

  02-08-2026 11:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matt Payne has pulled off a miracle victory at the Bosch Power Tools Perth Super 440, defying a flying Broc Feeney and a damaged wheel to claim an all-important victory.
  
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• Demons clinch finals miracle in Trac reunion as Suns condemned to miserable 99-year first

  02-08-2026 11:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Melbourne got one over Christian Petracca and handed the Suns a 10th-straight loss while keeping its fairytale top four hopes alive.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Two riders crash during track cycling; Scorned Diamonds close in on bronze in final term

  02-08-2026 11:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• ‘Bittersweet’ bronze! Diamonds punish Poms for Comm Games medal they really didn’t want

  02-08-2026 11:02 via foxsports.com.au
  Australia have claimed their first-ever bronze medal in netball at the Commonwealth Games, after their 18-goal win over England on Sunday.
  
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• Tex winds back clock with epic act as Crows throw Bombers to sword after injury strikes — LIVE

  02-08-2026 10:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Essendon will look to play the grinch for a second-straight game at Marvel Stadium, as they host a new-look Adelaide outfit missing some key personnel on Sunday evening.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Wests Tigers v Eels - Round 22

  02-08-2026 10:42 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wests Tigers host the Parramatta Eels in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• Eels escape with last gasp win after star’s late try despite Doueihi heroics

  02-08-2026 10:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The rugby league gods clearly don’t support the Wests Tigers after Adam Doueihi’s late heroics counted for nothing as the Eels scored late to heap more misery on Benji Marshall’s side.
  
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• Late Eels try denies Doueihi fairytale return from exile

  02-08-2026 10:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers slump to a seventh straight loss as Parramatta snatch victory at the death.
  
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• Fairytale denied: Late Eels try shatters Doueihi’s redemption story

  02-08-2026 10:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers slump to a seventh straight loss as Parramatta snatch victory at the death.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Two riders crash during track cycling; Scorned Diamonds build early lead in bronze match

  02-08-2026 10:27 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow enters its last day of competition. Follow along for live updates and news.
  
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• NRL 2026: Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has hosed down talk of the Sharks having stronger premiership prospects after a big declaration from premiership winner Michael Ennis. Cronulla Sharks, South Sydney Rabbitohs, video, Sam Charlwood.

  02-08-2026 10:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Shire, the ageing grandstands rocking to the sounds of ‘Up, Up Cronulla’, you could be forgiven for being a tad cheerful around the Sharks’ 2026 premiership prospects.
  
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• ‘Last year felt exactly the same’: If the Sharks’ title hype is real, someone forgot to tell Fitz

  02-08-2026 10:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Shire, the ageing grandstands rocking to the sounds of ‘Up, Up Cronulla’, you could be forgiven for being a tad cheerful around the Sharks’ 2026 premiership prospects.
  
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• West Coast star consoles emotional teammate

  02-08-2026 10:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Harley Reid is spotted putting his arm around an emotional Willem Duursma after the Eagles loss to Richmond.
  
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• Demons grind out win on Gold Coast; Tigers off the bottom as Lalor delivers knockout blow

  02-08-2026 10:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Melbourne have notched their 13th victory and climbed back into the top six after a hard-fought nine-point victory over the Gold Coast Suns in Queensland.
  
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