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• Signings could cost Broncos hyped prodigy; $5.2m twist in Walker mega-contract — Whispers

  03-08-2026 23:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos could lose the man dubbed “the next Cameron Smith” all because they re-signed a 36-year-old veteran to a one-year extension.
  
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• Haugset goes it alone to claim Tour de France Femmes third stage

  03-08-2026 23:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Sigrid Haugset set off on a long solo run and kept going to the finish to win the third stage of the Women's Tour de France and claim the yellow jersey.
  
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• Swans twist after disaster as Pies’ next moves emerge; Lions’ huge headache — AFL Team Tips

  03-08-2026 23:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There’s hope for one of Sydney’s injured stars, while a flag fancy has multiple selection conundrums to navigate.
  
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• ‘Phone was blowing up’: Son of Aussie fight legend opens up after 32-second debut win goes viral

  03-08-2026 23:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jesse James Parr knows exactly what people see when they hear his name.
  
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• Infantino could face UEFA lawsuit as he scrambles for FIFA presidency support

  03-08-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  European football body UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors.
  
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• Big Latrell reveal as sliding Souths set for triple boost; NRL’s ruling on stood-down star — Team Tips

  03-08-2026 23:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South Sydney will welcome back a trio of stars but will have to wait for Latrell Mitchell.
  
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• Big Latrell reveal as Bunnies set for massive boost; reason behind Manly’s Turbo call — Team Tips

  03-08-2026 23:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South Sydney will welcome back a trio of stars but will have to wait for Latrell Mitchell.
  
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• Should Carlton consider trading out superstar defender?

  03-08-2026 23:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Sam McClure and Jimmy Bartel debate whether Carlton should trade Jacob Weitering this summer.
  
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• Italian giants move to sign Socceroos World Cup star as record price demanded — Transfers

  03-08-2026 23:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Two of Italy’s biggest clubs are in a battle to sign Socceroos centre back Alessandro Circati, but they will have to pay up to secure the 22-year-old in what would be an Australian record transfer fee.
  
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• Italian giants begin race for Aussie World Cup star as record price demand revealed — Transfers

  03-08-2026 23:08 via foxsports.com.au
  Two of Italy’s biggest clubs are in a battle to sign Socceroos centre back Alessandro Circati, but they will have to pay up to secure the 22-year-old in what would be an Australian record transfer fee.
  
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• Gus explains reason behind Fitzy fury

  03-08-2026 22:17 via smh.com.au
  
  Phil Gould says Craig Fitzgibbon's reaction mirrored his own during the Sharks' win.
  
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• One AFL grand finalist looks locked. The most likely opponent isn’t who you think — AFL Power Rankings

  03-08-2026 22:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• AFL 2026, Power Rankings after Round 21 | AFL analysis, every team ranked from best to worst, Fremantle vs Hawthorn most likely Grand Final match-up, each contender’s biggest flaw

  03-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• I wish Hill and Stengle well, but the game must learn lessons from their exits

  03-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Collingwood and Geelong announced last week that they had reached agreement with Bobby Hill and Tyson Stengle to end their careers at the club. But we should have a mature conversation about what lessons we can learn from their experience.
  
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• Why a former garbo who has never coached first grade will lead NSW’s Origin defence in 2027

  03-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Matt King may not boast the public profile of his predecessor Laurie Daley, but the new Blues coach has an impressive resume as a player and assistant and is highly rated by NSW staff and players alike.
  
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• Gould explains AFL-like concessions for PNG

  03-08-2026 13:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould explains why PNG needs concessions after Wayne Bennett labelled them "unfair".
  
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• Why Smith isn't sold on Roosters yet

  03-08-2026 13:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Cameron Smith laments the performance from the Cowboys and explains why he's not entirely convinced by the Roosters yet.
  
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• Smith rules out Slater for Storm job

  03-08-2026 13:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Cameron Smith declares it's unlikely Billy Slater will take over from Craig Bellamy.
  
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• ‘Fingers pointed at them’: Tigers turmoil to ‘linger’ as damning new Doueihi detail revealed

  03-08-2026 13:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adam Doueihi and the Tigers may have publicly kissed and made up last week following another dramatic saga but a belief remains that there’s still plenty of tension at the club.
  
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• ‘Doueihi knew exactly’: Bombshell reveal on Tigers star’s hand in explosive Benji bust-up leak

  03-08-2026 13:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adam Doueihi and Wests Tigers may have publicly kissed and made up last week following another dramatic saga but a belief remains that there’s still plenty of tension at the club — and the reporter who broke the story ha claimed the star had a knowing hand in it leaking.
  
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• NRL 2026: Claims that tension remains at the Tigers, Adam Doueihi, Benji Marshall, will Doueihi stay at the club, news, reaction

  03-08-2026 13:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adam Doueihi and the Tigers may have publicly kissed and made up last week following a tumultuous few days, but a belief remains that there’s still plenty of tension at the club.
  
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• Twist in Fraser’s Blues coach call; Pies’ veteran decision as Tassie’s first poaching revealed: AFL Daily

  03-08-2026 12:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale has given his biggest hint yet on where his AFL future lies beyond this season, while Collingwood has made its first big call on its veterans.
  
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• Hawks lock away coach Mitchell until 2030, Pies offer veteran another year

  03-08-2026 12:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Mitchell has made no secret of his ambition to recruit for a flag. Meantime, the Magpies are keen for premiership defender Jeremy Howe to play on next year, as debate over the futures of Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom continues.
  
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• 'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future

  03-08-2026 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden has cleared the air about his future and given the club a boost as he targets returning from injury to inspire a finals run.
  
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• ‘Just a tip for you, brother’: War of words erupts as journos rip star’s ‘nonsense’ exit rumour claims

  03-08-2026 11:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cowboys superstar Tom Dearden has pledged his long-term commitment to the club while labelling the speculation over his future as “a whole lot of nonsense”.
  
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• Revealed: AFL’s clear tanking warning amid fears wildcard to cause awkward final-round issue

  03-08-2026 11:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL has made its anti-tanking stance abundantly clear ahead of the final rounds of the home-and-away season.
  
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• Wallabies melt in Japan, where the weather is officially ‘cruelly hot’

  03-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Les Kiss’ side has landed in Osaka as the country suffers through an extreme heatwave that has lasted nearly three weeks.
  
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• Former Sea Eagle, ABC radio personality John Gibbs diagnosed with cancer

  03-08-2026 11:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles halfback and ABC Sport rugby league commentator John Gibbs has been diagnosed with cancer.
  
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• Why Manly won’t risk Tom Trbojevic for must-win Melbourne clash

  03-08-2026 11:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic hoped to return from a hamstring strain in Saturday’s blockbuster in Perth, but Sea Eagles staff have opted to keep him on ice for at least one more week.
  
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• Manly won’t risk Tom Trbojevic for must-win Melbourne clash

  03-08-2026 11:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic hoped to return from a hamstring strain in Saturday’s blockbuster in Perth, but Sea Eagles staff have opted to keep him on ice for at least one more week.
  
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• Young Tiger banned as gut-punch crackdown continues

  03-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond defender Luke Trainor has received a one-match ban for striking as the AFL's crackdown on gut punches continues.
  
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• Frustrated Dearden rubbishes early Cowboys exit rumour, labels speculation as ‘nonsense’

  03-08-2026 10:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cowboys superstar Tom Dearden has pledged his long-term commitment to the club while labelling the speculation over his future as “a whole lot of nonsense”.
  
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• Pies’ first decision on veterans’ futures revealed; twist in Fraser’s Blues coach call — AFL Daily

  03-08-2026 10:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale has given his biggest hint yet on where his AFL future lies beyond this season, while Collingwood has made its first big call on its veterans.
  
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• Australian swimmer loses leadership role after Glasgow drinking session

  03-08-2026 10:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Isaac Cooper has stood down as a member of the Dolphins’ leadership team after missing the final night of competition at the Commonwealth Games following a drinking session in Glasgow.
  
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• ‘Won’t be playing’: Bellamy’s brutal warning; Manly make Turbo call — Round 23 Team Tips

  03-08-2026 10:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It is being billed as the match-ups of the season, but Penrith are set to be without at least two of their big stars in a huge encounter against the New Zealand Warriors on Friday.
  
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• Magpies keen for Jeremy Howe to go again in 2027

  03-08-2026 10:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Collingwood are keen for premiership defender Jeremy Howe to play on next year, as debate over the futures of Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom continue.
  
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• Collingwood keen for Jeremy Howe to go again in 2027

  03-08-2026 10:16 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies are keen for premiership defender Jeremy Howe to play on next year, as debate over the futures of Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom continue.
  
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• Pies’ first big call on veterans’ futures revealed; Neale tours rival in major hint — AFL Daily

  03-08-2026 10:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale has given his biggest hint yet on where his AFL future lies beyond this season, while Collingwood has made its first big call on its veterans.
  
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• AFL Daily: First big Pies call on veterans; Neale tours powerhouse rival in major hint

  03-08-2026 10:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lachie Neale has given his biggest hint yet on where his AFL future lies beyond this season, while Collingwood has made its first big call on its veterans.
  
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• Tom Dearden unloads on ‘nonsense’ speculation

  03-08-2026 08:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Speculation surrounding the Queensland Maroons superstar’s future has circled, and the man himself has revealed the toll it has taken upon his family.
  
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• Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

  03-08-2026 08:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are not concerned Japan's searing heat and lingering typhoon will play a part in their preparation or Test match as they look to face old foes in Les Kiss's debut as coach.
  
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• Nicho Hynes nears historic feat ‘everyone is talking about’ — and his coach is ‘copping it’

  03-08-2026 08:44 via foxsports.com.au
  It is already the talk of town in the Shire, and come this weekend it could be the talk of the NRL.
  
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• No more ‘debacles’: Quicks put through paces as summer starts early amid Aussie great’s warning

  03-08-2026 08:24 via foxsports.com.au
  Australian great Allan Border is hoping for a more even test between bat and ball as the nation’s Test team embarks on a challenging 12 month period culminating in an away Ashes against England.
  
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• NRL 2026: Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes is on the verge of breaking Hazem El Masri’s NRL goal kicking record on Sunday. Cronulla Shark, finals, nrl premiership, St George Illawarra.

  03-08-2026 08:00 via foxsports.com.au
  It is already the talk of town in the Shire, and come this weekend it could be the talk of the NRL.
  
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• NRLW superstar facing monster ban as verdict in on ugly ‘WWE’ tackle

  03-08-2026 07:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw is facing one of the biggest bans in NRLW history after she received a grade three charge for a dangerous throw which will see her referred directly to a judiciary hearing on Tuesday night.
  
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• Walsh act exposes Broncos’ biggest problem; proof Ponga has changed — Crawls

  03-08-2026 07:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Let’s not get side-tracked by Benji Marshall’s post match praise about how brave Adam Doueihi was in his return after a week of self-inflicted pain.
  
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• Gibbons confident Luke Skywalker can be a force at Quirindi

  03-08-2026 07:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Jockey Andrew Gibbons will be out to strike early at Quirindi on Tuesday when he partners three early chances.
  
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• Wallabies, NRL or AFL? Tabuai-Fidow’s cross code dilemma as future call looms

  03-08-2026 07:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Off contract and free to negotiate with rivals from November 1, the Dolphins attacking linchpin has weighed in on his future.
  
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• Wallabies, NRL or AFL? Tabuai-Fidow’s cross code conundrum as future call looms

  03-08-2026 07:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Off contract and free to negotiate with rivals from November 1, the Dolphins attacking linchpin has weighed in on his future.
  
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• In the run to finals, these five clubs are locked in a battle for the top four

  03-08-2026 07:45 via theage.com.au
  
  The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?
  
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