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• Aussie ref touched by Argentina player

  21-07-2026 08:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Aussie ref Angus Gardner is touched by Argentina player Tomas Albornoz.
  
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• Canham reflects on historic hat-trick

  22-07-2026 04:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Josh Canham reflects on his historic hat-trick against Italy, becoming the first Wallabies lock to score three tries in a game.
  
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• Fox sisters combine in 'dream team' for gold medals at World Championships

  22-07-2026 04:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Noemie Fox labels her partnership with older sister Jess a "dream team" after the pair combined for another set of gold medals at the IFC Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma. 
  
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• ‘I’m gonna die of this’: The hidden cost of former Socceroos captain’s greatest gift

  22-07-2026 04:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Wade, one of the most capped Australian players of all time, has been diagnosed with probable CTE, which doctors suspect is a consequence of the thousands of headers he executed throughout his career.
  
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• Torrie Lewis downs five-time Olympic gold medallist in record-breaking win

  22-07-2026 03:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian record in a stellar 100m win at an event in Slovakia, showing she is ready to shine in Glasgow.
  
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• Lewis shatters Aussie record

  22-07-2026 03:31 via theage.com.au
  
  On the eve of the Commonwealth Games, Aussie sprinter Torrie Lewis has shattered the Australian 100m record.
  
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• The 75-year-old great-grandmother making her Commonwealth Games debut

  22-07-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Her son was an Olyroo at the 2000 Olympics, and her grandson plays NRL. Now Jacky Hudson gets her chance to take the sporting spotlight on the biggest stage.
  
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• Broncos legend cautions against Walsh move

  22-07-2026 02:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Broncos legend Darius Boyd explains why superstar fullback Reece Walsh should avoid a move to the halves this early in his career.
  
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• Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007. Her brother will swim at the Commonwealth Games

  22-07-2026 01:42 via theage.com.au
  
  The 21-year-old Sean McCann was just two when his sister Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Portugal 19 years ago.
  
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• Spanish chief accuses FIFA boss of 'destroying the football industry'

  22-07-2026 01:08 via abc.net.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino comes in for more heavy criticism, this time at the hands of La Liga boss Javier Tebas.
  
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• Cameron McEvoy has lived a life between trips to Glasgow

  22-07-2026 00:30 via abc.net.au
  
  As one of just two Australian swimmers returning to Glasgow for a second Commonwealth Games, Cameron McEvoy is taking time to appreciate how much has happened to him in the past 12 years.
  
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• US rider hit by car in road rage incident before Tour de France time trial

  22-07-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Pogačar's overall lead.
  
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• US rider hit by car in road rage incident at Tour de France pre-time trial

  22-07-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Pogačar's overall lead.
  
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• AFL legend's photo after truck crash

  21-07-2026 23:46 via theage.com.au
  
  AFL legend Tony Modra releases a photo and statement after being hospitalised following a truck crash in South Australia.
  
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• Fainu binned for ugly Thompson hit

  21-07-2026 23:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Latu Fainu is sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Leo Thompson.
  
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• Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn't be forgotten

  21-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.
  
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• Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn’t be forgotten

  21-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.
  
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• Not reserved for megastars: Inside the strategy behind Tasmania’s AFL list build

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Devils have a template to follow as they ramp up their list build after the appointment of Ken Hinkley as coach. Meanwhile, Mitch Lewis’ decision could see the Magpies pivot.
  
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• ‘All of a sudden, I’m a grub and niggler’: Salmon denies sledging led to Twal slapdown

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Canterbury forward Jaeman Salmon says he has been targeted for abuse on social media since his Saturday night run-in with Wests Tigers opponent Alex Twal.
  
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• After four years, this swim star is ready to speak about ‘the worst thing that ever happened to me’

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Four years ago, Olympian Isaac Cooper was sent home from a Dolphins training camp in France for the “misuse of prescription medication”. Now he’s ready to break his silence.
  
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• Demons 'resigned' to Tassie raid

  21-07-2026 14:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne coach Steven King admits his club is prepared for Tasmania to steal its talent.
  
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• Will Latu Fainu’s heavy ban force Benji Marshall to gamble on rookie?

  21-07-2026 14:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Latu Fainu and David Fifita were found guilty at the judiciary, but Adam Doueihi walked away a free man.
  
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• Ben King set to leave the Suns for Hawks in a stunning about-face

  21-07-2026 12:25 via theage.com.au
  
  In May, the Gold Coast star told this masthead he planned to stay put. Two months later, he’s set to make a stunning move to a Melbourne powerhouse.
  
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• Daley endorses Joey for coaching job

  21-07-2026 11:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Laurie Daley remains coy on his Blues future, but believes Andrew Johns could step into the job if he wanted it.
  
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• ‘It won’t happen’: Tom Trbojevic to centre? Not on Kieran Foran’s watch

  21-07-2026 10:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Manly coach has insisted there are zero plans to move the Sea Eagles’ star fullback to the centres to save his hamstrings – and explained why.
  
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• Lloyd primed to maintain winning streak all the way to finish line

  21-07-2026 10:00 via theage.com.au
  
  In-form jockey Zac Lloyd has 35 per cent winning strike rate from his last 23 rides in a strong finish to the season, and can continue at Canterbury on Wednesday.
  
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• ‘If you’re out there, Bobby’: McRae’s public plea to premiership star

  21-07-2026 09:59 via smh.com.au
  
  An emotional Craig McRae says Bobby Hill will forever be a beloved Magpie despite Hill’s time at the club seemingly coming to an end. Meanwhile, Tony Modra posted an update to social media showing his incredible progress since his horror crash last month.
  
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• McRae sends special message to Hill before Pies head west

  21-07-2026 09:51 via abc.net.au
  
  With Collingwood set to be at full strength for its Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sends a message to missing star Bobby Hill, who is set to quit the club.
  
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• Fagan factor: Will coach’s future keep dynamic duo at Lions?

  21-07-2026 09:06 via theage.com.au
  
  It was the moment of air-defying brilliance that typified the finest purple patch of their chief energiser’s career. But rival clubs were watching.
  
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• NRL Tips - Round 21

  21-07-2026 08:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler (Danika Mason).
  
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