Sport news australia news

• James Hird coaching Essendon again sounds bonkers. Which is why it might just happen

  04-06-2026 03:40 via smh.com.au
  
  It is worth holding an image of Hird hacking his way through the Colombian jungle as you read over coming days and weeks about his chances of coaching Essendon. 
  
  Read more

• Origin stars shine in Phins’ fifth-straight win as NQ gun learns fate for third high tackle offence

  07-06-2026 05:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Dolphins have consolidated their place in the top eight after recording their fifth straight win, thumping the Cowboys 40-14.
  
  Read more

• Simone Biles reveals recent health scare

  07-06-2026 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Decorated gymnast Simone Biles shares an undisclosed health scare, telling her social media followers that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week".
  
  Read more

• ‘If I knew...’: Admission exposes baffling issue; McLaren’s Monaco reality check explained: Talking Pts

  07-06-2026 04:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Andrea Kimi Antonelli had taken his famous first pole position in Monaco, but the plaudits kept rolling in even as the adrenaline subsided.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Moses racing clock for Origin return

  07-06-2026 04:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns reveals how long he would give Mitchell Moses to prove he is fit for Origin II before deciding if he should represent the NSW Blues.
  
  Read more

• The moments that could cost Walsh Origin recall as shock bolters revealed: Maroons LIVE

  07-06-2026 04:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Origin Game II is a must-win clash for the Maroons in their bid to take the series to a decider and Billy Slater has some huge decisions to make after a pair of injury blows.
  
  Read more

• LIVE NRL: Tigers star’s crucial Origin audition against old Panthers foes

  07-06-2026 04:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Tigers host the Panthers at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a clash billed by many to be the best of the weekend.
  
  Read more

• Slater on the final hours before Origin

  07-06-2026 04:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater gives an insight into the final hours before game two selection as a head coach of a representative team.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• ‘Magic lap’: Teenage sensation does it again; ‘bamboozled’ teammate counts cost: Talking Points

  07-06-2026 04:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Andrea Kimi Antonelli had taken his famous first pole position in Monaco, but the plaudits kept rolling in even as the adrenaline subsided.
  
  Read more

• Gold Coast player investigated for alleged homophobic slur

  07-06-2026 03:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match.
  
  Read more

• Gold Coast ruck Max Knobel latest AFL player under investigation for alleged homophobic slur

  07-06-2026 03:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Untried Gold Coast ruck Max Knobel is reportedly the latest AFL player to come under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur.
  
  Read more

• Verdict on Socceroos defector; Aussie X-factor sparks huge Popa selection headache — Talking Points

  07-06-2026 03:35 via foxsports.com.au
  Tony Popovic feels the Socceroos got exactly what they needed out of their 1-1 draw with Switzerland in San Diego as they turn their attention to their opening World Cup group-stage match against Turkiye in Vancouver this coming weekend.
  
  Read more

• Blues star in doubt as shock bolter revealed in Daley’s Plan B; big hint over halves race — LIVE

  07-06-2026 03:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Blues may have won the 2026 Origin series opener, but Laurie Daley still has some huge selection decisions to make ahead of a potentially series-deciding clash.
  
  Read more

• Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games

  07-06-2026 03:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?
  
  Read more

• QLD half faces axe in Walsh twist; bolters revealed in Slater selection race — Maroons team LIVE

  07-06-2026 03:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Origin Game II is a must-win clash for the Maroons in their bid to take the series to a decider and Billy Slater has some huge decisions to make after a pair of injury blows.
  
  Read more

• Don’t panic, Australia. Popovic says Socceroos are ‘ready’ for the real thing

  07-06-2026 02:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Tony Popovic says he got everything he wanted out of Australia’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final pre-World Cup warm-up. Fans probably wanted a little bit more, though.
  
  Read more

• Daley’s big fear over Blues star revealed as bolter in line for shock call-up; big Moses hint — LIVE

  07-06-2026 02:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Blues may have won the 2026 Origin series opener, but Laurie Daley still has some huge selection decisions to make ahead of a potentially series-deciding clash.
  
  Read more

• ‘Simply didn’t care’: Brutal verdict on ‘disgraceful’ Roos, star captain amid record Freo humiliation

  07-06-2026 02:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It was the astonishing, percentage-boosting Fremantle performance that had been looming for months.
  
  Read more

• Like father, like son: Tiger’s reunion repeats family history as rising star eyes redemption

  07-06-2026 02:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The first time Mark Geyer went up against his beloved Penrith jersey was in 1993, playing for the Balmain Tigers.
  
  Read more

• ‘Sick of it’: US handed reality check as Socceroos fire back at great’s ‘rubbish’ World Cup swipe

  07-06-2026 02:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The USA’s war of words with Australia might be coming back to bite them, while England set off alarm bells with an unconvincing display against New Zealand in their final World Cup warm up game.
  
  Read more

• ‘Gutted’ Eagles coach rues wasted chances as rising star’s injury blow creates fresh headache

  07-06-2026 01:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  West Coast coach Andrew McQualter was left “gutted” by his side’s six-point loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night as he shared an update on the injury concern to key defender Reuben Ginbey.
  
  Read more

• The cash, the carpark and the Hayne Plane: Ten years on from the scandal that rocked rugby league

  07-06-2026 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The last time they played Canterbury, Parramatta celebrated the 40th anniversary of their last grand final win. The rematch falls on an anniversary the Eels would rather forget.
  
  Read more

• ‘Sick of it’: US handed reality check as Socceroos fire back at great’s World Cup swipe

  07-06-2026 00:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The USA’s war of words with Australia might be coming back to bite them, while England set off alarm bells with an unconvincing display against New Zealand in their final World Cup warm up game.
  
  Read more

• Maroons half facing axe in big Walsh twist as bolter emerges in Origin selction race — LIVE

  07-06-2026 00:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Origin Game II is a must-win clash for the Maroons in their bid to take the series to a decider and Billy Slater has some huge decisions to make after a pair of injury blows.
  
  Read more

• Fox wins second World Cup gold in two days to continue inspiring comeback

  07-06-2026 00:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox tops the podium again at the Prague leg of the World Cup circuit, only a week after returning to international competition.
  
  Read more

• Hint over Blues halves call; star set to be axed in big Origin return — Blues team LIVE

  06-06-2026 23:59 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Blues may have won the 2026 Origin series opener, but Laurie Daley still has some huge selection decisions to make ahead of a potentially series-deciding clash.
  
  Read more

• Oscar Piastri’s one word Monaco truth bomb as ex-champ rages at big F1 issue — Qualifying Wrap

  06-06-2026 23:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.
  
  Read more

• Socceroos bolter’s big statement as Aussies take it to Euro rival in final World Cup audition

  06-06-2026 23:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World Cup bolter Tete Yengi celebrated his Socceroos debut with an equalising goal as Tony Popovic’s side drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their final pre-tournament warm-up in San Diego.
  
  Read more

• Mixed-bag Socceroos hold Switzerland to draw in final World Cup warm-up

  06-06-2026 23:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Debutant Tete Yengi scored on debut to equalise for Australia, who have left Tony Popovic with much to ponder in the week before their tournament opener against Turkey.
  
  Read more

• ‘Hard to put up with me’: Champ’s shock admission as prodigy red-faced in hilarious trophy blunder

  06-06-2026 23:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Long touted as a generational talent, Mirra Andreeva claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
  
  Read more

Follow @newssportaus on Twitter!