<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sport news australia - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Sport news australia news with just one click. 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Follow all the reaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-skipper-dawsons-tears-after-stunning-win-in-thursday-night-thriller-over-geelong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-skipper-dawsons-tears-after-stunning-win-in-thursday-night-thriller-over-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Incredibly reckless’: Crows veteran under fire for ‘dangerous act’ that hurt opponent, his captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crows veteran Taylor Walker would be &ldquo;very lucky&rdquo; to escape with just a fine for his push that caused a young Cat to tunnel Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/incredibly-reckless-crows-veteran-under-fire-for-dangerous-act-that-hurt-opponent-his-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/incredibly-reckless-crows-veteran-under-fire-for-dangerous-act-that-hurt-opponent-his-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Highlights: Broncos v Dragons - Round 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-broncos-v-dragons-round-14/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-broncos-v-dragons-round-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreaking skipper sight as injury chaos, Cats hoodoo can’t stop Crows in epic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wounded Adelaide outfit has survived a late Geelong rush to claim yet another thrilling one-point win on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heartbreaking-skipper-sight-as-injury-chaos-cats-hoodoo-cant-stop-crows-in-epic-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heartbreaking-skipper-sight-as-injury-chaos-cats-hoodoo-cant-stop-crows-in-epic-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows defy injury carnage to break Cats’ hoodoo in instant classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wounded Adelaide outfit has survived a late Geelong rush to claim yet another thrilling one-point win on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-defy-injury-carnage-to-break-cats-hoodoo-in-instant-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-defy-injury-carnage-to-break-cats-hoodoo-in-instant-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial no-call burns Bunnies as big update after Manly’s injury blow in win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Foran ditched the interim tag and was crowned the Colonel for one night only, with the Sea Eagles legend sprinkling his secret herbs and spices all over his team as a crucial sin bin period helped them hold off the Rabbitohs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-no-call-burns-bunnies-as-big-update-after-manlys-injury-blow-in-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-no-call-burns-bunnies-as-big-update-after-manlys-injury-blow-in-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows brush off injury chaos at Adelaide Oval to outlast Smith, Dangerfield and the Cats in a thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. 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Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-chaos-at-adelaide-oval-as-crows-and-cats-fight-out-a-prime-time-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-chaos-at-adelaide-oval-as-crows-and-cats-fight-out-a-prime-time-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial no-call burns Bunnies as Sea Eagles suffer ‘major’ injury blow in win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Foran ditched the interim tag and was crowned the Colonel for one night only, with the Sea Eagles legend sprinkling his secret herbs and spices all over his team as a crucial sin bin period helped them hold off the Rabbitohs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-no-call-burns-bunnies-as-sea-eagles-suffer-major-injury-blow-in-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-no-call-burns-bunnies-as-sea-eagles-suffer-major-injury-blow-in-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stewart in trouble for bump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong star Tom Stewart is spotted with a brutal bump on Adelaide's Callum Ah Chee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stewart-in-trouble-for-bump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stewart-in-trouble-for-bump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Smith, Walker and Stewart involved in eyebrow-raising incidents as thrilling finish looms between Crows, Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-smith-walker-and-stewart-involved-in-eyebrow-raising-incidents-as-thrilling-finish-looms-between-crows-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-smith-walker-and-stewart-involved-in-eyebrow-raising-incidents-as-thrilling-finish-looms-between-crows-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sorry for the actions of our team’: Nepal apologises for unusual timed-out dismissal ‘against spirit of cricket’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepal&rsquo;s cricket association has apologised for going against the spirit of the game after its women&rsquo;s team successfully appealed for a timed out wicket against Bhutan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sorry-for-the-actions-of-our-team-nepal-apologises-for-unusual-timed-out-dismissal-against-spirit-of-cricket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sorry-for-the-actions-of-our-team-nepal-apologises-for-unusual-timed-out-dismissal-against-spirit-of-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunnies young gun nails 40/20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashton Ward kicks South Sydney's second 40/20 of the night with a brilliant piece of skill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bunnies-young-gun-nails-4020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bunnies-young-gun-nails-4020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: ‘An absolute no-no’: Walker to come under MRO heat, Stewart speaks on his own incident as Crows lead Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-an-absolute-no-no-walker-to-come-under-mro-heat-stewart-speaks-on-his-own-incident-as-crows-lead-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-an-absolute-no-no-walker-to-come-under-mro-heat-stewart-speaks-on-his-own-incident-as-crows-lead-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trbojevic knocks on before Manly try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replays show a clear knock-on from Ben Trbojevic before his Manly teammate Clayton Faulalo scores a try.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-knocks-on-before-manly-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-knocks-on-before-manly-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports commentary favourite joins iconic Big Freeze at the ‘G: See the sliders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox Sports commentary favourite and long-time sports broadcaster Mark Howard has been announced as the latest slider for the 12th edition of the Big Freeze at the &lsquo;G.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-sports-commentary-favourite-joins-iconic-big-freeze-at-the-g-see-the-sliders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-sports-commentary-favourite-joins-iconic-big-freeze-at-the-g-see-the-sliders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet weather impacts crunch clash as star Cat sweats on big bump — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide will welcome back star veteran Taylor Walker for their Thursday night blockbuster with Geelong, but the hosts will be up against it from the get-go after two crucial outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wet-weather-impacts-crunch-clash-as-star-cat-sweats-on-big-bump-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wet-weather-impacts-crunch-clash-as-star-cat-sweats-on-big-bump-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows set up Thursday night thriller as veteran duo set for scrutiny  — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide will welcome back star veteran Taylor Walker for their Thursday night blockbuster with Geelong, but the hosts will be up against it from the get-go after two crucial outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-set-up-thursday-night-thriller-as-veteran-duo-set-for-scrutiny-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-set-up-thursday-night-thriller-as-veteran-duo-set-for-scrutiny-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Stewart speaks on incident that could leave him in MRO strife as Crows lead Cats in Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-stewart-speaks-on-incident-that-could-leave-him-in-mro-strife-as-crows-lead-cats-in-adelaide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-stewart-speaks-on-incident-that-could-leave-him-in-mro-strife-as-crows-lead-cats-in-adelaide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Dangerfield, Walker shining early at Adelaide Oval as wet-weather thriller looms between Crows, Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dangerfield-walker-shining-early-at-adelaide-oval-as-wet-weather-thriller-looms-between-crows-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dangerfield-walker-shining-early-at-adelaide-oval-as-wet-weather-thriller-looms-between-crows-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manly hooker faces strife for chicken wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Simpkin is placed on report for a chicken wing against the Rabbitohs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manly-hooker-faces-strife-for-chicken-wing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manly-hooker-faces-strife-for-chicken-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopoate punishes Bunnies error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehi Hopoate stumbles over the line after South Sydney's mistake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hopoate-punishes-bunnies-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hopoate-punishes-bunnies-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve changed my mind’: Manly star’s tough start after cryptic Wayne reply — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fozball is here to stay after Kieran Foran was locked in as Manly&rsquo;s longtime head coach earlier in the week, and the Sea Eagles will be looking to celebrate the news in style when they face the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-changed-my-mind-manly-stars-tough-start-after-cryptic-wayne-reply-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-changed-my-mind-manly-stars-tough-start-after-cryptic-wayne-reply-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flow of hands puts Saab over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Saab finishes a beautiful set of passes from Manly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flow-of-hands-puts-saab-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flow-of-hands-puts-saab-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faulalo sin binned for professional foul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly fullback Clayton Faulalo is sin binned for a professional foul against the Rabbitohs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/faulalo-sin-binned-for-professional-foul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/faulalo-sin-binned-for-professional-foul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows coach’s eyebrow-raising comments about Star cat as heavens open up in Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-coachs-eyebrow-raising-comments-about-star-cat-as-heavens-open-up-in-adelaide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-coachs-eyebrow-raising-comments-about-star-cat-as-heavens-open-up-in-adelaide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray, Koloamatangi combine in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Murray sets up Rabbitohs teammate Keaon Koloamatangi for the opening try against Manly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/murray-koloamatangi-combine-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/murray-koloamatangi-combine-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet weather impacts crunch clash as injury-hit Crows unveil mid-season pick — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide will welcome back star veteran Taylor Walker for their Thursday night blockbuster with Geelong, but the hosts will be up against it from the get-go after two crucial outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wet-weather-impacts-crunch-clash-as-injury-hit-crows-unveil-mid-season-pick-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wet-weather-impacts-crunch-clash-as-injury-hit-crows-unveil-mid-season-pick-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker changes momentum with 40/20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Walker swings the momentum against Manly with a brilliant 40/20 kick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walker-changes-momentum-with-4020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walker-changes-momentum-with-4020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifita on report in return game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs star David Fifita is penalised for a dangerous tackle on Luke Brooks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifita-on-report-in-return-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifita-on-report-in-return-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve changed my mind’: Wayne’s cryptic reply after team change — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fozball is here to stay after Kieran Foran was locked in as Manly&rsquo;s longtime head coach earlier in the week, and the Sea Eagles will be looking to celebrate the news in style when they face the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-changed-my-mind-waynes-cryptic-reply-after-team-change-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-changed-my-mind-waynes-cryptic-reply-after-team-change-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Heavens open up above Adelaide Oval but Cats start fast against the Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-heavens-open-up-above-adelaide-oval-but-cats-start-fast-against-the-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-heavens-open-up-above-adelaide-oval-but-cats-start-fast-against-the-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL round 14 LIVE updates: Sea Eagles kick off Kieran Foran era against South Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly are out to mark Foran&rsquo;s appointment as head coach with victory at Brookvale against a Rabbitohs side which welcomes back Brandon Smith and Campbell Graham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-round-14-live-updates-sea-eagles-kick-off-kieran-foran-era-against-south-sydney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-round-14-live-updates-sea-eagles-kick-off-kieran-foran-era-against-south-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubious decision swings game Sea Eagles’ way in Foran’s first outing as full-time coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly mark Kieran Foran&rsquo;s appointment as head coach with a comfortable win at Brookvale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dubious-decision-swings-game-sea-eagles-way-in-forans-first-outing-as-full-time-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dubious-decision-swings-game-sea-eagles-way-in-forans-first-outing-as-full-time-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caulfield told to seal Dees deal on racecourse relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after Melbourne sacked its chief executive, its plan to move to Caulfield appears to be back on track, with a key state government minister intervening in the negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/caulfield-told-to-seal-dees-deal-on-racecourse-relocation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/caulfield-told-to-seal-dees-deal-on-racecourse-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows throw mid-season draftee into the fire against Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-throw-mid-season-draftee-into-the-fire-against-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-throw-mid-season-draftee-into-the-fire-against-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dangerfield dominates first half as Cats and Crows struggle in wet weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong's captain winds back the clock against his old side as players from both sides struggle to execute in nightmare conditions. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-cats-and-crows-struggle-in-wet-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-cats-and-crows-struggle-in-wet-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dangerfield dominates first half as bump lands Cats star in hot water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong's captain winds back the clock against his old side as players from both sides struggle to execute in nightmare conditions. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cats-star-in-hot-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cats-star-in-hot-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dangerfield dominates first half as bump lands Cat star in hot water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong's captain winds back the clock against his old side as players from both sides struggle to execute in nightmare conditions. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cat-star-in-hot-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cat-star-in-hot-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows stunned by Cats comeback as dangerous push lands Walker in strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong claws out of a 20-point deficit in the third quarter as Taylor Walker finds himself in hot water over a mid-air push. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-stunned-by-cats-comeback-as-dangerous-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-stunned-by-cats-comeback-as-dangerous-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows outlast Cats in thriller amid debutant's heroics after head-clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a one-point win over Geelong as Hugo Hall-Kahan lays a huge tackle after being flattened due to a head clash earlier in the final term. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-outlast-cats-in-thriller-amid-debutants-heroics-after-head-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-outlast-cats-in-thriller-amid-debutants-heroics-after-head-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows hold Cats at bay to start final term as push lands Walker in strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide kicks the first few goals to start the final quarter as Taylor Walker finds himself in hot water over a mid-air push. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-hold-cats-at-bay-to-start-final-term-as-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-hold-cats-at-bay-to-start-final-term-as-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows-Cats thriller going down to the wire as head clash flattens duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide kicks the first few goals to start the final quarter as Taylor Walker finds himself in hot water over a mid-air push. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-cats-thriller-going-down-to-the-wire-as-head-clash-flattens-duo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-cats-thriller-going-down-to-the-wire-as-head-clash-flattens-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows, Cats look to rebound at Adelaide Oval in Round 13 opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows and Cats look to bounce back from losses and hold on to spots in the top eight and top four respectively when they meet in Adelaide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-cats-look-to-rebound-at-adelaide-oval-in-round-13-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-cats-look-to-rebound-at-adelaide-oval-in-round-13-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cats stars miss sitters early as rain causes nightmare conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows and Cats look to bounce back from losses and hold on to spots in the top eight and top four respectively when they meet in Adelaide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cats-stars-miss-sitters-early-as-rain-causes-nightmare-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cats-stars-miss-sitters-early-as-rain-causes-nightmare-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson inspires injury-hit Crows to thrilling one-point win over Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a one-point win over Geelong as captain Jordan Dawson stands up tall with three goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dawson-inspires-injury-hit-crows-to-thrilling-one-point-win-over-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dawson-inspires-injury-hit-crows-to-thrilling-one-point-win-over-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Geelong Cats, Adelaide Crows resume rivalry at Adelaide Oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong and Adelaide battle it out at Adelaide Oval as round 13 begins. Follow along for live updates, news and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelong-cats-adelaide-crows-resume-rivalry-at-adelaide-oval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelong-cats-adelaide-crows-resume-rivalry-at-adelaide-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geelong’s stellar record looms large for injury-hit Crows as mid-season pick debuts inside nine days — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide will welcome back star veteran Taylor Walker for their Thursday night blockbuster with Geelong, but the hosts will be up against it from the get-go after two crucial outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/geelongs-stellar-record-looms-large-for-injury-hit-crows-as-mid-season-pick-debuts-inside-nine-days-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/geelongs-stellar-record-looms-large-for-injury-hit-crows-as-mid-season-pick-debuts-inside-nine-days-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caitlin Clark sold out a WNBA game in 40 minutes. She could be set to play in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA&rsquo;s deputy commissioner says there is &ldquo;tremendous interest&rdquo; in bringing a WNBA game to Australia, with Clark or her great rival Angel Reece potential headliners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/caitlin-clark-sold-out-a-wnba-game-in-40-minutes-she-could-be-set-to-play-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/caitlin-clark-sold-out-a-wnba-game-in-40-minutes-she-could-be-set-to-play-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks’ double superstar blow; shock Lions gun call with 658-day return for cult hero — AFL Teams Round 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn loses a superstar for Friday night&rsquo;s MCG blockbuster, plus a 658-day return for a cult favourite but a Brisbane gun is a surprising out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-double-superstar-blow-shock-lions-gun-call-with-658-day-return-for-cult-hero-afl-teams-round-13/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-double-superstar-blow-shock-lions-gun-call-with-658-day-return-for-cult-hero-afl-teams-round-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stung by 'sticky spray' ruling as Manly continue Foran resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stung-by-sticky-spray-ruling-as-manly-continue-foran-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stung-by-sticky-spray-ruling-as-manly-continue-foran-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stung by controversial call as Manly win comes at a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stung-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stung-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stun by controversial call as Manly win comes at a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stun-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/souths-stun-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Surgery forces Maroons star out for rest of State of Origin series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Broncos star Pat Carrigan will spend approximately six weeks on the sidelines after the club revealed he requires surgery to repair a syndesmosis injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-surgery-forces-maroons-star-out-for-rest-of-state-of-origin-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-surgery-forces-maroons-star-out-for-rest-of-state-of-origin-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles overcome early sin bin to lead Rabbitohs at Brookvale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-overcome-early-sin-bin-to-lead-rabbitohs-at-brookvale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-overcome-early-sin-bin-to-lead-rabbitohs-at-brookvale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Manly leads after scoring off apparent knock-on against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-manly-leads-after-scoring-off-apparent-knock-on-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-manly-leads-after-scoring-off-apparent-knock-on-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Manly beat Souths after apparent knock-on leads to second half try]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-manly-beat-souths-after-apparent-knock-on-leads-to-second-half-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-manly-beat-souths-after-apparent-knock-on-leads-to-second-half-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Foran leads Manly as full-time coach against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-foran-leads-manly-as-full-time-coach-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-foran-leads-manly-as-full-time-coach-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic hero gearing up for MCG slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Olympian Cooper Woods talks about being chosen to go down the slide for the FightMND campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/olympic-hero-gearing-up-for-mcg-slide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/olympic-hero-gearing-up-for-mcg-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aloisi reflects on World Cup magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socceroos icon John Aloisi speaks to Nine's Today ahead of the World Cup, reminiscing on his legendary 2005 moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aloisi-reflects-on-world-cup-magic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aloisi-reflects-on-world-cup-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baird, Greenberg challenged by blindsided state chiefs in key BBL meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and chief executive Todd Greenberg denied approving Cricket Victoria plans to merge the Stars and Renegades to free up a Big Bash licence to sell to private investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baird-greenberg-challenged-by-blindsided-state-chiefs-in-key-bbl-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baird-greenberg-challenged-by-blindsided-state-chiefs-in-key-bbl-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching change confirmed at Lightning as finals hopes fade fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sunshine Coast Lightning are on the hunt for a new assistant coach at a time their 2026 season goes on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coaching-change-confirmed-at-lightning-as-finals-hopes-fade-fast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coaching-change-confirmed-at-lightning-as-finals-hopes-fade-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks blast ‘baseless’ stadium rumour; Knights star confirms future — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sharks have hit back at &ldquo;baseless&rdquo; suggestions that the club was on the verge of being forced to relocate from Ocean Protect Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-blast-baseless-stadium-rumour-knights-star-confirms-future-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-blast-baseless-stadium-rumour-knights-star-confirms-future-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan wary of sharp test at Randwick as stable eyes interstate double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou will chase an interstate double on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryan-wary-of-sharp-test-at-randwick-as-stable-eyes-interstate-double/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryan-wary-of-sharp-test-at-randwick-as-stable-eyes-interstate-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pfieffer plots straight spring path for hot prospect Ice Kool]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Pfieffer is excited about the potential of Ice Kool in the spring, if the three-year-old can live up to expectations, starting on Saturday at Randwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pfieffer-plots-straight-spring-path-for-hot-prospect-ice-kool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pfieffer-plots-straight-spring-path-for-hot-prospect-ice-kool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan working towards change of luck after season of missed chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jockey Ash Morgan hopes recent wins in town are a sign his luck is changing as he hunts more success at Randwick on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morgan-working-towards-change-of-luck-after-season-of-missed-chances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morgan-working-towards-change-of-luck-after-season-of-missed-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney club to consider signing jailed ex-star; Tigers’ big $2.7m splash — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are reportedly interested in signing ex-Manly hooker Manase Fainu when he is released from jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sydney-club-to-consider-signing-jailed-ex-star-tigers-big-27m-splash-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sydney-club-to-consider-signing-jailed-ex-star-tigers-big-27m-splash-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody agreed with coach’s bold Aussie teen claim. 20 months on, the World Cup may prove it right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage sensation Lucas Herrington will play without fear at the FIFA World Cup thanks largely to some sage advice from his fellow Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nobody-agreed-with-coachs-bold-aussie-teen-claim-20-months-on-the-world-cup-may-prove-it-right/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nobody-agreed-with-coachs-bold-aussie-teen-claim-20-months-on-the-world-cup-may-prove-it-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No-one agreed with coach’s claim on this Aussie teen. 20 months on, World Cup can prove him right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage sensation Lucas Herrington will play without fear at the FIFA World Cup thanks largely to some sage advice from his fellow Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-one-agreed-with-coachs-claim-on-this-aussie-teen-20-months-on-world-cup-can-prove-him-right/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-one-agreed-with-coachs-claim-on-this-aussie-teen-20-months-on-world-cup-can-prove-him-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hand down verdict on young gun’s bizarre egging act; Longmire’s big call on joining Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have concluded their investigation into a first-year North Melbourne player after a bizarre egging incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/police-hand-down-verdict-on-young-guns-bizarre-egging-act-longmires-big-call-on-joining-blues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/police-hand-down-verdict-on-young-guns-bizarre-egging-act-longmires-big-call-on-joining-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘50-50’: Ciraldo’s big hint on star Dogs duo; Ivan’s reveal over ‘banged up’ Cleary — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/50-50-ciraldos-big-hint-on-star-dogs-duo-ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/50-50-ciraldos-big-hint-on-star-dogs-duo-ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney club to consider signing jailed ex-star; Tiger in talks with rival — Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are reportedly interested in signing ex-Manly hooker Manase Fainu when he is released from jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sydney-club-to-consider-signing-jailed-ex-star-tiger-in-talks-with-rival-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sydney-club-to-consider-signing-jailed-ex-star-tiger-in-talks-with-rival-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wests Tigers consider signing jailed hooker Manase Fainu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given the seriousness of the crime, and a lengthy layoff, Manase Fainu&rsquo;s NRL career looked over after he was sentenced to jail in 2022. That may be about to change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wests-tigers-consider-signing-jailed-hooker-manase-fainu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wests-tigers-consider-signing-jailed-hooker-manase-fainu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France-based giants picked for Junior Wallabies in major RA policy shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to dozens of talented young Aussies joining French academies, Rugby Australia will now pick players from offshore for its biggest junior rep team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/france-based-giants-picked-for-junior-wallabies-in-major-ra-policy-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/france-based-giants-picked-for-junior-wallabies-in-major-ra-policy-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethan Strange is the hottest playmaker in the game. So why did the Roosters let him go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters rarely lose players they want to keep, but it&rsquo;s fair to say they dropped the ball when it came to the NSW debutant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ethan-strange-is-the-hottest-playmaker-in-the-game-so-why-did-the-roosters-let-him-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ethan-strange-is-the-hottest-playmaker-in-the-game-so-why-did-the-roosters-let-him-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-season draftee’s dream blockbuster debut… and a second could join him — Team Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood will unveil a mid-season draftee for the King&rsquo;s Birthday blockbuster against Melbourne, which is also considering a first-gamer. Plus Gold Coast will unleash a second Academy graduate for his AFL debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mid-season-draftees-dream-blockbuster-debut-and-a-second-could-join-him-team-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mid-season-draftees-dream-blockbuster-debut-and-a-second-could-join-him-team-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spin weapon that toppled King Kohli among fresh faces for India’s clash with Test newcomers]]></title><description><![CDATA[India have rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for this week&rsquo;s one-off Test against Afghanistan, opening the door for up to three fresh faces to make their international debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spin-weapon-that-toppled-king-kohli-among-fresh-faces-for-indias-clash-with-test-newcomers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spin-weapon-that-toppled-king-kohli-among-fresh-faces-for-indias-clash-with-test-newcomers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sh**house… stay here Jed’: Hardwick’s unique Walter pitch… and bold trade promise in warning to rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared two of his contracted Suns stars will &ldquo;not (be) going anywhere as long as I&rsquo;m coach of this football club&rdquo;, while launching a unique pitch for his No.2 pick to remain at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shhouse-stay-here-jed-hardwicks-unique-walter-pitch-and-bold-trade-promise-in-warning-to-rivals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shhouse-stay-here-jed-hardwicks-unique-walter-pitch-and-bold-trade-promise-in-warning-to-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral clip raises alarm over World Cup surfaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral clip of Senegal players bouncing the ball while warming up for the World Cup has raised alarm due to the literally rebound of the ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/viral-clip-raises-alarm-over-world-cup-surfaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/viral-clip-raises-alarm-over-world-cup-surfaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan invades court, attempts selfie with Wemby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan invades the court in the NBA Finals and attempts to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fan-invades-court-attempts-selfie-with-wemby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fan-invades-court-attempts-selfie-with-wemby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA history with 9,845-day Knicks Finals drought FINALLY over as Wemby makes brutal admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, while ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-history-with-9845-day-knicks-finals-drought-finally-over-as-wemby-makes-brutal-admission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-history-with-9845-day-knicks-finals-drought-finally-over-as-wemby-makes-brutal-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA history as 9,845-day drought FINALLY over after Knicks stun in thrilling Finals opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, while ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-history-as-9845-day-drought-finally-over-after-knicks-stun-in-thrilling-finals-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-history-as-9845-day-drought-finally-over-after-knicks-stun-in-thrilling-finals-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-sensation-takes-socceroos-breakout-in-his-stride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-sensation-takes-socceroos-breakout-in-his-stride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9,845-day drought FINALLY over as Knicks stun in thrilling NBA Finals opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/9845-day-drought-finally-over-as-knicks-stun-in-thrilling-nba-finals-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/9845-day-drought-finally-over-as-knicks-stun-in-thrilling-nba-finals-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Done nothing’: Supercars legend slams GM efforts amid ‘pants pulled down’ season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supercars legend Mark Skaife has slammed Team 18 for not being a &ldquo;proper&rdquo; factory outfit for Chevrolet as General Motors struggles for competitiveness in the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/done-nothing-supercars-legend-slams-gm-efforts-amid-pants-pulled-down-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/done-nothing-supercars-legend-slams-gm-efforts-amid-pants-pulled-down-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks win NBA finals opener interrupted by selfie-hunting fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York steals game one of the NBA finals in San Antonio, shaking off a brief interruption by a court invader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knicks-win-nba-finals-opener-interrupted-by-selfie-hunting-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knicks-win-nba-finals-opener-interrupted-by-selfie-hunting-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our people first’: Victoria’s explanation for $180m BBL blindside revealed in leaked email]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has sent an email to rival states clarifying the organisation&rsquo;s controversial decision to merge its two Big Bash clubs, apologising for the ongoing fallout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/our-people-first-victorias-explanation-for-180m-bbl-blindside-revealed-in-leaked-email/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/our-people-first-victorias-explanation-for-180m-bbl-blindside-revealed-in-leaked-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pat-cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pat-cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrilling finish to epic NBA Finals opener after star’s injury drama — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has taken 27 years, but the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to meet once again on the NBA&rsquo;s biggest stage, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off one of the most anticipated championship series in recent memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thrilling-finish-to-epic-nba-finals-opener-after-stars-injury-drama-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thrilling-finish-to-epic-nba-finals-opener-after-stars-injury-drama-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumour of new Butters ‘frontrunner’ on record $18m deal; what sparked Pies to ramp up Neale bid — AFL Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shock rumour suggests there&rsquo;s a new &ldquo;frontrunner&rdquo; for Zak Butters on a record deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rumour-of-new-butters-frontrunner-on-record-18m-deal-what-sparked-pies-to-ramp-up-neale-bid-afl-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rumour-of-new-butters-frontrunner-on-record-18m-deal-what-sparked-pies-to-ramp-up-neale-bid-afl-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside brutal 6am torture tests and unshakeable hardness behind Kristian Woolf’s rise to Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Raudonikis once said of the Queensland Maroons: &ldquo;I hate them. I hate the colour. I hate the way they operate. I used to tell the boys, if you see an old lady crossing the road up there, and she&rsquo;s wearing a Maroon cardigan, knock her down.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-brutal-6am-torture-tests-and-unshakeable-hardness-behind-kristian-woolfs-rise-to-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-brutal-6am-torture-tests-and-unshakeable-hardness-behind-kristian-woolfs-rise-to-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos 'on life support': Joey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler take a look at the struggling Broncos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-on-life-support-joey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-on-life-support-joey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Valve-lifting’ reality in stunning Blues rebirth… and post-Voss proof the tide has turned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton supporters would&rsquo;ve hoped for an uptick in performance under Josh Fraser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/valve-lifting-reality-in-stunning-blues-rebirth-and-post-voss-proof-the-tide-has-turned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/valve-lifting-reality-in-stunning-blues-rebirth-and-post-voss-proof-the-tide-has-turned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunson hurts knee on freak play]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hurts his knee on a freak play in game one of the NBA Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brunson-hurts-knee-on-freak-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brunson-hurts-knee-on-freak-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A genuine leader’: Knights extend star forward on long-term deal — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newcastle Knights have confirmed the extension of star back-rower Dylan Lucas, who will remain at the club for the foreseeable future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-genuine-leader-knights-extend-star-forward-on-long-term-deal-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-genuine-leader-knights-extend-star-forward-on-long-term-deal-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Hird coaching Essendon again sounds bonkers. Which is why it might just happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/james-hird-coaching-essendon-again-sounds-bonkers-which-is-why-it-might-just-happen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/james-hird-coaching-essendon-again-sounds-bonkers-which-is-why-it-might-just-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues’ shock re-birth has Voss’ fingerprints all over it... He still had to leave for the tide to turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton supporters would&rsquo;ve hoped for an uptick in performance under Josh Fraser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-shock-re-birth-has-voss-fingerprints-all-over-it-he-still-had-to-leave-for-the-tide-to-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-shock-re-birth-has-voss-fingerprints-all-over-it-he-still-had-to-leave-for-the-tide-to-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Academy star to be unleashed; dream MCG debut looms for 22yo draftee — Team Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast will unleash a second Academy graduate for his AFL debut, while a Demon could be the second 2026 mid-season draftee to play at senior level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/second-academy-star-to-be-unleashed-dream-mcg-debut-looms-for-22yo-draftee-team-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/second-academy-star-to-be-unleashed-dream-mcg-debut-looms-for-22yo-draftee-team-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Print it out … spell my name correctly’: US pundit taunts ‘average’ Socceroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former American soccer international Alexi Lalas wants Tony Popovic to put this article all over the walls of Australia&rsquo;s dressing room at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/print-it-out-spell-my-name-correctly-us-pundit-taunts-average-socceroos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/print-it-out-spell-my-name-correctly-us-pundit-taunts-average-socceroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I know what it’s like’: Truth about Volpato backflip as Socceroos legend sets record straight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socceroos legend John Aloisi has thrown his support behind Cristian Volpato following his divisive inclusion in Australia&rsquo;s World Cup squad, sympathising with the winger&rsquo;s last-minute allegiance switch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-know-what-its-like-truth-about-volpato-backflip-as-socceroos-legend-sets-record-straight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-know-what-its-like-truth-about-volpato-backflip-as-socceroos-legend-sets-record-straight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs lead diminishes as Knicks star sparks fightback — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has taken 27 years, but the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to meet once again on the NBA&rsquo;s biggest stage, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off one of the most anticipated championship series in recent memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spurs-lead-diminishes-as-knicks-star-sparks-fightback-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spurs-lead-diminishes-as-knicks-star-sparks-fightback-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ ‘nightmare’ as $210m superstar goes down in NBA Finals concern — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has taken 27 years, but the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to meet once again on the NBA&rsquo;s biggest stage, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off one of the most anticipated championship series in recent memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knicks-nightmare-as-210m-superstar-goes-down-in-nba-finals-concern-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knicks-nightmare-as-210m-superstar-goes-down-in-nba-finals-concern-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘First I heard of it’: Solomon responds to Hird’s Essendon ‘all-star’ coaching package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Solomon&rsquo;s inclusion in an all-star team being assembled by James Hird to coach Essendon next year is news to Dean Solomon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-i-heard-of-it-solomon-responds-to-hirds-essendon-all-star-coaching-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-i-heard-of-it-solomon-responds-to-hirds-essendon-all-star-coaching-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan’s reveal over ‘banged up’ Cleary’; Roosters to welcome back Kangaroos star — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-roosters-to-welcome-back-kangaroos-star-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-roosters-to-welcome-back-kangaroos-star-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan’s reveal over ‘banged up’ Cleary’; Bennett’s worrying Latrell update — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-bennetts-worrying-latrell-update-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivans-reveal-over-banged-up-cleary-bennetts-worrying-latrell-update-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obviously not working’: Smith breaks ranks in big LIV admission over $42m elephant in room]]></title><description><![CDATA[With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf&rsquo;s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/obviously-not-working-smith-breaks-ranks-in-big-liv-admission-over-42m-elephant-in-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/obviously-not-working-smith-breaks-ranks-in-big-liv-admission-over-42m-elephant-in-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get rid of him’: Boxing superstar spills on stunning secret Jake Paul order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua was just following orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-rid-of-him-boxing-superstar-spills-on-stunning-secret-jake-paul-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-rid-of-him-boxing-superstar-spills-on-stunning-secret-jake-paul-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shnaider in shock after stunning Sabalenka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diana Shnaider in shock after stunning Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shnaider-in-shock-after-stunning-sabalenka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shnaider-in-shock-after-stunning-sabalenka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger’s talks with rival revealed amid cap squeeze; another gone in Dragons exodus — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers star Royce Hunt has been linked with a move overseas after a Super League club confirmed it had held talks with the front rower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-talks-with-rival-revealed-amid-cap-squeeze-another-gone-in-dragons-exodus-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-talks-with-rival-revealed-amid-cap-squeeze-another-gone-in-dragons-exodus-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t write off the Socceroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Popovic has vowed the Socceroos will do their talking &ldquo;loud and clear&rdquo; on the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-write-off-the-socceroos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-write-off-the-socceroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This icon went from F1 jewel to farce. It could be a shock antidote to season’s biggest controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monaco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-icon-went-from-f1-jewel-to-farce-it-could-be-a-shock-antidote-to-seasons-biggest-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-icon-went-from-f1-jewel-to-farce-it-could-be-a-shock-antidote-to-seasons-biggest-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obviously not working’: Cam Smith calls for throwback move after LIV’s ‘far-fetched’ $42m reality laid bare]]></title><description><![CDATA[With uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf&rsquo;s future, Cameron Smith has admitted that he would have no issue with a reduction in prize money on the breakaway circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/obviously-not-working-cam-smith-calls-for-throwback-move-after-livs-far-fetched-42m-reality-laid-bare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/obviously-not-working-cam-smith-calls-for-throwback-move-after-livs-far-fetched-42m-reality-laid-bare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Donald Trump reveal as injury mystery strikes blockbuster NBA Finals between Knicks and Spurs — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has taken 27 years, but the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to meet once again on the NBA&rsquo;s biggest stage, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off one of the most anticipated championship series in recent memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-donald-trump-reveal-as-injury-mystery-strikes-blockbuster-nba-finals-between-knicks-and-spurs-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-donald-trump-reveal-as-injury-mystery-strikes-blockbuster-nba-finals-between-knicks-and-spurs-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finals MVP makes massive call on NBL future; big boosts for Wildcats, 36ers — Signings Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when the NBL off-season appeared to be settling into a quieter period, a flurry of major roster moves has reignited the competition, with clubs continuing to build championship-calibre squads ahead of NBL27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/finals-mvp-makes-massive-call-on-nbl-future-big-boosts-for-wildcats-36ers-signings-wrap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/finals-mvp-makes-massive-call-on-nbl-future-big-boosts-for-wildcats-36ers-signings-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Watch’ on Suns star as Vic clubs continue to circle; what sparked Pies to ramp up Neale bid — AFL Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s still a &ldquo;watch&rdquo; on Gold Coast&rsquo;s star spearhead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-continue-to-circle-what-sparked-pies-to-ramp-up-neale-bid-afl-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-continue-to-circle-what-sparked-pies-to-ramp-up-neale-bid-afl-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Could get messy’: Ben Stokes fires back at outraged critics as Jofra Archer skips first Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes has warned leading players such as Jofra Archer could be driven away from international cricket if England attempt to limit their Indian Premier League commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/could-get-messy-ben-stokes-fires-back-at-outraged-critics-as-jofra-archer-skips-first-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/could-get-messy-ben-stokes-fires-back-at-outraged-critics-as-jofra-archer-skips-first-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/craig-foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/craig-foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gutting the joint’: Brutal Dragons cleanout revealed as more than a DOZEN players in firing line]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen players could reportedly be shown the door in a brutal St George Dragons roster cleanout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gutting-the-joint-brutal-dragons-cleanout-revealed-as-more-than-a-dozen-players-in-firing-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gutting-the-joint-brutal-dragons-cleanout-revealed-as-more-than-a-dozen-players-in-firing-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues’ shock re-birth has Voss’ fingerprints all over it... He still had to leave for the tide turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton supporters would&rsquo;ve hoped for an uptick in performance under Josh Fraser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-shock-re-birth-has-voss-fingerprints-all-over-it-he-still-had-to-leave-for-the-tide-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-shock-re-birth-has-voss-fingerprints-all-over-it-he-still-had-to-leave-for-the-tide-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Do you know how old I am?’ The secret meeting behind Andrew Gaze’s unlikely rise to join NBA royalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-seven years after the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks met in the 1999 NBA Finals, basketball fans are on the verge of witnessing the long-awaited rematch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-you-know-how-old-i-am-the-secret-meeting-behind-andrew-gazes-unlikely-rise-to-join-nba-royalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-you-know-how-old-i-am-the-secret-meeting-behind-andrew-gazes-unlikely-rise-to-join-nba-royalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Just want to quit tennis’: Sabalenka’s shock Roland-Garros quarter-final defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka lost her quarter-final match against Russian Diana Shnaider despite leading by a set and two breaks at one stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/just-want-to-quit-tennis-sabalenkas-shock-roland-garros-quarter-final-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/just-want-to-quit-tennis-sabalenkas-shock-roland-garros-quarter-final-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning $1.4m Latrell contract reveal sparks ‘dangerous’ debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell could be in line for one of the richest contracts in NRL history with his next deal potentially reaching as high as $1.4 million per season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-14m-latrell-contract-reveal-sparks-dangerous-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-14m-latrell-contract-reveal-sparks-dangerous-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Confusion and anxiety’: Player backlash over BBL bombshell as Aussie cricket tensions explode]]></title><description><![CDATA[States are pushing for a crisis meeting with Cricket Australia after Cricket Victoria&rsquo;s shock decision to merge the two Melbourne-based Big Bash clubs and sell its second licence despite opposition from fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confusion-and-anxiety-player-backlash-over-bbl-bombshell-as-aussie-cricket-tensions-explode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confusion-and-anxiety-player-backlash-over-bbl-bombshell-as-aussie-cricket-tensions-explode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Watch’ on Suns star as Vic clubs continue to circle; Giants coach on Toby’s huge call — AFL Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s still a &ldquo;watch&rdquo; on Gold Coast&rsquo;s star spearhead. Plus Adam Kingsley has spoken on Toby Greene&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-continue-to-circle-giants-coach-on-tobys-huge-call-afl-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-continue-to-circle-giants-coach-on-tobys-huge-call-afl-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals 2026: Inside story of how Andrew Gaze won NBA championship with San Antonio Spurs, Gregg regg Popovich, Spurs vs New York Knicks, special feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-seven years after the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks met in the 1999 NBA Finals, basketball fans are on the verge of witnessing the long-awaited rematch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-finals-2026-inside-story-of-how-andrew-gaze-won-nba-championship-with-san-antonio-spurs-gregg-regg-popovich-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks-special-feature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-finals-2026-inside-story-of-how-andrew-gaze-won-nba-championship-with-san-antonio-spurs-gregg-regg-popovich-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks-special-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Crawley: Ciraldo’s Tigers snub exposes stunning sliding doors moment; Eels’ $1.3m fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a hypothetical for Wests Tigers fans to ponder when basking in the Bulldogs&rsquo; debacle that just goes from bad to worse:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-ciraldos-tigers-snub-exposes-stunning-sliding-doors-moment-eels-13m-fury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-ciraldos-tigers-snub-exposes-stunning-sliding-doors-moment-eels-13m-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrettini in tears after shock retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Matteo Berrettini retired injured against countryman Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berrettini-in-tears-after-shock-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berrettini-in-tears-after-shock-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury-plagued star forced into another injury withdrawal at Roland Garros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matteo Berrettini is once again forced out of a match by injury, retiring in the second set of his French Open quarterfinal with compatriot Matteo Arnaldi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/injury-plagued-star-forced-into-another-injury-withdrawal-at-roland-garros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/injury-plagued-star-forced-into-another-injury-withdrawal-at-roland-garros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Watch’ on Suns star as Vic clubs watch on; Giants coach on Toby’s huge call — AFL Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s still a &ldquo;watch&rdquo; on Gold Coast&rsquo;s star spearhead. Plus Adam Kingsley has spoken on Toby Greene&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-watch-on-giants-coach-on-tobys-huge-call-afl-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-on-suns-star-as-vic-clubs-watch-on-giants-coach-on-tobys-huge-call-afl-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian tennis player accuses tournament staffer of assaulting father]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.234 James McCabe said his dad wound up in urgent care at a local hospital after an altercation with a staff member at a challenger event in Birmingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-tennis-player-accuses-tournament-staffer-of-assaulting-father/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-tennis-player-accuses-tournament-staffer-of-assaulting-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was insane’: Crazy true story of how Aussie signed UFC deal while ‘legless’ in Bali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Junior Tafa has admitted to being &ldquo;legless&rdquo; at a Bali beach bar when he agreed to the fight now serving as an entr&eacute;e to the company&rsquo;s hyped UFC White House blockbuster on June 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-insane-crazy-true-story-of-how-aussie-signed-ufc-deal-while-legless-in-bali/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-insane-crazy-true-story-of-how-aussie-signed-ufc-deal-while-legless-in-bali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gutting the joint’: Dragons brutal cleanout revealed as more than dozen players in firing line]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen players could reportedly be shown the door in a brutal St George Dragons roster clean-out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gutting-the-joint-dragons-brutal-cleanout-revealed-as-more-than-dozen-players-in-firing-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gutting-the-joint-dragons-brutal-cleanout-revealed-as-more-than-dozen-players-in-firing-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’ll get hammered’: Moses twist sparks Daley dilemma; brutal Broncos reveal  — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hell-get-hammered-moses-twist-sparks-daley-dilemma-brutal-broncos-reveal-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hell-get-hammered-moses-twist-sparks-daley-dilemma-brutal-broncos-reveal-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everything is a concern’: Bennett details worrying Mitchell injury; Moses twist sparks dilemma;  — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/everything-is-a-concern-bennett-details-worrying-mitchell-injury-moses-twist-sparks-dilemma-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/everything-is-a-concern-bennett-details-worrying-mitchell-injury-moses-twist-sparks-dilemma-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World number one gutted after 'dirty' loss in French Open quarterfinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka feels the pain of a shock loss in the quarterfinals of the French Open, saying she just feels like smashing things.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-number-one-gutted-after-dirty-loss-in-french-open-quarterfinal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-number-one-gutted-after-dirty-loss-in-french-open-quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka 'just wants to quit tennis' after shock French Open loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional world number one feels the pain of a shock loss in the quarterfinals of the French Open, saying she just feels like smashing things.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aryna-sabalenka-just-wants-to-quit-tennis-after-shock-french-open-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aryna-sabalenka-just-wants-to-quit-tennis-after-shock-french-open-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heart and soul’ breakout star we can’t ignore; undersold gun who’ll swing contender’s season — Round 13 Blowtorch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Hawthorn has the &ldquo;biggest point of difference&rdquo; of any contending side this year, and the &ldquo;good headache&rdquo; at Sydney that might ease fears over a Swan&rsquo;s potential exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heart-and-soul-breakout-star-we-cant-ignore-undersold-gun-wholl-swing-contenders-season-round-13-blowtorch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heart-and-soul-breakout-star-we-cant-ignore-undersold-gun-wholl-swing-contenders-season-round-13-blowtorch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I want to quit’: Stunning raw claim as star rocked in staggering French Open meltdown — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka saw her golden opportunity to claim a maiden French Open title go by on Wednesday as the world number one spectacularly crashed out to Diana Shnaider in the last eight, while Flavio Cobolli won to ensure an all-Italian men&rsquo;s semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-want-to-quit-stunning-raw-claim-as-star-rocked-in-staggering-french-open-meltdown-wrap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-want-to-quit-stunning-raw-claim-as-star-rocked-in-staggering-french-open-meltdown-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka stunned at French Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after a quarter-final loss to Diana Schnaider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sabalenka-stunned-at-french-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sabalenka-stunned-at-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA's new face is here and he is unlike anything we've ever seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of searching, the NBA finally has its new face in Victor Wembanyama, and he is about to grace the league's biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nbas-new-face-is-here-and-he-is-unlike-anything-weve-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nbas-new-face-is-here-and-he-is-unlike-anything-weve-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old man magic ‘no-one has worked out’ explained; $1m-plus exit could be Swans blessing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Hawthorn has the &ldquo;biggest point of difference&rdquo; of any contending side this year, and the &ldquo;good headache&rdquo; at Sydney that might ease fears over a Swan&rsquo;s potential exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/old-man-magic-no-one-has-worked-out-explained-1m-plus-exit-could-be-swans-blessing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/old-man-magic-no-one-has-worked-out-explained-1m-plus-exit-could-be-swans-blessing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Telling’ reality behind shock Roosters call; the words that may ‘haunt’ Galvin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grim reality has come to the fore at the Roosters and it&rsquo;s led to a shock prediction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/telling-reality-behind-shock-roosters-call-the-words-that-may-haunt-galvin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/telling-reality-behind-shock-roosters-call-the-words-that-may-haunt-galvin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby sevens world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, with the title to be decided in this weekend's final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-sevens-world-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-sevens-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby 7s world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, which will come down to this weekend's final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-7s-world-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-7s-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NRL world order is shifting. Can all-out attack topple the Panthers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby league&rsquo;s traditional powerhouses are no longer Penrith&rsquo;s biggest title threats. A new breed of brilliant, unpredictable challengers is emerging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nrl-world-order-is-shifting-can-all-out-attack-topple-the-panthers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nrl-world-order-is-shifting-can-all-out-attack-topple-the-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On one of the AFL’s biggest weekends, 10,000 US fans will paint Melbourne red]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco&rsquo;s legendary four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Joe Montana, is coming to the September 11 game at the MCG. He could have two other all-time greats join him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/on-one-of-the-afls-biggest-weekends-10000-us-fans-will-paint-melbourne-red/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/on-one-of-the-afls-biggest-weekends-10000-us-fans-will-paint-melbourne-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time to take notice of the AFL’s top 10. It’s a game changer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton and West Coast are a genuine chance to play finals this season, despite winning just four of their first 12 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-time-to-take-notice-of-the-afls-top-10-its-a-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-time-to-take-notice-of-the-afls-top-10-its-a-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportsbet's owner walks through 'wide open gate' in gambling laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's biggest gambling companies is breaking into the 'rewards club' scene, raising the alarm among anti-gambling advocates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sportsbets-owner-walks-through-wide-open-gate-in-gambling-laws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sportsbets-owner-walks-through-wide-open-gate-in-gambling-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportsbet owner expands from gambling into less-regulated 'rewards club']]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's biggest gambling companies is breaking into the 'rewards club' scene, raising the alarm among anti-gambling advocates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sportsbet-owner-expands-from-gambling-into-less-regulated-rewards-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sportsbet-owner-expands-from-gambling-into-less-regulated-rewards-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Put a line through them’: The ‘crucial’ question facing Madge if shock Broncos call backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos coach Michael Maguire is crying out for a &ldquo;response&rdquo; from his struggling side after making the big call to demote Ezra Mam to the bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/put-a-line-through-them-the-crucial-question-facing-madge-if-shock-broncos-call-backfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/put-a-line-through-them-the-crucial-question-facing-madge-if-shock-broncos-call-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant’ Australian Open boost after LIV raid plan with fresh deal reportedly signed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Open golf tournament will have a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; prize money boost after interest from LIV Golf was rejected in favour of a new DP World Tour agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/significant-australian-open-boost-after-liv-raid-plan-with-fresh-deal-reportedly-signed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/significant-australian-open-boost-after-liv-raid-plan-with-fresh-deal-reportedly-signed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Star forwards return for Crows, Cats for Thursday night blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams are in for the opening game of round 13, and there are some big-name changes for the Adelaide Oval clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-teams-and-expert-tips-for-round-13-star-forwards-return-for-crows-cats-for-thursday-night-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-teams-and-expert-tips-for-round-13-star-forwards-return-for-crows-cats-for-thursday-night-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grim update on Broncos skipper; Dogs’ brutal double blow may force Origin twist — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grim-update-on-broncos-skipper-dogs-brutal-double-blow-may-force-origin-twist-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grim-update-on-broncos-skipper-dogs-brutal-double-blow-may-force-origin-twist-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten Game I moment that proves ‘QLD need Walsh’ as Maroons headache emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh isn&rsquo;t expected to win the Queensland No. 1 jersey for Game II, but to save the series, do the Maroons &ldquo;need&rdquo; to pick the electric fullback?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forgotten-game-i-moment-that-proves-qld-need-walsh-as-maroons-headache-emerges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forgotten-game-i-moment-that-proves-qld-need-walsh-as-maroons-headache-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Swans coach’s call on joining Blues, Bombers searches; Tigers unveil radical new look — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Longmire has provided an update on his desire to return to coaching, while Richmond has surprisingly unveiled a one-off guernsey to be worn later in the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-swans-coachs-call-on-joining-blues-bombers-searches-tigers-unveil-radical-new-look-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-swans-coachs-call-on-joining-blues-bombers-searches-tigers-unveil-radical-new-look-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Swans coach’s call on joining Blues, Bombers searches; Tigers’ radical new look — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Longmire has provided an update on his desire to return to coaching, while Richmond has surprisingly unveiled a one-off guernsey to be worn later in the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-swans-coachs-call-on-joining-blues-bombers-searches-tigers-radical-new-look-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-swans-coachs-call-on-joining-blues-bombers-searches-tigers-radical-new-look-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartel responds to Essendon links]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Bartel weighs in on reports he could be set to join Essendon as part of James Hird's coaching team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bartel-responds-to-essendon-links/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bartel-responds-to-essendon-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The only thing missing’: Club trophies mean nothing to Raso without Matildas glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing on home soil for the first time since falling short in the Asian Cup final, Matildas winger Hayley Raso has her eyes on World Cup glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-only-thing-missing-club-trophies-mean-nothing-to-raso-without-matildas-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-only-thing-missing-club-trophies-mean-nothing-to-raso-without-matildas-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey admits 'real worry' with NSW team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns selects his Blues team for game two and concedes he is concerned about Mitchell Moses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-admits-real-worry-with-nsw-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-admits-real-worry-with-nsw-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daley reacts to external noise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blues coach Laurie Daley speaks to Nine's Danny Weidler about the pressure on him leading into game two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-reacts-to-external-noise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-reacts-to-external-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert AFL tips Round 13: King’s Birthday thriller looms; can Lions end their season slide?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/expert-afl-tips-round-13-kings-birthday-thriller-looms-can-lions-end-their-season-slide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/expert-afl-tips-round-13-kings-birthday-thriller-looms-can-lions-end-their-season-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats axe under-fire forward, lose young gun as Crows without star pair for blockbuster — AFL Teams Round 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong has axed a star forward whose form has been seriously questioned while Adelaide loses two of its biggest names for Thursday night&rsquo;s blockbuster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-axe-under-fire-forward-lose-young-gun-as-crows-without-star-pair-for-blockbuster-afl-teams-round-13/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-axe-under-fire-forward-lose-young-gun-as-crows-without-star-pair-for-blockbuster-afl-teams-round-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender evicted after women footballers abandon bush club]]></title><description><![CDATA[A south-west Victorian football club has apologised after it allowed a convicted sex offender to return to the club after a stint in jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sex-offender-evicted-after-women-footballers-abandon-bush-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sex-offender-evicted-after-women-footballers-abandon-bush-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons’ huge call on star outside back amid club’s major roster revamp — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destructive Dragons outside back Moses Suli has reportedly been told he is free to find a new club from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-huge-call-on-star-outside-back-amid-clubs-major-roster-revamp-whispers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-huge-call-on-star-outside-back-amid-clubs-major-roster-revamp-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club confirms talks with Tiger; another Dragon departs as exodus continues — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After it was revealed that he was one of three Wests Tigers players on the chopping block, front-rower Royce Hunt has found himself linked with another club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/club-confirms-talks-with-tiger-another-dragon-departs-as-exodus-continues-whispers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/club-confirms-talks-with-tiger-another-dragon-departs-as-exodus-continues-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Neale Daniher told daughter Bec in their final conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the day it was announced NRL star Jai Arrow will toss the coin in Monday&rsquo;s game, the Magpies and Demons united to remember Neale Daniher&rsquo;s extraordinary contribution as the figurehead of the battle against MND.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-neale-daniher-told-daughter-bec-in-their-final-conversation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-neale-daniher-told-daughter-bec-in-their-final-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What a cluster’: Furious states call crisis meeting as BBL merger leaves players confused]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shock BBL merger has left players in limbo, prompted former Stars powerbrokers Eddie McGuire and John Wylie to question the wisdom of retiring the glamour club&rsquo;s established brand, and blindsided other states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-a-cluster-furious-states-call-crisis-meeting-as-bbl-merger-leaves-players-confused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-a-cluster-furious-states-call-crisis-meeting-as-bbl-merger-leaves-players-confused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US pundit takes swipe at Socceroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[US football pundit Alexi Lalas takes a swipe at the Socceroos team after it was unveiled ahead of the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-pundit-takes-swipe-at-socceroos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-pundit-takes-swipe-at-socceroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country footy club apologises for allowing child sex offender to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrendarra Football Netball Club released a statement confirming the player was no longer part of the club and would not be returning.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/country-footy-club-apologises-for-allowing-child-sex-offender-to-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/country-footy-club-apologises-for-allowing-child-sex-offender-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Very talented’ Aussie gets world championship lifeline as Moto2 stand-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia will have four representatives on the grid across all three classes for this weekend&rsquo;s Hungarian Grand Prix, with Wollongong&rsquo;s Jacob Roulstone returning to the world championship scene, the 21-year-old competing for Honda Team Asia in the Moto2 category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-talented-aussie-gets-world-championship-lifeline-as-moto2-stand-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-talented-aussie-gets-world-championship-lifeline-as-moto2-stand-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brigginshaw steps down as Broncos skipper, opens up on Tallis drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Brigginshaw relinquishes the Broncos captaincy in her final NRLW season and reveals her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-steps-down-as-broncos-skipper-opens-up-on-tallis-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-steps-down-as-broncos-skipper-opens-up-on-tallis-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jai Arrow set to feature in special Daniher tribute; Bobby Hill back at Pies in positive step forward — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow will be part of the King&rsquo;s Birthday blockbuster in a special tribute to Neale Daniher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jai-arrow-set-to-feature-in-special-daniher-tribute-bobby-hill-back-at-pies-in-positive-step-forward-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jai-arrow-set-to-feature-in-special-daniher-tribute-bobby-hill-back-at-pies-in-positive-step-forward-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coleman leader ‘in serious doubt’; forgotten star to make shock 637-day return — AFL Round 13 Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;big watch&rdquo; on Hawthorn&rsquo;s evergreen veteran. A forgotten Bulldogs gun is set to play his first game in 637 days in a selection stunner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coleman-leader-in-serious-doubt-forgotten-star-to-make-shock-637-day-return-afl-round-13-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coleman-leader-in-serious-doubt-forgotten-star-to-make-shock-637-day-return-afl-round-13-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berry and Widdup on track for success at Hawkesbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top jockey Tommy Berry will combine with local trainer Brad Widdup in a bid for success with the resuming Mind Ya Bizz in Thursday&rsquo;s Family Funday at Hawkesbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berry-and-widdup-on-track-for-success-at-hawkesbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berry-and-widdup-on-track-for-success-at-hawkesbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood legend set to bring Finke Desert Race to the big screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gruelling outback Finke Desert Race is set for Hollywood treatment after Marvel's Chris Hemsworth backs a feature-length movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hollywood-legend-set-to-bring-finke-desert-race-to-the-big-screen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hollywood-legend-set-to-bring-finke-desert-race-to-the-big-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knights star to face court, referred to NRL Integrity Unit after police charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knights have referred an incident to the NRL Integrity Unit after rising star Jermaine McEwen was reportedly charged by police with drink-driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-star-to-face-court-referred-to-nrl-integrity-unit-after-police-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-star-to-face-court-referred-to-nrl-integrity-unit-after-police-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle breaks silence on father's axing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Flanagan breaks his silence on his father Shane's dismissal as head coach of the Dragons for the first time this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kyle-breaks-silence-on-fathers-axing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kyle-breaks-silence-on-fathers-axing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kieran Foran’s 46-year first: How to make an NRL coach in just 208 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Bennett was coaching for a decade before Foran was even born. He puts the new Manly mentor&rsquo;s rapid rise down to one golden rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kieran-forans-46-year-first-how-to-make-an-nrl-coach-in-just-208-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kieran-forans-46-year-first-how-to-make-an-nrl-coach-in-just-208-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Saddened&rsquo; and &lsquo;shocked&rsquo;: Lid lifts on $180m Melbourne BBL merger with &lsquo;gender' fear over new nickname]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has defended the organisation&rsquo;s shock decision to merge the two Melbourne-based Big Bash clubs and sell its second licence despite opposition from fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lsquosaddenedrsquo-and-lsquoshockedrsquo-lid-lifts-on-180m-melbourne-bbl-merger-with-lsquogender-fear-over-new-nickname/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lsquosaddenedrsquo-and-lsquoshockedrsquo-lid-lifts-on-180m-melbourne-bbl-merger-with-lsquogender-fear-over-new-nickname/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Tips - Round 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-tips-round-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-tips-round-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knights forward charged with drink-driving, driving with suspended licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just weeks after signing a new two-year contract with Newcastle, emerging star Jermaine McEwen will face court over two alleged driving offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-forward-charged-with-drink-driving-driving-with-suspended-licence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-forward-charged-with-drink-driving-driving-with-suspended-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs’ brutal double blow may force Origin twist; Tigers’ huge update on four players — Round 14 Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-brutal-double-blow-may-force-origin-twist-tigers-huge-update-on-four-players-round-14-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-brutal-double-blow-may-force-origin-twist-tigers-huge-update-on-four-players-round-14-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Money Show' KOs Morris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max McIntyre takes the WBC Australasian Super Middleweight title after winning by way of knockout onJed Morris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-money-show-kos-morris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-money-show-kos-morris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essendon have asked for draft assistance. This is why they should get it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Put aside how many games other clubs lost in successive years to prove how hopelessly bad they were and think bigger picture: Essendon have not been successful for two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-have-asked-for-draft-assistance-this-is-why-they-should-get-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-have-asked-for-draft-assistance-this-is-why-they-should-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jock of ages: The forgotten fullback who got faster after 30 and is in line for a Wallabies recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jock Campbell played four tumultuous Tests in late 2022, and then dropped off the radar. But he&rsquo;s back in the Test picture after a career-best season for the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jock-of-ages-the-forgotten-fullback-who-got-faster-after-30-and-is-in-line-for-a-wallabies-recall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jock-of-ages-the-forgotten-fullback-who-got-faster-after-30-and-is-in-line-for-a-wallabies-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey twist as Lions brace for star’s exit; Giant $9m play amid Tassie threat — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane is reportedly bracing for its star free agent to depart for a rival at year&rsquo;s end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bailey-twist-as-lions-brace-for-stars-exit-giant-9m-play-amid-tassie-threat-whispers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bailey-twist-as-lions-brace-for-stars-exit-giant-9m-play-amid-tassie-threat-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From pro debut to the World Cup in just 17 months – and the ex-Socceroo who called it early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruben Zadkovich was ridiculed for describing Lucas Herrington as &ldquo;the best defender in Australian football&rdquo; &ndash; before he&rsquo;d even played an A-League game. History could be proving him right.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-pro-debut-to-the-world-cup-in-just-17-months-and-the-ex-socceroo-who-called-it-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-pro-debut-to-the-world-cup-in-just-17-months-and-the-ex-socceroo-who-called-it-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson explains one-year Dragons move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Watson explains why he signed with the Dragons for 2027 despite the club not having a coach secured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-explains-one-year-dragons-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-explains-one-year-dragons-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Money Show' to fight Ukrainian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max 'Money Show' McIntyre is locked in to fight Ukrainian Bohdan Sobol on July 10 in Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/money-show-to-fight-ukrainian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/money-show-to-fight-ukrainian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can scare them': Kiss confident he can stay Reds coach for another week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss knows his side will be underdogs in this weekend's Super Rugby qualifying final, a match that could be his last with the club.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-can-scare-them-kiss-confident-he-can-stay-reds-coach-for-another-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-can-scare-them-kiss-confident-he-can-stay-reds-coach-for-another-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s been challenging’: Kyle Flanagan’s first interview since his father was moved on at Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The great irony for Kyle Flanagan is that his reason for enduring such a difficult tenure with the Red V, and his reason for persevering, are one and the same &ndash; family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-been-challenging-kyle-flanagans-first-interview-since-his-father-was-moved-on-at-dragons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-been-challenging-kyle-flanagans-first-interview-since-his-father-was-moved-on-at-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brigginshaw tears up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Brigginshaw gets emotional speaking about her father Larry as she resigns as the Broncos' NRLW captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-tears-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-tears-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brigginshaw steps down as Broncos captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Brigginshaw resigns as Brisbane's NRLW skipper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-steps-down-as-broncos-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-steps-down-as-broncos-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brigginshaw addresses Broncos' awkward Tallis snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Brigginshaw addresses the Broncos' decision to wipe out Gorden Tallis and rename a conference room after her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-addresses-broncos-awkward-tallis-snub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brigginshaw-addresses-broncos-awkward-tallis-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making sense of the latest BBL move that isn't 'a merger of the teams']]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Renegades are sold to a private buyer as expected, what could it mean for Melbourne fans if the BBL team no longer looks like itself?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/making-sense-of-the-latest-bbl-move-that-isnt-a-merger-of-the-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/making-sense-of-the-latest-bbl-move-that-isnt-a-merger-of-the-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damning claim exposes uncomfortable question behind 15yo phenom that won’t go away]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday evening, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was crowned the Indian Premier League&rsquo;s most valuable player after a breakout campaign with the bat, finishing as the tournament&rsquo;s leading run-scorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-claim-exposes-uncomfortable-question-behind-15yo-phenom-that-wont-go-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-claim-exposes-uncomfortable-question-behind-15yo-phenom-that-wont-go-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos repeat brutal mistake; coach’s $10m masterstroke: Mid-Season NRL Report Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first 13 rounds of the season are done. Yes, you read that correctly, so where did that time go?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-repeat-brutal-mistake-coachs-10m-masterstroke-mid-season-nrl-report-card/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-repeat-brutal-mistake-coachs-10m-masterstroke-mid-season-nrl-report-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC Freedom 250: How it will look at the White House... what happens if it rains... and which celebrities will be there]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UFC&rsquo;s monumental, once-in-a-lifetime White House event is drawing closer &ndash; and it&rsquo;s one fight card you don&rsquo;t want to miss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ufc-freedom-250-how-it-will-look-at-the-white-house-what-happens-if-it-rains-and-which-celebrities-will-be-there/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ufc-freedom-250-how-it-will-look-at-the-white-house-what-happens-if-it-rains-and-which-celebrities-will-be-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Realist' Walsh opens up on State of Origin snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh says he understands why he was left out of Queensland's State of Origin squad for the series opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/realist-walsh-opens-up-on-state-of-origin-snub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/realist-walsh-opens-up-on-state-of-origin-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh breaks silence on ‘disappointing’ Origin omission, shuts down ‘targeted’ claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh admitted he has &ldquo;not been living up to the standards&rdquo; required to play State of Origin as the Broncos fullback opened up on a &ldquo;disappointing&rdquo; phone call from Billy Slater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-breaks-silence-on-disappointing-origin-omission-shuts-down-targeted-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-breaks-silence-on-disappointing-origin-omission-shuts-down-targeted-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green shakes off ‘impatient’ accusation as match-winning feat solves WC conundrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a dreadful summer with the bat, all-rounder Cameron Green has offered a much-needed reminder of his match-winning potential after top-scoring during Australia&rsquo;s second ODI victory over Pakistan in Lahore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-shakes-off-impatient-accusation-as-match-winning-feat-solves-wc-conundrum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-shakes-off-impatient-accusation-as-match-winning-feat-solves-wc-conundrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Groundhog Day again’: Biggest ‘elephant in the room’… and ‘obvious’ trade target — Pies list verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitting 11th on the ladder at the halfway mark of the season &ndash; with the oldest list in the AFL &ndash; Collingwood faces a significant off-season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/groundhog-day-again-biggest-elephant-in-the-room-and-obvious-trade-target-pies-list-verdict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/groundhog-day-again-biggest-elephant-in-the-room-and-obvious-trade-target-pies-list-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Docker O'Driscoll says mental health admission 'best thing' he's done]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle Dockers midfielder Nathan O'Driscoll says he has received "nothing but love" after posting on social media about his struggles with anxiety and how he contemplated taking his own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/docker-odriscoll-says-mental-health-admission-best-thing-hes-done/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/docker-odriscoll-says-mental-health-admission-best-thing-hes-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dream is still alive’: Ferrari star signs new deal; old foe’s blunt Hamilton reality check — Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Leclerc has signed a fresh contract with Ferrari that will keep the eight-time race winner at Maranello into the 2030s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dream-is-still-alive-ferrari-star-signs-new-deal-old-foes-blunt-hamilton-reality-check-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dream-is-still-alive-ferrari-star-signs-new-deal-old-foes-blunt-hamilton-reality-check-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife's lewd photo case against Luke Sayers to be heard in open court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bid by Mr Sayers to have a defamation case brought by his wife over a nude photo scandal heard privately has been rejected by a judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wifes-lewd-photo-case-against-luke-sayers-to-be-heard-in-open-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wifes-lewd-photo-case-against-luke-sayers-to-be-heard-in-open-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward released immediately to join rival club; PNG land fourth signing: NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs have granted forward Fletcher Baker an immediate release from his contract, with the 26-year-old set to link up with the Manly Sea Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forward-released-immediately-to-join-rival-club-png-land-fourth-signing-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forward-released-immediately-to-join-rival-club-png-land-fourth-signing-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Grossly negligent' UK Athletics fined for 'avoidable' death of Paralympian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdullah Hayayei, from the United Arab Emirates, was preparing for the 2017 World Paralympic Athletics Championships at the Newham Leisure Centre when a metal throwing cage fell on him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grossly-negligent-uk-athletics-fined-for-avoidable-death-of-paralympian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grossly-negligent-uk-athletics-fined-for-avoidable-death-of-paralympian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pretty much couldn’t walk’: Eagle’s Nic Nat-like praise after shock injury almost cruelled season]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s the unexpected Eagle taking the AFL by storm, but big man Bailey Williams almost didn&rsquo;t get on the park for the first half of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pretty-much-couldnt-walk-eagles-nic-nat-like-praise-after-shock-injury-almost-cruelled-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pretty-much-couldnt-walk-eagles-nic-nat-like-praise-after-shock-injury-almost-cruelled-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Impossible’ prices, lopsided fears ... and who is blacklisted: Inside World Cup’s controversies]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s only fitting that the biggest sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup - which is now bigger than ever - is also dealing with some of its biggest ever controversies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/impossible-prices-lopsided-fears-and-who-is-blacklisted-inside-world-cups-controversies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/impossible-prices-lopsided-fears-and-who-is-blacklisted-inside-world-cups-controversies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘To be honest...’: Foran opens up on how he transformed Sea Eagles from NRL ‘basket case’]]></title><description><![CDATA[First, he masterminded one of the greatest turnarounds in NRL history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/to-be-honest-foran-opens-up-on-how-he-transformed-sea-eagles-from-nrl-basket-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/to-be-honest-foran-opens-up-on-how-he-transformed-sea-eagles-from-nrl-basket-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Thought I was going to Africa’: Inside the incredible rise of PNG Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the PNG Chiefs CEO fronted the media to announce the marquee signing of Jarome Luai, it was the first time many had seen the boss of the NRL&rsquo;s newest club and it&rsquo;s fair to say she didn&rsquo;t fit the usual picture of a club CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thought-i-was-going-to-africa-inside-the-incredible-rise-of-png-chiefs-ceo-lorna-mcpherson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thought-i-was-going-to-africa-inside-the-incredible-rise-of-png-chiefs-ceo-lorna-mcpherson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Ruthless sledge from Tigers player after Galvin snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Lachie, he doesn&rsquo;t trust ya!&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-ruthless-sledge-from-tigers-player-after-galvin-snub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-ruthless-sledge-from-tigers-player-after-galvin-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Youll learn too’: What sparked cruel UFC sledge as feud explodes in bizarre family twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ilia Topuria has surprisingly taken aim at the father of his UFC White House rival Justin Gaethje as tension between the two headliners threatens to explode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/youll-learn-too-what-sparked-cruel-ufc-sledge-as-feud-explodes-in-bizarre-family-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/youll-learn-too-what-sparked-cruel-ufc-sledge-as-feud-explodes-in-bizarre-family-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nothing I can do’: Stars in tears before fresh swipe at rivals; villain bristles over French Open reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev insisted he&rsquo;s just focused on his upcoming semi-final rather than being the favourite to win a first major after he laid down a marker at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Rafael Jodar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-i-can-do-stars-in-tears-before-fresh-swipe-at-rivals-villain-bristles-over-french-open-reality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-i-can-do-stars-in-tears-before-fresh-swipe-at-rivals-villain-bristles-over-french-open-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What it tells us...’: Big twist in Blues halves race as Moses mystery sparks Origin question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Moses&rsquo; absence from the Eels&rsquo; team list in Round 14 due to &ldquo;precautionary reasons&rdquo; has thrown a curveball into Laurie Daley&rsquo;s selection calculations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-it-tells-us-big-twist-in-blues-halves-race-as-moses-mystery-sparks-origin-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-it-tells-us-big-twist-in-blues-halves-race-as-moses-mystery-sparks-origin-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green answers critics in big statement as unlikely star fires Aussies after first-ball disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-answers-critics-in-big-statement-as-unlikely-star-fires-aussies-after-first-ball-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-answers-critics-in-big-statement-as-unlikely-star-fires-aussies-after-first-ball-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire sends ‘message’ to Broncos; ‘significant’ Moses question — Teams Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Maguire has swung the axe, dropping an Origin star in the wake of their disappointing Dragons defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maguire-sends-message-to-broncos-significant-moses-question-teams-analysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maguire-sends-message-to-broncos-significant-moses-question-teams-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool reportedly on the verge of securing new manager after Slot’s brutal sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks to bring Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of this season, to Anfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/liverpool-reportedly-on-the-verge-of-securing-new-manager-after-slots-brutal-sacking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/liverpool-reportedly-on-the-verge-of-securing-new-manager-after-slots-brutal-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool star in ‘advances talks’ to join Spanish giants; $130m move confirmed – Transfer latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ibrahima Konate is in &ldquo;advanced talks&rdquo; to join Real Madrid, according to multiple reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/liverpool-star-in-advances-talks-to-join-spanish-giants-130m-move-confirmed-transfer-latest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/liverpool-star-in-advances-talks-to-join-spanish-giants-130m-move-confirmed-transfer-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1’s critical juncture has arrived with an undeniable Piastri truth. He could flip season on its head]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a heavily interrupted prelude, Formula 1 is back on its home continent to begin what is typically the decisive phase of the world championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1s-critical-juncture-has-arrived-with-an-undeniable-piastri-truth-he-could-flip-season-on-its-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1s-critical-juncture-has-arrived-with-an-undeniable-piastri-truth-he-could-flip-season-on-its-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spoiling the process’: Hird’s latest reveal on Dons coaching dream after ‘all-consuming’ week]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFL great James Hird says he&rsquo;s been &ldquo;very conscious&rdquo; to avoid contacting Essendon president Andrew Welsh in the past week, declaring he doesn&rsquo;t want to be &ldquo;spoiling the process&rdquo; of the club&rsquo;s coaching search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spoiling-the-process-hirds-latest-reveal-on-dons-coaching-dream-after-all-consuming-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spoiling-the-process-hirds-latest-reveal-on-dons-coaching-dream-after-all-consuming-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MotoGP door opens for Aussie rookie in big hint; admission over brewing team storm – Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senna Agius&rsquo; chances of landing a seat on the 2027 MotoGP grid received a boost at Mugello at last weekend&rsquo;s Italian Grand Prix, with a team owner for one of the remaining teams with a vacancy for next year revealing he&rsquo;d be &ldquo;open&rdquo; to promoting a rider from Moto2 for the first season of MotoGP&rsquo;s 850cc regulation revolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/motogp-door-opens-for-aussie-rookie-in-big-hint-admission-over-brewing-team-storm-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/motogp-door-opens-for-aussie-rookie-in-big-hint-admission-over-brewing-team-storm-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green top-scores and Ellis stands tall as Australia levels ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Ellis shines with the ball, while Cameron Green tops the run-scoring for Australia in a 41-run ODI victory over Pakistan in Lahore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-top-scores-and-ellis-stands-tall-as-australia-levels-odi-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/green-top-scores-and-ellis-stands-tall-as-australia-levels-odi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not a gangster’: Terrell May lifts lid on Panthers meeting... and moment he ‘lost all respect’ for Roosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers front rower Terrell May has opened up on his exits from the Panthers and Roosters, while revealing why he &ldquo;will never be loyal to an actual club again&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-gangster-terrell-may-lifts-lid-on-panthers-meeting-and-moment-he-lost-all-respect-for-roosters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-gangster-terrell-may-lifts-lid-on-panthers-meeting-and-moment-he-lost-all-respect-for-roosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Ukrainian star not accepting silence from Russian players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk says it is unacceptable for Russians to stay silent on the war, especially after Daria Kasatkina's defection to Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-ukrainian-star-not-accepting-silence-from-russian-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-ukrainian-star-not-accepting-silence-from-russian-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renegades BBL team to be sold as new Victorian franchise established]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Renegades BBL licence is set to be sold to a private investor, with Cricket Victoria to establish a new team, marking the end of the Stars as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/renegades-bbl-team-to-be-sold-as-new-victorian-franchise-established/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/renegades-bbl-team-to-be-sold-as-new-victorian-franchise-established/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help us: Bombers to ask for AFL handout after horror 12 months and coach sacking drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon is in talks with the AFL over an assistance package after a horror 12 months which resulted in the sacking of coach Brad Scott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/help-us-bombers-to-ask-for-afl-handout-after-horror-12-months-and-coach-sacking-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/help-us-bombers-to-ask-for-afl-handout-after-horror-12-months-and-coach-sacking-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get him back!’ Club legend, sacked coach among James Hird’s hit list as ‘dream team’ revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Hird&rsquo;s detailed plan to return to the Essendon fold has been revealed, with the former head coach looking to form a core group of assistants should he be successful in his pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-him-back-club-legend-sacked-coach-among-james-hirds-hit-list-as-dream-team-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-him-back-club-legend-sacked-coach-among-james-hirds-hit-list-as-dream-team-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They were a bit mad’: Gout’s world record official after big call made on controversial race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout is officially a world record holder, after his 200-metre time set in Sydney two months ago was ratified by World Athletics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-were-a-bit-mad-gouts-world-record-official-after-big-call-made-on-controversial-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-were-a-bit-mad-gouts-world-record-official-after-big-call-made-on-controversial-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Bash teams ‘set to merge’ as two new Melbourne sides loom in sell-off stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne&rsquo;s two Big Bash League teams are set to merge, as part of Cricket Australia&rsquo;s major revamp of the T20 competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-bash-teams-set-to-merge-as-two-new-melbourne-sides-loom-in-sell-off-stunner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-bash-teams-set-to-merge-as-two-new-melbourne-sides-loom-in-sell-off-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CONFIRMED: Ashes legend’s Big Bash return locked in as new Thunder coach unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sydney Thunder have confirmed one of the most significant off-field acquisitions in Big Bash League history, announcing former England captain Andrew Flintoff as the club&rsquo;s new head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confirmed-ashes-legends-big-bash-return-locked-in-as-new-thunder-coach-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confirmed-ashes-legends-big-bash-return-locked-in-as-new-thunder-coach-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moses's Eels absence raises concerns over potential Origin return]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW coach Laurie Daley is facing a crunch call over the make-up of the Blues's spine with Mitchell Moses still sidelined with a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mosess-eels-absence-raises-concerns-over-potential-origin-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mosess-eels-absence-raises-concerns-over-potential-origin-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Madge swings the axe with Origin star dropped in huge shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Maguire&rsquo;s inury crisis is showing no signs of easing, while he has also axed a star playmaker in a shock move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-madge-swings-the-axe-with-origin-star-dropped-in-huge-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-madge-swings-the-axe-with-origin-star-dropped-in-huge-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock Victorian favourite to land Neale; Pies leading SIX-club race for No.2 pick — Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast again looms as a central trade period figure, with rival clubs &mdash; especially the big powerhouses &mdash; circling two of its young stars. One is contracted, the other isn&rsquo;t.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-victorian-favourite-to-land-neale-pies-leading-six-club-race-for-no2-pick-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-victorian-favourite-to-land-neale-pies-leading-six-club-race-for-no2-pick-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foran gets Manly's top job, Origin rep signs with two clubs in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly shows faith in Kieran Foran by appointing the ex-NRL star as its head coach through to the end of the 2029 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foran-gets-manlys-top-job-origin-rep-signs-with-two-clubs-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foran-gets-manlys-top-job-origin-rep-signs-with-two-clubs-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He will fight’: Unthinkable Ronaldo claim emerges; new World Cup rules explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal coach Roberto Mart&iacute;nez has made the remarkable claim that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might do the unthinkable and play in the 2030 World Cup - even as others suggest he no longer deserves his place in the national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-will-fight-unthinkable-ronaldo-claim-emerges-new-world-cup-rules-explained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-will-fight-unthinkable-ronaldo-claim-emerges-new-world-cup-rules-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We know we can do it’: Maiden finals berth beckons but Mavericks have to make derby history first]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to this point.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-know-we-can-do-it-maiden-finals-berth-beckons-but-mavericks-have-to-make-derby-history-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-know-we-can-do-it-maiden-finals-berth-beckons-but-mavericks-have-to-make-derby-history-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I always regretted it’: George Burgess’ Barry Hall confession behind Nelson showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Burgess has admitted an unfinished piece of business from his rugby league days helped convince him to finally step into the boxing ring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-always-regretted-it-george-burgess-barry-hall-confession-behind-nelson-showdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-always-regretted-it-george-burgess-barry-hall-confession-behind-nelson-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The hell is this?’: Club brutally mocked as error-riddled ‘AI slop’ promo sparks ugly backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester Super Giants have come under heavy scrutiny for sharing a AI-generated promotion video riddled with bizarre continuity errors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-hell-is-this-club-brutally-mocked-as-error-riddled-ai-slop-promo-sparks-ugly-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-hell-is-this-club-brutally-mocked-as-error-riddled-ai-slop-promo-sparks-ugly-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not happy’: Matthew Lloyd hits out at ‘incorrect’ Hird claims; Cat’s big step in return bid — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essendon legend has categorically denied claims he&rsquo;s been part of a secret push to have James Hird reinstalled as Bombers coach, hitting out at two media commentators in particular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-happy-matthew-lloyd-hits-out-at-incorrect-hird-claims-cats-big-step-in-return-bid-daily/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-happy-matthew-lloyd-hits-out-at-incorrect-hird-claims-cats-big-step-in-return-bid-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open boss backs line judges after fan spots missed call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the other grand slams relying on technology for their line calls, French Open director Amelie Mauresmo is still happy with her human line judges despite a controversial miss costing Casper Ruud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-boss-backs-line-judges-after-fan-spots-missed-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-boss-backs-line-judges-after-fan-spots-missed-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outcast star nears NRL return; Bears poach talented Dragon... and they’re not done — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Schuster could be on the verge of an NRL return, with his advisor claiming there has been plenty of interest from rival clubs in signing the 25-year-old before the June 30 deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/outcast-star-nears-nrl-return-bears-poach-talented-dragon-and-theyre-not-done-whispers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/outcast-star-nears-nrl-return-bears-poach-talented-dragon-and-theyre-not-done-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eternally grateful’: Championship winner’s departure shaped as win-win for both sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tasmania JackJumpers are wasting no time reshaping their roster as they look to return to championship contention after two injury-ravaged seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eternally-grateful-championship-winners-departure-shaped-as-win-win-for-both-sides/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eternally-grateful-championship-winners-departure-shaped-as-win-win-for-both-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One move would ‘disqualify’ Hird from Dons return. But ‘bulletproof vest’ makes him the ideal next coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown believes James Hird&rsquo;s metaphorical &ldquo;bulletproof vest&rdquo; makes him a strong contender to be Essendon&rsquo;s next coach, considering the state of the club&rsquo;s list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/one-move-would-disqualify-hird-from-dons-return-but-bulletproof-vest-makes-him-the-ideal-next-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/one-move-would-disqualify-hird-from-dons-return-but-bulletproof-vest-makes-him-the-ideal-next-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1’s most volatile silly season ever starts now. Almost no one is safe ... and one star holds all the cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend&rsquo;s Monaco Grand Prix, the first race of the European leg of the season, will fire the starting gun on what could be the most explosive Formula 1 silly season in years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1s-most-volatile-silly-season-ever-starts-now-almost-no-one-is-safe-and-one-star-holds-all-the-cards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1s-most-volatile-silly-season-ever-starts-now-almost-no-one-is-safe-and-one-star-holds-all-the-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the World Cup’s ‘least-known’ footballer gained 4 MILLION followers in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand&rsquo;s World Cup-bound Tim Payne said it was &ldquo;pretty crazy&rdquo; to have become the country&rsquo;s most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the &ldquo;least known&rdquo; player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-world-cups-least-known-footballer-gained-4-million-followers-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-world-cups-least-known-footballer-gained-4-million-followers-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The all-in trade, ‘embarrassing’ backlash and ‘shocking’ axing behind stunning NBA rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, but the journey to get there has been anything but smooth. In a city where expectations never ease and basketball carries a weight that stretches far beyond the court, every decision is magnified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-all-in-trade-embarrassing-backlash-and-shocking-axing-behind-stunning-nba-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-all-in-trade-embarrassing-backlash-and-shocking-axing-behind-stunning-nba-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Something else’: French Open gets ‘even wilder’ after epic; ‘dumba**’ reality exposed — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday&rsquo;s night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while Matteo Arnaldi won a five-and-a-half hour thriller to stun Frances Tiafoe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/something-else-french-open-gets-even-wilder-after-epic-dumba-reality-exposed-wrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/something-else-french-open-gets-even-wilder-after-epic-dumba-reality-exposed-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC approves radical pink-ball experiment to fix Test cricket’s most annoying problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket&rsquo;s governing body revealed on Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/icc-approves-radical-pink-ball-experiment-to-fix-test-crickets-most-annoying-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/icc-approves-radical-pink-ball-experiment-to-fix-test-crickets-most-annoying-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meg Lanning gets AI slop treatment in team promo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The controversial takeover of The Hundred franchise, Manchester Super Giants, continues with a promotional video criticised for seemingly being entirely AI-generated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meg-lanning-gets-ai-slop-treatment-in-team-promo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meg-lanning-gets-ai-slop-treatment-in-team-promo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ciraldo blasted refs over four plays. The verdict on each... and why it masks bigger Dogs ‘issue’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;frustrated&rdquo; Cameron Ciraldo has been accused of &ldquo;deflecting&rdquo; from his own team&rsquo;s poor performances after a string of press conferences which have seen him take aim at the referees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-blasted-refs-over-four-plays-the-verdict-on-each-and-why-it-masks-bigger-dogs-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-blasted-refs-over-four-plays-the-verdict-on-each-and-why-it-masks-bigger-dogs-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Manager loved it!’: Fresh twist in Spygate scandal as damning WhatsApp messages revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp messages have exposed fresh details of the &lsquo;Spygate&rsquo; saga after the League Arbitration Panel released its written reasons for dismissing Southampton&rsquo;s appeal against their punishment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manager-loved-it-fresh-twist-in-spygate-scandal-as-damning-whatsapp-messages-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manager-loved-it-fresh-twist-in-spygate-scandal-as-damning-whatsapp-messages-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why freak talent gets benched; breakout star who can rock World Cup — Socceroos’ likely starting XI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hard conversations were over. Four players had departed, and just happy faces remained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-freak-talent-gets-benched-breakout-star-who-can-rock-world-cup-socceroos-likely-starting-xi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-freak-talent-gets-benched-breakout-star-who-can-rock-world-cup-socceroos-likely-starting-xi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’d leave him too’: White House star Justin Gaethje’s brutal divorce dig after Ilia Topuria’s rose gag]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Justin Gaethje has branded Ilia Topuria an &ldquo;annoying little bastard&rdquo; and a &ldquo;gimmick&rdquo; &ndash; while also saying he understands why the UFC lightweight king&rsquo;s wife famously left him last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-leave-him-too-white-house-star-justin-gaethjes-brutal-divorce-dig-after-ilia-topurias-rose-gag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-leave-him-too-white-house-star-justin-gaethjes-brutal-divorce-dig-after-ilia-topurias-rose-gag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-champ in the mix to fight both men gives Tszyu-Spence take… and reveals Aussie’s key edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[American superstar Keith Thurman has declared Tim Tszyu&rsquo;s blockbuster showdown with Errol Spence Jr. a genuine &ldquo;50-50 fight&rdquo;, while also revealing a key area where he believes the Aussie star holds an advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-champ-in-the-mix-to-fight-both-men-gives-tszyu-spence-take-and-reveals-aussies-key-edge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-champ-in-the-mix-to-fight-both-men-gives-tszyu-spence-take-and-reveals-aussies-key-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CONFIRMED: Serena officially out of retirement as tennis return locked in for next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women&rsquo;s doubles at Queen&rsquo;s Club next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confirmed-serena-officially-out-of-retirement-as-tennis-return-locked-in-for-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/confirmed-serena-officially-out-of-retirement-as-tennis-return-locked-in-for-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How the hell did I get here?’: Browny opens up on brave fight after ‘golf ball’ tumour removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown has paid tribute to his persistent wife Kylie, whose determination to see her husband get a brain scan led to the discovery of a golf ball-sized tumour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-hell-did-i-get-here-browny-opens-up-on-brave-fight-after-golf-ball-tumour-removed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-hell-did-i-get-here-browny-opens-up-on-brave-fight-after-golf-ball-tumour-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Poor look’: Walsh act that should worry Broncos as stunning call made on Madge’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Broncos out of the premiership race?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/poor-look-walsh-act-that-should-worry-broncos-as-stunning-call-made-on-madges-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/poor-look-walsh-act-that-should-worry-broncos-as-stunning-call-made-on-madges-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Sabalenka's for the taking as draw opens up for number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of upsets across Roland Garros leaves world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the box seat to win the claycourt grand slam after beating Naomi Osaka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-sabalenkas-for-the-taking-as-draw-opens-up-for-number-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-sabalenkas-for-the-taking-as-draw-opens-up-for-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m unsure’: Daley’s admission on Blues star as bolter emerges, ‘brutal’ halves call revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Moses is reportedly set to return to the NSW starting side ahead of Origin Game II, pending his race against the clock to take the field and overcome a hamstring complaint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-unsure-daleys-admission-on-blues-star-as-bolter-emerges-brutal-halves-call-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-unsure-daleys-admission-on-blues-star-as-bolter-emerges-brutal-halves-call-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’re his lapdog!’: Fiery Daley debate explodes after Origin ‘abomination’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley was under immense pressure heading into the 2026 Origin series &mdash; but now he deserves &ldquo;respect&rdquo; after a series-opening victory according to one leading journalist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/youre-his-lapdog-fiery-daley-debate-explodes-after-origin-abomination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/youre-his-lapdog-fiery-daley-debate-explodes-after-origin-abomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Excited to be back': Serena Williams announces return to pro-tennis at 44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The greatest women's champion of the Open Era is returning to tennis after almost four years away, accepting a wildcard into the doubles at the Queen's Club tournament next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/excited-to-be-back-serena-williams-announces-return-to-pro-tennis-at-44/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/excited-to-be-back-serena-williams-announces-return-to-pro-tennis-at-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl shake-up as two blockbuster NFL trades send ‘message to the world’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The has been a shake-up in the Super Bowl race for the upcoming NFL season, with two contenders making major trades on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/super-bowl-shake-up-as-two-blockbuster-nfl-trades-send-message-to-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/super-bowl-shake-up-as-two-blockbuster-nfl-trades-send-message-to-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm finds their future No.7; how Warriors star fared in return — Ressies Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since Jonah Pezet departed the club for the Eels and Broncos, the Melbourne Storm have been on the lookout for a long-term successor to Jahrome Hughes in the No.7 jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storm-finds-their-future-no7-how-warriors-star-fared-in-return-ressies-wrap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storm-finds-their-future-no7-how-warriors-star-fared-in-return-ressies-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daylight splitting AFL’s top tier and chasing pack... and it means NFL nightmare scenario is alive — Power Rankings after Round 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Power Rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daylight-splitting-afls-top-tier-and-chasing-pack-and-it-means-nfl-nightmare-scenario-is-alive-power-rankings-after-round-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daylight-splitting-afls-top-tier-and-chasing-pack-and-it-means-nfl-nightmare-scenario-is-alive-power-rankings-after-round-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This detective was told his colleagues were attacked. Then he saw the footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the footballer, shirt torn, face bloodied and with a concussion, paced his police cell, a veteran detective's phone started to ring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-detective-was-told-his-colleagues-were-attacked-then-he-saw-the-footage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-detective-was-told-his-colleagues-were-attacked-then-he-saw-the-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jumping at shadows’: Great’s shot at critics of Hird-Bombers link as debate rages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne legend Garry Lyon has declared critics that say Essendon&rsquo;s coaching search is a boat race due to the spectre of James Hird are &ldquo;jumping at shadows.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jumping-at-shadows-greats-shot-at-critics-of-hird-bombers-link-as-debate-rages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jumping-at-shadows-greats-shot-at-critics-of-hird-bombers-link-as-debate-rages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swifts superstar left ‘devastated’ as injury ends Comm Games dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Helen Housby has officially been ruled out of the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games after failing to recover from a serious back injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/swifts-superstar-left-devastated-as-injury-ends-comm-games-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/swifts-superstar-left-devastated-as-injury-ends-comm-games-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magpies CEO ‘negotiating exit’ after ‘tumultuous’ period behind-the-scenes at club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly is &ldquo;negotiating his exit&rdquo; from the club, according to veteran journalist Caroline Wilson, with reports of &ldquo;turbulent relationships&rdquo; between a key Magpies figure and his colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/magpies-ceo-negotiating-exit-after-tumultuous-period-behind-the-scenes-at-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/magpies-ceo-negotiating-exit-after-tumultuous-period-behind-the-scenes-at-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sliding doors moment for 'awestruck' Diamonds bolter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now an Australian Diamond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-sliding-doors-moment-for-awestruck-diamonds-bolter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-sliding-doors-moment-for-awestruck-diamonds-bolter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sick and tired’ ex-NSW star calls out Daley critics, ‘masterstroke’ no one is talking about]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Blues five-eighth Josh Reynolds has come to the defence of Laurie Daley, taking aim at critics who have &ldquo;had a crack&rdquo; at the NSW coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sick-and-tired-ex-nsw-star-calls-out-daley-critics-masterstroke-no-one-is-talking-about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sick-and-tired-ex-nsw-star-calls-out-daley-critics-masterstroke-no-one-is-talking-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons hit with double injury blow ahead of Origin II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland's task of levelling the State of Origin series has become more difficult after confirmation two of its stars have been ruled out of Game II at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-hit-with-double-injury-blow-ahead-of-origin-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-hit-with-double-injury-blow-ahead-of-origin-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Madge’s blistering six-minute Broncos spray after Dragons horror show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos coach Michael Maguire unleashed a six-minute spray, slamming his playing group after a desperately poor performance against a winless Dragons outfit on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-madges-blistering-six-minute-broncos-spray-after-dragons-horror-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-madges-blistering-six-minute-broncos-spray-after-dragons-horror-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reigning champs omit huge names as Messi’s sixth WC confirmed — Every FIFA World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning on June 12 (AEST), the squads for the 48 competing nations are being revealed. Follow here for every all the latest news and announcements as they happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reigning-champs-omit-huge-names-as-messis-sixth-wc-confirmed-every-fifa-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reigning-champs-omit-huge-names-as-messis-sixth-wc-confirmed-every-fifa-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One more to go': Aussies on cusp of winning rugby 7s world champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia puts itself in pole position to win the women's rugby sevens World Championship, while the men's team also enjoys the spoils of victory in Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/one-more-to-go-aussies-on-cusp-of-winning-rugby-7s-world-champs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/one-more-to-go-aussies-on-cusp-of-winning-rugby-7s-world-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost for Horner’s F1 return; McLaren boss denies ‘silly season’ Ferrari rumours: Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Monaco Grand Prix is on a new date this year, but the shift backwards into June has brought with it a new importance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boost-for-horners-f1-return-mclaren-boss-denies-silly-season-ferrari-rumours-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boost-for-horners-f1-return-mclaren-boss-denies-silly-season-ferrari-rumours-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I got the last laugh’: Panthers lift lid on taunt; Dogs star responds to Bears link — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Fisher-Harris won four premierships with the Panthers, but it was his five claps that fired up his former teammates as a second-half melee inspired the Panthers to score late to extend their lead at the top of the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-got-the-last-laugh-panthers-lift-lid-on-taunt-dogs-star-responds-to-bears-link-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-got-the-last-laugh-panthers-lift-lid-on-taunt-dogs-star-responds-to-bears-link-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 12 AFL Report Card: Riser’s alarming backwards step; ‘real deal’ team’s best flag chance ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[One horror fail &mdash; and a second team was lucky to escape with a D- &mdash; while two premiership contenders flexed their muscles and the Blues rise continued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-afl-report-card-risers-alarming-backwards-step-real-deal-teams-best-flag-chance-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-afl-report-card-risers-alarming-backwards-step-real-deal-teams-best-flag-chance-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Crawley: ELEVEN changes and six new faces: Brutal calls Daley must make to avoid disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if Laurie Daley didn&rsquo;t already have a big enough headache counting down to Origin II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-eleven-changes-and-six-new-faces-brutal-calls-daley-must-make-to-avoid-disaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-eleven-changes-and-six-new-faces-brutal-calls-daley-must-make-to-avoid-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Without a doubt’: What sparked Socceroos gamble as Popovic explains biggest World Cup calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socceroos boss Tony Popovic has named his final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup with Cristian Volpato making the final cut just days after pledging his allegiance to Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/without-a-doubt-what-sparked-socceroos-gamble-as-popovic-explains-biggest-world-cup-calls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/without-a-doubt-what-sparked-socceroos-gamble-as-popovic-explains-biggest-world-cup-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sticky situation’ looms at Pies as ‘biggest banana peel run’ set to shape end-of-year calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[An intriguing slate of Collingwood fixtures could leave the club&rsquo;s list gurus with a clearer picture of the &ldquo;cuts&rdquo; to be made at year&rsquo;s end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sticky-situation-looms-at-pies-as-biggest-banana-peel-run-set-to-shape-end-of-year-calls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sticky-situation-looms-at-pies-as-biggest-banana-peel-run-set-to-shape-end-of-year-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Fowler’s Manchester City beat Brighton in Women’s FA Cup final, complete trophy double after WSL win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matildas star Mary Fowler and her Manchester City women&rsquo;s team completed a double by thrashing Brighton 4-0 to lift the FA Cup on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mary-fowlers-manchester-city-beat-brighton-in-womens-fa-cup-final-complete-trophy-double-after-wsl-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mary-fowlers-manchester-city-beat-brighton-in-womens-fa-cup-final-complete-trophy-double-after-wsl-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Lions legend Jonathan Brown locked in for triumphant return to TV screens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In must-watch viewing, Jonathan Brown will make his triumphant return to Fox Footy&rsquo;s On the Couch on Monday night, following his recovery from a health scare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/beloved-lions-legend-jonathan-brown-locked-in-for-triumphant-return-to-tv-screens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/beloved-lions-legend-jonathan-brown-locked-in-for-triumphant-return-to-tv-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos ‘BS’ exposed in Madge nightmare; ugly Galvin ‘problem’ that won’t go away — NRL Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos are spiralling, and one of the club&rsquo;s stars called out his team following their embarrassing loss to the previously winless Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-bs-exposed-in-madge-nightmare-ugly-galvin-problem-that-wont-go-away-nrl-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-bs-exposed-in-madge-nightmare-ugly-galvin-problem-that-wont-go-away-nrl-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Socceroos’ most divisive World Cup pick ever.... and why they ‘couldn’t afford’ not to pull trigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Volpato resisted the Socceroos for several years as he developed his career in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-socceroos-most-divisive-world-cup-pick-ever-and-why-they-couldnt-afford-not-to-pull-trigger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-socceroos-most-divisive-world-cup-pick-ever-and-why-they-couldnt-afford-not-to-pull-trigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m back’: Aths world on notice as Aussie gun makes victorious 18-month return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic gold medallist Nina Kennedy has made a successful return to the Diamond League, winning the pole vault event in Morocco with a season&rsquo;s best clearance of 4.80m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-back-aths-world-on-notice-as-aussie-gun-makes-victorious-18-month-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-back-aths-world-on-notice-as-aussie-gun-makes-victorious-18-month-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend's dinner party 'caused a stir']]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Harlem Renaissance of the 20s and 30s to Soul Food Sundays at Wimbledon in the 80s and 90s, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend's dinner party before the French Open continues a long history of black athletes coming together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-naomi-osaka-and-taylor-townsends-dinner-party-caused-a-stir/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-naomi-osaka-and-taylor-townsends-dinner-party-caused-a-stir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who pays price for last-ditch Socceroos U-turn; Aussie pick that’s come from clouds — Winners and Losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Socceroos&rsquo; final World Cup squad was announced on Monday morning with several winners and losers emerging as Tony Popovic handed down his final verdict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/who-pays-price-for-last-ditch-socceroos-u-turn-aussie-pick-thats-come-from-clouds-winners-and-losers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/who-pays-price-for-last-ditch-socceroos-u-turn-aussie-pick-thats-come-from-clouds-winners-and-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia Socceroos full schedule in Group D]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner with Australia set to battle in Group D against Turkiye, USA and Paraguay for the right to progress to the knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-australia-socceroos-full-schedule-in-group-d/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-australia-socceroos-full-schedule-in-group-d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matty Johns: NSW ‘don’t win’ unless they make this change... and the ‘no-brainer’ call Laurie must make]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW will need to call upon the experience of Api Koroisau, inject Casey McLean into the starting side and make way for Payne Haas if they are any hope of stopping Queensland in Game II of this year&rsquo;s Origin series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/matty-johns-nsw-dont-win-unless-they-make-this-change-and-the-no-brainer-call-laurie-must-make/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/matty-johns-nsw-dont-win-unless-they-make-this-change-and-the-no-brainer-call-laurie-must-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Boomers squad revealed as NBL icon and young gun set for stunning debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryce Cotton&rsquo;s long-awaited Boomers debut is finally set to become reality, with the Perth Wildcats legend named in Australia&rsquo;s squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth this July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/new-look-boomers-squad-revealed-as-nbl-icon-and-young-gun-set-for-stunning-debuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/new-look-boomers-squad-revealed-as-nbl-icon-and-young-gun-set-for-stunning-debuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s unfair’: Big Curnow goal bag as Swans ‘unrelenting’ in 114-point Tiger MAULING]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relentless Sydney Swans have demolished the undermanned Richmond by 114 points at the SCG on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-unfair-big-curnow-goal-bag-as-swans-unrelenting-in-114-point-tiger-mauling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-unfair-big-curnow-goal-bag-as-swans-unrelenting-in-114-point-tiger-mauling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emphatic answer to title question; Aussie silver lining as Miller streak grows — MotoGP Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[History, or currency?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emphatic-answer-to-title-question-aussie-silver-lining-as-miller-streak-grows-motogp-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emphatic-answer-to-title-question-aussie-silver-lining-as-miller-streak-grows-motogp-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unbelievable’: MotoGP stronghold breached as star sends statement in emotional scenes — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Bezzecchi extended his MotoGP world championship lead by winning the Italian Grand Prix for the first time, the Italian rider taking Aprilia&rsquo;s maiden win at Mugello as part of a 1-2 with teammate Jorge Martin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unbelievable-motogp-stronghold-breached-as-star-sends-statement-in-emotional-scenes-wrap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unbelievable-motogp-stronghold-breached-as-star-sends-statement-in-emotional-scenes-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fowler wins FA Cup with Man City as fans honour Aussie coach's late father]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's FA Cup has a distinctly Australian flavour with Mary Fowler's Manchester City thumping Charlize Rule's Brighton and Hove Albion, coached by compatriot Dario Vido&scaron;i&#263;, whose father was honoured by fans at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fowler-wins-fa-cup-with-man-city-as-fans-honour-aussie-coachs-late-father/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fowler-wins-fa-cup-with-man-city-as-fans-honour-aussie-coachs-late-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons caretaker’s candid reveal after ‘tough week’ as key defender’s shock switch explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon is limiting his exposure to any outside rumours and media reports about the club&rsquo;s next full-time coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-caretakers-candid-reveal-after-tough-week-as-key-defenders-shock-switch-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-caretakers-candid-reveal-after-tough-week-as-key-defenders-shock-switch-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No other Essendon figure like James Hird’: Dons urged to take Hird punt… and why ‘naysayers’ arguments are ‘flimsy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has urged Essendon to take a chance on James Hird and appoint him coach for a second time, declaring the Bombers legend would unite the struggling club at the perfect time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-other-essendon-figure-like-james-hird-dons-urged-to-take-hird-punt-and-why-naysayers-arguments-are-flimsy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-other-essendon-figure-like-james-hird-dons-urged-to-take-hird-punt-and-why-naysayers-arguments-are-flimsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damning vision exposing four stars sums up Lions’ plight. Five key moves could reignite them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna has challenged Brisbane coach Chris Fagan to find a fresh way to &ldquo;stimulate&rdquo; and &ldquo;sharpen&rdquo; his playing group with the club&rsquo;s premiership defence on its shakiest ground yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-vision-exposing-four-stars-sums-up-lions-plight-five-key-moves-could-reignite-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-vision-exposing-four-stars-sums-up-lions-plight-five-key-moves-could-reignite-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Round 12 Talking Points: ‘Deadset joke’ in Hird drama as secret ‘superpower’ lurks; Blues’ sudden finals dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[In less than a week, James Hird&rsquo;s homecoming has gone from a dream reserved for the most hardcore Essendon believers to a staggering near-reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-12-talking-points-deadset-joke-in-hird-drama-as-secret-superpower-lurks-blues-sudden-finals-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-12-talking-points-deadset-joke-in-hird-drama-as-secret-superpower-lurks-blues-sudden-finals-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen star reaches first major quarterfinal while Świątek out of French Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca beats two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud to reach his first grand slam quarterfinal, while four-time champion Iga &#346;wi&#261;tek suffers her earliest exit since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-reaches-first-major-quarterfinal-while-witek-out-of-french-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-reaches-first-major-quarterfinal-while-witek-out-of-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stuff you dream of’: Vintage Virat knock secures back-to-back IPL titles as Aussie duo star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli&rsquo;s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuff-you-dream-of-vintage-virat-knock-secures-back-to-back-ipl-titles-as-aussie-duo-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuff-you-dream-of-vintage-virat-knock-secures-back-to-back-ipl-titles-as-aussie-duo-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: How Volk scored better White House access than Rock, Brady as incredible pics emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Volkanovski has been granted the greatest access of any Australian attending the upcoming UFC White House card &mdash; and more backstage leeway than even The Rock, Tom Brady or comedian Adam Sandler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-how-volk-scored-better-white-house-access-than-rock-brady-as-incredible-pics-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-how-volk-scored-better-white-house-access-than-rock-brady-as-incredible-pics-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Simply incredible’ French Open reality as draw blows open; fallen star’s sobering admission — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev booked his spot in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/simply-incredible-french-open-reality-as-draw-blows-open-fallen-stars-sobering-admission-wrap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/simply-incredible-french-open-reality-as-draw-blows-open-fallen-stars-sobering-admission-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wildly wrong’: Bulldogs respond as skipper Crichton snubs Lachlan Galvin’s plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moment between Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton and young halfback Lachlan Galvin has captured the attention of the rugby league world for all the wrong reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wildly-wrong-bulldogs-respond-as-skipper-crichton-snubs-lachlan-galvins-plea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wildly-wrong-bulldogs-respond-as-skipper-crichton-snubs-lachlan-galvins-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘First to support and back me to the hills’: De Goey on connection with ‘special’ Pendlebury after milestone day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan De Goey will always be grateful for Scott Pendlebury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-to-support-and-back-me-to-the-hills-de-goey-on-connection-with-special-pendlebury-after-milestone-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-to-support-and-back-me-to-the-hills-de-goey-on-connection-with-special-pendlebury-after-milestone-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Won’t fight this alone’: Bennett details first signs of Arrow’s diagnosis; Chiefs lock in assistant — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has detailed the heartbreaking toll Jai Arrow&rsquo;s MND diagnosis has taken on the club, and when symptoms first presented themselves last December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wont-fight-this-alone-bennett-details-first-signs-of-arrows-diagnosis-chiefs-lock-in-assistant-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wont-fight-this-alone-bennett-details-first-signs-of-arrows-diagnosis-chiefs-lock-in-assistant-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Should be a penalty’: Inside Merc drivers’ simmering rivalry — and why Sunday will be ‘chaos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[How significant will the Canadian Grand Prix weekend be to the resolution of the 2026 world championship?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-be-a-penalty-inside-merc-drivers-simmering-rivalry-and-why-sunday-will-be-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-be-a-penalty-inside-merc-drivers-simmering-rivalry-and-why-sunday-will-be-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Lions eye off AFL top six against Giants in Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Western Sydney is coming off a disappointing loss to the West Coast Eagles in Perth, and hosts reigning premiers Brisbane. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-lions-eye-off-afl-top-six-against-giants-in-sydney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-lions-eye-off-afl-top-six-against-giants-in-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legends in awe of Arrow after diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith pay tribute to Jai Arrow after his diagnosis with motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/legends-in-awe-of-arrow-after-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/legends-in-awe-of-arrow-after-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fledgling Giants aim to snap eight-year Lions hoodoo in rare fixture — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS aims to upset the back-to-back reigning premiers in an early Sunday afternoon clash in Sydney. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fledgling-giants-aim-to-snap-eight-year-lions-hoodoo-in-rare-fixture-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fledgling-giants-aim-to-snap-eight-year-lions-hoodoo-in-rare-fixture-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Channelled a bit of Victor’: Club hatred put to the side as Murray and Radley reunite for Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[State of Origin has been built on the mate against mate, state against state mantra - but it&rsquo;s equally unique in that it brings together players from rival clubs who have to put aside 100-year-old grievances for three games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/channelled-a-bit-of-victor-club-hatred-put-to-the-side-as-murray-and-radley-reunite-for-blues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/channelled-a-bit-of-victor-club-hatred-put-to-the-side-as-murray-and-radley-reunite-for-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Tassie target Nick Daicos or Harley Reid?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaac Smith believes the Devils would be better off going for Harley Reid than Nick Daicos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-tassie-target-nick-daicos-or-harley-reid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-tassie-target-nick-daicos-or-harley-reid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If we can’t beat Australia, stay home’: US host doubles down on sledge as Socceroos icon hits back]]></title><description><![CDATA[American football presenter and former pro Mike Grella has doubled down on his criticism of Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, declaring that the United States should &ldquo;stay home&rdquo; if they don&rsquo;t cruise past the Socceroos during the group stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-we-cant-beat-australia-stay-home-us-host-doubles-down-on-sledge-as-socceroos-icon-hits-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-we-cant-beat-australia-stay-home-us-host-doubles-down-on-sledge-as-socceroos-icon-hits-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pies praised for handling of Pendlebury record game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sunday Footy Show panel review Scott Pendlebury's 433rd game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-praised-for-handling-of-pendlebury-record-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-praised-for-handling-of-pendlebury-record-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavyweight champ avoids shock upset with controversial stoppage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine's unbeaten heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk stopped Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the penultimate round of their WBC title fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heavyweight-champ-avoids-shock-upset-with-controversial-stoppage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heavyweight-champ-avoids-shock-upset-with-controversial-stoppage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[95th-min winner decides $375m promotion battle as ‘Spygate’ reprieve wasted, Socceroo injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie&rsquo;s last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final, bringing an end to the &lsquo;spygate&rsquo; controversy that overshadowed world football&rsquo;s richest match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/95th-min-winner-decides-375m-promotion-battle-as-spygate-reprieve-wasted-socceroo-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/95th-min-winner-decides-375m-promotion-battle-as-spygate-reprieve-wasted-socceroo-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Best transfer we’ve ever made’: Kane hat-trick powers German giants to double title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the &ldquo;best transfer we&rsquo;ve ever made&rdquo; after the England captain&rsquo;s hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/best-transfer-weve-ever-made-kane-hat-trick-powers-german-giants-to-double-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/best-transfer-weve-ever-made-kane-hat-trick-powers-german-giants-to-double-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk avoids all-time upset as controversial stoppage debated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk has narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, defeating Rico Verhoeven in to retain histitles in front of the Pyramids of Giza on Sunday morning AEST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heavyweight-king-oleksandr-usyk-avoids-all-time-upset-as-controversial-stoppage-debated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heavyweight-king-oleksandr-usyk-avoids-all-time-upset-as-controversial-stoppage-debated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock stoppage hands Usyk win over Verhoeven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olexandr Usyk retains after a shock stoppage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-stoppage-hands-usyk-win-over-verhoeven/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-stoppage-hands-usyk-win-over-verhoeven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive boxing upset avoided as controversial stoppage leaves rival’s corner fuming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk has narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, defeating Rico Verhoeven in to retain his heavyweight titles in front of the Pyramids of Giza on Sunday morning AEST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/massive-boxing-upset-avoided-as-controversial-stoppage-leaves-rivals-corner-fuming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/massive-boxing-upset-avoided-as-controversial-stoppage-leaves-rivals-corner-fuming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s about the money’: Cash lure outweighed doping concerns, say Enhanced swimmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Cam McEvoy&rsquo;s world record time becomes a focal point Las Vegas, swimmers say the lure of million-dollar bonuses outweighed concerns over drugs, reputation and risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-about-the-money-cash-lure-outweighed-doping-concerns-say-enhanced-swimmers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-about-the-money-cash-lure-outweighed-doping-concerns-say-enhanced-swimmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Very naughty’: Tension rises between Mercedes pair as Piastri, Norris stay close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gloves look to be off at Mercedes after F1 teenage pacesetter Kimi Antonelli raged about a move by his teammate George Russell that he felt had shoved him off the track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-naughty-tension-rises-between-mercedes-pair-as-piastri-norris-stay-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-naughty-tension-rises-between-mercedes-pair-as-piastri-norris-stay-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR champion's cause of death confirmed by his family]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis, according to a statement provided by his family on Saturday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nascar-champions-cause-of-death-confirmed-by-his-family/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nascar-champions-cause-of-death-confirmed-by-his-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gruelling losing streak finally over as rapid 100 keeps IPL dream alive despite Aussie’s blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden Indian Premier League hundred to keep Punjab Kings&rsquo; hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gruelling-losing-streak-finally-over-as-rapid-100-keeps-ipl-dream-alive-despite-aussies-blitz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gruelling-losing-streak-finally-over-as-rapid-100-keeps-ipl-dream-alive-despite-aussies-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes teammates nearly collide in tense moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have gone wheel to wheel in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-teammates-nearly-collide-in-tense-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-teammates-nearly-collide-in-tense-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Radio moaning’: Tensions flare after ‘naughty’ act as F1 title battle ignites — Qualifying, sprint Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s George Russell powered to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli following an incident between the duo during the sprint race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/radio-moaning-tensions-flare-after-naughty-act-as-f1-title-battle-ignites-qualifying-sprint-wrap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/radio-moaning-tensions-flare-after-naughty-act-as-f1-title-battle-ignites-qualifying-sprint-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors’ embarrassment of riches; same old story for Dragons: Big Hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St George Illawarra Dragons are heading towards their first wooden spoon in club history as their winless season continued at the hands of the Warriors on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-embarrassment-of-riches-same-old-story-for-dragons-big-hits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-embarrassment-of-riches-same-old-story-for-dragons-big-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teammate steals spotlight from Pendles; ‘glimpse’ into Eagles’ future — 3-2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood has celebrated Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking 433rd match with a win on Saturday, though it had to repeatedly stave off a resilient West Coast outfit at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teammate-steals-spotlight-from-pendles-glimpse-into-eagles-future-3-2-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teammate-steals-spotlight-from-pendles-glimpse-into-eagles-future-3-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vingegaard takes control of Giro as Aussie Hindley makes move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giro d'Italia favourite Jonas Vingegaard has taken the leader's pink jersey with his third stage win of the race while Australia's former champ Jai Hindley made a significant move towards the podium in Pila.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-takes-control-of-giro-as-aussie-hindley-makes-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-takes-control-of-giro-as-aussie-hindley-makes-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s legend Kyle Busch’s cause of death announced by family after tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nascars-legend-kyle-buschs-cause-of-death-announced-by-family-after-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nascars-legend-kyle-buschs-cause-of-death-announced-by-family-after-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside ‘scary’ rise of ‘best since Tendulkar’... and why teen could ALREADY play for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike every other player that has participated in the Indian Premier League, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is younger than the tournament itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-scary-rise-of-best-since-tendulkar-and-why-teen-could-already-play-for-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-scary-rise-of-best-since-tendulkar-and-why-teen-could-already-play-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos duo's Premier League dream dashed as Hull beat Middlesbrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough's two Socceroos, Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera, have been left shattered after all the drama surrounding the Championship play-offs ended with a deflating, last-gasp 1-0 defeat to Premier League-bound Hull City at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroos-duos-premier-league-dream-dashed-as-hull-beat-middlesbrough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroos-duos-premier-league-dream-dashed-as-hull-beat-middlesbrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroo injured ahead of World Cup as Premier League dream ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley McGree's Premier League dream is over and the Socceroos star will hope his World Cup hopes are not also dashed after limping off with a hamstring injury in Middlesbrough's Championship playoff final defeat to Hull City at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroo-injured-ahead-of-world-cup-as-premier-league-dream-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroo-injured-ahead-of-world-cup-as-premier-league-dream-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[94th-min winner decides $375m promotion battle as ‘Spygate’ reprieve wasted, Socceroo injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie&rsquo;s last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final, bringing an end to the &lsquo;spygate&rsquo; controversy that overshadowed world football&rsquo;s richest match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/94th-min-winner-decides-375m-promotion-battle-as-spygate-reprieve-wasted-socceroo-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/94th-min-winner-decides-375m-promotion-battle-as-spygate-reprieve-wasted-socceroo-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piastri fourth in Canada F1 sprint, Mercedes duo suffer close call]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Russell says he did nothing wrong in a hard-fought Canadian Grand Prix sprint battle with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian questioned the Briton's defending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastri-fourth-in-canada-f1-sprint-mercedes-duo-suffer-close-call/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastri-fourth-in-canada-f1-sprint-mercedes-duo-suffer-close-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes duo clash as Piastri pulls off stunning overtake on Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes driver George 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lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-tensions-as-russell-wins-canada-sprint-piastri-relegates-hamilton-with-last-lap-stunner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-tensions-as-russell-wins-canada-sprint-piastri-relegates-hamilton-with-last-lap-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 2026 preview: What makes Jannik Sinner so special, who wins the women’s singles, why players are fighting the grand slams, news, analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Slam circus convenes in Paris from tonight, almost four months on from Carlos Alcaraz&rsquo;s stunning success at Melbourne Park, where he became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-2026-preview-what-makes-jannik-sinner-so-special-who-wins-the-womens-singles-why-players-are-fighting-the-grand-slams-news-analysis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-2026-preview-what-makes-jannik-sinner-so-special-who-wins-the-womens-singles-why-players-are-fighting-the-grand-slams-news-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's Caldwell kicks to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbey Caldwell flashes home to win the 1500 metres at the Xiamen Diamond League meet in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-caldwell-kicks-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-caldwell-kicks-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They are the right people to lead this club’: Why Bulldogs boss is backing Gus and Ciraldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury chairman Adam Driussi insists the club isn&rsquo;t panicking amid criticism over their form and a media campaign to coach and general manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-are-the-right-people-to-lead-this-club-why-bulldogs-boss-is-backing-gus-and-ciraldo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-are-the-right-people-to-lead-this-club-why-bulldogs-boss-is-backing-gus-and-ciraldo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speculation has raged over how Origin will be refereed. This is what the NRL says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referees have traditionally kept their whistles in their pockets during State of Origin. Will that change this year under the new six-again rules?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/speculation-has-raged-over-how-origin-will-be-refereed-this-is-what-the-nrl-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/speculation-has-raged-over-how-origin-will-be-refereed-this-is-what-the-nrl-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic, Nadal and Federer never achieved it. This should have been the year Sinner did]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner&rsquo;s shock Australian Open defeat to Novak Djokovic is even more significant four months later, on the eve of the year&rsquo;s second grand slam at Roland-Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/djokovic-nadal-and-federer-never-achieved-it-this-should-have-been-the-year-sinner-did/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/djokovic-nadal-and-federer-never-achieved-it-this-should-have-been-the-year-sinner-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jamie-lee-price-thinks-fake-tan-could-solve-a-lot-of-netballs-problems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jamie-lee-price-thinks-fake-tan-could-solve-a-lot-of-netballs-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Two is more than a fluke, isn’t it?’ McKay poses the question as unburdened Blues lift again]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Roos clinched a thriller, and the Cats and Pies both recorded key wins, Josh Fraser&rsquo;s resurgent Blues chalked up another win over the Power at Adelaide Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-is-more-than-a-fluke-isnt-it-mckay-poses-the-question-as-unburdened-blues-lift-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-is-more-than-a-fluke-isnt-it-mckay-poses-the-question-as-unburdened-blues-lift-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Why did I go for that mark?’ Elliott’s huge regret after devastating injury on Pies’ big day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies are dealing with a horror triple-injury blow on a day that the club&rsquo;s coach says he&rsquo;ll never forget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-did-i-go-for-that-mark-elliotts-huge-regret-after-devastating-injury-on-pies-big-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-did-i-go-for-that-mark-elliotts-huge-regret-after-devastating-injury-on-pies-big-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Blues’ resurgence continues in post-Voss era as they shut the Power down in Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Roos clinched a thriller, and the Cats and Pies both recorded key wins - the latter for Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s 433rd game - Josh Fraser&rsquo;s Blues have the advantage over the Power at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-resurgence-continues-in-post-voss-era-as-they-shut-the-power-down-in-adelaide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-resurgence-continues-in-post-voss-era-as-they-shut-the-power-down-in-adelaide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 12: Sea Eagles v Titans | Match Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles take on the Gold Coast Titans in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at 4 Pines Park, Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-sea-eagles-v-titans-match-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-sea-eagles-v-titans-match-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faulalo shines in Turbo’s boots as Manly win again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sparkling performance from stand-in fullback Clayton Faulalo has helped Manly continue their hot form under Keiran Foran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/faulalo-shines-in-turbos-boots-as-manly-win-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/faulalo-shines-in-turbos-boots-as-manly-win-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Blues’ resurgence continuing in the post-Voss era; injury heartache for Pies despite MCG win]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Roos clinched a thriller, and the Cats and Pies both recorded key wins - the latter for Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s 433rd game - Josh Fraser&rsquo;s Blues have the advantage over the Power at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-resurgence-continuing-in-the-post-voss-era-injury-heartache-for-pies-despite-mcg-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-resurgence-continuing-in-the-post-voss-era-injury-heartache-for-pies-despite-mcg-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbo replacement’s ‘exceptional’ statement as Manly survive big Titans scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly&rsquo;s ridiculous fullback depth was on full display as fourth-string option Clayton Faulalo lifted his side back into the top four with a gritty win over the Titans despite being without four of their most important players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-replacements-exceptional-statement-as-manly-survive-big-titans-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-replacements-exceptional-statement-as-manly-survive-big-titans-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auckland makes A-League history with grand-final triumph over Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auckland has become the first side from New Zealand to win an A-League Men championship after downing competition heavyweight Sydney 1-0 in a cagey season decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/auckland-makes-a-league-history-with-grand-final-triumph-over-sydney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/auckland-makes-a-league-history-with-grand-final-triumph-over-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillip Sami's late try gets Titans on the score board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillip Sami finally gets the Gold Coast Titans on the board in the final stages of the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/phillip-samis-late-try-gets-titans-on-the-score-board/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/phillip-samis-late-try-gets-titans-on-the-score-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lomax crosses for controversial try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Force winger Zac Lomax crosses for a controversial try after the final pass appeared forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lomax-crosses-for-controversial-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lomax-crosses-for-controversial-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Passive’ Port cop ALMIGHTY coach spray; star’s dangerous act  as ‘elite’ Blues stun — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton will be hoping to take the momentum of last week&rsquo;s inspiring win under interim coach Josh Fraser when it meets Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/passive-port-cop-almighty-coach-spray-stars-dangerous-act-as-elite-blues-stun-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/passive-port-cop-almighty-coach-spray-stars-dangerous-act-as-elite-blues-stun-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Different Carlton’ stuns ‘passive’ Power as star to come under scrutiny for dangerous act]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;different&rdquo;-looking Carlton has cruised to a second consecutive scalp, overpowering Port Adelaide 13.14 (92) to 8.10 (58) on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/different-carlton-stuns-passive-power-as-star-to-come-under-scrutiny-for-dangerous-act/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/different-carlton-stuns-passive-power-as-star-to-come-under-scrutiny-for-dangerous-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nothing more to it’: McQualter’s response to melee as Elliott ‘tragedy’ in triple Pies blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood awaits the severity of Jamie Elliott&rsquo;s feared-serious knee injury as mystery remains over what sparked the ensuing fourth-quarter melee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-more-to-it-mcqualters-response-to-melee-as-elliott-tragedy-in-triple-pies-blow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-more-to-it-mcqualters-response-to-melee-as-elliott-tragedy-in-triple-pies-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Wilson kicks off the night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly's Blake Wilson crashed over the line for the first try of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blake-wilson-kicks-off-the-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blake-wilson-kicks-off-the-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stay with us’: Embattled Dragons coach’s plea to Red V faithful... and big admission on ‘tough spot’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Stay with us&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stay-with-us-embattled-dragons-coachs-plea-to-red-v-faithful-and-big-admission-on-tough-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stay-with-us-embattled-dragons-coachs-plea-to-red-v-faithful-and-big-admission-on-tough-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From scapegoat to hero: Incredible scenes as Corica makes history in Auckland FC triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sydney FC coach Steve Corica&rsquo;s resurrection from Sky Blues scapegoat to Auckland FC hero is complete after guiding the Black Knights to grand final glory over his old club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-scapegoat-to-hero-incredible-scenes-as-corica-makes-history-in-auckland-fc-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-scapegoat-to-hero-incredible-scenes-as-corica-makes-history-in-auckland-fc-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I love winning’: Corica’s third grand final win confirms Auckland FC’s rise to A-League power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduced to the competition little more than two years ago, the A-League&rsquo;s newest club has claimed its first championship with a scrappy 1-0 win over Sydney FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-winning-coricas-third-grand-final-win-confirms-auckland-fcs-rise-to-a-league-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-winning-coricas-third-grand-final-win-confirms-auckland-fcs-rise-to-a-league-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott's knee crumples, tempers flare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood livewire Jamie Elliott suffers a potentially serious knee injury and tensions boil over between Magpies and Eagles players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/elliotts-knee-crumples-tempers-flare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/elliotts-knee-crumples-tempers-flare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corica’s third grand final win confirms Auckland FC’s rise to A-League power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduced to the competition little more than two years ago, the A-League&rsquo;s newest club has claimed its first championship with a scrappy 1-0 win over Sydney FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coricas-third-grand-final-win-confirms-auckland-fcs-rise-to-a-league-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coricas-third-grand-final-win-confirms-auckland-fcs-rise-to-a-league-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Haven’t seen them play this well’: Slick Blues stun Port... but cruel blow sours hot start — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton will be hoping to take the momentum of last week&rsquo;s inspiring win under interim coach Josh Fraser when it meets Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/havent-seen-them-play-this-well-slick-blues-stun-port-but-cruel-blow-sours-hot-start-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/havent-seen-them-play-this-well-slick-blues-stun-port-but-cruel-blow-sours-hot-start-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drua expose Force with clever tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Drua expose the Force with clever tactics as Zuriel Togiatama scores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/drua-expose-force-with-clever-tactics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/drua-expose-force-with-clever-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jealousy is a funny thing, isn’t it?’ Pendlebury looks back on his record-breaking day]]></title><description><![CDATA[If ever a player milestone warranted the limelight, Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s 433rd game was as worthy as any.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jealousy-is-a-funny-thing-isnt-it-pendlebury-looks-back-on-his-record-breaking-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jealousy-is-a-funny-thing-isnt-it-pendlebury-looks-back-on-his-record-breaking-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: New-coach honeymoon continues for Blues; Pies prevail in Pendles’ game but suffer injury heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-new-coach-honeymoon-continues-for-blues-pies-prevail-in-pendles-game-but-suffer-injury-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-new-coach-honeymoon-continues-for-blues-pies-prevail-in-pendles-game-but-suffer-injury-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Separating my identity’: Bailey’s revealing chat after career-best blitz helps Cats end Swans streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[We might just have a new premiership favourite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/separating-my-identity-baileys-revealing-chat-after-career-best-blitz-helps-cats-end-swans-streak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/separating-my-identity-baileys-revealing-chat-after-career-best-blitz-helps-cats-end-swans-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues unleash ‘season-best footy’ to stun Port... but cruel blow sours hot start  — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton will be hoping to take the momentum of last week&rsquo;s inspiring win under interim coach Josh Fraser when it meets Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-unleash-season-best-footy-to-stun-port-but-cruel-blow-sours-hot-start-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-unleash-season-best-footy-to-stun-port-but-cruel-blow-sours-hot-start-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From playing PlayStation with his son, to creating history: Behind Pendlebury’s record-breaking day]]></title><description><![CDATA[If ever a player milestone warranted the limelight, Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s 433rd game was as worthy as any.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-playing-playstation-with-his-son-to-creating-history-behind-pendleburys-record-breaking-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-playing-playstation-with-his-son-to-creating-history-behind-pendleburys-record-breaking-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Error-prone Dragons fall to 11th straight defeat against Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only the most faithful St George Illawarra supporters braved a rainy night in Sydney&rsquo;s south and they again came away disappointed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/error-prone-dragons-fall-to-11th-straight-defeat-against-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/error-prone-dragons-fall-to-11th-straight-defeat-against-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 12: Dragons v Warriors | Match Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St George Dragons take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-dragons-v-warriors-match-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-dragons-v-warriors-match-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can understand’: Red V faithful’s boos ring out as Wahs deliver Dragons rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons face a tough task in their bid to secure their first win of the 2026 NRL season, facing the Warriors on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-can-understand-red-v-faithfuls-boos-ring-out-as-wahs-deliver-dragons-rout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-can-understand-red-v-faithfuls-boos-ring-out-as-wahs-deliver-dragons-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies prevail in thriller for Pendles’ golden game, but left heartbroken after key injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-prevail-in-thriller-for-pendles-golden-game-but-left-heartbroken-after-key-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-prevail-in-thriller-for-pendles-golden-game-but-left-heartbroken-after-key-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies prevail in thriller for Pendles’ golden game, but left heartbroken after injuries; Young Blues lead Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-prevail-in-thriller-for-pendles-golden-game-but-left-heartbroken-after-injuries-young-blues-lead-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-prevail-in-thriller-for-pendles-golden-game-but-left-heartbroken-after-injuries-young-blues-lead-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records tumble as big Super Netball issue exposed in historic humiliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records toppled as the Adelaide Thunderbirds overcame an unsettled start to massacre Giants Netball 70 to 37 in Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/records-tumble-as-big-super-netball-issue-exposed-in-historic-humiliation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/records-tumble-as-big-super-netball-issue-exposed-in-historic-humiliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Daicos kicks telling late goal in Pendles’ golden game but Pies heartbroken after injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-kicks-telling-late-goal-in-pendles-golden-game-but-pies-heartbroken-after-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-kicks-telling-late-goal-in-pendles-golden-game-but-pies-heartbroken-after-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sliding Dallin Watene-Zelezniak beats weather for try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores a try against the St George Illawarra Dragons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sliding-dallin-watene-zelezniak-beats-weather-for-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sliding-dallin-watene-zelezniak-beats-weather-for-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Machine’: Career-best Bailey blitz sparks red-hot Cats latest clinic as Swans streak ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bailey Smith&rsquo;s rise has gathered further steam, producing a monumental individual quarter to inspire Geelong to another impressive win as Sydney&rsquo;s winning streak ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/machine-career-best-bailey-blitz-sparks-red-hot-cats-latest-clinic-as-swans-streak-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/machine-career-best-bailey-blitz-sparks-red-hot-cats-latest-clinic-as-swans-streak-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore suffers injury while rucking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood captain Darcy Moore finds himself in the ruck and suffers a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moore-suffers-injury-while-rucking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moore-suffers-injury-while-rucking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton out to avoid second-week Blues as luckless Power eye breakthrough win — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton will be hoping to take the momentum of last week&rsquo;s inspiring win under interim coach Josh Fraser when it meets Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carlton-out-to-avoid-second-week-blues-as-luckless-power-eye-breakthrough-win-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carlton-out-to-avoid-second-week-blues-as-luckless-power-eye-breakthrough-win-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Eagles refuse to say die against Magpies in Pendles’ golden game; Moore injured yet again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-eagles-refuse-to-say-die-against-magpies-in-pendles-golden-game-moore-injured-yet-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-eagles-refuse-to-say-die-against-magpies-in-pendles-golden-game-moore-injured-yet-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Take a breath while you can’: Blockbuster living up to hype as Swans blitz sets up thriller — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong will host ladder leaders Sydney in a top four blockbuster on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/take-a-breath-while-you-can-blockbuster-living-up-to-hype-as-swans-blitz-sets-up-thriller-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/take-a-breath-while-you-can-blockbuster-living-up-to-hype-as-swans-blitz-sets-up-thriller-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds suffer huge scare in tight win over Moana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland scored with just two minutes remaining to beat Moana Pasifika by two points and all but secure a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reds-suffer-huge-scare-in-tight-win-over-moana/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reds-suffer-huge-scare-in-tight-win-over-moana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbo replacement’s ‘exceptional’ moment as ‘scrappy’ Manly dominate Titans — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than nine months after hanging up the boots, Kieran Foran will coach the Manly Sea Eagles against the team he last played for in the NRL, the Gold Coast Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-replacements-exceptional-moment-as-scrappy-manly-dominate-titans-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-replacements-exceptional-moment-as-scrappy-manly-dominate-titans-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Sea Eagles host Foran’s former team Titans in Saturday night showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than nine months after hanging up the boots, Kieran Foran will coach the Manly Sea Eagles against the team he last played for in the NRL, the Gold Coast Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-sea-eagles-host-forans-former-team-titans-in-saturday-night-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-sea-eagles-host-forans-former-team-titans-in-saturday-night-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Absolute peach’: Turbo replacement provides special moment as Manly dominate Titans — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than nine months after hanging up the boots, Kieran Foran will coach the Manly Sea Eagles against the team he last played for in the NRL, the Gold Coast Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolute-peach-turbo-replacement-provides-special-moment-as-manly-dominate-titans-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolute-peach-turbo-replacement-provides-special-moment-as-manly-dominate-titans-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You know what’s coming’: Wahs gun’s record-breaking effort stuns Dragons — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons face a tough task in their bid to secure their first win of the 2026 NRL season, facing the Warriors on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-know-whats-coming-wahs-guns-record-breaking-effort-stuns-dragons-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-know-whats-coming-wahs-guns-record-breaking-effort-stuns-dragons-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ruined his day’: Supercars star apologises after collision changes Sprint Cup picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reynolds has shouldered the blame for an incident with Brodie Kostecki that has changed the complexion of the 2026 Repco Sprint Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ruined-his-day-supercars-star-apologises-after-collision-changes-sprint-cup-picture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ruined-his-day-supercars-star-apologises-after-collision-changes-sprint-cup-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pies survive gutsy Eagles as stars go down, tensions boil over in Pendles party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood has celebrated Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking 433rd match with a win on Saturday, though it had to repeatedly stave off a resilient West Coast outfit at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-survive-gutsy-eagles-as-stars-go-down-tensions-boil-over-in-pendles-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-survive-gutsy-eagles-as-stars-go-down-tensions-boil-over-in-pendles-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pies cop massive blow as ‘buzzing’ Eagles try to rain on Pendles parade — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Magpies star Scott Pendlebury as he breaks the AFL games record in his 433rd appearance on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-cop-massive-blow-as-buzzing-eagles-try-to-rain-on-pendles-parade-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-cop-massive-blow-as-buzzing-eagles-try-to-rain-on-pendles-parade-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Showtime for Magpies in Pendles’ golden game but star skipper suffers yet another injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-showtime-for-magpies-in-pendles-golden-game-but-star-skipper-suffers-yet-another-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-showtime-for-magpies-in-pendles-golden-game-but-star-skipper-suffers-yet-another-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies lead Eagles in Pendles’ golden game but lose skipper to yet another injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-lead-eagles-in-pendles-golden-game-but-lose-skipper-to-yet-another-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-lead-eagles-in-pendles-golden-game-but-lose-skipper-to-yet-another-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Martin on report early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Te Maire Martin is placed on report for late contact on Dragons' Kyle Flanagan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-martin-on-report-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-martin-on-report-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop sent off for brutal head clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlanders prop Daniel Lienert-Brown is sent off for a brutal head clash with Hurricanes flanker Devan Flanders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/prop-sent-off-for-brutal-head-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/prop-sent-off-for-brutal-head-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Take a breath while you can’: Blockbuster living up to hype after Cats swing late change — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong will host ladder leaders Sydney in a top four blockbuster on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/take-a-breath-while-you-can-blockbuster-living-up-to-hype-after-cats-swing-late-change-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/take-a-breath-while-you-can-blockbuster-living-up-to-hype-after-cats-swing-late-change-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We stopped playing’: Hardwick’s reality check after horror Suns collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his team &ldquo;stopped playing&rdquo; as they coughed up a 43-point lead to North Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-stopped-playing-hardwicks-reality-check-after-horror-suns-collapse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-stopped-playing-hardwicks-reality-check-after-horror-suns-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juicy ‘glimpse into the future’ as ‘buzzing’ Eagles try to rain on Pies parade — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Magpies star Scott Pendlebury as he breaks the AFL games record in his 433rd appearance on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/juicy-glimpse-into-the-future-as-buzzing-eagles-try-to-rain-on-pies-parade-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/juicy-glimpse-into-the-future-as-buzzing-eagles-try-to-rain-on-pies-parade-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Eagles out to spoil Pendlebury’s golden moment in front of monster MCG crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-eagles-out-to-spoil-pendleburys-golden-moment-in-front-of-monster-mcg-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-eagles-out-to-spoil-pendleburys-golden-moment-in-front-of-monster-mcg-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury and Reid go at it in milestone game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury and Harley Reid face off multiple times early in the milestone game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendlebury-and-reid-go-at-it-in-milestone-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendlebury-and-reid-go-at-it-in-milestone-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moorby scores cracker in 50th game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Moorby scores a cracker in his 50th game for the Hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moorby-scores-cracker-in-50th-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moorby-scores-cracker-in-50th-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Dragons’ bid to end nightmare campaign faces tough Warriors test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons face a tough task in their bid to secure their first win of the 2026 NRL season, facing the Warriors on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-dragons-bid-to-end-nightmare-campaign-faces-tough-warriors-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-dragons-bid-to-end-nightmare-campaign-faces-tough-warriors-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Confusion surrounds Pendlebury’s golden moment, Eagles take stunning early lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury has run out alongside his children for his AFL/VFL record-breaking game. In a surprise move, every Collingwood player donned a gold number on the back in Pendlebury&rsquo;s honour. Earlier, North Melbourne came from the clouds to beat Gold Coast after the siren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-confusion-surrounds-pendleburys-golden-moment-eagles-take-stunning-early-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-confusion-surrounds-pendleburys-golden-moment-eagles-take-stunning-early-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stay with us': Dragons booed off the field at home ahead of fan day]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra is 0-11 to start the 2026 season after losing to the Warriors in Kogarah, while the Sea Eagles continue their strong form with a hard-fought victory over Gold Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stay-with-us-dragons-booed-off-the-field-at-home-ahead-of-fan-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stay-with-us-dragons-booed-off-the-field-at-home-ahead-of-fan-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Warriors piling more pain on still-winless Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra are 0-9 to begin the 2026 season and the desperate Dragons will be after a miracle when they take on the high-flying Warriors. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-more-boos-for-winless-dragons-manly-grinds-out-win-over-titans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-more-boos-for-winless-dragons-manly-grinds-out-win-over-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: More boos at home for winless Dragons after another loss to Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra is 0-10 to start the 2026 season after losing to the Warriors in Kogarah, where the locals let their feelings be known. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-more-boos-at-home-for-winless-dragons-after-another-loss-to-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-more-boos-at-home-for-winless-dragons-after-another-loss-to-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dragons looking for relief from worst start to a season in NRL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra are 0-9 to begin the 2026 season and the desperate Dragons will be after a miracle when they take on the high-flying Warriors. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-looking-for-relief-from-worst-start-to-a-season-in-nrl-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-looking-for-relief-from-worst-start-to-a-season-in-nrl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Might get in trouble!’ Pies spring late surprise for Pendles party in EPIC scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scott Pendlebury celebrations were in full swing at the MCG for the Collingwood champ&rsquo;s record 433rd game against West Coast in special scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/might-get-in-trouble-pies-spring-late-surprise-for-pendles-party-in-epic-scenes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/might-get-in-trouble-pies-spring-late-surprise-for-pendles-party-in-epic-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get destroyed’: Banned ex-100m champ’s challenge to Gout Gout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Kerley has challenged Gout Gout to race him as a clean athlete at the next Enhanced Games after confirming he will compete clean against drug-fuelled athletes at this weekend&rsquo;s event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-destroyed-banned-ex-100m-champs-challenge-to-gout-gout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-destroyed-banned-ex-100m-champs-challenge-to-gout-gout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavanough team set for big day at Gunnedah meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scone horseman Brett Cavanough is banking on weight of numbers to give his stable a successful day at Gunnedah on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cavanough-team-set-for-big-day-at-gunnedah-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cavanough-team-set-for-big-day-at-gunnedah-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grima eyes premiership after first treble on big day for Waller stable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siena Grima had a career-best day at Randwick as boss Chris Waller had four victories on the card while going to 200 career group 1s with Birdman taking out the Doomben Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grima-eyes-premiership-after-first-treble-on-big-day-for-waller-stable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/grima-eyes-premiership-after-first-treble-on-big-day-for-waller-stable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury runs out for record breaking game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury runs out onto the MCG for his record breaking 433rd AFL game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/scott-pendlebury-runs-out-for-record-breaking-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/scott-pendlebury-runs-out-for-record-breaking-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s not my mate on Wednesday’: Blues enforcer ready to take down Knights teammate Ponga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Saifiti has vowed to do whatever it takes to neutralise his Newcastle skipper, one of the Maroons&rsquo; biggest weapons, in the Origin opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-my-mate-on-wednesday-blues-enforcer-ready-to-take-down-knights-teammate-ponga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-my-mate-on-wednesday-blues-enforcer-ready-to-take-down-knights-teammate-ponga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers confirm extent of young gun’s setback after ‘devastating’ end to 286-day return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tigers youngster Tom Sims has avoided the worst-case knee scenario, but still faces significant time on the sidelines after &ldquo;devastating scenes&rdquo; in the VFL compounded Richmond&rsquo;s injury nightmare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-confirm-extent-of-young-guns-setback-after-devastating-end-to-286-day-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-confirm-extent-of-young-guns-setback-after-devastating-end-to-286-day-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roos win with controversial goal after the siren]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne's Cam Zurhaar kicks a goal after the siren to beat Gold Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-win-with-controversial-goal-after-the-siren/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-win-with-controversial-goal-after-the-siren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Confusion surrounds Pendlebury’s golden moment as Pies and Eagles meet in front of packed MCG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-confusion-surrounds-pendleburys-golden-moment-as-pies-and-eagles-meet-in-front-of-packed-mcg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-confusion-surrounds-pendleburys-golden-moment-as-pies-and-eagles-meet-in-front-of-packed-mcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendles record makes AFL history as Eagles out to spoil Pies party — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Magpies star Scott Pendlebury as he breaks the AFL games record in his 433rd appearance on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendles-record-makes-afl-history-as-eagles-out-to-spoil-pies-party-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendles-record-makes-afl-history-as-eagles-out-to-spoil-pies-party-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild scenes as Roos stun Suns after the siren in 49-pt turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne has unbelievably come from 43 points down against Gold Coast on Saturday to score its second-largest comeback win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wild-scenes-as-roos-stun-suns-after-the-siren-in-49-pt-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wild-scenes-as-roos-stun-suns-after-the-siren-in-49-pt-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Roos stage comeback win for the ages with winning goal after siren; Countdown on for Pendles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-roos-stage-comeback-win-for-the-ages-with-winning-goal-after-siren-countdown-on-for-pendles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-roos-stage-comeback-win-for-the-ages-with-winning-goal-after-siren-countdown-on-for-pendles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Junkyard Dog' strikes for Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Junkyard Dog' -aka Tim Ryan - strikes for Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-junkyard-dog-strikes-for-queensland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-junkyard-dog-strikes-for-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pritchard flashes his fancy feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treyvon Pritchard flashes his fancy feet to score for the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pritchard-flashes-his-fancy-feet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pritchard-flashes-his-fancy-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2026: Philadelphia 76ers Jared McCain trade backfires, Oklahoma City Thunder defeat San Antonio Spurs in Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder survived an early onslaught to score a 123-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference Finals series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-2026-philadelphia-76ers-jared-mccain-trade-backfires-oklahoma-city-thunder-defeat-san-antonio-spurs-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nba-2026-philadelphia-76ers-jared-mccain-trade-backfires-oklahoma-city-thunder-defeat-san-antonio-spurs-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get him fired again’: NBA trade looks even worse as savage SGA chant backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder survived an early onslaught to score a 123-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference Finals series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-him-fired-again-nba-trade-looks-even-worse-as-savage-sga-chant-backfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-him-fired-again-nba-trade-looks-even-worse-as-savage-sga-chant-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-hot Cats swing late change seeking fresh flag ‘flex’ as Swans eye eight-year first — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong will host ladder leaders Sydney in a top four blockbuster on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/red-hot-cats-swing-late-change-seeking-fresh-flag-flex-as-swans-eye-eight-year-first-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/red-hot-cats-swing-late-change-seeking-fresh-flag-flex-as-swans-eye-eight-year-first-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Pendlebury spotted in countdown to match No.433; Kangas hanging tough with Suns at Marvel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-pendlebury-spotted-in-countdown-to-match-no433-kangas-hanging-tough-with-suns-at-marvel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-pendlebury-spotted-in-countdown-to-match-no433-kangas-hanging-tough-with-suns-at-marvel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essendon skipper cops suspected broken jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon Bombers skipper Andy McGrath is led off the field before half-time after suffering a suspected broken jaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-skipper-cops-suspected-broken-jaw-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-skipper-cops-suspected-broken-jaw-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In-demand’ star fires again... but Roos ‘throw magnets’ in epic comeback – AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says his selection statement would have been to &ldquo;drop all 23&rdquo; as the Roos look to respond against Gold Coast on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-but-roos-throw-magnets-in-epic-comeback-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-but-roos-throw-magnets-in-epic-comeback-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clapped for buying a pumpkin!’ Wild Pendles reveal as record celebrations kick off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is &ldquo;embracing&rdquo; his record 433rd AFL game as the Collingwood champ takes centre stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/clapped-for-buying-a-pumpkin-wild-pendles-reveal-as-record-celebrations-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/clapped-for-buying-a-pumpkin-wild-pendles-reveal-as-record-celebrations-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a footy trip in round 11: The dilemma facing Essendon coach Brad Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don&rsquo;t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/planning-a-footy-trip-in-round-11-the-dilemma-facing-essendon-coach-brad-scott-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/planning-a-footy-trip-in-round-11-the-dilemma-facing-essendon-coach-brad-scott-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a footy trip in round 11. The dilemma facing Essendon coach Brad Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don&rsquo;t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/planning-a-footy-trip-in-round-11-the-dilemma-facing-essendon-coach-brad-scott/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/planning-a-footy-trip-in-round-11-the-dilemma-facing-essendon-coach-brad-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Suns charging towards eye-catching win; Countdown on for Pendlebury’s 433rd match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-suns-charging-towards-eye-catching-win-countdown-on-for-pendleburys-433rd-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-suns-charging-towards-eye-catching-win-countdown-on-for-pendleburys-433rd-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In-demand’ star fires again, Suns HOT in big Roos concerns – AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says his selection statement would have been to &ldquo;drop all 23&rdquo; as the Roos look to respond against Gold Coast on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-suns-hot-in-big-roos-concerns-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-suns-hot-in-big-roos-concerns-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In-demand’ star fires again, Suns start HOT in big Roos concerns – AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says his selection statement would have been to &ldquo;drop all 23&rdquo; as the Roos look to respond against Gold Coast on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-suns-start-hot-in-big-roos-concerns-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-demand-star-fires-again-suns-start-hot-in-big-roos-concerns-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerley taunts Gout, challenges teen to race him clean at Enhanced Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[American sprint star Fred Kerley doesn&rsquo;t think Gout Gout can handle the &ldquo;pressure&rdquo; of elite sprinting, warning the teenager he would beat him in a head-to-head race at the Enhanced Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kerley-taunts-gout-challenges-teen-to-race-him-clean-at-enhanced-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kerley-taunts-gout-challenges-teen-to-race-him-clean-at-enhanced-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wasn’t good enough’: How Storm’s rejection forged Bulldogs newest enforcer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury Bulldogs rookie Jack Underhill could have easily found himself at the Melbourne Storm, but instead, the hard-hitting forward is quickly becoming a cult hero at Belmore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-wasnt-good-enough-how-storms-rejection-forged-bulldogs-newest-enforcer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-wasnt-good-enough-how-storms-rejection-forged-bulldogs-newest-enforcer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roos ready to rebound as Suns look to extend winning Marvel run – AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says his selection statement would have been to &ldquo;drop all 23&rdquo; as the Roos look to respond against Gold Coast on Saturday. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-ready-to-rebound-as-suns-look-to-extend-winning-marvel-run-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-ready-to-rebound-as-suns-look-to-extend-winning-marvel-run-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowd boos Essendon star winning best on ground award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond fans were not happy with Darcy Parish winning the award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crowd-boos-essendon-star-winning-best-on-ground-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crowd-boos-essendon-star-winning-best-on-ground-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's more in the tank:' Pendlebury celebrates games record despite Eagles scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theres-more-in-the-tank-pendlebury-celebrates-games-record-despite-eagles-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theres-more-in-the-tank-pendlebury-celebrates-games-record-despite-eagles-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'There's more in the tank:' Pendlebury celebrates games record despite Eagles scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles at the MCG. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-suns-lead-roos-ahead-of-pendleburys-record-breaking-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-suns-lead-roos-ahead-of-pendleburys-record-breaking-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'Still more in the tank' for Pendlebury after record-breaking game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles as the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-still-more-in-the-tank-for-pendlebury-after-record-breaking-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-still-more-in-the-tank-for-pendlebury-after-record-breaking-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Roos face Suns ahead of Pendlebury's record-breaking game]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne and Gold Coast go head to head before attention turns to the MCG, where Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury will break the V/AFL games record against West Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-roos-face-suns-ahead-of-pendleburys-record-breaking-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-roos-face-suns-ahead-of-pendleburys-record-breaking-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pendlebury honoured in record-breaking game, Roos beat Suns after the siren]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne comes from 43 points back to beat Gold Coast after the siren before attention turns to the MCG, where Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury will break the V/AFL games record against West Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-in-record-breaking-game-roos-beat-suns-after-the-siren/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-in-record-breaking-game-roos-beat-suns-after-the-siren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pendlebury honoured in record-breaking game, Cats down Swans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury breaks the V/AFL games record against West Coast at the MCG as Geelong beats Sydney by 27 points in a heavyweight clash at Kardinia Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-in-record-breaking-game-cats-down-swans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-in-record-breaking-game-cats-down-swans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pendlebury honoured before record-breaking game, Roos beat Suns after the siren]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne comes from 43 points back to beat Gold Coast after the siren before attention turns to the MCG, where Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury will break the V/AFL games record against West Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-before-record-breaking-game-roos-beat-suns-after-the-siren/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-honoured-before-record-breaking-game-roos-beat-suns-after-the-siren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pendlebury celebrates games record with hard-fought victory over West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood's No.10 enjoys a 10-point win in his record-breaking match as the Magpies hold firm to down the Eagles at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-celebrates-games-record-with-hard-fought-victory-over-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pendlebury-celebrates-games-record-with-hard-fought-victory-over-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No longer welcome’: Fears for Aussie NBA prospects as big eligibility shake-up revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Australian basketball talent with professional experience could soon find the NCAA pathway far more complicated, with a reported eligibility shift threatening to impact a growing number of NBL players preparing to head to the United States college system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-longer-welcome-fears-for-aussie-nba-prospects-as-big-eligibility-shake-up-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-longer-welcome-fears-for-aussie-nba-prospects-as-big-eligibility-shake-up-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: ‘Scott Pendlebury Day’ swings into action; Patrons warned about train disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-scott-pendlebury-day-swings-into-action-patrons-warned-about-train-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-scott-pendlebury-day-swings-into-action-patrons-warned-about-train-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Kangas host Suns at Marvel; Train disruption warnings ahead of Pendlebury record match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-kangas-host-suns-at-marvel-train-disruption-warnings-ahead-of-pendlebury-record-match/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-kangas-host-suns-at-marvel-train-disruption-warnings-ahead-of-pendlebury-record-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers rocked by youngster’s ACL fears in ‘devastating scenes’ to continue injury nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tigers youngster Tom Sims has gone down with a suspected ACL blow in the VFL in &ldquo;devastating scenes&rdquo; to continue Richmond&rsquo;s injury nightmare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-rocked-by-youngsters-acl-fears-in-devastating-scenes-to-continue-injury-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-rocked-by-youngsters-acl-fears-in-devastating-scenes-to-continue-injury-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks captain set to quit NRL as new deal emerges in big switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a return from an ACL injury, Sharks forward Cameron McInnes has finalised his next move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-captain-set-to-quit-nrl-as-new-deal-emerges-in-big-switch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-captain-set-to-quit-nrl-as-new-deal-emerges-in-big-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unexpected’ blow for McLaren tilt explained; crucial message sent in team war — F1 Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a bad day to be a groundhog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unexpected-blow-for-mclaren-tilt-explained-crucial-message-sent-in-team-war-f1-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unexpected-blow-for-mclaren-tilt-explained-crucial-message-sent-in-team-war-f1-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL Saturday LIVE: Scott Pendlebury sets new games record as Collingwood, Eagles play at MCG; Sydney test premiership hopes in Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig McRae is determined to ensure the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; buzzing around Collingwood in the build-up to Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking appearance is put to good use. First up, however, the Kangas clash with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-scott-pendlebury-sets-new-games-record-as-collingwood-eagles-play-at-mcg-sydney-test-premiership-hopes-in-geelong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-saturday-live-scott-pendlebury-sets-new-games-record-as-collingwood-eagles-play-at-mcg-sydney-test-premiership-hopes-in-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Never doubted myself’: Merc star back on top; McLaren’s first misstep explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a bad day to be a groundhog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-doubted-myself-merc-star-back-on-top-mclarens-first-misstep-explained/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-doubted-myself-merc-star-back-on-top-mclarens-first-misstep-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys switch as door opens to desperate star — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons have suffered a huge blow with Jaydn Su&rsquo;A ruled out with a calf injury after only just returning from suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-switch-as-door-opens-to-desperate-star-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-switch-as-door-opens-to-desperate-star-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 11 teams: Demons rest one of the Picketts for Bulldogs clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams have been named for the opening game of round 11, with the Brad Scott and the Bombers making a huge call at the selection table ahead of the Dreamtime game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-demons-rest-one-of-the-picketts-for-bulldogs-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-demons-rest-one-of-the-picketts-for-bulldogs-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 11 teams and expert tips: Demons rest one of the Picketts for Bulldogs clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams have been named for the opening game of round 11, with the Brad Scott and the Bombers making a huge call at the selection table ahead of the Dreamtime game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-demons-rest-one-of-the-picketts-for-bulldogs-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-demons-rest-one-of-the-picketts-for-bulldogs-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Life can be pretty cruel’: Origin stars call for ‘Try for Jai’ campaign after Arrow’s MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blues players have thrown their support behind a potential &lsquo;Try for Jai&rsquo; campaign later this year to help raise money for Jai Arrow and his family, after the former Souths star was forced into early retirement following a devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-can-be-pretty-cruel-origin-stars-call-for-try-for-jai-campaign-after-arrows-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-can-be-pretty-cruel-origin-stars-call-for-try-for-jai-campaign-after-arrows-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brutal final twist to staggering PGA explosion as ace stuns in ‘insane’ pairing — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Si-woo carded a spectacular 60 marred only by an agonising bogey at the last to seize a five-shot lead on Friday at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brutal-final-twist-to-staggering-pga-explosion-as-ace-stuns-in-insane-pairing-wrap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brutal-final-twist-to-staggering-pga-explosion-as-ace-stuns-in-insane-pairing-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to 911 reveals harrowing moments before NASCAR champ's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call to 911 reveals NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had been coughing up blood in the hours before his tragic death aged 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/call-to-911-reveals-harrowing-moments-before-nascar-champs-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/call-to-911-reveals-harrowing-moments-before-nascar-champs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbitohs skipper throws his support behind ‘Try for Jai’]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney captain Cameron Murray believes there&rsquo;s an appropriate way for the rugby league community to rally around Jai Arrow after his MND diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rabbitohs-skipper-throws-his-support-behind-try-for-jai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rabbitohs-skipper-throws-his-support-behind-try-for-jai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Couldn’t talk’: Tigers boss lifts lid on star’s nasty injury... and why he played on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond coach Adem Yze says he thought star forward Tom Lynch would be heading to hospital at half time, only to find the big man returning to play out the Dreamtime game to help secure his team a gutsy three-goal win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/couldnt-talk-tigers-boss-lifts-lid-on-stars-nasty-injury-and-why-he-played-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/couldnt-talk-tigers-boss-lifts-lid-on-stars-nasty-injury-and-why-he-played-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuart Broad makes bold Ashes claim about England bowler Ollie Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Broad could not resist a sly dig at Australia as he discussed the return of Ollie Robinson to the England team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuart-broad-makes-bold-ashes-claim-about-england-bowler-ollie-robinson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuart-broad-makes-bold-ashes-claim-about-england-bowler-ollie-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wallabies is the end goal’: Pritchard brothers’ dream alive despite PNG Chiefs meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brothers with the PNG Chiefs, but say representing the Wallabies remains the &lsquo;end goal&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-is-the-end-goal-pritchard-brothers-dream-alive-despite-png-chiefs-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-is-the-end-goal-pritchard-brothers-dream-alive-despite-png-chiefs-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you not entertained? NRL walking a fine line between integrity and mass appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[So often has rugby league supremo Peter V&rsquo;landys declared that the game is primarily about entertainment that he could be channelling Russell Crowe in Gladiator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/are-you-not-entertained-nrl-walking-a-fine-line-between-integrity-and-mass-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/are-you-not-entertained-nrl-walking-a-fine-line-between-integrity-and-mass-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1 driver smashes into groundhog during Canadian Grand Prix session]]></title><description><![CDATA[A groundhog is killed and an F1 car heavily damaged after a collision during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1-driver-smashes-into-groundhog-during-canadian-grand-prix-session/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1-driver-smashes-into-groundhog-during-canadian-grand-prix-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal causes chaos, Alonso crashes in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Albon crashes after running into a marmot before Fernando Alonso runs into a wall at the Canadian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/animal-causes-chaos-alonso-crashes-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/animal-causes-chaos-alonso-crashes-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys switch as door opens to desperate star; Dragon’s huge blow — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons have suffered a huge blow with Jaydn Su&rsquo;A ruled out with a calf injury after only just returning from suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-switch-as-door-opens-to-desperate-star-dragons-huge-blow-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-switch-as-door-opens-to-desperate-star-dragons-huge-blow-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect to see Super Rugby teams take on Japanese opponents in the future &ndash; but don&rsquo;t bet on a Sunwolves revival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/super-rugbys-next-partnership-will-be-with-japan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/super-rugbys-next-partnership-will-be-with-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dangerous’: Tense scenes in marathon staredown as champion Usyk hits weigh-in record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven will be making history this weekend as their WBA and WBC heavyweight title clash emanates from the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-tense-scenes-in-marathon-staredown-as-champion-usyk-hits-weigh-in-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-tense-scenes-in-marathon-staredown-as-champion-usyk-hits-weigh-in-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Oh my god! What’s going on here?’: Blues bolter opens up on shock phone call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minor tweak to the NRL&rsquo;s interchange rules has opened the door for a young Canberra Raiders star to make his State of Origin debut for the NSW Blues in this year&rsquo;s series opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/oh-my-god-whats-going-on-here-blues-bolter-opens-up-on-shock-phone-call/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/oh-my-god-whats-going-on-here-blues-bolter-opens-up-on-shock-phone-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Scott Pendlebury steps onto the MCG on Saturday afternoon, his name will stand alone at the top of a remarkable list &mdash; but the achievement has also reignited a debate about the value of non-Victorian Aussie Rules records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/collingwood-champions-achievement-reopens-old-wound-outside-victoria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/collingwood-champions-achievement-reopens-old-wound-outside-victoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Origin 2026: Ethan Strange opens up on NSW Blues debut and call-up, relationship with Ricky Stuart]]></title><description><![CDATA[A minor tweak to the NRL&rsquo;s interchange rules has opened the door for a young Canberra Raiders star to make his State of Origin debut for the NSW Blues in this year&rsquo;s series opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/state-of-origin-2026-ethan-strange-opens-up-on-nsw-blues-debut-and-call-up-relationship-with-ricky-stuart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/state-of-origin-2026-ethan-strange-opens-up-on-nsw-blues-debut-and-call-up-relationship-with-ricky-stuart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hard to talk about positives’: Dejected Bombers coach laments horror injury carnage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon coach Brad Scott says it is &ldquo;hard&rdquo; to separate his side&rsquo;s performance from the injury carnage that went down in a three-goal loss to Richmond on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hard-to-talk-about-positives-dejected-bombers-coach-laments-horror-injury-carnage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hard-to-talk-about-positives-dejected-bombers-coach-laments-horror-injury-carnage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal sparks ugly crash in red flag chaos; Piastri lurks as grid sent fresh warning  — F1 Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Russell sent a fresh F1 statement in his Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday, claiming pole position for the sprint in Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/animal-sparks-ugly-crash-in-red-flag-chaos-piastri-lurks-as-grid-sent-fresh-warning-f1-wrap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/animal-sparks-ugly-crash-in-red-flag-chaos-piastri-lurks-as-grid-sent-fresh-warning-f1-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ciraldo fires back over 'made up rumours']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo defends the club after 'made up rumours' during a five-game losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-fires-back-over-made-up-rumours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-fires-back-over-made-up-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins’ IPL team falls short of ultimate goal despite huge win over reigning champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerhouse batting display, headlined by three frenetic half-centuries, set up Sunrisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s comprehensive 55-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, though it wasn&rsquo;t enough to secure them a top-two finish as both teams completed their league engagements on 18 points apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-ipl-team-falls-short-of-ultimate-goal-despite-huge-win-over-reigning-champs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-ipl-team-falls-short-of-ultimate-goal-despite-huge-win-over-reigning-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the AFL's pecking order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendleburys-greatest-role-on-the-path-to-record-was-restoring-the-pies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendleburys-greatest-role-on-the-path-to-record-was-restoring-the-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How unexpected IPL spiral could spark last-minute Aussie selection chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia could be forced to make last-minute changes to its ODI squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan pending the results of this weekend&rsquo;s Indian Premier League matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-unexpected-ipl-spiral-could-spark-last-minute-aussie-selection-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-unexpected-ipl-spiral-could-spark-last-minute-aussie-selection-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Going to pass out’: Horror new details over NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s shock death as 911 call revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details about a 911 call placed by NASCAR star Kyle Busch &mdash; a two-time series champion regarded as one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest ever drivers &mdash; leading up to his death on Thursday have emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/going-to-pass-out-horror-new-details-over-nascar-legend-kyle-buschs-shock-death-as-911-call-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/going-to-pass-out-horror-new-details-over-nascar-legend-kyle-buschs-shock-death-as-911-call-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Life is football' here but without money, Australia's most unique club won't survive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules football is a way of life that has spawned some of the game's biggest names. But even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home, the Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-is-football-here-but-without-money-australias-most-unique-club-wont-survive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-is-football-here-but-without-money-australias-most-unique-club-wont-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Life is football' here but as a favourite son heads home, it needs help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules football is a way of life that has spawned some of the game's biggest names. But even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home, the Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-is-football-here-but-as-a-favourite-son-heads-home-it-needs-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/life-is-football-here-but-as-a-favourite-son-heads-home-it-needs-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Willie Rioli now is time to 'give back' to the place that gave him everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules football is a way of life that has spawned some of the game's biggest names. But even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home, the Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/for-willie-rioli-now-is-time-to-give-back-to-the-place-that-gave-him-everything/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/for-willie-rioli-now-is-time-to-give-back-to-the-place-that-gave-him-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not much pride in the AFL’s LGBTQI+ efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fines, suspensions, and cancelled games: How the AFL turned a celebration of pride into a bureaucratic mess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-much-pride-in-the-afls-lgbtqi-efforts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-much-pride-in-the-afls-lgbtqi-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tackle that may have saved Canterbury’s season; Ciraldo blasts ‘outside noise’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Underhill is fast becoming a Canterbury cult hero as the Dogs&rsquo; coach revealed how the outside noise had become debilitating for his young players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-tackle-that-may-have-saved-canterburys-season-ciraldo-blasts-outside-noise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-tackle-that-may-have-saved-canterburys-season-ciraldo-blasts-outside-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When even the Kiwis conclude Anzac Day Test is a no-brainer, it’s time to make it happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Anzac Day clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks makes perfect sense, and it should have its own trophy. There is no shortage of inspiration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-even-the-kiwis-conclude-anzac-day-test-is-a-no-brainer-its-time-to-make-it-happen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-even-the-kiwis-conclude-anzac-day-test-is-a-no-brainer-its-time-to-make-it-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greener pastures? Toby’s departure would be a disaster for the Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dedicating more than 15 years of blood, sweat and tears to the Giants, it would be an alarm-bells moment for the club if Greene, their captain and talisman, chose to finish his career elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/greener-pastures-tobys-departure-would-be-a-disaster-for-the-giants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/greener-pastures-tobys-departure-would-be-a-disaster-for-the-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Corica is the only person to have been involved, in one form or another, in each of the A-League&rsquo;s 21 seasons to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/another-grand-final-win-can-put-a-league-icon-in-reach-of-anges-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/another-grand-final-win-can-put-a-league-icon-in-reach-of-anges-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a 3,400yo ball game survives in Mexico against all odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulama remains an important part of Mexican identity, with authorities leveraging the momentum of the FIFA World Cup to shine a spotlight on the ancient sport once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-a-3400yo-ball-game-survives-in-mexico-against-all-odds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-a-3400yo-ball-game-survives-in-mexico-against-all-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreamtime clash turns to nightmare fuel for 1-10 Bombers after injury carnage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew McGrath, Archer May and Tom Lynch were all hospitalised as injury claimed seven players in the Tigers&rsquo; upset 18-point win in front of more than 78,000 at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dreamtime-clash-turns-to-nightmare-fuel-for-1-10-bombers-after-injury-carnage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dreamtime-clash-turns-to-nightmare-fuel-for-1-10-bombers-after-injury-carnage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bit of a floor show’: Saints coach responds to Docker’s ‘bizarre’ antics]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s the &ldquo;instigator&rdquo; and the &ldquo;antagonist&rdquo; who sparks the Dockers &ndash; but is Patrick Voss becoming Fremantle&rsquo;s most important?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-of-a-floor-show-saints-coach-responds-to-dockers-bizarre-antics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-of-a-floor-show-saints-coach-responds-to-dockers-bizarre-antics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wharfie time: Dockers storm to a perfect 10 with victory over Ross Lyon’s Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cream rose to the top for Fremantle at Optus Stadium. Meanwhile, Richmond turned Dreamtime at the &rsquo;G into a nightmare for the besieged Bombers and their coach Brad Scott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wharfie-time-dockers-storm-to-a-perfect-10-with-victory-over-ross-lyons-saints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wharfie-time-dockers-storm-to-a-perfect-10-with-victory-over-ross-lyons-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellamy’s damning Storm admission... and the shock trend he can’t explain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy admits he is no closer to finding out why the Melbourne Storm have been so poor in second halves this year after another collapse against the Bulldogs on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bellamys-damning-storm-admission-and-the-shock-trend-he-cant-explain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bellamys-damning-storm-admission-and-the-shock-trend-he-cant-explain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ciraldo hits out at ‘bulls***’ rumours, ‘unfair’ criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has hit out at &ldquo;bulls*** rumours&rdquo; and &ldquo;unfair&rdquo; criticism after the club snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 30-20 win over the Storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-hits-out-at-bulls-rumours-unfair-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ciraldo-hits-out-at-bulls-rumours-unfair-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Dreamtime game becomes Bombers’ nightmare as Parish booed; Freo storm to a perfect 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-freo-storm-to-a-perfect-10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-freo-storm-to-a-perfect-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 in a row! Late blitz delivers Dockers historic first as Flagmantle dream grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle have claimed a record 10th straight win as a final quarter burst saw the Dockers overrun St Kilda on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-in-a-row-late-blitz-delivers-dockers-historic-first-as-flagmantle-dream-grows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-in-a-row-late-blitz-delivers-dockers-historic-first-as-flagmantle-dream-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It clicked tonight': Burton on crucial Dogs win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton speaks after Canterbury's win over Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-clicked-tonight-burton-on-crucial-dogs-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-clicked-tonight-burton-on-crucial-dogs-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Dreamtime game becomes Bombers’ nightmare as Parish booed; Freo storming to a perfect 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-freo-storming-to-a-perfect-10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-freo-storming-to-a-perfect-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons star’s huge blow; Warriors’ big boost — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons have suffered a huge blow with Jaydn Su&rsquo;A ruled out with a calf injury after only just returning from suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-stars-huge-blow-warriors-big-boost-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-stars-huge-blow-warriors-big-boost-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs score on back of Burton line break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton makes a line break and the Bulldogs score a try in the next play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-score-on-back-of-burton-line-break/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-score-on-back-of-burton-line-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Dreamtime game becomes Bombers’ nightmare as Parish booed when receiving the medal; Saints, Freo go down to the wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-when-receiving-the-medal-saints-freo-go-down-to-the-wire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-when-receiving-the-medal-saints-freo-go-down-to-the-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Dreamtime game becomes Bombers’ nightmare as Parish booed when receiving the medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-when-receiving-the-medal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-dreamtime-game-becomes-bombers-nightmare-as-parish-booed-when-receiving-the-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 12: Bulldogs vs Storm | Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch all of the tries, bone-crunching hits and every other electrifying highlight moment from the Bulldogs' Friday night clash with the Storm at Accor Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-bulldogs-vs-storm-highlights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-12-bulldogs-vs-storm-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Season-saving’ moment as ‘breakout’ star is born in historic Bulldogs comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Ginnane said it &ldquo;might be a season-saving moment&rdquo; and after looking on track for their sixth loss in a row, the feeling must be sheer relief in the Bulldogs&rsquo; sheds on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/season-saving-moment-as-breakout-star-is-born-in-historic-bulldogs-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/season-saving-moment-as-breakout-star-is-born-in-historic-bulldogs-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Injury carnage hits shell-shocked Essendon as Tiger cubs roar to Dreamtime glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-as-tiger-cubs-roar-to-dreamtime-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-as-tiger-cubs-roar-to-dreamtime-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightmare ‘revisited’: ‘Ridiculous toll’ as ‘precocious’ Tigers send Dons to bottom of AFL ladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon has been hit with a brutal case of deja vu, with four players copping nasty injuries in a costly Dreamtime loss to an impressive young Richmond outfit, which sees the Bombers move to the bottom of the AFL ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nightmare-revisited-ridiculous-toll-as-precocious-tigers-send-dons-to-bottom-of-afl-ladder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nightmare-revisited-ridiculous-toll-as-precocious-tigers-send-dons-to-bottom-of-afl-ladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get your popcorn’: Freo’s pest under rival’s skin as Saints eye big scalp – AFL Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Kilda are chasing just their second-ever win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium when the two sides meet on Friday night. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-your-popcorn-freos-pest-under-rivals-skin-as-saints-eye-big-scalp-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-your-popcorn-freos-pest-under-rivals-skin-as-saints-eye-big-scalp-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempers flare as Utoikamanu fires up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefano Utoikamanu and Sitili Tupouniua get in a heated scuffle in the dying moments of the Storm-Bulldogs clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tempers-flare-as-utoikamanu-fires-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tempers-flare-as-utoikamanu-fires-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Injury carnage hits shell-shocked Essendon but Bombers, Tigers clash poised for nail-biting finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-but-bombers-tigers-clash-poised-for-nail-biting-finish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-but-bombers-tigers-clash-poised-for-nail-biting-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too little, too late: Waratahs’ finals hopes fade in Brumbies loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waratahs&rsquo; finals hopes are all but over after familiar problems with inaccuracy and ill-discipline proved costly in a 21-14 loss to the Brumbies in Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-little-too-late-waratahs-finals-hopes-fade-in-brumbies-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-little-too-late-waratahs-finals-hopes-fade-in-brumbies-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burton runs wild as Bulldogs chase down Storm to snap losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton was the star and the Bulldogs unearthed a new crowd favourite in a crucial comeback victory over Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/burton-runs-wild-as-bulldogs-chase-down-storm-to-snap-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/burton-runs-wild-as-bulldogs-chase-down-storm-to-snap-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs end losing streak with second-half comeback over Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs look to snap their five-game losing streak against a Storm side missing their Origin stars. 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Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-over-them-saints-off-to-hot-start-in-search-for-first-big-scalp-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-over-them-saints-off-to-hot-start-in-search-for-first-big-scalp-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons nightmare ‘revisited’ with ‘ridiculous injury toll’ as ‘precocious’ Tigers stun — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Dreamtime at the &lsquo;G as Richmond and Essendon battle it out to avoid last spot on the ladder. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-nightmare-revisited-with-ridiculous-injury-toll-as-precocious-tigers-stun-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-nightmare-revisited-with-ridiculous-injury-toll-as-precocious-tigers-stun-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Injury carnage hits shell-shocked Essendon in crunch Dreamtime clash with Tigers at the MCG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-in-crunch-dreamtime-clash-with-tigers-at-the-mcg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-injury-carnage-hits-shell-shocked-essendon-in-crunch-dreamtime-clash-with-tigers-at-the-mcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues member’s official punishment revealed over ‘abhorrent’ fan podcast comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A host of a non-club-affiliated fan podcast has had his Carlton membership suspended until at least the end of the season for degrading and threatening comments made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-members-official-punishment-revealed-over-abhorrent-fan-podcast-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-members-official-punishment-revealed-over-abhorrent-fan-podcast-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPL 2026: Pep Guardiola confirms end of 10-year stint at Manchester City which yielded 20 trophies in emotional video, latest news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will depart the club after their final game of the Premier League season against Aston Villa at the Etihad early on Monday morning Australia time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/epl-2026-pep-guardiola-confirms-end-of-10-year-stint-at-manchester-city-which-yielded-20-trophies-in-emotional-video-latest-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/epl-2026-pep-guardiola-confirms-end-of-10-year-stint-at-manchester-city-which-yielded-20-trophies-in-emotional-video-latest-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t ask me’: Legendary manager Pep Guardiola confirms Man City exit in emotional goodbye video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will depart the club after their final game of the Premier League season against Aston Villa at the Etihad early on Monday morning Australia time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-ask-me-legendary-manager-pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-in-emotional-goodbye-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-ask-me-legendary-manager-pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-in-emotional-goodbye-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: ‘Don’t ask me’: Legendary manager Pep Guardiola confirms Man City exit in emotional goodbye video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will depart the club after their final game of the Premier League season against Aston Villa at the Etihad early on Monday morning Australia time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-dont-ask-me-legendary-manager-pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-in-emotional-goodbye-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-dont-ask-me-legendary-manager-pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-in-emotional-goodbye-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm capatalise on huge Kiraz blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs star Jacob Kiraz fluffs his lines and the Storm make him pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storm-capatalise-on-huge-kiraz-blunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storm-capatalise-on-huge-kiraz-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Rapid Tigers bolt to lead as Dons struggle despite Long’s spine-tingling speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle&rsquo;s ominous winning streak. 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Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-bombers-lose-two-players-to-injury-in-crunch-dreamtime-clash-with-tigers-at-the-mcg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-bombers-lose-two-players-to-injury-in-crunch-dreamtime-clash-with-tigers-at-the-mcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPL 2026: Michael Carrick appointed full-time by Manchester United, two-year deal to remain at Old Trafford after successful interim spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have announced that manager Michael Carrick has been appointed full-time on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/epl-2026-michael-carrick-appointed-full-time-by-manchester-united-two-year-deal-to-remain-at-old-trafford-after-successful-interim-spell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/epl-2026-michael-carrick-appointed-full-time-by-manchester-united-two-year-deal-to-remain-at-old-trafford-after-successful-interim-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Can be proud’: Manchester United make call on Michael Carrick’s future after ‘astounding turnaround’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have announced that manager Michael Carrick has been appointed full-time on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/can-be-proud-manchester-united-make-call-on-michael-carricks-future-after-astounding-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/can-be-proud-manchester-united-make-call-on-michael-carricks-future-after-astounding-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Manchester United make call on Michael Carrick’s future after ‘astounding turnaround’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have announced that manager Michael Carrick has been appointed full-time on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-manchester-united-make-call-on-michael-carricks-future-after-astounding-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-manchester-united-make-call-on-michael-carricks-future-after-astounding-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Utoikamanu kick leads to try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefano Utoikamanu kicks, the ball ricochets off a Bulldogs defender and the Storm score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rare-utoikamanu-kick-leads-to-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rare-utoikamanu-kick-leads-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcaster’s Carlton membership revoked following controversial comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier in the week, host of the Jumper Punch, Rocco Stagnitti, said he would &ldquo;punch the f--- out of the Besties&rdquo;, a popular female-focused supporter group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/podcasters-carlton-membership-revoked-following-controversial-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/podcasters-carlton-membership-revoked-following-controversial-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Real trouble’: Double Dons blow as Pick 1 Cup cheekily on the line for old rivals — AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Dreamtime at the &lsquo;G as Richmond and Essendon battle it out to avoid last spot on the ladder. 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The NRL had their own thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canberra coach&rsquo;s post-match press conference lasted 111 seconds, and while he conceded the Dolphins deserved the win, some of the calls had left him baffled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-calls-left-ricky-stuart-confused-and-upset-the-nrl-had-their-own-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-calls-left-ricky-stuart-confused-and-upset-the-nrl-had-their-own-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live AFL 2026, Fremantle Dockers vs St Kilda Saints, Round 11 | Live scores and stats, updates and blog, start time AEST and how to watch, video, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Kilda are chasing just their second-ever win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium when the two sides meet on Friday night. 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-- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters will vie for world records while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enhanced-games-2026-aussie-olympic-swimmer-james-magnussen-to-try-break-world-records-in-las-vegas-after-doping-program-in-controversial-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enhanced-games-2026-aussie-olympic-swimmer-james-magnussen-to-try-break-world-records-in-las-vegas-after-doping-program-in-controversial-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olympic past behind Tolu Koula's rise to State of Origin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly speedster Tolu Koula is set to bring his pace to the Origin arena at the same stadium where his parents represented Tonga in the Sydney Olympics.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-olympic-past-behind-tolu-koulas-rise-to-state-of-origin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-olympic-past-behind-tolu-koulas-rise-to-state-of-origin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the next ‘Alfie’ embraces the pressure, and plans to address fatal flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he prepares to achieve what his father could not, Maroons debutant Sam Walker has refused to shy away from being compared to the legendary Allan Langer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-next-alfie-embraces-the-pressure-and-plans-to-address-fatal-flaw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-next-alfie-embraces-the-pressure-and-plans-to-address-fatal-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get used to it’: Hamilton makes career call; Horner’s new F1 lifeline: Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days are getting longer and warmer on the Old Continent as spring turns to summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-used-to-it-hamilton-makes-career-call-horners-new-f1-lifeline-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-used-to-it-hamilton-makes-career-call-horners-new-f1-lifeline-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m definitely not perfect’: Radley’s road to Origin redemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a boy growing up in Sydney&rsquo;s Eastern Suburbs, Victor Radley lived for State of Origin nights. But he had grown to accept the chance to represent his state had passed him by.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-definitely-not-perfect-radleys-road-to-origin-redemption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-definitely-not-perfect-radleys-road-to-origin-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players need incentive to live in PNG compound, says Albanese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s government has rubber-stamped the PNG tax breaks and he said on Friday the NRL&rsquo;s 19th team need such an edge to attract players to Port Moresby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-need-incentive-to-live-in-png-compound-says-albanese/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-need-incentive-to-live-in-png-compound-says-albanese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie McGuire pays tribute to Scott Pendlebury's career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie McGuire gushes over the incredible career of Scott Pendlebury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eddie-mcguire-pays-tribute-to-scott-pendleburys-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eddie-mcguire-pays-tribute-to-scott-pendleburys-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ponga explains why he's in an Origin sweet spot after controversial selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayln Ponga was a controversial selection for the Maroons, but the Newcastle star says he's backing himself to perform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ponga-explains-why-hes-in-an-origin-sweet-spot-after-controversial-selection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ponga-explains-why-hes-in-an-origin-sweet-spot-after-controversial-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CA staffer sacked after conflict of interest investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia has sacked a senior staffer after substantiating whistleblower allegations that the staffer, formerly employed by the NRL, commissioned contracts totaling more than $600,000 to a company they were personally associated with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ca-staffer-sacked-after-conflict-of-interest-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ca-staffer-sacked-after-conflict-of-interest-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shameless’: NBA star’s controversial act sparks fresh debate as Knicks surge ahead in series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a 38-point masterclass in Game 1, Jalen Brunson found things far less comfortable in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, as the New York Knicks steadied themselves to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 109-93 win at Madison Square Garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shameless-nba-stars-controversial-act-sparks-fresh-debate-as-knicks-surge-ahead-in-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shameless-nba-stars-controversial-act-sparks-fresh-debate-as-knicks-surge-ahead-in-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘F***ing bulls**t’: Under-pressure driver lashes out; McLaren bring more upgrades for Merc fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re only four rounds into the season, but the pressure is already ramping up in the Formula 1 paddock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fing-bullst-under-pressure-driver-lashes-out-mclaren-bring-more-upgrades-for-merc-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fing-bullst-under-pressure-driver-lashes-out-mclaren-bring-more-upgrades-for-merc-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kotoni Staggs is making his Origin battles personal]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kotoni Staggs takes the field he transforms into the angriest man in the NRL and upon his return to the New South Wales side the Brisbane centre is ready to channel his rage into State of Origin.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-kotoni-staggs-is-making-his-origin-battles-personal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-kotoni-staggs-is-making-his-origin-battles-personal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I take it personally': Staggs says he's ready to fire after Origin recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years after his Origin debut, Kotoni Staggs says he's ready to bring the aggression for NSW after being offered a lifeline by coach Laurie Daley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-take-it-personally-staggs-says-hes-ready-to-fire-after-origin-recall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-take-it-personally-staggs-says-hes-ready-to-fire-after-origin-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey's plea to Origin referees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns pleads with the referee and Bunker to avoid using the sin bin during State of Origin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joeys-plea-to-origin-referees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joeys-plea-to-origin-referees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey tipping late Blues team change]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW legend Andrew Johns reckons Blues coach Laurie Daley will make a late team change before the State of Origin opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-tipping-late-blues-team-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-tipping-late-blues-team-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gus’ podcast claim only created more confusion; why $2.7m gamble makes no sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[What an opportunity this is for the Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-gus-podcast-claim-only-created-more-confusion-why-27m-gamble-makes-no-sense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-gus-podcast-claim-only-created-more-confusion-why-27m-gamble-makes-no-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gus’ Bulldogs claim only created more confusion; why $2.7m Dragons gamble makes no sense — Alex McKinnon]]></title><description><![CDATA[What an opportunity this is for the Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-gus-bulldogs-claim-only-created-more-confusion-why-27m-dragons-gamble-makes-no-sense-alex-mckinnon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-gus-bulldogs-claim-only-created-more-confusion-why-27m-dragons-gamble-makes-no-sense-alex-mckinnon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enhanced Games are dangerous. They’re not a celebration of science]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a prime-time, livestreamed advertisement for a drug business. Swimming, athletics and weightlifting, the bait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-enhanced-games-are-dangerous-theyre-not-a-celebration-of-science/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-enhanced-games-are-dangerous-theyre-not-a-celebration-of-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge blow as Dragons star ruled out forcing reshuffle; Bulldogs lose spine member — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons have suffered a huge blow with Jaydn Su&rsquo;A ruled out with a calf injury after only just returning from suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-blow-as-dragons-star-ruled-out-forcing-reshuffle-bulldogs-lose-spine-member-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-blow-as-dragons-star-ruled-out-forcing-reshuffle-bulldogs-lose-spine-member-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaydn Su’A tears calf on eve of Dragons’ clash against Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training in front of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as their new headquarters were opened, winless St George Illawarra have been dealt another setback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jaydn-sua-tears-calf-on-eve-of-dragons-clash-against-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jaydn-sua-tears-calf-on-eve-of-dragons-clash-against-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You won’t last a week’: Secrets of Craig Bellamy’s Melbourne Storm regime as defiant act stirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-four seasons wearing the same purple tracksuit isn&rsquo;t a lack of wardrobe imagination; it&rsquo;s a level of stability that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the NRL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You won’t last a week’: Secrets of Craig Bellamy’s enduring Melbourne Storm regime as defiant act stirs from slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-four seasons wearing the same purple tracksuit isn&rsquo;t a lack of wardrobe imagination; it&rsquo;s a level of stability that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the NRL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-enduring-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs-from-slump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-enduring-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs-from-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You won’t last a week’: Secrets of Craig Bellamy’s enduring Melbourne Storm regime as defiant act stirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-four seasons wearing the same purple tracksuit isn&rsquo;t a lack of wardrobe imagination; it&rsquo;s a level of stability that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the NRL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-enduring-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-wont-last-a-week-secrets-of-craig-bellamys-enduring-melbourne-storm-regime-as-defiant-act-stirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘History will prove me right’: Inside Magnussen’s Enhanced Games gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Magnussen&rsquo;s resting heart rate is down to 28 beats per minute as he prepares to go all-in on the world&rsquo;s most controversial sporting experiment taking place in Las Vegas on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/history-will-prove-me-right-inside-magnussens-enhanced-games-gamble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/history-will-prove-me-right-inside-magnussens-enhanced-games-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing, beers, and his unusual pre-game routine: The Scott Pendlebury you don’t know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury learnt early that the only way to become the best was to put himself in positions where he was no longer the best &ndash; but that is not all, as we discovered when he spoke to The Age ahead of his record-breaking game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-beers-and-his-unusual-pre-game-routine-the-scott-pendlebury-you-dont-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-beers-and-his-unusual-pre-game-routine-the-scott-pendlebury-you-dont-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Upset’: Warriors playmaker inks long-term extension despite cruel injury blow — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors have confirmed injured halfback Tanah Boyd has inked a three-year extension with the club despite his season ending ACL injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/upset-warriors-playmaker-inks-long-term-extension-despite-cruel-injury-blow-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/upset-warriors-playmaker-inks-long-term-extension-despite-cruel-injury-blow-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL 2026: Daily, Tanah Boyd signs contract extension with New Zealand Warriors, ACL injury, signings, contracts, Round 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors have confirmed injured halfback Tanah Boyd has inked a three-year extension with the club despite his season ending ACL injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-daily-tanah-boyd-signs-contract-extension-with-new-zealand-warriors-acl-injury-signings-contracts-round-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-daily-tanah-boyd-signs-contract-extension-with-new-zealand-warriors-acl-injury-signings-contracts-round-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pain’: Freak spin shot causes stir as LIV exile’s comeback finally ignites — PGA wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texan Taylor Moore nabbed his ninth birdie of the day at his final hole to seize a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and Jesper Svensson in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pain-freak-spin-shot-causes-stir-as-liv-exiles-comeback-finally-ignites-pga-wrap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pain-freak-spin-shot-causes-stir-as-liv-exiles-comeback-finally-ignites-pga-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eat through a straw’: Boxing champ blasts UFC star... then steroid sledge sparks ‘flatline’ fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC lightweight king Ilia Topuria and boxing bad boy Ryan Garcia have launched into a fiery social media feud overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eat-through-a-straw-boxing-champ-blasts-ufc-star-then-steroid-sledge-sparks-flatline-fury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eat-through-a-straw-boxing-champ-blasts-ufc-star-then-steroid-sledge-sparks-flatline-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles coach’s hint on Pendles tag; Mitchell lifts lid on epic spray — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has hinted at whether he&rsquo;ll elect to tag Scott Pendlebury in Saturday&rsquo;s historic fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eagles-coachs-hint-on-pendles-tag-mitchell-lifts-lid-on-epic-spray-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eagles-coachs-hint-on-pendles-tag-mitchell-lifts-lid-on-epic-spray-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tipped me up’: How cryptic Blues hint rattled Knights star before ‘surreal’ Origin recall — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recalled Blues prop Jacob Saifiti says a cryptic pre-game message at Magic Round played on his mind and led to his &ldquo;worst half of footy&rdquo; of the year as he pondered whether he was in the mix to play State of Origin again this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tipped-me-up-how-cryptic-blues-hint-rattled-knights-star-before-surreal-origin-recall-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tipped-me-up-how-cryptic-blues-hint-rattled-knights-star-before-surreal-origin-recall-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colourful NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies of ‘severe illness’ days after racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven days after fighting through a sinus cold to finish a race and three days before his next race, the colourful NASCAR driver died in hospital, aged 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/colourful-nascar-champ-kyle-busch-dies-of-severe-illness-days-after-racing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/colourful-nascar-champ-kyle-busch-dies-of-severe-illness-days-after-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Utterly unfathomable’: Sport world in shock as NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after sudden, ‘severe’ illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time series champion regarded as one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/utterly-unfathomable-sport-world-in-shock-as-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-dead-at-41-after-sudden-severe-illness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/utterly-unfathomable-sport-world-in-shock-as-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-dead-at-41-after-sudden-severe-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What a start!’: Resurgent Storm add to Bulldogs woes in crunch clash — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lachlan Galvin and the Canterbury Bulldogs host Jahrome Hughes and the Melbourne Storm in a blockbuster clash at Accor Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-a-start-resurgent-storm-add-to-bulldogs-woes-in-crunch-clash-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-a-start-resurgent-storm-add-to-bulldogs-woes-in-crunch-clash-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is a disaster’: Star suffers blow as ‘Canterbury catastrophe’ continues — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury&rsquo;s hopes of snapping their five-game losing streak have suffered a monumental blow with star forward Jacob Preston suffering a broken forearm just 12 minutes into Friday&rsquo;s showdown with the Storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-a-disaster-star-suffers-blow-as-canterbury-catastrophe-continues-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-a-disaster-star-suffers-blow-as-canterbury-catastrophe-continues-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Reshuffled Bulldogs host resurgent Storm in crunch clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lachlan Galvin and the Canterbury Bulldogs host Jahrome Hughes and the Melbourne Storm in a blockbuster clash at Accor Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-reshuffled-bulldogs-host-resurgent-storm-in-crunch-clash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-reshuffled-bulldogs-host-resurgent-storm-in-crunch-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s flattering’: Piastri responds to shock Red Bull link Verstappen gives indication on future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri is flattered by rumours linking him to Max Verstappen&rsquo;s Red Bull Racing seat, but the Australian says he isn&rsquo;t in talks with the energy drinks company about a switch away from McLaren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-flattering-piastri-responds-to-shock-red-bull-link-verstappen-gives-indication-on-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-flattering-piastri-responds-to-shock-red-bull-link-verstappen-gives-indication-on-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Hawk smashed in contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn star Nick Watson copped a huge hit against Adelaide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-hawk-smashed-in-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-hawk-smashed-in-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reborn Blues star’s selfless act in Knights extension talks amid cap squeeze — Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knights&rsquo; bulging salary cap reportedly could present a problem in their bid to keep Origin prop Jacob Saifiti at the club long-term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reborn-blues-stars-selfless-act-in-knights-extension-talks-amid-cap-squeeze-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reborn-blues-stars-selfless-act-in-knights-extension-talks-amid-cap-squeeze-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Stuart took 60 seconds to slam the state of the game. Is he right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday night&rsquo;s loss to the Dolphins was followed by some strong words from the veteran coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-stuart-took-60-seconds-to-slam-the-state-of-the-game-is-he-right/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-stuart-took-60-seconds-to-slam-the-state-of-the-game-is-he-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not a normal man’: Why $10 underdog can emulate most iconic boilover against heavyweight king]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn says Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven is capable of earning one of the greatest upsets in boxing history this weekend, stressing: &ldquo;The reason he&rsquo;s done what he&rsquo;s done is because he&rsquo;s not a normal man&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-normal-man-why-10-underdog-can-emulate-most-iconic-boilover-against-heavyweight-king/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-normal-man-why-10-underdog-can-emulate-most-iconic-boilover-against-heavyweight-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$10 underdog harnessing boxing’s most famous boilover ahead of crossover blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn says Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven is capable of earning one of the greatest upsets in boxing history this weekend, stressing: &ldquo;The reason he&rsquo;s done what he&rsquo;s done is because he&rsquo;s not a normal man&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-underdog-harnessing-boxings-most-famous-boilover-ahead-of-crossover-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-underdog-harnessing-boxings-most-famous-boilover-ahead-of-crossover-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Morally wrong’: True reason behind club’s $375m expulsion from promotion play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morally-wrong-true-reason-behind-clubs-375m-expulsion-from-promotion-play-off-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morally-wrong-true-reason-behind-clubs-375m-expulsion-from-promotion-play-off-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting world in shock as NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after sudden, ‘severe’ illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time series champion regarded as one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sporting-world-in-shock-as-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-dead-at-41-after-sudden-severe-illness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sporting-world-in-shock-as-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-dead-at-41-after-sudden-severe-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not taking this f***ing seriously’: Fletch and Hindy train Leon for hilarious mascot race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fletch and Hindy were charged with helping Leon win the mascot race at Magic Round and unsurprisingly hilarity ensued in a drunken build-up to the annual extravaganza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-taking-this-fing-seriously-fletch-and-hindy-train-leon-for-hilarious-mascot-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-taking-this-fing-seriously-fletch-and-hindy-train-leon-for-hilarious-mascot-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Morally wrong’: True reason behind club’s $375m  expulsion from  promotion play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morally-wrong-true-reason-behind-clubs-375m-expulsion-from-promotion-play-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/morally-wrong-true-reason-behind-clubs-375m-expulsion-from-promotion-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series championships and will be a future NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died aged 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-aged-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-aged-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute shock': NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series championships and will be a future NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died aged 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolute-shock-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-aged-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolute-shock-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-dies-aged-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mind-blowing’ reality of AFL immortality... and why Pendles has answered age-old question]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Shane Burgoyne gathered with the footy greats at the MCG on Monday, he could not help but marvel at the Magpie who will set an unthinkable mark in the AFL for longevity on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mind-blowing-reality-of-afl-immortality-and-why-pendles-has-answered-age-old-question/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mind-blowing-reality-of-afl-immortality-and-why-pendles-has-answered-age-old-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘crazy’ 2000 Olympics link and 100m record behind ‘incredible’ Blues debutant]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two decades after his mother proudly carried the Tongan flag around Stadium Australia during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Tolu Koula is preparing for a special moment of his own at the same iconic venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-crazy-2000-olympics-link-and-100m-record-behind-incredible-blues-debutant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-crazy-2000-olympics-link-and-100m-record-behind-incredible-blues-debutant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal's coach decided to cook a barbecue instead of watching title-winning game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta says he decided to not watch the match that secured Arsenal an historic EPL title, instead deciding to cook a barbecue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenals-coach-decided-to-cook-a-barbecue-instead-of-watching-title-winning-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenals-coach-decided-to-cook-a-barbecue-instead-of-watching-title-winning-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal coach cooked a barbecue instead of watching title-deciding game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta says he decided to not watch the match that secured Arsenal an historic EPL title, instead deciding to cook a barbecue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-coach-cooked-a-barbecue-instead-of-watching-title-deciding-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-coach-cooked-a-barbecue-instead-of-watching-title-deciding-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supercars dilemma exposed as million-dollar call creates 11-week Aussie hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supercars has become Australia&rsquo;s invisible sporting championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/supercars-dilemma-exposed-as-million-dollar-call-creates-11-week-aussie-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/supercars-dilemma-exposed-as-million-dollar-call-creates-11-week-aussie-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never been so confused’: Stuart blasts officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A frustrated Ricky Stuart fronted the media briefly after the Raiders loss to the Dolphins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-been-so-confused-stuart-blasts-officials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-been-so-confused-stuart-blasts-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you might not know about Pendlebury's lauded basketball background]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is about to set the record for most AFL matches played. This is the latest milestone in a stellar career that almost never was.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-you-might-not-know-about-pendleburys-lauded-basketball-background/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-you-might-not-know-about-pendleburys-lauded-basketball-background/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A single call changed everything for AFL record-breaker Scott Pendlebury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is about to set the record for most AFL matches played. This is the latest milestone in a stellar career that almost never was.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-single-call-changed-everything-for-afl-record-breaker-scott-pendlebury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-single-call-changed-everything-for-afl-record-breaker-scott-pendlebury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuart blows up over NRL rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders coach Ricky Stuart blew up about NRL rule interpretations after Canberra lost to the Dolphins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuart-blows-up-over-nrl-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stuart-blows-up-over-nrl-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Careful of my use of language’: Nicks concedes Crows’ reality as familiar ‘issue’ rears head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crows coach Matthew Nicks has conceded that his side needs a couple of big scalps to rediscover &ldquo;belief&rdquo; in what remains a &ldquo;frustrating&rdquo; Adelaide season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/careful-of-my-use-of-language-nicks-concedes-crows-reality-as-familiar-issue-rears-head/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/careful-of-my-use-of-language-nicks-concedes-crows-reality-as-familiar-issue-rears-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin approves bid to host Olympics on 100th anniversary of Nazi-run Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berlin's state parliament approves a bid to host the Olympics in 2036, on the 100-year anniversary of the Games hosted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berlin-approves-bid-to-host-olympics-on-100th-anniversary-of-nazi-run-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/berlin-approves-bid-to-host-olympics-on-100th-anniversary-of-nazi-run-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shocked and gutted’: Harry Maguire misses England’s World Cup squad... and his ‘disgusted’ MUM unloads]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Harry Maguire saidhe was &ldquo;shocked and gutted&rdquo; to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-gutted-harry-maguire-misses-englands-world-cup-squad-and-his-disgusted-mum-unloads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-gutted-harry-maguire-misses-englands-world-cup-squad-and-his-disgusted-mum-unloads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shocked and gutted’: 66-cap veteran misses England’s WC squad as  surprise recall looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Harry Maguire saidhe was &ldquo;shocked and gutted&rdquo; to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-gutted-66-cap-veteran-misses-englands-wc-squad-as-surprise-recall-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-gutted-66-cap-veteran-misses-englands-wc-squad-as-surprise-recall-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘For my daughter’: Arrow’s emotional pledge to fight MND in heroic message of thanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow has vowed to fight motor neurone disease for his daughter, family and fellow sufferers of the heartbreaking disease and gave thanks for the support in a touching social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/for-my-daughter-arrows-emotional-pledge-to-fight-mnd-in-heroic-message-of-thanks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/for-my-daughter-arrows-emotional-pledge-to-fight-mnd-in-heroic-message-of-thanks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-time champs eliminated as rival franchise seals biggest win in IPL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-time-champs-eliminated-as-rival-franchise-seals-biggest-win-in-ipl-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-time-champs-eliminated-as-rival-franchise-seals-biggest-win-in-ipl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From $1m scapegoat to the big move that finally unlocked him: Inside Brooks’ NRL ‘rollercoaster’]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are the story of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-1m-scapegoat-to-the-big-move-that-finally-unlocked-him-inside-brooks-nrl-rollercoaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-1m-scapegoat-to-the-big-move-that-finally-unlocked-him-inside-brooks-nrl-rollercoaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You OK?’: Forgotten moment of sportsmanship, sign Conor McGregor was megastar in making when icons first met]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well before they became superstars in the sport, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway were just a pair of young featherweights trying to make a name for themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-ok-forgotten-moment-of-sportsmanship-sign-conor-mcgregor-was-megastar-in-making-when-icons-first-met/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-ok-forgotten-moment-of-sportsmanship-sign-conor-mcgregor-was-megastar-in-making-when-icons-first-met/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC 329: Looking back at Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway first fight in 2013 fight, who won, what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well before they became superstars in the sport, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway were just a pair of young featherweights trying to make a name for themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ufc-329-looking-back-at-conor-mcgregor-vs-max-holloway-first-fight-in-2013-fight-who-won-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ufc-329-looking-back-at-conor-mcgregor-vs-max-holloway-first-fight-in-2013-fight-who-won-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL 2026: How Luke Brooks went from Wests Tigers scapegoat to Manly Sea Eagles star recruit, contract, career, Kieran Foran]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are the story of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-how-luke-brooks-went-from-wests-tigers-scapegoat-to-manly-sea-eagles-star-recruit-contract-career-kieran-foran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-how-luke-brooks-went-from-wests-tigers-scapegoat-to-manly-sea-eagles-star-recruit-contract-career-kieran-foran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 2026, Roland Garros draw: Alex de Minaur could play Novak Djokovic in quarter-final, Jannik Sinner and Djokovic on opposite sides of the draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Alex de Minaur will need to bring some of his best tennis to Paris as several tricky opponents stand in the seventh seed&rsquo;s way before a potential quarter-final meeting with Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-2026-roland-garros-draw-alex-de-minaur-could-play-novak-djokovic-in-quarter-final-jannik-sinner-and-djokovic-on-opposite-sides-of-the-draw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/french-open-2026-roland-garros-draw-alex-de-minaur-could-play-novak-djokovic-in-quarter-final-jannik-sinner-and-djokovic-on-opposite-sides-of-the-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demon’s Djokovic collision course as Aussie teen handed brutal debut — French Open Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Alex de Minaur will need to bring some of his best tennis to Paris as several tricky opponents stand in the seventh seed&rsquo;s way before a potential quarter-final meeting with Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/demons-djokovic-collision-course-as-aussie-teen-handed-brutal-debut-french-open-draw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/demons-djokovic-collision-course-as-aussie-teen-handed-brutal-debut-french-open-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This NT community is in footy heartland, but has never produced an AFL player. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Niall flew to the remote Northern Territory to observe the local footy and the game&rsquo;s progress in Arnhem Land. What he discovered was truly eye-opening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-nt-community-is-in-footy-heartland-but-has-never-produced-an-afl-player-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-nt-community-is-in-footy-heartland-but-has-never-produced-an-afl-player-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is one player NSW can’t afford to lose. It’s not Nathan Cleary]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW skipper Isaah Yeo says the return of this senior player to the side might just give the Blues the edge they need to reclaim the Origin shield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-is-one-player-nsw-cant-afford-to-lose-its-not-nathan-cleary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-is-one-player-nsw-cant-afford-to-lose-its-not-nathan-cleary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enhanced Games star trying to run faster than Usain Bolt – drug free]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest name at the controversial event will race drug-free in Las Vegas as he chases Usain Bolt&rsquo;s untouchable 100m world record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-enhanced-games-star-trying-to-run-faster-than-usain-bolt-drug-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-enhanced-games-star-trying-to-run-faster-than-usain-bolt-drug-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell backs Hawthorn’s medical team after concussion test for ‘the Wizard’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Watson passed a head injury assessment on Thursday night, but critics say it took too long to take him from the ground in Launceston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mitchell-backs-hawthorns-medical-team-after-concussion-test-for-the-wizard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mitchell-backs-hawthorns-medical-team-after-concussion-test-for-the-wizard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Never been so confused’: Stuart shirks questions, blasts officials in 111-second press conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a fiery two-minute press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors&rsquo; way on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-been-so-confused-stuart-shirks-questions-blasts-officials-in-111-second-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-been-so-confused-stuart-shirks-questions-blasts-officials-in-111-second-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Never been so confused’: Stuart shirks questions, blasts officials in 108-second press conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a fiery two-minute press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors&rsquo; way on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-been-so-confused-stuart-shirks-questions-blasts-officials-in-108-second-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/never-been-so-confused-stuart-shirks-questions-blasts-officials-in-108-second-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never been so confused’: Stuart blasts officials after Raiders lose to Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a fiery two-minute press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the referees and bunker after a series of 50/50 calls fell the visitors&rsquo; way on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-been-so-confused-stuart-blasts-officials-after-raiders-lose-to-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-been-so-confused-stuart-blasts-officials-after-raiders-lose-to-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I struggle with it, even if I’m not concussed’: Watson’s take on HIA after being cleared of injury in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet again Hawthorn and Adelaide fought out an absolute nailbiter in Tasmania on an action-packed night. Recap the major events here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-struggle-with-it-even-if-im-not-concussed-watsons-take-on-hia-after-being-cleared-of-injury-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-struggle-with-it-even-if-im-not-concussed-watsons-take-on-hia-after-being-cleared-of-injury-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I hope they do it as well as we have’: Sam Mitchell’s challenge for the Devils to look after Tasmanian fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet again Hawthorn and Adelaide fought out an absolute nailbiter in Tasmania on an action-packed night. Recap the major events here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-hope-they-do-it-as-well-as-we-have-sam-mitchells-challenge-for-the-devils-to-look-after-tasmanian-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-hope-they-do-it-as-well-as-we-have-sam-mitchells-challenge-for-the-devils-to-look-after-tasmanian-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Stuart declares he has ‘never been so confused’ in stunning 108-second press conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has delivered a post-match sermon that last less than two minutes following the Raiders&rsquo; 30-22 loss to the Dolphins in the nation&rsquo;s capital on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-stuart-declares-he-has-never-been-so-confused-in-stunning-108-second-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-stuart-declares-he-has-never-been-so-confused-in-stunning-108-second-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: ‘I struggle with it, even if I’m not concussed’: Watson’s take on HIA after being cleared of injury in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet again Hawthorn and Adelaide fought out an absolute nailbiter in Tasmania on an action-packed night. Recap the major events here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-i-struggle-with-it-even-if-im-not-concussed-watsons-take-on-hia-after-being-cleared-of-injury-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-i-struggle-with-it-even-if-im-not-concussed-watsons-take-on-hia-after-being-cleared-of-injury-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t know how I passed it’: AFL reacts to Hawk’s 4-min delay as ‘thorough check’ questioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFL is yet to reveal who was behind the call to remove Hawks star Nick Watson from the game after his nasty head knock in Tasmania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-know-how-i-passed-it-afl-reacts-to-hawks-4-min-delay-as-thorough-check-questioned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-know-how-i-passed-it-afl-reacts-to-hawks-4-min-delay-as-thorough-check-questioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Highlights: Raiders v Dolphins - Round 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canberra Raiders take on the Dolphins in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-raiders-v-dolphins-round-12/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-raiders-v-dolphins-round-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks claim another Tassie thriller as Crows loss soured by star’s big blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn have broken their four-week win drought in a nine-point thriller over Adelaide in Tasmania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-claim-another-tassie-thriller-as-crows-loss-soured-by-stars-big-blow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-claim-another-tassie-thriller-as-crows-loss-soured-by-stars-big-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Hawks prevail in yet another Tassie thriller after injury scares to Hawthorn, Adelaide superstars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawks-prevail-in-yet-another-tassie-thriller-after-injury-scares-to-hawthorn-adelaide-superstars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawks-prevail-in-yet-another-tassie-thriller-after-injury-scares-to-hawthorn-adelaide-superstars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Yet another thrilling Launceston finish looms after stunning injury drama between Hawks, Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-yet-another-thrilling-launceston-finish-looms-after-stunning-injury-drama-between-hawks-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-yet-another-thrilling-launceston-finish-looms-after-stunning-injury-drama-between-hawks-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins make history in title statement as Raiders star’s ‘ultimate sin’ says it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have made history, winning four games in a row for the first time since their inception after defeating the Canberra Raiders 30-22 on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-make-history-in-title-statement-as-raiders-stars-ultimate-sin-says-it-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-make-history-in-title-statement-as-raiders-stars-ultimate-sin-says-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows set up Tassie thriller without injured star as Hawks stall - AFL Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide get their chance at revenge following last year&rsquo;s finals exit at the hands of the Hawks. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-set-up-tassie-thriller-without-injured-star-as-hawks-stall-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-set-up-tassie-thriller-without-injured-star-as-hawks-stall-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows aren’t done with yet against Hawthorn on a night of high injury drama in Tasmania]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-arent-done-with-yet-against-hawthorn-on-a-night-of-high-injury-drama-in-tasmania/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-arent-done-with-yet-against-hawthorn-on-a-night-of-high-injury-drama-in-tasmania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons players back Slater to stay on as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons players throw their support behind Billy Slater to remain head coach of the state team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-players-back-slater-to-stay-on-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-players-back-slater-to-stay-on-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs forced into major reshuffle after big injury blow: NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injury has forced the Bulldogs into a major reshuffle while Craig Bellamy believes the Origin period will give a number of promising Storm young guns a chance to shine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bulldogs-forced-into-major-reshuffle-after-big-injury-blow-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bulldogs-forced-into-major-reshuffle-after-big-injury-blow-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Hollywood Hawks storm to a commanding position, superstar cleared to continue after HIA drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hollywood-hawks-storm-to-a-commanding-position-superstar-cleared-to-continue-after-hia-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hollywood-hawks-storm-to-a-commanding-position-superstar-cleared-to-continue-after-hia-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johns perplexed by Smithies report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns questions why Raiders gun Morgan Smithies was placed on report for an elbow to the hand while on the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/johns-perplexed-by-smithies-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/johns-perplexed-by-smithies-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 11 teams and expert tips: Bombers bring back besieged defender for must-win clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams have been named for the opening game of round 11, with the Brad Scott and the Bombers making a huge call at the selection table ahead of the Dreamtime game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-bombers-bring-back-besieged-defender-for-must-win-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-bombers-bring-back-besieged-defender-for-must-win-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Took too long’: The 4min delay in spotlight after star’s sickening clash - AFL Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide get their chance at revenge following last year&rsquo;s finals exit at the hands of the Hawks. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/took-too-long-the-4min-delay-in-spotlight-after-stars-sickening-clash-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/took-too-long-the-4min-delay-in-spotlight-after-stars-sickening-clash-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Hawks soar into the lead but superstar faces head injury concern, spotlighting HIA process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawks-soar-into-the-lead-but-superstar-faces-head-injury-concern-spotlighting-hia-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawks-soar-into-the-lead-but-superstar-faces-head-injury-concern-spotlighting-hia-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie sprint gun blitzes 200m final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aidan Murphy scorches to victory in the 200-metre final at the Oceania athletics championships in 20.05 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-sprint-gun-blitzes-200m-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-sprint-gun-blitzes-200m-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Wizard' sparks Hawks with 'magic dust']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson pops up and snaps a goal against Adelaide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-wizard-sparks-hawks-with-magic-dust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-wizard-sparks-hawks-with-magic-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: ‘I cannot believe the lack of planning’: AFL great slams Hollywood Hawks but they soar back against Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-i-cannot-believe-the-lack-of-planning-afl-great-slams-hollywood-hawks-but-they-soar-back-against-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-i-cannot-believe-the-lack-of-planning-afl-great-slams-hollywood-hawks-but-they-soar-back-against-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Bizarre Raiders try you have to see to believe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins will be shooting for four-straight wins for the first time in club history but have to do it without a host of Origin stars when they travel to Canberra to take on the Raiders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-bizarre-raiders-try-you-have-to-see-to-believe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-bizarre-raiders-try-you-have-to-see-to-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins respond via Naufahu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins respond on the scoreboard via Tevita Naufahu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-respond-via-naufahu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-respond-via-naufahu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bizarre error gifts Big Red four points]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mistake when leaping for a high ball leaves players scrambling to collect the ball in goal, but Corey Horsburgh was the man to get it and plant it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bizarre-error-gifts-big-red-four-points/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bizarre-error-gifts-big-red-four-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Maroons, then Wallabies? Origin debutant hints at future defection]]></title><description><![CDATA[He used to battle Sam Walker in school rugby, and an Origin rookie has suggested a Wallabies push may one day beckon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-maroons-then-wallabies-origin-debutant-hints-at-future-defection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/first-maroons-then-wallabies-origin-debutant-hints-at-future-defection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Too easy': Stuart fires over early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jed Stuart dazzles on the edge and snatches the first points for the Canberra Raiders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-easy-stuart-fires-over-early/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-easy-stuart-fires-over-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They can’t breathe’: Hawks under siege as Crows defy 8C chill - AFL Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide get their chance at revenge following last year&rsquo;s finals exit at the hands of the Hawks. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-cant-breathe-hawks-under-siege-as-crows-defy-8c-chill-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-cant-breathe-hawks-under-siege-as-crows-defy-8c-chill-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows bigman ‘giving Hawks a bath’ early in Tasmania; Footy fans brace for train delays this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-bigman-giving-hawks-a-bath-early-in-tasmania-footy-fans-brace-for-train-delays-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-bigman-giving-hawks-a-bath-early-in-tasmania-footy-fans-brace-for-train-delays-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The major twist to the Scott Pendlebury milestone guernsey saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 38-year-old will wear up to 12 jumpers in the match, all with his No.10 in gold &ndash; which the AFL approved late last month &ndash; and it was speculated they could each be worth about $25,000 at auction and $300,000 in totality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-major-twist-to-the-scott-pendlebury-milestone-guernsey-saga/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-major-twist-to-the-scott-pendlebury-milestone-guernsey-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Raiders forced into last-minute change as Dolphins shoot for history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins will be shooting for four-straight wins for the first time in club history but have to do it without a host of Origin stars when they travel to Canberra to take on the Raiders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-raiders-forced-into-last-minute-change-as-dolphins-shoot-for-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-raiders-forced-into-last-minute-change-as-dolphins-shoot-for-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half the battle: What Australian rugby can learn from Matt the Bat and Mr Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising halfback Teddy Wilson has been knocking down the door at the Waratahs for several seasons. But stuck behind the Wallabies&rsquo; incumbent, he&rsquo;s also had to develop patience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/half-the-battle-what-australian-rugby-can-learn-from-matt-the-bat-and-mr-cricket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/half-the-battle-what-australian-rugby-can-learn-from-matt-the-bat-and-mr-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket, NRL investigate staffer amid CA redundancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia is concluding an investigation following whistleblower allegations that a staffer, formerly employed by the NRL, commissioned contracts totalling more than $600,000 to a company they were personally associated with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cricket-nrl-investigate-staffer-amid-ca-redundancies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cricket-nrl-investigate-staffer-amid-ca-redundancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Burgess lost his father to MND. He’s urging NRL to hold fundraiser for mate Jai Arrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former South Sydney star wants the NRL to introduce Try For Jai &ndash; a play on the Try July promotion &ndash; in aid of motor neurone disease after his former teammate was diagnosed with the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tom-burgess-lost-his-father-to-mnd-hes-urging-nrl-to-hold-fundraiser-for-mate-jai-arrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tom-burgess-lost-his-father-to-mnd-hes-urging-nrl-to-hold-fundraiser-for-mate-jai-arrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks hero’s surprise for debutant as Crows seek finals revenge: AFL Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide get their chance at revenge following last year&rsquo;s finals exit at the hands of the Hawks. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-heros-surprise-for-debutant-as-crows-seek-finals-revenge-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-heros-surprise-for-debutant-as-crows-seek-finals-revenge-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues respond over ‘abhorrent’ fan podcast comment; Bevo’s call for list overhaul — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton has responded as it continues its investigation into degrading and threatening comments made in a since-deleted Blues fan podcast episode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-respond-over-abhorrent-fan-podcast-comment-bevos-call-for-list-overhaul-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-respond-over-abhorrent-fan-podcast-comment-bevos-call-for-list-overhaul-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky pulls big switch; Dolphins unleash hyped debutant — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have recieved a boost with potential Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki released from Maroons camp to take on the Raiders on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-pulls-big-switch-dolphins-unleash-hyped-debutant-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-pulls-big-switch-dolphins-unleash-hyped-debutant-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ominous warning on sleeping giant that could be ‘Panthers 2.0’: NRL Power Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers and Warriors have further cemented themselves as the teams to beat while the Bulldogs continue to slide down the rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ominous-warning-on-sleeping-giant-that-could-be-panthers-20-nrl-power-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ominous-warning-on-sleeping-giant-that-could-be-panthers-20-nrl-power-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loads of talent, but no AFL players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Niall visits the footy mad town of Maningrida in Arnhem Land to understand why it&rsquo;s so hard for Indigenous Australians from remote communities to get drafted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/loads-of-talent-but-no-afl-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/loads-of-talent-but-no-afl-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Seven-try first half gives way to thrilling arm-wrestle as Dolphins lead Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-watsons-return-buoys-hawks-in-third-term-as-crows-stars-fight-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-watsons-return-buoys-hawks-in-third-term-as-crows-stars-fight-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Watson returns after double head knock as Hawks soar against Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Watson passes a half-time concussion test after being forced off the ground due to a pair of head knocks. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-watson-forced-off-after-double-head-knock-as-hawks-soar-against-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-watson-forced-off-after-double-head-knock-as-hawks-soar-against-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Rankine ruled out of final quarter with calf injury as Hawks lead Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Izak Rankine is forced off the ground with a right calf injury as Adelaide begins the last quarter trailing Hawthorn in Launceston. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-off-to-hot-start-against-hawks-after-goal-inside-first-12-seconds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-off-to-hot-start-against-hawks-after-goal-inside-first-12-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emotional' Hawks kick off Tassie farewell as star Crow injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Hardwick emerges the unlikeliest of heroes for Hawthorn as the Hawks record a nine-point win over Adelaide in Tasmania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-hawks-kick-off-tassie-farewell-as-star-crow-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-hawks-kick-off-tassie-farewell-as-star-crow-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emotional' Hawks kick off Tasmania farewell by claiming Crows thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Hardwick emerges the unlikeliest of heroes for Hawthorn as the Hawks record a nine-point win over Adelaide in Tasmania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-hawks-kick-off-tasmania-farewell-by-claiming-crows-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/emotional-hawks-kick-off-tasmania-farewell-by-claiming-crows-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Adelaide Crows face off in Tasmania; Footy fans brace for train delays this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks and Crows are desperate to show they are contenders in 2026 as they face off in Tasmania tonight. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawthorn-hawks-adelaide-crows-face-off-in-tasmania-footy-fans-brace-for-train-delays-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-hawthorn-hawks-adelaide-crows-face-off-in-tasmania-footy-fans-brace-for-train-delays-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exiled Bomber back as Freo, Blues cop star blows; quadruple Pies boost for Pendles party — Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maligned Essendon defender Ben McKay has earned a recall in four Bombers changes for Dreamtime at the &lsquo;G, while Fremantle and Carlton have confirmed shock star exclusions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exiled-bomber-back-as-freo-blues-cop-star-blows-quadruple-pies-boost-for-pendles-party-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exiled-bomber-back-as-freo-blues-cop-star-blows-quadruple-pies-boost-for-pendles-party-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not a No.7’: Gus just made a shock reveal on Bulldogs halves... Ciraldo doesn’t agree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has dropped a bombshell on the futures of current playmakers Lachlan Galvin and Matt Burton amid the club&rsquo;s horror form slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-no7-gus-just-made-a-shock-reveal-on-bulldogs-halves-ciraldo-doesnt-agree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-no7-gus-just-made-a-shock-reveal-on-bulldogs-halves-ciraldo-doesnt-agree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t know what to do’: Bryson’s bizarre reveal as LIV prepares for $351m doomsday scenario]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf is preparing for the worst with reports emerging that the breakaway tour is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the United States at the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-know-what-to-do-brysons-bizarre-reveal-as-liv-prepares-for-351m-doomsday-scenario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-know-what-to-do-brysons-bizarre-reveal-as-liv-prepares-for-351m-doomsday-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court hears former AFL footballer Nick Stevens likely to face prison term]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Victorian court hears former AFL player Nick Stevens was a blue-collar worker but committed a white-collar crime, ahead of his sentencing for defrauding six families in 2017.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/court-hears-former-afl-footballer-nick-stevens-likely-to-face-prison-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/court-hears-former-afl-footballer-nick-stevens-likely-to-face-prison-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips and previews for racing at Randwick on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the information you need to pick a winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-racing-at-randwick-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-racing-at-randwick-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker getting excited for Ascot, but first a healthy Snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bjorn Baker and the Darby Racing colours will be seen at Royal Ascot next month &ndash; but expect them to team up for a couple of wins at Randwick on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baker-getting-excited-for-ascot-but-first-a-healthy-snack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baker-getting-excited-for-ascot-but-first-a-healthy-snack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Worst I can remember’: Legend slams stunning Blues snub as NRL’s best props ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addin Fonua-Blake may be one of the best props in the game, but a snubbed Blues enforcer and a Dragons gun are upsetting the world order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worst-i-can-remember-legend-slams-stunning-blues-snub-as-nrls-best-props-ranked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worst-i-can-remember-legend-slams-stunning-blues-snub-as-nrls-best-props-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gould says Galvin is not the Bulldogs long-term halfback. Ciraldo says he is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the issues debated among frustrated Canterbury fans, the most polarising is where Lachlan Galvin should be playing. Getting a straight answer isn&rsquo;t easy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-says-galvin-is-not-the-bulldogs-long-term-halfback-ciraldo-says-he-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-says-galvin-is-not-the-bulldogs-long-term-halfback-ciraldo-says-he-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unregulated peptides may be a new sports doping threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unregulated-peptides-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unregulated-peptides-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unregulated peptides can have nasty side effects and may be a new sports doping threat ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unregulated-peptides-can-have-nasty-side-effects-and-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unregulated-peptides-can-have-nasty-side-effects-and-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug testing of athletes to expand as influencers fuel illicit peptides boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/drug-testing-of-athletes-to-expand-as-influencers-fuel-illicit-peptides-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/drug-testing-of-athletes-to-expand-as-influencers-fuel-illicit-peptides-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach sets record straight on Gould's comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Ciraldo contradicts two claims made by Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould amid the team's ongoing struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coach-sets-record-straight-on-goulds-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coach-sets-record-straight-on-goulds-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I saw my leg still there’: Broncos star opens up on amputation fear... and miraculous recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos winger Deine Mariner is set to make a miraculous return to the footy field this season just weeks after there were legitimate fears the grand final hero could lose a leg as a result of a rare medical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-saw-my-leg-still-there-broncos-star-opens-up-on-amputation-fear-and-miraculous-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-saw-my-leg-still-there-broncos-star-opens-up-on-amputation-fear-and-miraculous-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I can’t lie’: Cleary opens up on ‘devastating’ Origin heartbreak, slams ‘ridiculous’ criticism of teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary says last year&rsquo;s loss in the State of Origin decider was &ldquo;devastating&rdquo; and says he&rsquo;s learnt from it as the Blues look to right some wrongs in the series opener at home next Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-lie-cleary-opens-up-on-devastating-origin-heartbreak-slams-ridiculous-criticism-of-teammate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-lie-cleary-opens-up-on-devastating-origin-heartbreak-slams-ridiculous-criticism-of-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I don’t have a checklist’: Nathan Cleary on the one career box he hasn’t ticked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blues halfback knows all about the perception he has never &ldquo;owned&rdquo; a State of Origin series or decider &ndash; which only grew after last year&rsquo;s series defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-have-a-checklist-nathan-cleary-on-the-one-career-box-he-hasnt-ticked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-have-a-checklist-nathan-cleary-on-the-one-career-box-he-hasnt-ticked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Very talented kid’: Rabbitohs secure teen playmaker in Walker succession plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning to prepare for life without Cody Walker and Jamie Humphreys, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have secured a future star who has already been earmarked for a bright future in rugby league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-talented-kid-rabbitohs-secure-teen-playmaker-in-walker-succession-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/very-talented-kid-rabbitohs-secure-teen-playmaker-in-walker-succession-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues fighting for an Origin dynasty a decade in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after playing in New South Wales's breakthrough victory over Queensland, Isabelle Kelly returns to the Gold Coast on the cusp of launching a Blues Origin dynasty.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-fighting-for-an-origin-dynasty-a-decade-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-fighting-for-an-origin-dynasty-a-decade-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galvin not the Dogs long-term halfback, Gus says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould gives an insight into the long-term role that Lachlan Galvin will play at the Canterbury Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/galvin-not-the-dogs-long-term-halfback-gus-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/galvin-not-the-dogs-long-term-halfback-gus-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFLW's 2026 fixture to feature women's and men's double-headers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of double-headers involving the women's and men's competitions will take place after the AFLW season begins in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflws-2026-fixture-to-feature-womens-and-mens-double-headers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflws-2026-fixture-to-feature-womens-and-mens-double-headers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female AFL creators say vile comments 'just one example of what we deal with']]></title><description><![CDATA[A video circulated across social media of a group of men laughing about how one of them would "beat the f***" out of a group of female content creators.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/female-afl-creators-say-vile-comments-just-one-example-of-what-we-deal-with/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/female-afl-creators-say-vile-comments-just-one-example-of-what-we-deal-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I won’t fight teammates’: Aussie UFC great Rob Whittaker’s retirement bombshell as he rejects Kiwi showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Whittaker says he may have as little as two fights left before ending what will almost certainly be a Hall of Fame career &ndash; and stresses that won&rsquo;t include a Trans Tasman blockbuster against UFC light heavyweight champ Carlos Ulberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-wont-fight-teammates-aussie-ufc-great-rob-whittakers-retirement-bombshell-as-he-rejects-kiwi-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-wont-fight-teammates-aussie-ufc-great-rob-whittakers-retirement-bombshell-as-he-rejects-kiwi-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pendlebury wasn’t invited to the draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[We talk to the recruiter who saw more in Pendlebury than others, a former teammate from up the road in Drouin, and the coach who guided his formative years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-pendlebury-wasnt-invited-to-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-pendlebury-wasnt-invited-to-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Sport confident Games can succeed with Aussies after Victorian backflip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games officials were confident Australians would support the Games, and host the event in the future, despite Victoria abandoning hosting rights for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-sport-confident-games-can-succeed-with-aussies-after-victorian-backflip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-sport-confident-games-can-succeed-with-aussies-after-victorian-backflip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth bosses confident Games can succeed with Aussies after Victorian backflip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games organisers are confident Australians would support the Games despite Victoria abandoning hosting rights for 2026, and did not rule out hosting the event in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-bosses-confident-games-can-succeed-with-aussies-after-victorian-backflip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-bosses-confident-games-can-succeed-with-aussies-after-victorian-backflip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues launch probe into shocking fan podcast comment; Bevo’s call for AFL list overhaul — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton is investigating degrading and threatening comments made in a since-deleted Blues fan podcast episode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-launch-probe-into-shocking-fan-podcast-comment-bevos-call-for-afl-list-overhaul-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-launch-probe-into-shocking-fan-podcast-comment-bevos-call-for-afl-list-overhaul-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it]]></title><description><![CDATA[As another rugby league player is diagnosed with motor neurone disease, we asked experts why so little is known about what causes it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mnd-has-been-called-the-beast-we-still-dont-know-what-causes-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mnd-has-been-called-the-beast-we-still-dont-know-what-causes-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Had enough of staying quiet’: Blues investigate podcast comments about female fan group]]></title><description><![CDATA[A host of &lsquo;The Jumper Punch&rsquo; podcast has apologised for remarks that were perceived as violent, saying the comments about the &lsquo;Besties&rsquo; supporter group were not malicious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/had-enough-of-staying-quiet-blues-investigate-podcast-comments-about-female-fan-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/had-enough-of-staying-quiet-blues-investigate-podcast-comments-about-female-fan-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder respond as injury shocks hit WC Finals... and MVP whacks teammate over Wemby stinker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder responded in trademark fashion by shaking off their Game 1 heartbreak to outwork the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and level the series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thunder-respond-as-injury-shocks-hit-wc-finals-and-mvp-whacks-teammate-over-wemby-stinker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thunder-respond-as-injury-shocks-hit-wc-finals-and-mvp-whacks-teammate-over-wemby-stinker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t see an issue’: McRae grilled over ‘personal’ boundary comment to Swans star as debate rages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood coach Craig McRae was quizzed on the &ldquo;personal&rdquo; comment he made to former Magpie Brodie Grundy during last week&rsquo;s loss to Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-see-an-issue-mcrae-grilled-over-personal-boundary-comment-to-swans-star-as-debate-rages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-see-an-issue-mcrae-grilled-over-personal-boundary-comment-to-swans-star-as-debate-rages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I don’t speak to other players:’ Swans take stand on boundary chat but McRae digs in]]></title><description><![CDATA[McRae&rsquo;s boundary-line antics have raised eyebrows over the past two seasons. He has engaged with a rival coach, supporters and now a rival player &ndash; former Magpie Brodie Grundy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-speak-to-other-players-swans-take-stand-on-boundary-chat-but-mcrae-digs-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-speak-to-other-players-swans-take-stand-on-boundary-chat-but-mcrae-digs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thaiday: Arrow interview 'hurt my heart']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow's former Broncos teammate Sam Thaiday says watching his interview with 9News, in which Arrow showed clear decline, "hurt his heart".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thaiday-arrow-interview-hurt-my-heart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thaiday-arrow-interview-hurt-my-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gould: Sexton and Mahoney didn’t leave Bulldogs because of Galvin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury boss Phil Gould has attempted to set the record straight over the exits of two key spine players, and offered a prediction on Lachlan Galvin&rsquo;s long-term future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-sexton-and-mahoney-didnt-leave-bulldogs-because-of-galvin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-sexton-and-mahoney-didnt-leave-bulldogs-because-of-galvin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star on track for historic whitewash as auto giant’s dire reliability laid bare — F1 trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[As highly unusual as it is for Formula 1 to have completed just four rounds by late May, this weekend&rsquo;s Canadian Grand Prix will get underway with some clear trends already prevalent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-on-track-for-historic-whitewash-as-auto-giants-dire-reliability-laid-bare-f1-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-on-track-for-historic-whitewash-as-auto-giants-dire-reliability-laid-bare-f1-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe swung as FOUR Hawks dropped; Pies squeeze as quartet return for historic game — Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood will be boosted by the availability of four key players for Saturday&rsquo;s historic match against West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/axe-swung-as-four-hawks-dropped-pies-squeeze-as-quartet-return-for-historic-game-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/axe-swung-as-four-hawks-dropped-pies-squeeze-as-quartet-return-for-historic-game-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrow invited to join Maroons in camp amid heartbreaking MND diagnosis — Origin Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maroons will have added motivation for the Origin series with retired forward Jai Arrow set to be a part of their camp following his heartbreaking MND diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-invited-to-join-maroons-in-camp-amid-heartbreaking-mnd-diagnosis-origin-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-invited-to-join-maroons-in-camp-amid-heartbreaking-mnd-diagnosis-origin-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton investigating podcast after 'vile' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton Football Club announce they are investigating the Jumper Punch podcast after their comments incite violence against women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carlton-investigating-podcast-after-vile-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carlton-investigating-podcast-after-vile-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star on track for historic whitewash; auto giant’s dire reliability laid bare: State of Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[As highly unusual as it is for Formula 1 to have completed just four rounds by late May, this weekend&rsquo;s Canadian Grand Prix will get underway with some clear trends already prevalent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-on-track-for-historic-whitewash-auto-giants-dire-reliability-laid-bare-state-of-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-on-track-for-historic-whitewash-auto-giants-dire-reliability-laid-bare-state-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFLW fixture released: Four double-headers confirmed as duo shift home games to club HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 AFLW fixture has been unveiled, featuring multiple double-headers with AFL games and a mega schedule in AFL Grand Final week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflw-fixture-released-four-double-headers-confirmed-as-duo-shift-home-games-to-club-hq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflw-fixture-released-four-double-headers-confirmed-as-duo-shift-home-games-to-club-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not a No.7’: Phil Gould’s shock reveal on Bulldogs halves’ futures... and star’s ugly exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has dropped a bombshell on the futures of current playmakers Lachlan Galvin and Matt Burton amid the club&rsquo;s horror form slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-no7-phil-goulds-shock-reveal-on-bulldogs-halves-futures-and-stars-ugly-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-no7-phil-goulds-shock-reveal-on-bulldogs-halves-futures-and-stars-ugly-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jai Arrow opens up about MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow sat down with Danika Mason to discuss his diagnosis and what the future looks like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jai-arrow-opens-up-about-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jai-arrow-opens-up-about-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major staff cuts on the horizon as Football Australia posts record loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 20 per cent of Football Australia staffers face the axe as soccer's governing body posts record losses that doubled last financial year's numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/major-staff-cuts-on-the-horizon-as-football-australia-posts-record-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/major-staff-cuts-on-the-horizon-as-football-australia-posts-record-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFLW fixture released: Four double-headers confirmed amid GF week fiesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 AFLW fixture has been unveiled, featuring multiple double-headers with AFL games and a mega schedule in AFL Grand Final week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflw-fixture-released-four-double-headers-confirmed-amid-gf-week-fiesta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aflw-fixture-released-four-double-headers-confirmed-amid-gf-week-fiesta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Probably not a No.7’: Gus’ stunning admission over maligned Bulldogs halves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has dropped a bombshell on the futures of current playmakers Lachlan Galvin and Matt Burton amid the club&rsquo;s horror form slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/probably-not-a-no7-gus-stunning-admission-over-maligned-bulldogs-halves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/probably-not-a-no7-gus-stunning-admission-over-maligned-bulldogs-halves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic coach who sent bikini photo to athlete given four-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Games sprinter Mark Ladbrook allegedly sent an image of a woman in a bikini to an athlete and wrote, &ldquo;I thought this was you&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/olympic-coach-who-sent-bikini-photo-to-athlete-given-four-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/olympic-coach-who-sent-bikini-photo-to-athlete-given-four-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle puts Hartenstein on a poster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs star Stephon Castle puts Thunder centre Isaiah Hartenstein on a poster with an outrageous dunk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/castle-puts-hartenstein-on-a-poster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/castle-puts-hartenstein-on-a-poster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Waratahs’ Mr Fix-It wants permanent home at No.10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waratahs utility Lawson Creighton is chasing a new contract in Sydney, but wants to prove he is more than a Mr Fix-It by making the No.10 jersey his long-term home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-the-waratahs-mr-fix-it-wants-permanent-home-at-no10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-the-waratahs-mr-fix-it-wants-permanent-home-at-no10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomic declares 'no motivation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Bernard Tomic declares he has "no motivation" as he bows out of qualifying at Roland-Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-declares-no-motivation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-declares-no-motivation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Something unique’: Veteran joins new Bullets coach’s roster rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brisbane Bullets have continued reshaping their roster under new head coach Will Weaver, signing veteran forward Lat Mayen to a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/something-unique-veteran-joins-new-bullets-coachs-roster-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/something-unique-veteran-joins-new-bullets-coachs-roster-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They said we’d stuffed up the draft’: Inside huge gamble that stunned AFL and gave rise to a legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is in the rarest of rare air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-said-wed-stuffed-up-the-draft-inside-huge-gamble-that-stunned-afl-and-gave-rise-to-a-legend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-said-wed-stuffed-up-the-draft-inside-huge-gamble-that-stunned-afl-and-gave-rise-to-a-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get his credit card out’: Prince William’s joy as Aston Villa win Europa League final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lifelong fan of the English club was in Istanbul as his side won their first European trophy for 44 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-his-credit-card-out-prince-williams-joy-as-aston-villa-win-europa-league-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-his-credit-card-out-prince-williams-joy-as-aston-villa-win-europa-league-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash squeeze has rivals ‘circling like sharks’; star’s admission before ‘emotional’ call — Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Butters addresses the biggest AFL contract question of the season, while rivals are circling an uncontracted Saint &ldquo;like sharks&rdquo; and an emerging Dog is attracting interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cash-squeeze-has-rivals-circling-like-sharks-stars-admission-before-emotional-call-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cash-squeeze-has-rivals-circling-like-sharks-stars-admission-before-emotional-call-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hurdles to F1’s ‘mega engine’ V8 dream becoming reality — and why not all fans might like it]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend&rsquo;s Canadian Grand Prix will herald the return of Formula 1 after a two-weekend break &mdash; and the bickering over its engine regulations and the sport&rsquo;s direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-hurdles-to-f1s-mega-engine-v8-dream-becoming-reality-and-why-not-all-fans-might-like-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-hurdles-to-f1s-mega-engine-v8-dream-becoming-reality-and-why-not-all-fans-might-like-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origin star set to leave Panthers as first domino to fall; Warriors’ double boost — Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blues winger Brian To&rsquo;o could be PNG&rsquo;s next big signing, with Penrith reportedly expecting him to leave at the end of next season as a potential player exodus looms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-star-set-to-leave-panthers-as-first-domino-to-fall-warriors-double-boost-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-star-set-to-leave-panthers-as-first-domino-to-fall-warriors-double-boost-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince William goes wild in crowd as Aston Villa ends 30-year drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[In front of a joyful future king of England, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League as Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul to secure Emery a record-extending fifth title in the Europa League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/prince-william-goes-wild-in-crowd-as-aston-villa-ends-30-year-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/prince-william-goes-wild-in-crowd-as-aston-villa-ends-30-year-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tszyu sparring suggestion shut down but Fenech says feud is ‘fixable’ — Fighting Words]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Fox Sports Australia&rsquo;s combat sports column Fighting Words, where we give you all the latest news and views in MMA and boxing, from Australia and abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tszyu-sparring-suggestion-shut-down-but-fenech-says-feud-is-fixable-fighting-words/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tszyu-sparring-suggestion-shut-down-but-fenech-says-feud-is-fixable-fighting-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hurt’ England great takes aim at key Aussie appointment, ‘very lucky’ Baz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England fast bowler Darren Gough believes England coach Brendon McCullum was &ldquo;very lucky&rdquo; to remain in post after England&rsquo;s Ashes flop as he expressed his &ldquo;hurt&rdquo; at being overlooked for the role of national selector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hurt-england-great-takes-aim-at-key-aussie-appointment-very-lucky-baz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hurt-england-great-takes-aim-at-key-aussie-appointment-very-lucky-baz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snubbed Blues hopeful’s stunning rise; Sharks enforcer’s slide — NRL’s best props ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addin Fonua-Blake may be one of the best props in the game, but a snubbed Blues enforcer and a Dragons gun are upsetting the world order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snubbed-blues-hopefuls-stunning-rise-sharks-enforcers-slide-nrls-best-props-ranked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snubbed-blues-hopefuls-stunning-rise-sharks-enforcers-slide-nrls-best-props-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Crawley: Why Gus reveal should have Ciraldo worried, rumour behind shock Walsh snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs&rsquo; showdown against the depleted Melbourne Storm on Friday night shapes as far more than just another pre-Origin game to keep die-hard rugby league fans entertained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-why-gus-reveal-should-have-ciraldo-worried-rumour-behind-shock-walsh-snub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/paul-crawley-why-gus-reveal-should-have-ciraldo-worried-rumour-behind-shock-walsh-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telling moment we ‘haven’t seen’ from Dogs; how $2.7m call could end in shock fairytale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs&rsquo; sudden slide has left more questions than answered, while Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf has a rare opportunity to make the most of his final year at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/telling-moment-we-havent-seen-from-dogs-how-27m-call-could-end-in-shock-fairytale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/telling-moment-we-havent-seen-from-dogs-how-27m-call-could-end-in-shock-fairytale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Australia to post $15.3 million loss as full scale of financial troubles revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football&rsquo;s governing body recorded a record deficit last year. This year, it&rsquo;s even bigger, amounting to $23.6 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-australia-to-post-153-million-loss-as-full-scale-of-financial-troubles-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-australia-to-post-153-million-loss-as-full-scale-of-financial-troubles-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL star Arrow says he will fight as he reveals MND has already affected his speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow reveals that MND has already affected his speech after announcing yesterday he was stepping away from the NRL after his shock diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-star-arrow-says-he-will-fight-as-he-reveals-mnd-has-already-affected-his-speech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-star-arrow-says-he-will-fight-as-he-reveals-mnd-has-already-affected-his-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL star Arrow reveals MND has already affected his speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jai Arrow reveals that MND has already affected his speech after announcing yesterday he was stepping away from the NRL after his shock diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-star-arrow-reveals-mnd-has-already-affected-his-speech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-star-arrow-reveals-mnd-has-already-affected-his-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timely boost as QLD debutant released to play for Dolphins after star ruled out  — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have recieved a boost with potential Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki released from Maroons camp to take on the Raiders on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/timely-boost-as-qld-debutant-released-to-play-for-dolphins-after-star-ruled-out-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/timely-boost-as-qld-debutant-released-to-play-for-dolphins-after-star-ruled-out-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic hires long-time friend and teammate Viktor Troicki in surprise coaching move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/novak-djokovic-hires-long-time-friend-and-teammate-viktor-troicki-in-surprise-coaching-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/novak-djokovic-hires-long-time-friend-and-teammate-viktor-troicki-in-surprise-coaching-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congo cancels World Cup farewell as US clarifies Ebola quarantine rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Congo football team cancels its farewell in Kinshasa as the US clarified what the rules would be for players and staff entering the country for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/congo-cancels-world-cup-farewell-as-us-clarifies-ebola-quarantine-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/congo-cancels-world-cup-farewell-as-us-clarifies-ebola-quarantine-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddy-like issue? Curnow ‘on watch’… as reigning premiers face pressing ‘brutal truth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AFL great has questioned whether Charlie Curnow has a Buddy-like issue, while the Bulldogs and Lions are now on the watchlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buddy-like-issue-curnow-on-watch-as-reigning-premiers-face-pressing-brutal-truth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buddy-like-issue-curnow-on-watch-as-reigning-premiers-face-pressing-brutal-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Full circle’: NFL icon Aaron Rodgers reveals retirement plan and what inspired swansong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers has announced that 2026 will be his last NFL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/full-circle-nfl-icon-aaron-rodgers-reveals-retirement-plan-and-what-inspired-swansong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/full-circle-nfl-icon-aaron-rodgers-reveals-retirement-plan-and-what-inspired-swansong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 years of misery ends as Aston Villa wins Europa League final with wonder goal romp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/30-years-of-misery-ends-as-aston-villa-wins-europa-league-final-with-wonder-goal-romp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/30-years-of-misery-ends-as-aston-villa-wins-europa-league-final-with-wonder-goal-romp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendles Cam: Special ‘dedicated camera’ confirmed for historic AFL match broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s record-breaking AFL game on Saturday against West Coast at the MCG will be covered from every angle. Literally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendles-cam-special-dedicated-camera-confirmed-for-historic-afl-match-broadcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendles-cam-special-dedicated-camera-confirmed-for-historic-afl-match-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans connects with supreme volley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youri Tielemans connects with a supreme volley to give Aston Villa the lead in the Europa League final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tielemans-connects-with-supreme-volley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tielemans-connects-with-supreme-volley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief breaks leg trying to steal commemorative sherrin as Scott Pendlebury watches on dumbfounded]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thief who tried to steal one of Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s commemorative sherrins reportedly had his leg broken as a fan made a citizen&rsquo;s arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thief-breaks-leg-trying-to-steal-commemorative-sherrin-as-scott-pendlebury-watches-on-dumbfounded/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thief-breaks-leg-trying-to-steal-commemorative-sherrin-as-scott-pendlebury-watches-on-dumbfounded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gus reveals ‘remarkable’ theory on Bulldogs’ shock slide... and drops ‘cryptic’ clue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould has declared the Bulldogs are &ldquo;rethinking everything about our operation&rdquo; after being caught out by the NRL&rsquo;s new rule 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-never-enough-fresh-city-stunner-as-captain-follows-pep-out-the-door-to-end-golden-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They paved the way': Aussie star Nasser inspired by rugby pioneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Isabella Nasser tuned in to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics as a 13-year-old, she had little idea of the pathway her life was about to take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-paved-the-way-aussie-star-nasser-inspired-by-rugby-pioneers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-paved-the-way-aussie-star-nasser-inspired-by-rugby-pioneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They paved the way': Aussie 7s star Nasser inspired by rugby pioneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Isabella Nasser tuned in to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics as a 13-year-old, she had little idea of the pathway her life was about to take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-paved-the-way-aussie-7s-star-nasser-inspired-by-rugby-pioneers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-paved-the-way-aussie-7s-star-nasser-inspired-by-rugby-pioneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How watching Aussies win Olympic gold 'changed everything' for rugby star]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Isabella Nasser tuned in to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics as a 13-year-old, she had little idea of the pathway her life was about to take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-watching-aussies-win-olympic-gold-changed-everything-for-rugby-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-watching-aussies-win-olympic-gold-changed-everything-for-rugby-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘On trial for murder’: Furious spy club launches appeal after expulsion from $377m playoffs final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton said on Wednesday they had appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as the punishment was &ldquo;manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/on-trial-for-murder-furious-spy-club-launches-appeal-after-expulsion-from-377m-playoffs-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/on-trial-for-murder-furious-spy-club-launches-appeal-after-expulsion-from-377m-playoffs-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury's 433rd game simply his latest of many AFL records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is set to be the proud holder of the AFL's games record, but it's only the latest in a long line of records held by the Collingwood icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendleburys-433rd-game-simply-his-latest-of-many-afl-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pendleburys-433rd-game-simply-his-latest-of-many-afl-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the deluge of tributes, it&rsquo;s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s incomplete innings ranks in the AFL&rsquo;s pantheon, over the course of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-buddy-to-gawn-the-top-10-players-of-the-pendlebury-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-buddy-to-gawn-the-top-10-players-of-the-pendlebury-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Welcome to superhumanity’: Everything you need to know about the Enhanced Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backed by billionaire investors and featuring Olympic medallists using performance-enhancing drugs, the inaugural Games will be held in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/welcome-to-superhumanity-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-enhanced-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/welcome-to-superhumanity-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-enhanced-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I just didn’t ‘get’ Origin at first. This was the year everything changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget 2005 or even captaining a series win. The year I learned what it truly means to represent NSW is my favourite Origin series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-just-didnt-get-origin-at-first-this-was-the-year-everything-changed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-just-didnt-get-origin-at-first-this-was-the-year-everything-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Won’t like hearing that’: Supercars giant’s dire numbers revealed ahead of Tassie parity tweak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevrolet teams are hoping the latest raft of parity tweaks will have them competing on an even playing field when Supercars resumes from its post-New Zealand hiatus with this weekend&rsquo;s Tasmania Super 440]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wont-like-hearing-that-supercars-giants-dire-numbers-revealed-ahead-of-tassie-parity-tweak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wont-like-hearing-that-supercars-giants-dire-numbers-revealed-ahead-of-tassie-parity-tweak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 19yo prodigy is ready to tame Asia’s spin minefields ahead of maiden Aussie call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having just returned home from a run around Geelong, Oliver Peake was cleaning his car when he realised he had missed a phone call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-19yo-prodigy-is-ready-to-tame-asias-spin-minefields-ahead-of-maiden-aussie-call-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-19yo-prodigy-is-ready-to-tame-asias-spin-minefields-ahead-of-maiden-aussie-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It doesn’t feel right’: Simpson says the Carlton coaching job is not for him]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has officially ruled himself out of contention to be the Blues&rsquo; next senior coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-simpson-says-the-carlton-coaching-job-is-not-for-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-simpson-says-the-carlton-coaching-job-is-not-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It doesn’t feel right’: Simpson says Carlton coaching job is not for him]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has officially ruled himself out of contention to be the Blues&rsquo; next senior coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-simpson-says-carlton-coaching-job-is-not-for-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-simpson-says-carlton-coaching-job-is-not-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Needs to be tough': Freddy puts heat on AFB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Fittler puts the pressure on Addin Fonua-Blake to perform after being selected to represent the NSW Blues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/needs-to-be-tough-freddy-puts-heat-on-afb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/needs-to-be-tough-freddy-puts-heat-on-afb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It doesn’t feel right’: Adam Simpson rules himself out of Blues coaching search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Simpson has officially ruled himself out of the Carlton coaching search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-adam-simpson-rules-himself-out-of-blues-coaching-search/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-doesnt-feel-right-adam-simpson-rules-himself-out-of-blues-coaching-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert AFL tips Round 11: Ladder leaders set to stumble; can Dons ease pressure on coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/expert-afl-tips-round-11-ladder-leaders-set-to-stumble-can-dons-ease-pressure-on-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/expert-afl-tips-round-11-ladder-leaders-set-to-stumble-can-dons-ease-pressure-on-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The chain of events that led to the most emotional call of Slater’s career]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Billy Slater picked up the phone to tell Tom Flegler he would be thrust into the Maroons&rsquo; forward pack, it marked the Tully terror&rsquo;s ultimate comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-chain-of-events-that-led-to-the-most-emotional-call-of-slaters-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-chain-of-events-that-led-to-the-most-emotional-call-of-slaters-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 11 teams and expert tips: Hawks make four changes, drop youngster linked to Merrett trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams have been named for the opening game of round 11, with the Hawks making some key calls at the selection table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-hawks-make-four-changes-drop-youngster-linked-to-merrett-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-11-teams-and-expert-tips-hawks-make-four-changes-drop-youngster-linked-to-merrett-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal’s road from Invincible to vulnerable... and why it had to become all it despised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal fans know exactly the XI in question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenals-road-from-invincible-to-vulnerable-and-why-it-had-to-become-all-it-despised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenals-road-from-invincible-to-vulnerable-and-why-it-had-to-become-all-it-despised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I am ready to fight’: Jai Arrow opens up on moment he learned of MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney veteran Jai Arrow has opened up on the first time he find out he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease after announcing his immediate retirement from the NRL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-am-ready-to-fight-jai-arrow-opens-up-on-moment-he-learned-of-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-am-ready-to-fight-jai-arrow-opens-up-on-moment-he-learned-of-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Let him go’: Sydney club linked to $900k star; Dogs move ‘not happening’ — Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than six months into his coaching tenure at the Gold Coast Titans, Josh Hannay is set to face his most difficult task yet and that is what to do about English international AJ Brimson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/let-him-go-sydney-club-linked-to-900k-star-dogs-move-not-happening-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/let-him-go-sydney-club-linked-to-900k-star-dogs-move-not-happening-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crichton dismisses injury fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Crichton shuts down fears he is carrying a serious shoulder injury after sitting out of NSW Blues training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichton-dismisses-injury-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichton-dismisses-injury-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Inuendo, half-truths’: Chris Scott dismisses football links to alleged fraudster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dual premiership coach was responding to a report that he and football manager Andrew Mackie were staying at the same hotel as Si Giang Nguyen when they travelled to Sydney in the 2023 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inuendo-half-truths-chris-scott-dismisses-football-links-to-alleged-fraudster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inuendo-half-truths-chris-scott-dismisses-football-links-to-alleged-fraudster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All is on course’ for Matildas’ 2027 World Cup campaign despite FA’s financial woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s women are full steam ahead towards next year&rsquo;s showpiece in Brazil, with Joe Montemurro naming a strong squad to take on Mexico next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-is-on-course-for-matildas-2027-world-cup-campaign-despite-fas-financial-woes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-is-on-course-for-matildas-2027-world-cup-campaign-despite-fas-financial-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worrying sight as Blues star sits out training; real reason for Walsh snub — Origin Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs star Stephen Crichton sat out the first Blues training session on Wednesday in a worrying development for NSW coach Laurie Daley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worrying-sight-as-blues-star-sits-out-training-real-reason-for-walsh-snub-origin-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worrying-sight-as-blues-star-sits-out-training-real-reason-for-walsh-snub-origin-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team ‘disappointed’ by snub and cheeky Tigers jab as 2027 Vegas NRL season opener locked in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL has confirmed the Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans as the four teams to be part of the 2027 Las Vegas season opener extravaganza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/team-disappointed-by-snub-and-cheeky-tigers-jab-as-2027-vegas-nrl-season-opener-locked-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/team-disappointed-by-snub-and-cheeky-tigers-jab-as-2027-vegas-nrl-season-opener-locked-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nothing is going to take me out easy’: Jai Arrow vows to fight after devastating diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran forward played 178 NRL games including a grand final for the Rabbitohs, as well as 12 State of Origin matches for Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-is-going-to-take-me-out-easy-jai-arrow-vows-to-fight-after-devastating-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nothing-is-going-to-take-me-out-easy-jai-arrow-vows-to-fight-after-devastating-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks swing axe with four dropped in selection statement; Crow’ big double boost — Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Mitchell has swung the axe with four changes and named a debutant for his side&rsquo;s blockbuster clash with Adelaide, who regains two stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-swing-axe-with-four-dropped-in-selection-statement-crow-big-double-boost-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-swing-axe-with-four-dropped-in-selection-statement-crow-big-double-boost-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrow opens up on his medical diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney's Jai Arrow speaks with Nine's Danika Mason after receiving a diagnosis for motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-opens-up-on-his-medical-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-opens-up-on-his-medical-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was eye-opening’: Why Ollie Peake skipped the queue for Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Test opener Chris Rogers, can&rsquo;t say for sure whether Ollie Peake is ready for international cricket. But he knows the mature 19-year-old has a better chance than most to get there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-eye-opening-why-ollie-peake-skipped-the-queue-for-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-eye-opening-why-ollie-peake-skipped-the-queue-for-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen sprinter disqualified for bizarre reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen sprinter from America gets his relay team disqualified after winning the race due to unsportsmanlike conduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-sprinter-disqualified-for-bizarre-reason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-sprinter-disqualified-for-bizarre-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waratahs reload ‘strike weapons’ as season goes on the line against Brumbies]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW revived their attacking mindset &ndash; and finals hopes &ndash; in a big win over Fiji last weekend. And the same players have been trusted to do the job again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waratahs-reload-strike-weapons-as-season-goes-on-the-line-against-brumbies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waratahs-reload-strike-weapons-as-season-goes-on-the-line-against-brumbies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waratahs reload ‘strike weapons’ as season goes on line against Brumbies]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW revived their attacking mindset &ndash; and finals hopes &ndash; in a big win over Fiji last weekend. And the same players have been trusted to do the job again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waratahs-reload-strike-weapons-as-season-goes-on-line-against-brumbies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waratahs-reload-strike-weapons-as-season-goes-on-line-against-brumbies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddy is on a roll with his Footy tips | NRL Tips - Round 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/freddy-is-on-a-roll-with-his-footy-tips-nrl-tips-round-12/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/freddy-is-on-a-roll-with-his-footy-tips-nrl-tips-round-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips and previews for racing at Hawkesbury on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the information you need to pick a winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-racing-at-hawkesbury-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-racing-at-hawkesbury-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Trbojevic makes surprise call on future after pay cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The narrative around one of Manly&rsquo;s favourite sons has turned yet again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jake-trbojevic-makes-surprise-call-on-future-after-pay-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jake-trbojevic-makes-surprise-call-on-future-after-pay-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker looking to cook up another winning double at Hawkesbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker has high hopes his winning run of form can continue at Hawkesbury on Thursday when he sends around two leading contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baker-looking-to-cook-up-another-winning-double-at-hawkesbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/baker-looking-to-cook-up-another-winning-double-at-hawkesbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariner reflects on limb saving surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos centre Deine Mariner opens up about his recovery journey after undergoing limb-saving surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mariner-reflects-on-limb-saving-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mariner-reflects-on-limb-saving-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snub that sparked sudden NBA exit... and infamous trade that started it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stunning departure of Jason Kidd from the Dallas Mavericks appears to have been brewing behind the scenes for months, with details revealing growing frustration over the franchise&rsquo;s direction and power structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snub-that-sparked-sudden-nba-exit-and-infamous-trade-that-started-it-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snub-that-sparked-sudden-nba-exit-and-infamous-trade-that-started-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crichton skips Blues training session]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW star Stephen Crichton skipped his side's first main training session ahead of next week's State of Origin clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichton-skips-blues-training-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichton-skips-blues-training-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trbojevic makes call on future; Dragons star opens up on how contract talks ‘broke down’ — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[News just keeps getting better at Manly, with captain Jake Trbojevic agreeing to extend his time at the Sea Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-makes-call-on-future-dragons-star-opens-up-on-how-contract-talks-broke-down-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-makes-call-on-future-dragons-star-opens-up-on-how-contract-talks-broke-down-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘World-class’: New Zealand Breakers secures major coaching coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Breakers have secured a major coup, appointing FIBA World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal to lead the club into its next chapter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-class-new-zealand-breakers-secures-major-coaching-coup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-class-new-zealand-breakers-secures-major-coaching-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz injury woes deepen, former champion out of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon as he continues his rehab from a wrist injury that has already ruled him out of the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/alcaraz-injury-woes-deepen-former-champion-out-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/alcaraz-injury-woes-deepen-former-champion-out-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your star safe? The two players at your club in the Devils’ sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the list and trade details for the AFL&rsquo;s 19th club have been confirmed, Tasmania can soon begin raiding talent from rival clubs. And they have plenty of targets to choose from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-your-star-safe-the-two-players-at-your-club-in-the-devils-sights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-your-star-safe-the-two-players-at-your-club-in-the-devils-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gould: Bulldogs ‘rethinking everything’ as six-again era hits hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould says the Bulldogs have failed to adapt to the high-scoring brand of football in the NRL this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-bulldogs-rethinking-everything-as-six-again-era-hits-hard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gould-bulldogs-rethinking-everything-as-six-again-era-hits-hard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘F***ing blew it’: $113m star targeted as historic collapse stuns in 0.1% NBA playoffs madness]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a nine-day lay-off, the New York Knicks looked understandably out of rhythm at Madison Square Garden. But when it mattered most, they found a way to flip the script.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fing-blew-it-113m-star-targeted-as-historic-collapse-stuns-in-01-nba-playoffs-madness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fing-blew-it-113m-star-targeted-as-historic-collapse-stuns-in-01-nba-playoffs-madness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School sprinter’s brutal DQ for post-race ‘taunting’ act sparks fury, debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[One North Carolina high school believes this punishment is heavy-handed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/school-sprinters-brutal-dq-for-post-race-taunting-act-sparks-fury-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/school-sprinters-brutal-dq-for-post-race-taunting-act-sparks-fury-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons hit with triple injury blow as Blues look for whitewash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-hit-with-triple-injury-blow-as-blues-look-for-whitewash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/maroons-hit-with-triple-injury-blow-as-blues-look-for-whitewash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I saw my leg was still there’: Mariner reveals gruesome injury details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos star Deine Mariner has spoken for the first time about the injury that almost cost him his leg, and his plan for a miracle return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-saw-my-leg-was-still-there-mariner-reveals-gruesome-injury-details/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-saw-my-leg-was-still-there-mariner-reveals-gruesome-injury-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touching tribute in latest Pendles record game reveal; ‘fight is on’ for mementos  — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury&rsquo;s boots in his record game have been unveiled in a touching tribute. Plus a &lsquo;Pendleship&rsquo; might be one of the last ways to secure a seat to the historic match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/touching-tribute-in-latest-pendles-record-game-reveal-fight-is-on-for-mementos-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/touching-tribute-in-latest-pendles-record-game-reveal-fight-is-on-for-mementos-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Father figure' question that gave Bennett 'goosebumps']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Bennett admits he had 'goosebumps' when a question about being a father figure to Jai Arrow was asked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/father-figure-question-that-gave-bennett-goosebumps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/father-figure-question-that-gave-bennett-goosebumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Blues centre Stephen Crichton sits out first NSW training session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crichton has been hampered by an AC joint injury that will require pain-killing needles before facing the Maroons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-blues-centre-stephen-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-blues-centre-stephen-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Blues centre Crichton sits out first NSW training session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crichton has been hampered by an AC joint injury that will require pain-killing needles before facing the Maroons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-blues-centre-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-blues-centre-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLean on standby as Crichton sits out first NSW training session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Crichton has been hampered by an AC joint injury that will require pain-killing needles before facing the Maroons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclean-on-standby-as-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclean-on-standby-as-crichton-sits-out-first-nsw-training-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No-one can beat him’: Predictions for heavyweight blockbuster as one US star tips major upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of boxing&rsquo;s biggest names are tipping heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk to comfortably handle kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven this weekend &ndash; but one top heavyweight believes the Dutch giant will shock the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-one-can-beat-him-predictions-for-heavyweight-blockbuster-as-one-us-star-tips-major-upset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-one-can-beat-him-predictions-for-heavyweight-blockbuster-as-one-us-star-tips-major-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What I need right now isn't sympathy': Souths star retires after MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow announces he will step away from rugby league after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-i-need-right-now-isnt-sympathy-souths-star-retires-after-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-i-need-right-now-isnt-sympathy-souths-star-retires-after-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sydney star retires from rugby league due to MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow announces he will step away from rugby league after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: South Sydney star retires from rugby league due to MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow announces he will step away from rugby league due to a neurological condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrow forced into heartbreaking medical retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Maroons and Rabbitohs gun Jai Arrow has been forced into an immediate medical retirement after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-forced-into-heartbreaking-medical-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arrow-forced-into-heartbreaking-medical-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sydney’s Jai Arrow retires with neurological condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran forward played 178 NRL games including a grand final for the Rabbitohs, as well as 12 State of Origin matches for Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydneys-jai-arrow-retires-with-neurological-condition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydneys-jai-arrow-retires-with-neurological-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sydney’s Jai Arrow diagnosed with motor neurone disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran forward played 178 NRL games including a grand final for the Rabbitohs, as well as 12 State of Origin matches for Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydneys-jai-arrow-diagnosed-with-motor-neurone-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/south-sydneys-jai-arrow-diagnosed-with-motor-neurone-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Aussies in Giro d'Italia top 10 after key time trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben O'Connor uses his Perth experience to impress in the Giro d'Italia's only time trial stage of 2026, leapfrogging fellow West Australian Jai Hindley in the overall standings, with another Perth boy Michael Storer just behind them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/three-aussies-in-giro-ditalia-top-10-after-key-time-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/three-aussies-in-giro-ditalia-top-10-after-key-time-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 AFL stars Tassie should chase… and their chances of leaving, as fresh rules to blow up trade market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasmania&rsquo;s ability to poach uncontracted players in the coming years has the potential to cause chaos and blow up the AFL player movement market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/21-afl-stars-tassie-should-chase-and-their-chances-of-leaving-as-fresh-rules-to-blow-up-trade-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/21-afl-stars-tassie-should-chase-and-their-chances-of-leaving-as-fresh-rules-to-blow-up-trade-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ‘expensive mess’ to champions: Brave sackings, ugly record in Arsenal triumph – UK View]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 22 years of heartbreak, Arsenal&rsquo;s drought is finally over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-expensive-mess-to-champions-brave-sackings-ugly-record-in-arsenal-triumph-uk-view/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-expensive-mess-to-champions-brave-sackings-ugly-record-in-arsenal-triumph-uk-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHAMPIONS! Arsenal end  22-year Premier League drought as City slump in sad Pep ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/champions-arsenal-end-22-year-premier-league-drought-as-city-slump-in-sad-pep-ending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/champions-arsenal-end-22-year-premier-league-drought-as-city-slump-in-sad-pep-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midseason trade and free agency grades: Swans’ Curnow reality; historic Clarry resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 rounds under our belt, we&rsquo;re almost halfway through the season already &mdash; so it&rsquo;s about time to hand out midyear trade grades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/midseason-trade-and-free-agency-grades-swans-curnow-reality-historic-clarry-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/midseason-trade-and-free-agency-grades-swans-curnow-reality-historic-clarry-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origin teams locked in: What will ‘Lozball’ look like for the Blues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State of Origin teams have been selected and concern about the balance of the Blues' side is mounting ahead of game one in Sydney next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-teams-locked-in-what-will-lozball-look-like-for-the-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-teams-locked-in-what-will-lozball-look-like-for-the-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley are back in the Matildas squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-guns-return-as-matildas-call-up-teen-goalkeeper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-guns-return-as-matildas-call-up-teen-goalkeeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This AFL rule causes outrage and confusion. Two coaches love it]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been controversial since its creation in 2021, but two senior coaches say the stand rule has made the game more attractive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-afl-rule-causes-outrage-and-confusion-two-coaches-love-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-afl-rule-causes-outrage-and-confusion-two-coaches-love-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs 'rethinking every part of our operation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould concedes the Bulldogs have been caught "on the wrong side" of the NRL's new faster game style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-rethinking-every-part-of-our-operation-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-rethinking-every-part-of-our-operation-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malthouse's three-word solution to Merrett problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid fresh reports former skipper Zach Merrett is looking to get out of Essendon, coaching legend Mick Malthouse has a simple message for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/malthouses-three-word-solution-to-merrett-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/malthouses-three-word-solution-to-merrett-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unlucky one’: 12-year Tex first as star Crows return; top Saints goalsneak ruled out — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest from Adelaide training ahead of a crucial prime time clash against Hawthorn, while the Saints have already put a line through a goalkicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unlucky-one-12-year-tex-first-as-star-crows-return-top-saints-goalsneak-ruled-out-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unlucky-one-12-year-tex-first-as-star-crows-return-top-saints-goalsneak-ruled-out-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs 'rethinking every part of our operation;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould concedes the Bulldogs have been caught "on the wrong side" of the NRL's new faster game style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-rethinking-every-part-of-our-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-rethinking-every-part-of-our-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Horrendous all season’: Spurs loss has them ‘sleepwalking towards relegation’ in final-day battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday morning AEST to leave Roberto De Zerbi&rsquo;s men in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game left of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrendous-all-season-spurs-loss-has-them-sleepwalking-towards-relegation-in-final-day-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrendous-all-season-spurs-loss-has-them-sleepwalking-towards-relegation-in-final-day-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyd's theory behind Broncos slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane legend Darius Boyd offers a theory for the worrying Broncos form slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boyds-theory-behind-broncos-slump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boyds-theory-behind-broncos-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sci-fi' Enhanced Games set for controversial debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highly-controversial Enhanced Games are set to debut on May 24, with many are asking about the billionaires profiting off the sales of peptides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sci-fi-enhanced-games-set-for-controversial-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sci-fi-enhanced-games-set-for-controversial-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-time champion reunites with six-time MVP in blockbuster 36ers pairing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time NBL championship-winning coach Trevor Gleeson is returning to Australia and the league after five years overseas, in what shapes as one of the most significant reunions in recent NBL history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-time-champion-reunites-with-six-time-mvp-in-blockbuster-36ers-pairing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-time-champion-reunites-with-six-time-mvp-in-blockbuster-36ers-pairing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Best deal in footy… gutted’: Hawks ‘anger’ over $80m loss laid bare as quiet tactic ‘backfires’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full toll of Hawthorn&rsquo;s forced exit from its relationship with Tasmania has been laid bare as Midweek Tackle panellist Jon Ralph detailed the Hawks&rsquo; &ldquo;anger&rdquo; &ndash; but why a diplomatic approach &ldquo;backfired on them&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/best-deal-in-footy-gutted-hawks-anger-over-80m-loss-laid-bare-as-quiet-tactic-backfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/best-deal-in-footy-gutted-hawks-anger-over-80m-loss-laid-bare-as-quiet-tactic-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Real gains’: $5m weapon to help newest AFL club ‘wedge’ stars from rivals as full list rules revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox Footy commentators believe the suite of list concessions handed to Tasmania would give the Devils the best chance of early AFL success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/real-gains-5m-weapon-to-help-newest-afl-club-wedge-stars-from-rivals-as-full-list-rules-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/real-gains-5m-weapon-to-help-newest-afl-club-wedge-stars-from-rivals-as-full-list-rules-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Revesby Workers to the Pyramids: Inside Aussie’s build-up to dream bout on Usyk card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie Mai Soliman say this weekend&rsquo;s world title fight beneath Egypt&rsquo;s pyramids will outshine fighting at the iconic Madison Square Garden or even the UFC&rsquo;s planned White House blockbuster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-revesby-workers-to-the-pyramids-inside-aussies-build-up-to-dream-bout-on-usyk-card/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-revesby-workers-to-the-pyramids-inside-aussies-build-up-to-dream-bout-on-usyk-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luai and Tigers headline NRL's Las Vegas quartet for 2027 season-openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarome Luai will begin his final season with the Wests Tigers in Las Vegas, with the NRL unveiling its teams for next year's season-openers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luai-and-tigers-headline-nrls-las-vegas-quartet-for-2027-season-openers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luai-and-tigers-headline-nrls-las-vegas-quartet-for-2027-season-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegas teams announced for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL has announced the Storm, Eels, Tigers, and Titans will head to Las Vegas to kick off season 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vegas-teams-announced-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vegas-teams-announced-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koroisau responds to Vegas bonanza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers star Api Koroisau responds to the news his team will be one of four heading to Las Vegas to start the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/koroisau-responds-to-vegas-bonanza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/koroisau-responds-to-vegas-bonanza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter advances in French Open qualifiers as seeded duo fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Hunter is a step closer to her first French Open main draw appearance since 2023, as Priscilla Hon and Maddison Inglis fall short in the qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hunter-advances-in-french-open-qualifiers-as-seeded-duo-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hunter-advances-in-french-open-qualifiers-as-seeded-duo-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star’s perfect two-word mic drop; tortured legend leading charge — Inside wild Arsenal celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal&rsquo;s players and fans have celebrated wildly in London upon being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-perfect-two-word-mic-drop-tortured-legend-leading-charge-inside-wild-arsenal-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-perfect-two-word-mic-drop-tortured-legend-leading-charge-inside-wild-arsenal-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Now is the moment’: Pep Guardiola dodges City exit talk, pays tribute to Arteta as title dream ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City&rsquo;s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team&rsquo;s hopes of winning the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/now-is-the-moment-pep-guardiola-dodges-city-exit-talk-pays-tribute-to-arteta-as-title-dream-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/now-is-the-moment-pep-guardiola-dodges-city-exit-talk-pays-tribute-to-arteta-as-title-dream-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Recap | MW37: Chelsea vs Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Spurs's visit to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in Premier League Matchweek 37 action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-chelsea-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-chelsea-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Recap | MW37: Bournemouth vs Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Manchester City's visit to Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth in Premier League Matchweek 37 action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-bournemouth-vs-man-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-bournemouth-vs-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He is ready to go’: Teen freak does it again as Aussies shine in 445-run IPL chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants to boost their play-off hopes in the IPL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-is-ready-to-go-teen-freak-does-it-again-as-aussies-shine-in-445-run-ipl-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-is-ready-to-go-teen-freak-does-it-again-as-aussies-shine-in-445-run-ipl-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal players react to becoming Premier League champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal has won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-players-react-to-becoming-premier-league-champions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-players-react-to-becoming-premier-league-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battlers, rebuilders and underperformers: The three Super Netball coaches under real pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Netball is being dominated by the Di Honey&rsquo;s Vixens and Tania Obst&rsquo;s Thunderbirds, while Gerard Murphy&rsquo;s Mavericks are threatening a first finals appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/battlers-rebuilders-and-underperformers-the-three-super-netball-coaches-under-real-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/battlers-rebuilders-and-underperformers-the-three-super-netball-coaches-under-real-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s done’: Arsenal win first Premier League title in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal were crowned champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Wednesday morning, kicking off wild celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-done-arsenal-win-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-done-arsenal-win-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If anyone needs this’: The $113m elephant in room NBA contender can’t ignore after huge trade play]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden is at a defining stage of his career, with another deep playoff run offering a chance to reshape the narrative that has followed him for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-anyone-needs-this-the-113m-elephant-in-room-nba-contender-cant-ignore-after-huge-trade-play/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-anyone-needs-this-the-113m-elephant-in-room-nba-contender-cant-ignore-after-huge-trade-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of the road? Why new Yamaha MotoGP signing has Jack Miller’s career hanging by a thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[At several junctures in the past few years, Jack Miller&rsquo;s MotoGP career prospects looked to be somewhere between slim and none.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/end-of-the-road-why-new-yamaha-motogp-signing-has-jack-millers-career-hanging-by-a-thread/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/end-of-the-road-why-new-yamaha-motogp-signing-has-jack-millers-career-hanging-by-a-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton expelled from Premier League playoffs for spying on rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton loses its chance to gain promotion to the Premier League after being caught spying on Middlesbrough and two other rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/southampton-expelled-from-premier-league-playoffs-for-spying-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/southampton-expelled-from-premier-league-playoffs-for-spying-on-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal fans celebrate drought-breaking title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal fans celebrate a drought-breaking title after Manchester City were held to a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-fans-celebrate-drought-breaking-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-fans-celebrate-drought-breaking-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Will they walk away?’: Why Robbo could make ruthless $1m call in bombshell Cleary move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Walker&rsquo;s looming State of Origin debut has been described as a &ldquo;career-defining&rdquo; moment that could determine his future at the Roosters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/will-they-walk-away-why-robbo-could-make-ruthless-1m-call-in-bombshell-cleary-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/will-they-walk-away-why-robbo-could-make-ruthless-1m-call-in-bombshell-cleary-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL rival open to player swap with Dogs as Gus rages over leaked meeting  — Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gold Coast Titans have revealed they are open to a player swap with a Sydney club after one of their players was spotted meeting with another team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-rival-open-to-player-swap-with-dogs-as-gus-rages-over-leaked-meeting-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-rival-open-to-player-swap-with-dogs-as-gus-rages-over-leaked-meeting-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal win first Premier League title in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal were crowned champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-win-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-win-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth stun City with first goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Junior Kroupi finds the back of the net to give Bournemouth a 1-0 lead over Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bournemouth-stun-city-with-first-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bournemouth-stun-city-with-first-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal ends 22-year Premier League drought after Man City draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal's long wait for a Premier League title comes to an end as title challengers Manchester City drop points at Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-ends-22-year-premier-league-drought-after-man-city-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-ends-22-year-premier-league-drought-after-man-city-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal were crowned champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-wins-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-wins-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young women chasing 'pure adrenaline' in motorsport drifting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former track photographer, Georgia Tillyer bought her car, lovingly-named Night Fury, and learnt how to drive manual to enter her first event at Sydney Motorsport Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-young-women-chasing-pure-adrenaline-in-motorsport-drifting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-young-women-chasing-pure-adrenaline-in-motorsport-drifting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shocked and flabbergasted’: Southampton kicked out of promotion final over spying scandal in $377m PL bombshell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton were just expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on a training session of semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-flabbergasted-southampton-kicked-out-of-promotion-final-over-spying-scandal-in-377m-pl-bombshell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shocked-and-flabbergasted-southampton-kicked-out-of-promotion-final-over-spying-scandal-in-377m-pl-bombshell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twist in $900k fallout with missing Dragons-bound star; worst hit by Origin outs: Round 12 NRL teams analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team lists are in for the first Origin-impacted round of the NRL, with big changes across the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/twist-in-900k-fallout-with-missing-dragons-bound-star-worst-hit-by-origin-outs-round-12-nrl-teams-analysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/twist-in-900k-fallout-with-missing-dragons-bound-star-worst-hit-by-origin-outs-round-12-nrl-teams-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Too many cooks’: The Moses-Cleary dilemma that won’t go away for NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no denying that Mitchell Moses deserves to be in the NSW Blues squad but debate continues to swirl around whether he is the ideal candidate to compliment Nathan Cleary in the halves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-many-cooks-the-moses-cleary-dilemma-that-wont-go-away-for-nsw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-many-cooks-the-moses-cleary-dilemma-that-wont-go-away-for-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The ultimate away trip’: NRL’s 2027 Las Vegas teams revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season in Las Vegas have been revealed. And it features a club that once vowed never to go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-ultimate-away-trip-nrls-2027-las-vegas-teams-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-ultimate-away-trip-nrls-2027-las-vegas-teams-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The battle for Tasmania's north has been won, but locals aren't convinced]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may not be scheduled to play their first AFL game until 2028, but the Tasmania Devils have claimed their first scalp &mdash; booting Hawthorn out of the state which has been its second home for more than two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-battle-for-tasmanias-north-has-been-won-but-locals-arent-convinced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-battle-for-tasmanias-north-has-been-won-but-locals-arent-convinced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tasmania's footy turf war is over, but the Devils must now deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may not be scheduled to play their first AFL game until 2028, but the Tasmania Devils have claimed their first scalp &mdash; booting Hawthorn out of the state which has been its second home for more than two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tasmanias-footy-turf-war-is-over-but-the-devils-must-now-deliver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tasmanias-footy-turf-war-is-over-but-the-devils-must-now-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We asked all six Blues debutants what they’ll bring to Origin. Here’s what they said]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a new dawn for the Blues after six debutants were picked for the opening game of the series. Here&rsquo;s why they believe they can leave their mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-asked-all-six-blues-debutants-what-theyll-bring-to-origin-heres-what-they-said/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-asked-all-six-blues-debutants-what-theyll-bring-to-origin-heres-what-they-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The race back to relevance: We rate the Bombers, Tigers, Blues, Eagles and Power lists]]></title><description><![CDATA[With cellar dwellers Richmond and Essendon facing off on Friday night, and Port Adelaide and Carlton doing battle 24 hours later, it&rsquo;s time to check in on how the AFL&rsquo;s rebuilding clubs are going.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-race-back-to-relevance-we-rate-the-bombers-tigers-blues-eagles-and-power-lists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-race-back-to-relevance-we-rate-the-bombers-tigers-blues-eagles-and-power-lists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 229cm teenager with NBA scouts watching – and a dream to join Wemby]]></title><description><![CDATA[JK Mach is impossible to miss, and NBA scouts are most intrigued by what he could become.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-229cm-teenager-with-nba-scouts-watching-and-a-dream-to-join-wemby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-229cm-teenager-with-nba-scouts-watching-and-a-dream-to-join-wemby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil bombshell as icon Neymar recalled from three-year exile — Every FIFA World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning on June 12 (AEST), the squads for the 48 competing nations are being revealed. Follow here for every all the latest news and announcements as they happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brazil-bombshell-as-icon-neymar-recalled-from-three-year-exile-every-fifa-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brazil-bombshell-as-icon-neymar-recalled-from-three-year-exile-every-fifa-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Is that enough?’: Bombers star’s brutal truth as new reality emerges despite 1-9 start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has opened up on his new role at the Bombers where helping the club&rsquo;s younger generation is his priority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-that-enough-bombers-stars-brutal-truth-as-new-reality-emerges-despite-1-9-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-that-enough-bombers-stars-brutal-truth-as-new-reality-emerges-despite-1-9-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No-brainer’: Hawks’ fortress collapses as $5m eviction notice issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn has expressed their disappointment at being kicked out of Tasmania, but Melbourne great Garry Lyon says the State shift is a &ldquo;no-brainer&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-brainer-hawks-fortress-collapses-as-5m-eviction-notice-issued/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-brainer-hawks-fortress-collapses-as-5m-eviction-notice-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Australia to slash 20 per cent of workforce as CEO makes damning admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another huge financial loss will be revealed next week by Football Australia, triggering a dramatic restructure which will see one in five workers made redundant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-australia-to-slash-20-per-cent-of-workforce-as-ceo-makes-damning-admission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-australia-to-slash-20-per-cent-of-workforce-as-ceo-makes-damning-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one arena Cleary wants to thrive in]]></title><description><![CDATA[He may be one of the most decorated players in the game, but Nathan Cleary is still trying to prove that he has what it takes to dominant in the State of Origin arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-one-arena-cleary-wants-to-thrive-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-one-arena-cleary-wants-to-thrive-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was something I had to do’: The night Haumole won over his Blues brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haumole Olakau&rsquo;atu knows he shouldn&rsquo;t have joined a sideline scrap when he was NSW&rsquo;s 19th man in 2024. But it also earned him the admiration of his teammates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-something-i-had-to-do-the-night-haumole-won-over-his-blues-brothers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-was-something-i-had-to-do-the-night-haumole-won-over-his-blues-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gagai cited for awkward tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knights veteran Dane Gagai drags AJ Brimson to the ground during a Magic Round clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gagai-cited-for-awkward-tackle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gagai-cited-for-awkward-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glorious Moments beckon for talented gelding: trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trainer Greg Lee will be banking on the talent he&rsquo;s seeing in the horse shining through from an outside alley in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1100m) at Warwick Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/glorious-moments-beckon-for-talented-gelding-trainer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/glorious-moments-beckon-for-talented-gelding-trainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the savage bake Brad Scott gave his players at quarter-time against the Dockers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcast cameras on Sunday picked up Scott&rsquo;s savage address to the Bombers at quarter-time. Mason Redman said, &ldquo;the message got through&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/behind-the-savage-bake-brad-scott-gave-his-players-at-quarter-time-against-the-dockers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/behind-the-savage-bake-brad-scott-gave-his-players-at-quarter-time-against-the-dockers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie great-grandmother to compete at Comm Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 75 years old, Jacky Hudson will tread an unlikely path for a great-grandmother after earning selection in Australia's Commonwealth Games lawn bowls squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-great-grandmother-to-compete-at-comm-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-great-grandmother-to-compete-at-comm-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The time has come for Collingwood to rename the Copeland Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build the man a statue, and rename the E.W. Copeland Trophy in honour of Collingwood&rsquo;s greatest player &ndash; Scott Pendlebury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-time-has-come-for-collingwood-to-rename-the-copeland-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-time-has-come-for-collingwood-to-rename-the-copeland-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikora out to 'prove' Origin worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland debutant Briton Nikora responds to claims the jersey means less to him after playing for New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nikora-out-to-prove-origin-worth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nikora-out-to-prove-origin-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleary throws support behind axed teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW halfback Nathan Cleary throws his support behind axed teammate Dylan Edwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cleary-throws-support-behind-axed-teammate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cleary-throws-support-behind-axed-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips and previews for Warwick Farm on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the information you need to pick a winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-warwick-farm-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-previews-for-warwick-farm-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat back CA plan to open BBL season in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia has spoken with BBL franchises about a plan to open this season's BBL with a showdown in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heat-back-ca-plan-to-open-bbl-season-in-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heat-back-ca-plan-to-open-bbl-season-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’d love to be part of that’: Why this Melbourne team wants to play a BBL game in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorchers are frontrunners to travel to Chennai for&nbsp;the opening Big Bash League game this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wed-love-to-be-part-of-that-why-this-melbourne-team-wants-to-play-a-bbl-game-in-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wed-love-to-be-part-of-that-why-this-melbourne-team-wants-to-play-a-bbl-game-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Waratahs hooker who outran a Fiji winger … and now faces a big call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ioane Moananu has become an unlikely try-scoring weapon for NSW, but the out-of-contract New Zealander must decide whether his future is in Sydney or back home with family in Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-waratahs-hooker-who-outran-a-fiji-winger-and-now-faces-a-big-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-waratahs-hooker-who-outran-a-fiji-winger-and-now-faces-a-big-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse owner fined $10k for claiming he’d never met the man who’d been married to his sister for 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businessman Nader AlaAli has been found guilty of giving misleading evidence in a racing case linked to a New York Ponzi scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-owner-fined-10k-for-claiming-hed-never-met-the-man-whod-been-married-to-his-sister-for-20-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-owner-fined-10k-for-claiming-hed-never-met-the-man-whod-been-married-to-his-sister-for-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look inside Maroons camp with Coach Slater - The Billy Slater Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland coach Billy Slater joins us from inside Maroons camp ahead of State of Origin Game One, tackling the biggest selection calls and storylines dominating rugby league.<br />
Billy opens up on the huge fullback debate between Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga, why experience mattered in key positions, and how the Maroons landed on one of the most talked-about squads in recent Origin history.<br />
There&rsquo;s also discussion around the six debutants and the balance of the bench under the new Origin rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-look-inside-maroons-camp-with-coach-slater-the-billy-slater-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-look-inside-maroons-camp-with-coach-slater-the-billy-slater-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Tedesco is about to do something Daley, Johns and Hayne couldn’t for NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW fullback will move into rarefied air when he makes his State of Origin return next Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/james-tedesco-is-about-to-do-something-daley-johns-and-hayne-couldnt-for-nsw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/james-tedesco-is-about-to-do-something-daley-johns-and-hayne-couldnt-for-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 50-metre penalty that led to a Sidebottom goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Collingwood's round eight draw with Hawthorn, Steele Sidebottom kicked a late goal after this controversial moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-50-metre-penalty-that-led-to-a-sidebottom-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-50-metre-penalty-that-led-to-a-sidebottom-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crichton’s big injury reveal that is music to Blues’ ears... and admission on Bulldogs slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has declared he is ready to go in the State of Origin opener, while revealing the biggest lesson he has learned during a rare injury stint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichtons-big-injury-reveal-that-is-music-to-blues-ears-and-admission-on-bulldogs-slump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crichtons-big-injury-reveal-that-is-music-to-blues-ears-and-admission-on-bulldogs-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kicked out of home’: Hawks to lose Tassie fortress so Devils can dominate state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn say they are extremely disappointed in the AFL&rsquo;s decision to force them out of Launceston and Tasmania so the Devils can have the state to themselves from 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kicked-out-of-home-hawks-to-lose-tassie-fortress-so-devils-can-dominate-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kicked-out-of-home-hawks-to-lose-tassie-fortress-so-devils-can-dominate-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 229cm teen with dreams of making the NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[JK Mach is a member of the Australian Institute of Sport&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence program, which nurtures Australia&rsquo;s young basketball talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-229cm-teen-with-dreams-of-making-the-nba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-229cm-teen-with-dreams-of-making-the-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sam Walker is the great unknown of State of Origin I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Walker has always seemed like a player destined for the highest levels of rugby league, but ahead of his State of Origin debut, it's impossible to know what comes next for the new Queensland halfback.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-sam-walker-is-the-great-unknown-of-state-of-origin-i/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-sam-walker-is-the-great-unknown-of-state-of-origin-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dropped my Trackman’: Caddie sacked after PGA star’s embarrassing tee-time blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African golfer Garrick Higgo has split with his caddie following last week&rsquo;s embarassing tee-time blunder during the PGA Championship at Aronimink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dropped-my-trackman-caddie-sacked-after-pga-stars-embarrassing-tee-time-blunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dropped-my-trackman-caddie-sacked-after-pga-stars-embarrassing-tee-time-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: NBA blown away by Wemby explosion as Thunder stunned in Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama produced a performance for the ages as the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime thriller to open the Western Conference Finals, snapping the Thunder&rsquo;s unbeaten postseason run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-nba-blown-away-by-wemby-explosion-as-thunder-stunned-in-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this-nba-blown-away-by-wemby-explosion-as-thunder-stunned-in-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten QLD star eyes return dashed; huge Bulldogs in as Broncos gun faces surgery — NRL Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors have a tough decision to make when it comes to who replaces in-form star Tanah Boyd, with Luke Metcalf&rsquo;s selection up in the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forgotten-qld-star-eyes-return-dashed-huge-bulldogs-in-as-broncos-gun-faces-surgery-nrl-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/forgotten-qld-star-eyes-return-dashed-huge-bulldogs-in-as-broncos-gun-faces-surgery-nrl-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s an actor’: NAS reveals Burgess quit fear as ‘Croc Hunter’ crowned, new fights announced at presser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelson Asofa-Solomona has accused George Burgess of growing increasingly uncomfortable during their three face offs over NRL Magic Round weekend &mdash; and now fears the South Sydney premiership hero may quit on their crossover blockbuster altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-an-actor-nas-reveals-burgess-quit-fear-as-croc-hunter-crowned-new-fights-announced-at-presser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-an-actor-nas-reveals-burgess-quit-fear-as-croc-hunter-crowned-new-fights-announced-at-presser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie cliff diver scores perfect dive on birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhiannan Iffland wins at Downpatrick Head in Ireland on her 30th birthday after scoring a perfect dive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-cliff-diver-scores-perfect-dive-on-birthday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-cliff-diver-scores-perfect-dive-on-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not the moment’: Legendary manager’s surprise move stuns as legal row over new boss revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[591 games, 416 wins, 20 trophies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-the-moment-legendary-managers-surprise-move-stuns-as-legal-row-over-new-boss-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-the-moment-legendary-managers-surprise-move-stuns-as-legal-row-over-new-boss-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not good at anything’: First to ninth in six weeks… and one of many in ‘good wildcard team’ territory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome back to the Power Rankings. See our ranking of every AFL club from best to worst after Round 10 below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-good-at-anything-first-to-ninth-in-six-weeks-and-one-of-many-in-good-wildcard-team-territory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-good-at-anything-first-to-ninth-in-six-weeks-and-one-of-many-in-good-wildcard-team-territory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classy reason Ponga ‘won’t touch’ one QLD topic; coffee chat behind Blues star’s debut: Origin Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalyn Ponga has a lot of respect for Reece Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/classy-reason-ponga-wont-touch-one-qld-topic-coffee-chat-behind-blues-stars-debut-origin-daily/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/classy-reason-ponga-wont-touch-one-qld-topic-coffee-chat-behind-blues-stars-debut-origin-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury-plagued Wallabies star’s telling update on uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallabies star Tom Lynagh has endured a horror 2026, but revealed an announcement surrounding his uncertain future will soon be made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/injury-plagued-wallabies-stars-telling-update-on-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/injury-plagued-wallabies-stars-telling-update-on-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The car is gone’: F1 star’s run-in with FBI; Mercedes in box seat for stake in rival team — Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[With only one grand prix in the last seven weekends, Formula 1 has had plenty of time to focus on off-track business before racing resumed in Canada later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-car-is-gone-f1-stars-run-in-with-fbi-mercedes-in-box-seat-for-stake-in-rival-team-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-car-is-gone-f1-stars-run-in-with-fbi-mercedes-in-box-seat-for-stake-in-rival-team-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL admits Dragons’ Cook should have been awarded crucial try in Magic Round defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL has confirmed the Bunker&rsquo;s decision to disallow Damien Cook&rsquo;s try against Penrith was incorrect, and conceded another error was made in the Cowboys-Rosters clash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-admits-dragons-cook-should-have-been-awarded-crucial-try-in-magic-round-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-admits-dragons-cook-should-have-been-awarded-crucial-try-in-magic-round-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’d agreed to two more years’: Benji reveals bombshell career call... before Wayne stepped in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Shaun Johnson&rsquo;s exclusive sit down with Tigers coach Benji Marshall on Fox League at 7.30pm AEST Tuesday!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-agreed-to-two-more-years-benji-reveals-bombshell-career-call-before-wayne-stepped-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-agreed-to-two-more-years-benji-reveals-bombshell-career-call-before-wayne-stepped-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highs and lows as key Roo relegated, star makes stunning contract backflip — Road to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socceroos stars are wrapping up their commitments ahead of the World Cup to varying degrees of joy and despair, while one made a stunning backflip after his daughter tugged on his heart strings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/highs-and-lows-as-key-roo-relegated-star-makes-stunning-contract-backflip-road-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/highs-and-lows-as-key-roo-relegated-star-makes-stunning-contract-backflip-road-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He signed with Melbourne, now NBA star Joe Ingles wants to be reunited with Patty Mills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian basketball star Joe Ingles opens up on his return to the NBL with Melbourne United, a great mate he would love to play with, and whether he wants to continue his distinguished career with the Boomers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-signed-with-melbourne-now-nba-star-joe-ingles-wants-to-be-reunited-with-patty-mills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-signed-with-melbourne-now-nba-star-joe-ingles-wants-to-be-reunited-with-patty-mills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Extremely disappointed’: Hawks respond over AFL’s Tassie call in end to 25-year partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFL has booted the Hawks from Tasmania to give the incoming Devils a clean slate to grow, in a decision that has raised the ire of the Melbourne-based club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/extremely-disappointed-hawks-respond-over-afls-tassie-call-in-end-to-25-year-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/extremely-disappointed-hawks-respond-over-afls-tassie-call-in-end-to-25-year-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bizarre... doesn’t add up’: Shock Cam Smith claim in Walsh snub as Daley’s delight revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW coach Laurie Daley would be rapt with Reece Walsh&rsquo;s omission from the Queensland squad for Origin I, and the Broncos star should have been included ahead of Ezra Mam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bizarre-doesnt-add-up-shock-cam-smith-claim-in-walsh-snub-as-daleys-delight-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bizarre-doesnt-add-up-shock-cam-smith-claim-in-walsh-snub-as-daleys-delight-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conor arch rival’s surprise call as big question marks hover over comeback — Legends’ verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC legend Dustin Poirier has offered a surprising warning ahead of the long-awaited showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, insisting the Hawaiian hits harder than most fans realise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/conor-arch-rivals-surprise-call-as-big-question-marks-hover-over-comeback-legends-verdict/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/conor-arch-rivals-surprise-call-as-big-question-marks-hover-over-comeback-legends-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time to return the favour’: Out of form Crichton says he owes the Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW coach Laurie Daley selected Stephen Crichton on &ldquo;trust&rdquo;, despite the centre&rsquo;s first career slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/time-to-return-the-favour-out-of-form-crichton-says-he-owes-the-blues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/time-to-return-the-favour-out-of-form-crichton-says-he-owes-the-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight months ago Radley faced the sack. A forgotten twist has him making unlikely Origin debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight months ago, State of Origin was the last thing on Victor Radley&rsquo;s mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eight-months-ago-radley-faced-the-sack-a-forgotten-twist-has-him-making-unlikely-origin-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eight-months-ago-radley-faced-the-sack-a-forgotten-twist-has-him-making-unlikely-origin-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawthorn 'extremely disappointed' by AFL's call to end Tasmanian partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn is less than pleased after being forced to cease playing home games in Tasmania ahead of the Devils' AFL entry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawthorn-extremely-disappointed-by-afls-call-to-end-tasmanian-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawthorn-extremely-disappointed-by-afls-call-to-end-tasmanian-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL in India? Cricket Australia reportedly given green light for season opener in Chennai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reportedly given the green light for Cricket Australia to launch next summer&rsquo;s Big Bash League in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bbl-in-india-cricket-australia-reportedly-given-green-light-for-season-opener-in-chennai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bbl-in-india-cricket-australia-reportedly-given-green-light-for-season-opener-in-chennai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar recalled for Brazil's World Cup campaign despite three-year hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti includes Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer in his first FIFA World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/neymar-recalled-for-brazils-world-cup-campaign-despite-three-year-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/neymar-recalled-for-brazils-world-cup-campaign-despite-three-year-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Whispers: Amartey price gap in ‘skyrocketing’ free agent race; Vic clubs tipped to chase Merrett]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading free agent is reportedly set to land a seven-figure sum that could wind up $600,000 more than what his current club is said to have offered him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trade-whispers-amartey-price-gap-in-skyrocketing-free-agent-race-vic-clubs-tipped-to-chase-merrett/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trade-whispers-amartey-price-gap-in-skyrocketing-free-agent-race-vic-clubs-tipped-to-chase-merrett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL heads overseas: Chennai to host season opener after Indian board gives blessing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like Australia&rsquo;s major football codes, cricket&rsquo;s Big Bash League is poised to send a game offshore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bbl-heads-overseas-chennai-to-host-season-opener-after-indian-board-gives-blessing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bbl-heads-overseas-chennai-to-host-season-opener-after-indian-board-gives-blessing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola managed every farewell with aplomb, except for his own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the greatest football mind the Premier League has known will bid farewell to the blue half on Manchester this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pep-guardiola-managed-every-farewell-with-aplomb-except-for-his-own/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pep-guardiola-managed-every-farewell-with-aplomb-except-for-his-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Extremely disappointed’: Hawks forced out of Tasmania as league prepares for Devils]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a decision endorsed by its commission, the AFL confirmed Hawthorn would &ldquo;transition out of playing home matches&rdquo;&nbsp; in Tasmania so that the Devils can get clean air when they enter the competition in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/extremely-disappointed-hawks-forced-out-of-tasmania-as-league-prepares-for-devils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/extremely-disappointed-hawks-forced-out-of-tasmania-as-league-prepares-for-devils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insane sporting feat locked in as Adam Scott to join all-time legend in incredible Aussie history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June&rsquo;s US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/insane-sporting-feat-locked-in-as-adam-scott-to-join-all-time-legend-in-incredible-aussie-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/insane-sporting-feat-locked-in-as-adam-scott-to-join-all-time-legend-in-incredible-aussie-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver hospitalised after 350km/h shunt in Indy 500 practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Rossi has been taken to hospital after a heavy crash during Indy 500 practice that saw two other cars wrecked just days out from the most prestigious race on the American calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/driver-hospitalised-after-350kmh-shunt-in-indy-500-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/driver-hospitalised-after-350kmh-shunt-in-indy-500-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keary floats deeper Walsh issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRL great Luke Keary suggests there is a deeper reason behind Reece Walsh's snub from the Queensland Maroons team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keary-floats-deeper-walsh-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keary-floats-deeper-walsh-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal edges closer to Premier League title despite more VAR drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Havertz emerges Arsenal's hero after scoring the winner against Burnley, and is spared a sending-off for a horror tackle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-edges-closer-to-premier-league-title-despite-more-var-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsenal-edges-closer-to-premier-league-title-despite-more-var-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Nketia opens up on smashing Australian 100m record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Nketia speaks to Nine's Today after breaking the Australian all-conditions 100m record with a time of 9.74s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eddie-nketia-opens-up-on-smashing-australian-100m-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eddie-nketia-opens-up-on-smashing-australian-100m-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League bombshell as Pep Guardiola set to quit Manchester City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola will reportedly leave Manchester City at the end of the Premier League season, bringing to a close one of the greatest managerial reigns seen in club football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/premier-league-bombshell-as-pep-guardiola-set-to-quit-manchester-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/premier-league-bombshell-as-pep-guardiola-set-to-quit-manchester-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Through the roof’: Cats great’s ‘out of sight’ Smith claim... and detail that shocked him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong assistant coach Nathan Buckley has given one of the more glowing endorsements of Bailey Smith, who&rsquo;s in the midst of a career-best stretch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/through-the-roof-cats-greats-out-of-sight-smith-claim-and-detail-that-shocked-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/through-the-roof-cats-greats-out-of-sight-smith-claim-and-detail-that-shocked-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radley goes from near-sacking to Origin debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Radley admits his Roosters career was almost over a few months before being selected for his NSW Blues debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/radley-goes-from-near-sacking-to-origin-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/radley-goes-from-near-sacking-to-origin-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Mercedes’ ticking time bomb... and why the F1 giant may be powerless to stop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been a decade since Mercedes last had two drivers in the championship fight, but the scars have barely healed from Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg&rsquo;s dynamite rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-mercedes-ticking-time-bomb-and-why-the-f1-giant-may-be-powerless-to-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-mercedes-ticking-time-bomb-and-why-the-f1-giant-may-be-powerless-to-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Horrible’: VAR drama rocks title race AGAIN as Arsenal on brink after ‘vicious’ act — Premier League Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal is on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Tuesday AEST to open up a five-point lead at the top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrible-var-drama-rocks-title-race-again-as-arsenal-on-brink-after-vicious-act-premier-league-wrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrible-var-drama-rocks-title-race-again-as-arsenal-on-brink-after-vicious-act-premier-league-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He’s back! The Special One reportedly set for Real Madrid return after 13-year absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Mourinho is reportedly set to return to Real Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-back-the-special-one-reportedly-set-for-real-madrid-return-after-13-year-absence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-back-the-special-one-reportedly-set-for-real-madrid-return-after-13-year-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boomers icon Joe Ingles returning to NBL as two-year deal signed with Melbourne United]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 12 seasons in the NBA and one of the most decorated careers ever produced by an Australian basketballer, Joe Ingles is officially returning home to the NBL for the first time since 2009.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-icon-joe-ingles-returning-to-nbl-as-two-year-deal-signed-with-melbourne-united/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-icon-joe-ingles-returning-to-nbl-as-two-year-deal-signed-with-melbourne-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh Eels headache as trio set for NRL recall; Tigers young gun to watch: Ressies Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parramatta Eels may not be playing in Round 12, but Jonah Pezet is among three players who are knocking on the door to return to the NRL once the side returns to the field next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fresh-eels-headache-as-trio-set-for-nrl-recall-tigers-young-gun-to-watch-ressies-wrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fresh-eels-headache-as-trio-set-for-nrl-recall-tigers-young-gun-to-watch-ressies-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Incredibly special’: Why Joe Ingles has joined Melbourne United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian basketball star Joe Ingles opens up on his return to the NBL, and why he chose to link with Melbourne United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/incredibly-special-why-joe-ingles-has-joined-melbourne-united/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/incredibly-special-why-joe-ingles-has-joined-melbourne-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBL off-season tracker: How all 10 teams are shaping up for 2026-27, news, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBL off-season is already taking shape across the league, with every club adjusting in different ways after a year defined by tight margins, injuries, breakout stars and coaching shifts. From reigning champions Sydney to rebuilding sides like Brisbane and Cairns, the early moves suggest another season where the balance of power could shift quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nbl-off-season-tracker-how-all-10-teams-are-shaping-up-for-2026-27-news-highlights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nbl-off-season-tracker-how-all-10-teams-are-shaping-up-for-2026-27-news-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boomers star Joe Ingles thrilled to come 'home' in coup NBL signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary Boomers and NBA star will return to Australia's NBL for the first time since 2009, signing with Melbourne United for two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-star-joe-ingles-thrilled-to-come-home-in-coup-nbl-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-star-joe-ingles-thrilled-to-come-home-in-coup-nbl-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-horse race confirmed as Cummins masterclass seals IPL finals berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skipper Pat Cummins&rsquo; 3-28 and an attacking 70 by Ishan Kishan helped Sunrisers Hyderabad book their play-off spot in the IPL with a nervy five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-horse-race-confirmed-as-cummins-masterclass-seals-ipl-finals-berth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/five-horse-race-confirmed-as-cummins-masterclass-seals-ipl-finals-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomic edges closer to French Open amid Aussie qualifying nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Tomic is just two wins from reaching the main draw of the French Open since 2019 after being the only Australian to enjoy success in the qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-edges-closer-to-french-open-amid-aussie-qualifying-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-edges-closer-to-french-open-amid-aussie-qualifying-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They are in the market’: Shock move exposes Dogs’ roster problem as Gus called out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has been urged to &ldquo;man up&rdquo; and front the fans as the club&rsquo;s season quickly slips away, with a claim that they are in the hunt for a fullback despite only extending Connor Tracey a month ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-are-in-the-market-shock-move-exposes-dogs-roster-problem-as-gus-called-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-are-in-the-market-shock-move-exposes-dogs-roster-problem-as-gus-called-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Recap | MW37: Arsenal vs Burnley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Burnley's visit to The Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in Premier League Matchweek 37 action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-arsenal-vs-burnley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rapid-recap-mw37-arsenal-vs-burnley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyd's serious questions over Essendon coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Lloyd doubts whether Brad Scott is the right man to coach Essendon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lloyds-serious-questions-over-essendon-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lloyds-serious-questions-over-essendon-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawls: Bold gamble could cost Daley Blues gig; ‘completely staggering’ Billy call I can’t believe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley and Billy Slater both deserve credit for the squads they&rsquo;ve picked for the State of Origin opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crawls-bold-gamble-could-cost-daley-blues-gig-completely-staggering-billy-call-i-cant-believe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crawls-bold-gamble-could-cost-daley-blues-gig-completely-staggering-billy-call-i-cant-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘To be honest...’: Slater’s big reveal on bombshell Ponga switch and ‘career-defining’ Walsh snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh&rsquo;s name was nowhere to be seen in Billy Slater&rsquo;s Queensland squad for Origin I, as Kalyn Ponga got the fullback jersey despite speculation he may be named at halfback &mdash; a bombshell option that was genuinely considered, the Maroons coach revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/to-be-honest-slaters-big-reveal-on-bombshell-ponga-switch-and-career-defining-walsh-snub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/to-be-honest-slaters-big-reveal-on-bombshell-ponga-switch-and-career-defining-walsh-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants’ $2m play to retain Greene; Neale interest in four states, latest on Dons stars — Trade Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS has made its big play to retain Toby Greene amid conjecture around his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-2m-play-to-retain-greene-neale-interest-in-four-states-latest-on-dons-stars-trade-whispers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-2m-play-to-retain-greene-neale-interest-in-four-states-latest-on-dons-stars-trade-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad book spot in IPL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Cummins delivers when his team needs it most with crucial wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-stars-as-sunrisers-hyderabad-book-spot-in-ipl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cummins-stars-as-sunrisers-hyderabad-book-spot-in-ipl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL history says just two teams are in the 2026 flag window. It doesn’t include two red-hot sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Fox Footy&rsquo;s most treasured possessions, the &lsquo;Premiership Window&rsquo;, is back for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-history-says-just-two-teams-are-in-the-2026-flag-window-it-doesnt-include-two-red-hot-sides/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-history-says-just-two-teams-are-in-the-2026-flag-window-it-doesnt-include-two-red-hot-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Comfortable’: The only man to fight both Tszyu and Spence Jr makes bold fight prediction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only man to have shared the ring with both Australia&rsquo;s Tim Tszyu and American superstar Errol Spence Jr. believes he already knows who will get their hand raised when the pair finally collide later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/comfortable-the-only-man-to-fight-both-tszyu-and-spence-jr-makes-bold-fight-prediction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/comfortable-the-only-man-to-fight-both-tszyu-and-spence-jr-makes-bold-fight-prediction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You always get it’: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan on constant racial abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamarra Ugle-Hagan tells this masthead how he copes with the constant racial abuse online - by ignoring it, and also that it was just as well he went to Gold Coast, not a club like Collingwood, given the attention he garners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-always-get-it-jamarra-ugle-hagan-on-constant-racial-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-always-get-it-jamarra-ugle-hagan-on-constant-racial-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merrett's future at Essendon clouded again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon star Zach Merrett's future is up in the air once more, with club great Matthew Lloyd urging both parties to cut ties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/merretts-future-at-essendon-clouded-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/merretts-future-at-essendon-clouded-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He paid enough penalty’: Politis opens up on Radley’s Blues redemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a moment when Roosters supremo Nick Politis almost tore up Victory Radley&rsquo;s contract. Now, there&rsquo;s no one happier to see &ldquo;The Inflictor&rdquo; make his Blues debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-paid-enough-penalty-politis-opens-up-on-radleys-blues-redemption/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-paid-enough-penalty-politis-opens-up-on-radleys-blues-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Probably as animated as I’ve been’: Brad Scott opens up on epic spray as pressure builds on Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Scott says his quarter-time spray in Essendon&rsquo;s 43-point loss to Fremantle was &ldquo;probably as animated and direct as I&rsquo;ve been in my coaching career&rdquo; as pressure builds on the Bombers coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/probably-as-animated-as-ive-been-brad-scott-opens-up-on-epic-spray-as-pressure-builds-on-bombers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/probably-as-animated-as-ive-been-brad-scott-opens-up-on-epic-spray-as-pressure-builds-on-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gus questions Walker selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould admits he isn't sure Maroons debutant Sam Walker's free-flowing style will translate to the State of Origin arena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gus-questions-walker-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gus-questions-walker-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gus peppers ‘moron’ behind Verrills leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulldogs boss Phil Gould slams the person who took a photo of him meeting with Titans hooker Sam Verrills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gus-peppers-moron-behind-verrills-leak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gus-peppers-moron-behind-verrills-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gould’s major issue with Blues squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NSW coach Phil Gould admits his concerns over the make-up of Laurie Daley&rsquo;s team for game one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/goulds-major-issue-with-blues-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/goulds-major-issue-with-blues-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallen's advice to Blues wrecking ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW legend Paul Gallen sends a clear message to Haumole Olakau'atu after his State of Origin recall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gallens-advice-to-blues-wrecking-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gallens-advice-to-blues-wrecking-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daley reveals back-row bench plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley answers a curly question from Phil Gould regarding the make-up of NSW's bench for the State of Origin opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-reveals-back-row-bench-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-reveals-back-row-bench-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed AFL Commission changes to impact former CEO McLachlan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillon McLachlan would not be eligible to sit on the AFL Commission until 2032 under a suite of proposed changes to the constitution aimed at setting term limits for members of the 10-member board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/proposed-afl-commission-changes-to-impact-former-ceo-mclachlan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/proposed-afl-commission-changes-to-impact-former-ceo-mclachlan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons lose Wright ahead of crunch AFL fortnight; Tigers ditch ‘fully ticketed’ status for Dreamtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s AFL briefing, a crowd of more than 70,000 is forecast for Friday night&rsquo;s Dreamtime match despite Essendon and Richmond filling the bottom two spots on the ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-lose-wright-ahead-of-crunch-afl-fortnight-tigers-ditch-fully-ticketed-status-for-dreamtime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-lose-wright-ahead-of-crunch-afl-fortnight-tigers-ditch-fully-ticketed-status-for-dreamtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time starts to run out’: Ponga plots to surpass his Dally M heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalyn Ponga says he does not feel any pressure to justify his selection ahead of Broncos rival Reece Walsh, as he enters his career &ldquo;sweet spot&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/time-starts-to-run-out-ponga-plots-to-surpass-his-dally-m-heroics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/time-starts-to-run-out-ponga-plots-to-surpass-his-dally-m-heroics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A lot of respect for Reece’: Why Ponga won’t touch Walsh controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalyn Ponga says he does not feel any pressure to justify his selection ahead of Broncos rival Reece Walsh, as he enters his career &ldquo;sweet spot&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-of-respect-for-reece-why-ponga-wont-touch-walsh-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-of-respect-for-reece-why-ponga-wont-touch-walsh-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Zach Merrett weighs up his future again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon star Zach Merrett is again weighing up his future at Tullamarine, with rival clubs increasingly of the belief the former captain will seek a trade at season&rsquo;s end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/frustrated-zach-merrett-weighs-up-his-future-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/frustrated-zach-merrett-weighs-up-his-future-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Merrett weighs up his future again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon star Zach Merrett is again weighing up his future at Tullamarine, with rival clubs increasingly of the belief the former captain will seek a trade at season&rsquo;s end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/frustrated-merrett-weighs-up-his-future-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/frustrated-merrett-weighs-up-his-future-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We would take him at the Bombers’: Essendon great backs Pendles to play until he’s 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Essendon champion Dustin Fletcher has urged Scott Pendlebury to play on next year and potentially compete at the highest level as a 40-year-old like he did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-would-take-him-at-the-bombers-essendon-great-backs-pendles-to-play-until-hes-40/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-would-take-him-at-the-bombers-essendon-great-backs-pendles-to-play-until-hes-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We would take him at the Bombers’: Essendon great backs Pendles to play AFL until age 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Essendon champion Dustin Fletcher has urged Scott Pendlebury to play on next year and potentially compete at the highest level as a 40-year-old like he did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-would-take-him-at-the-bombers-essendon-great-backs-pendles-to-play-afl-until-age-40/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-would-take-him-at-the-bombers-essendon-great-backs-pendles-to-play-afl-until-age-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be out of the game. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. After her 255th national league game on the weekend, she reveals the secret to her longevity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-netballs-super-veteran-left-retirement-to-break-12-year-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-netballs-super-veteran-left-retirement-to-break-12-year-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips and race-by-race guide for Newcastle on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-race-by-race-guide-for-newcastle-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-race-by-race-guide-for-newcastle-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hanging over his shoulders’: How Cleary’s hunt to dominate Origin can end the ‘Immortal debate’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-time premiership winner, three-time Dally M Halfback of the Year, World Cup winner and Clive Churchill Medallist, Nathan Cleary has achieved almost everything there is in rugby league]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hanging-over-his-shoulders-how-clearys-hunt-to-dominate-origin-can-end-the-immortal-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hanging-over-his-shoulders-how-clearys-hunt-to-dominate-origin-can-end-the-immortal-debate/</guid></item></channel></rss>