Matildas vs Denmark, Australia’s Steph Catley injury was divisive tactic, latest news
The Matildas are under scrutiny after an apparent brazen act of gamesmanship during their Women’s World Cup clash against Denmark. The Matildas were able to compose themselves on the back of a controversial moment involving Steph Catley after the Danes had dominated the early exchanges. Catley took some contact and stayed down on the ground […]
premiership race, finals, run home, On the Couch, analysis, Collingwood Port Adelaide, damning statistic, prediction
The race for finals is heating up but the big premiership contenders have stalled – with one damning stat hurting Collingwood and Port Adelaide. Of the last 10 years, no premier has lost more than one game in the last month of the home and away season – leaving the Magpies and Power with no […]
Wisden team of the series snubs Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, stats
Wisden might be one of cricket’s most highly-respected institutions dating back more than 150 years — but when it comes to picking an Ashes team of the series, questions need to be asked. Wisden’s team of the 2023 Ashes series is in and — surprise, surprise — the UK publication has gone with a whopping […]
Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters, can Roosters make top eight, rugby league news, NRL scores, Trent Robinson, Matty Johns, Bryan Fletcher
A former Roosters great has declared the Tricolours’ finals hopes in 2023 as finished after Thursday night’s 32-10 loss to the Broncos, which caused them to fall to 13th on the NRL ladder. The loss is the 11th of the season for the Roosters, and while they aren’t officially eliminated yet, they’d need a minor […]
Latest news ahead of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje vs Dustin Poirier, Alexander Volkanovski, Robert Whittaker
Fox Sports Australia’s Nick Walshaw brings you all the latest news and views in Aussie and global MMA in his weekly column, The Takedown. Alexander Volkanovski has rejected suggestions he is yet to “earn” a rematch with UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev, saying: “I’m the only one who can beat him”. On the eve of […]
Kaylee McKeown wins 100m backstroke gold, becomes undisputed champion
Australia’s Kaylee McKeown has bounced back from a brutal disqualification, winning the 100m backstroke at the world swimming championships to lay claim to being the greatest backstroker of all time. McKeown was sensationally disqualified in the semi-finals of the 200m individual medley in her first event of the program in a contentious ruling by officials […]
Wayne Bennett press conference, news, Brisbane Broncos def. Dolphins, scores, results,
Want to know the golden rule of a Wayne Bennett press conference? Don’t make him repeat himself. The Dolphins coach started by praising his side after pushing the Broncos all the way at the Gabba despite an ill-disciplined first half. The Dolphins began the game slowly but came firing back to life in the second […]
Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers, result, SuperCoach scores, video, stats, Izack Tago, Nelson Asofa-Solomona try, Jarome Luai on report
The Panthers have stunned the Storm in a 34-16 “second half shutout” after scoring six unanswered tries from the 31st minute. Melbourne were first to get on the board with a penalty goal after Jarome Luai was put on report for what was deemed a dangerous shot on kicker Jahrome Hughes. MATCH CENTRE: Storm vs […]
Barry Cable kicked out of Australian Football Hall of Fame by AFL Commission over sexual abuse case, age, stats
Former midfielder Barry Cable has officially been kicked out of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and stripped of legend status A dual premiership North Melbourne player and three-time Sandover Medallist, Cable this month was found guilty of sexually abusing a girl at the height of his playing career 50 years ago. AFL Commission chair […]
Brad Scott press conference video after Essendon loss to Fremantle, losing after bye trend
Brad Scott says Fremantle’s ability to score from stoppages was the reason for Essendon’s loss on Saturday night — not the anomaly of teams losing after the bye. The Dockers ended Essendon’s four-game winning streak with a 32-point victory at Optus Stadium. The result continued a bizarre recent trend in the AFL, with the Bombers […]