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Broncos’ Mam set to be suspended for nine games by NRL

The NRL proposed a nine-game suspension for Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after he was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence in October.

NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving

A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.

Papua New Guinea team to enter the NRL in 2028

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister is prepared to bet his "life" on relocating NRL players remaining safe in Port Moresby.

Ben Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.

Longmire quits as Swans coach, Dean Cox to take over

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.

2025 Canberra Raiders fixture released

Raiders fans will have 11 home matches to attend at GIO Stadium Canberra for the 2025 NRL season.

Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam charged with drug-driving after head-on collision

Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam has been charged after being accused of failing a roadside drug test following a head-on collision.

Wallabies launch Suaalii era with glorious England win

Australia have won a thrilling Test 42-37 against England, Max Jorgensen scoring a last-gasp try while debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was man of the match.

‘Impossible to process’: why Raygun has quit breaking

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.

100/1 shot Knight’s Choice wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup

Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million race at Flemington.

First NRL grand final experience done and dusted

My favourite team, the Melbourne Storm, may have lost the 2024 NRL Grand Final but I still enjoyed my first experience attending one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

Panthers beat Storm for fourth consecutive premiership

Penrith have won a historic fourth consecutive NRL grand final, overcoming minor premiers Melbourne in a gripping 14-6 triumph at Accor Stadium.

How this Melbournite brought up in AFL land fell in love with NRL

Growing up in Melbourne, AFL was always the dominant sport.

De Minaur wins all-Aussie affair to reach US Open quarters

Alex de Minaur has won his all-Australian US Open clash with Jordan Thompson to be the first Aussie in 20 years to make three straight slam quarter-finals.

Aussie teen Gout Gout bolts to second in 200m final at world junior champs

Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis have produced eye-catching performances to win silver in the 200m at the world junior championships.

Aussie Popyrin stuns Djokovic to make US Open’s last 16

Alexei Popyrin has stormed into the US Open's last 16 after becoming the first Australian in 18 years to beat history-chasing Novak Djokovic at a grand slam.

Blues topple Queensland fortress in epic Origin decider

NSW celebrate Bradman Best's try in the State of Origin series-clinching win over Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian Travis Bazzana makes history as top MLB draft pick

Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.

De Minaur keen for ‘blockbuster’ – but so is Djokovic

Alex de Minaur is looking forward to playing Novak Djokovic, the "ultimate challenge", but the Serb is also eagerly anticipating their Wimbledon quarter-final.

Coach Schmidt uncertain on next Wallabies captain

After shuffling through six players last year, the Wallabies captaincy remains a vacant post, with coach Joe Schmidt wanting to learn more about his Test squad before anointing a permanent leader. Schmidt unveiled...

NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh

Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.

Zampa stars as Australia beat England in T20 World Cup

Adam Zampa has starred as Australia beat champions England by 36 runs in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Canberra United star Michelle Heyman named in Matildas Olympics squad

Canberra United forward Michelle Heyman has been named in the Matildas squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games starting next month.

De Minaur floors Medvedev to reach French Open quarters

Alex de Minaur has beaten Daniil Medvedev to become the first Australian man to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris for 20 years.

Rattled in Rio, Michelle Heyman is poised for Paris

Calmly steering her way through the storm, Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman says age has given her the confidence to take on the Paris Olympics.

Nick Kyrgios to start hitting again, says his fire is back

Aussie star Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he will be back hitting balls on court next week, while declaring his tennis career is far from over.

Goodwin steals the show as Socceroos thump Lebanon 5-0 in Canberra

Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.

Tim Tszyu set for richest single pay in Australian sport

Undefeated boxing superstar Tim Tszyu can secure a historic $15 million pay day if he beats American Sebastian Fundora to become a unified world champion.

Proud Cummins in no mood to shake up Test team

Pat Cummins is "in no rush to make rash changes" to Australia's Test side after their narrow second Test escape against New Zealand.

Matildas star Sam Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.
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