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2025 Canberra Raiders fixture released

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

Former NBL star LaMelo Ball fined $US100k for ‘no homo’ slur

LaMelo Ball, who spent a season in the NBL before turning heads as a rookie in the NBA, has spoken after copping a big NBA fine for an offensive comment.

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.

AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

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.

2024 CBR Sport Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the 2024 CBR Sport Awards were announced today, celebrating the achievements of Canberra’s top athletes, teams, and the broader sporting community.

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.

Rob Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales Medal

Dynamic back-rower Rob Valetini has become only the third player to win successive John Eales Medals as the Wallabies' player of the year.

‘I’d take his head off’: Tapine relishing Young battle

Joseph Tapine and Hudson Young have lined up together 103 times at NRL level, but will square off as opponents for the first time in the Pacific Championships.

List of what GWS players did at their Wacky Wednesday

A look at why a number of GWS players were suspended or fined for their controversial end-of-season function.

Kostya crashes press conference, stuns Tszyu at reunion

An excited Kostya Tszyu has stolen the show after gatecrashing the official pre-fight press conference for his son Tim's world title bout in Florida.

GWS players investigated over distressing allegations

The AFL could hand down suspensions and fines after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were levelled against a number of GWS players.

Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

Musicians and media go head-to-head in charity footy clash

Watch or take part in a community Aussie Rules match this Sunday while supporting a good cause.

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.

Red Machine claims futsal title in Canberra

The final of the International Diplomatic Futsal Cup was held on Friday night, 27 September, at the Mpowerdome in Fadden, where Red Machine (Russia) claimed victory by defeating Chile 6-2.

Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Raiders prop Josh Papalii is set to face court over a late-night incident at the Raiders Gungahlin club.

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

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

Larkham signs new deal with Brumbies

ACT Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his position with the club through to the end of the 2026 season.

Jubilant AFL fans pack the streets for grand final parade

Thousands of AFL fans have swarmed Melbourne's streets to watch their favourite Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players at the grand final parade.

Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of AFL Grand Final

Sydney have ruled captain Callum Mills out of the AFL grand final after choosing not to risk him off the back of a hamstring injury.

McDonald to play in AFL Grand Final, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

Raiders lock down speedster for two more years

Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Raiders star in hot water over late-night incident

Josh Papalii is under police investigation after an alleged incident at a licensed venue the night before he was named the Raiders' club person of the year.

Local boxer makes history with ‘surreal’ Olympic debut

Missing out on her boxing debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Queanbeyan’s Monique Suraci says it was “surreal” to compete in Paris this year.

Oscar Piastri wins in Baku after his ‘most stressful’ day

Australian Oscar Piastri has won a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sensational drive, holding off Charles Leclerc in a classic duel in Baku.

Fearless Giants ready for Lions in AFL semi-final

GWS swingman Lachlan Keeffe says fear won't be a factor when his side fight to keep their premiership aspirations alive in an AFL semi-final against Brisbane.
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