- Trent Barrett stands down as Bulldogs coach after 2-8 start to NRL seasonon May 16, 2022 at 1:26 am
Trent Barrett stands down as Bulldogs coach “effective immediately” after a disastrous start to the season.
- Sam Kerr inspires Chelsea Women’s FA Cup win in front of record crowd at Wembleyon May 15, 2022 at 11:36 pm
It’s Aussie vs Aussie in the Women’s FA Cup final, with Hayley Raso scoring a late equaliser for Manchester City, until — who else — Sam Kerr scores the winner for Chelsea.
- ‘A leader without a title’: Buchanan pays tribute to Symonds as cricket greats share their griefon May 15, 2022 at 10:25 pm
Former coach of the Australia cricket team John Buchanan pays tribute to Andrew Symonds as cricketing greats from Brian Lara to Sachin Tendulkar join an outpouring of grief.
- Djokovic, Świątek win Rome titles to hit high gear ahead of French Openon May 15, 2022 at 10:05 pm
With the French Open less than a week away, Iga Świątek extends her win streak to 28 matches and Novak Djokovic warms up for Paris with Italian Open titles.
- Governments, sponsors and players are on board with the NRL Magic Round, but there’s room to improveon May 15, 2022 at 8:39 pm
The marketing of the Magic Round has been a success in basically every respect for the NRL, but it’s not a supernatural occasion — just three straight days of rugby league, complete with all the ups and downs one would expect, writes Jon Healy.
- AFL Round-Up: Leon’s Giants farewell falls flat as Saints catch the eyeon May 15, 2022 at 6:39 pm
The Giants come out cold in Leon Cameron’s farewell game, but the Saints are sizzling in an impressive win over the Cats. We digest the week that was.
- Magpies, Swifts triumph as Super Netball finals race heats upon May 15, 2022 at 9:14 am
The third-placed Firebirds go down to the Magpies in Hobart, while the Swifts’ premiership defence receives a boost with a comfortable victory over the Thunderbirds.
- Hockeyroos finish trans-Tasman series with win over Black Stickson May 15, 2022 at 7:38 am
With a busy 2022 schedule still ahead, the new-look Hockeyroos record a 2-1 victory over the Black Sticks in the final match of the series in New Zealand.
- Former Manchester United star appointed Macarthur FC ALM coachon May 15, 2022 at 4:16 am
Dwight Yorke — who helped Sydney FC claim the inaugural A-League Men championship — will return to the competition, this time as a coach.
- Cowboys too strong for Tigers in Magic Round finale as Roosters, Raiders enjoy winson May 15, 2022 at 3:27 am
The NRL’s Magic Round concludes with North Queensland posting its fifth straight win of the season, a 36-12 defeat of Wests Tigers. Earlier, the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders registered victories.
- Andrew Symonds brought Australia along for his brilliant, brutal but sadly brief rideon May 15, 2022 at 3:12 am
Though Andrew Symonds longed to live a simple life, his cricket career was never straightforward. But few cricketers of his generation were as widely beloved as the man they called Roy.
- Sweet 16: Demons’ winning streak still alive as Eagles are belted in Perthon May 15, 2022 at 2:57 am
Melbourne have now won 16 games on the trot, with West Coast the latest team to be soundly beaten by the reigning champs. Earlier, Gold Coast pulled off their best win of the year over Fremantle.
- ‘I can’t put a time on it’: West Coast chairman refuses to impose deadline on club’s rebuildon May 15, 2022 at 12:40 am
Eagles chairman Russell Gibbs says it would not be fair to hold coach Adam Simpson to a strict time line for turning the side’s fortunes around, but some improvement is expected over the next year.
- ‘Like when your dad comes to watch you play’: What it’s like to play for Ange Postecoglouon May 15, 2022 at 12:20 am
Ange Postecoglou is the toast of Scotland after turning around a struggling Celtic side and leading them to a championship. Just over a decade ago, he did exactly the same thing with the Brisbane Roar.
- ‘Utterly devastated’: Tributes flow after former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crashon May 14, 2022 at 11:45 pm
Tributes from friends and fans flow after the former Australian all-rounder was killed in a single-vehicle crash outside Townsville on Saturday night.
- Liverpool victorious in goalless FA Cup, defeating Chelsea in penaltieson May 14, 2022 at 8:21 pm
A 6-5 victory over Chelsea on penalties produces Liverpool’s first FA Cup triumph since 2006 and keeps the team in contention for, potentially if unlikely, a quadruple of trophies.
- ‘You lose yourself in the euphoria’: Athletes with a disability find their place in strength sportson May 14, 2022 at 7:06 pm
Gyms can be intimidating, but these athletes with a disability are finding their place among the weights, pulling and lifting their way in a space that’s demanding more inclusive competitions.
- Sam Kerr is finally getting the global coverage she’s always deservedon May 14, 2022 at 7:04 pm
The Chelsea and Matildas striker is breaking records wherever she goes. Tonight, she could create even more history.
- Vixens, Fever post wins ahead of Super Netball top-of-the-ladder blockbusteron May 14, 2022 at 12:46 pm
After the ladder-leading Fever dispensed of the Lightning 74-65, the Vixens needed extra time to get past the tenacious Giants 66-63.
- Melbourne weren’t really ‘the Storm’, but Penrith were at peak Panther. What did we see in Magic Round’s main event?on May 14, 2022 at 12:42 pm
Penrith vs Melbourne has been marked on every NRL fan’s calendar since 2020. Unfortunately, just like last year, regular-season meetings can leave a bit to be desired, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore what happened in Saturday night’s long-awaited game.
- Hockeyroos stay unbeaten in NZ after draw with Black Stickson May 14, 2022 at 7:21 am
A first international goal from Shanea Tonkin keeps the Hockeyroos undefeated in the trans-Tasman series via a 1-1 draw with New Zealand in the penultimate match in Auckland.
- Panthers back on top of ladder after thrashing understrength Storm in Magic Round clashon May 14, 2022 at 4:15 am
Penrith dominates Melbourne Storm 32-6 in wet and slippery conditions in Brisbane, while Gold Coast and South Sydney earlier won thrillers.
- Lightweight Bombers disappoint again as Swans run rampant at the SCGon May 14, 2022 at 3:13 am
The Sydney Swans pile the pain on Essendon as the Bombers turn in one of their meekest showings of the year in a 58-point loss at the SCG.
- Club celebrates 100 years of ‘the thought sport’, a nasty game for nice peopleon May 14, 2022 at 3:13 am
People who play this sport say it’s 15 per cent skill and 85 per cent psychology, and even suggesting it’s an aggressive game played by nice people with a smile on their face.
- A-League Men finals preview: can anyone stop Melbourne City’s history-making run?on May 14, 2022 at 2:59 am
After a tumultuous season interrupted by border closures, international tournaments, and injuries galore, the A-League Men is finally in the home stretch. Here’s a look at the six clubs vying for silverware.