Basketball

‘They’re in trouble’: Heat’s smiling assassin explodes in masterclass as LeBron storms off

NRL

‘Haven’t got another gear’: Gus doubts ‘flat out’ Storm’s premiership hopes

NRL

‘Not up for the big fight anymore’: Tallis’ brutal call on ‘old and tired’ Roosters

Ronaldo Mulitalo, Angus Crichton and Cody Walker could all come into the Origin conversation

NRL

Origin scout: Sneaky solutions emerge for QLD woes; forgotten Blues duo in contention

We review the seasons of this year's top eight.

AFL

Hub fails and missing premiership pieces: Every AFL finalist’s season graded

North Melbourne v St Kilda - 2019 JLT Community Series

AFL

Trade Whispers: Former No.1 pick ‘looks unbelievable’, star Roo’s intentions clear

A former No.1 draft pick is looking better than ever before in his bid for an AFL comeback. Plus a star Roo’s intentions have reportedly been made clear. TRADE WHISPERS >

Jarome Luai is a star, and Trent Robinson is feeling the heat.

NRL

Upstart Panther who’s ‘as good as Munster’ hands Robbo biggest challenge in years

Nathan Cleary is getting all the praise but it’s another young Penrith star who will be keeping Trent Robinson up at night. Here is WHAT WE LEARNED from the first week of finals.

NRL

Panthers great admits he ‘got it wrong’ on ‘overpaid’ Cleary’s

Penrith legend Ryan Girdler has admitted he made a mistake in questioning the pay packets of father-son duo Nathan and Ivan Cleary after the Panthers sealed a preliminary final.

NRL

Judiciary: Shadow over Smith in prelim after guilty plea, Eels star cops ban

Storm hooker Cameron Smith will avoid suspension after he decided to take the early guilty plea in relation to a charge for a dangerous throw in his side’s win over the Eels. Judiciary >>>

Richmond lost its first final, but so did Hawthorn in 2015 on route to a flag. TALKING POINTS

AFL

Talking Points: Why Tigers’ loss has them destined for a dynasty, best final since ‘99?

TALKING POINTS: Think the Tigers are in trouble? History suggests their week one loss was exactly what they needed. Plus the simple key to finals success that isn’t so simple.

NFL

Messy family feud boils over in ugly NFL fight

Giants wide receiver Golden Tate and Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey took swings at each other and had to be separated as family drama appeared to spill onto the field.

Motorsport

Disgraceful kart driver hurls bumper at rival mid-race

Fans have called for this Italian driver to be handed a life ban after he lost his mind in arguably the craziest scenes you’ll ever see.

AFL 2nd Elimination Final - St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

AFL

‘Devastated’ Saints star confirms hub departure as baby looms ahead of crunch final

The veteran defender admits he may’ve played his last game for the club, but has decided to put family first.

NRL Qualifying Final - Panthers v Roosters

NRL

Panthers’ bold finals call that could hand Bunnies huge advantage

The Penrith Panthers have snubbed Bankwest Stadium and opted to play their grand final qualifier at ANZ Stadium potentially conceding home ground advantage to the Rabbitohs.

Manchester United and Liverpool had days to forget.

Football

‘Absolutely pathetic’: United in ‘shambles’, Reds ‘lose the plot’ as PL chaos stuns

Every now and then, the Premier League throws up a day so ridiculous that you’re left to scratch your head and re-load the scores app to see if its some sort of glitch. Today was that day.

Aston Villa v Liverpool - Premier League

Football

PL Wrap: Liverpool whacked for SEVEN, Utd hit for six as former scrappers pump champs

An incredible night of Premier League football saw Liverpool belted 7-2 and Manchester United hit for six as Jurgen Klopp’s team was destroyed by a side that just survived the relegation scrap last season.

Live ODI: Australia chase series win after winning toss

After dominating the series opener, Australia can wrap things up against New Zealand in game two. Follow the action live!

NRL

Casualty Ward: Stars racing the clock for Origin, SBW firms for Roosters

A number of Queensland stars including David Fifita are aiming to return in time for Origin I, while the Roosters are expected to have Sonny Bill Williams back on deck. Full Casualty Ward >>>

VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA - MAY 10: Shane Watson of the Chennai Super Kings bats during the Indian Premier League IPL Qualifier Final match between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings at ACA-VDCA Stadium on May 10, 2019 in Visakhapatnam, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Cricket

He’s still got it! Watto winds back the clock in brutal IPL masterclass

39-year-old Shane Watson put on a clinic for the Chennai Super Kings, blasting an unbeaten half-century in a record-breaking opening stand.

Tennis

‘I’m completely sick’: Star makes stunning admission after Open exit

Alexander Zverev said he “should not have played” after his French Open last 16 loss to Italian teenager Jannik Sinner and complained of feeling “completely sick”.

NRL

NRL Team Tips: Cook ready to roll for Rabbitohs, Eels sweat on Ferguson

The Rabbitohs are set to be boosted by the availability of Damien Cook, while the Eels are sweating on the fitness of star winger Blake Ferguson. Team Tips >>>

We look at the big winners and losers from the first week of the 2020 AFL finals.

AFL

A wasted year, eerie history and MORE pain: AFL week 1 finals winners and losers

FINALS WINNERS AND LOSERS: The closest first week of finals in 30 years has left plenty of fallout - from the teams that shouldn’t be done, to the sides few picked to keep going.

Wayne Bennett was pretty happy with his team.

NRL

‘You guys don’t listen’: Question that wiped off Bennett‘s smile

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett was at his smiley, jokey best in his post match press conference, until a certain topic came up.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 23: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to JJ Redick #17 against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Basketball

‘They f***ed up’: NBA star pinpoints the big issue sabotaging Simmons’ 76ers

A former teammate of Ben Simmons has delivered a brutal spray to the team and highlighted the most damning issue that still remains.

AFL First Qualifying Final. Geelong vs Collingwood

AFL

This finals jumper clash last year left Ed seeing red. It could be on the cards again

For the second straight year, Geelong and Collingwood will meet in the AFL finals. Fans will be hoping one aspect doesn’t repeat.

Adam O'Brien's halftime chat couldn't fire them up.

NRL

‘Really scared of that’: Moment angry coach SHREDS Knights for triggering biggest fear

Adam O’Brien tried desperately to fire his side up at halftime but it did little as the Knights fell to a 46-20 defeat and failed to answer key questions posed two months ago.

Tennis

Ash Barty to end the year as world No.1 after carnage at French Open leaves just FOUR seeds

Top seed and 2018 champion Simona Halep was sent crashing out of Roland Garros by a little-known teenager, as the carnage continued - meaning Ash Barty will finish the year at world No.1.

Las Vegas Raiders v New England Patriots

NFL

AFL

Their so-called saviours flopped in the finals. What can the Dogs do to fix their flaws now?

The 2016 flag was supposed to be “just the start” for the Dogs. Since then they have just two finals losses, despite targeted trade raids to fix their flaws. TOM MORRIS asks, what’s next?

NRL

Don’t poke the bear: How Pearce bust-up sparked Rabbit’s rampage

A note to Mitchell Pearce, don’t poke the bear. With the Knights skipper leading a side that was winning 12-0 that’s what he did and oh, how he came to regret it.

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Six

Basketball

‘Second coming of LeBron’: Scary Ben Simmons prediction — but there’s a very big ‘IF’

Ben Simmons can be the next coming of LeBron James according to Stephen A. Smith and it all rests on new coach Doc Rivers.

Rabbitohs duo Damien Cook and Cody Walker fired while Mitchell Pearce fizzled.

NRL

Player Ratings: Bunnies stars turn game on its head as marquee Knights stumble

It took them a little bit of time to heat up but once they did, the Rabbitohs’ key men were on fire. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s red-hot form early in the match fizzled out. Player Ratings >>>

NRL

Bennett was ‘sending prayers down’ at 0-14... then Souths stars took over in finals thumping

Newcastle started their elimination final against South Sydney by scoring 14 points in quick time and it looked like a big Week 1 upset on the cards at ANZ Stadium.

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