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Aussie Test batsman out with "personal issues"

Aussie Test batsman out with "personal issues"

Nic Maddinson’s sabbatical from cricket continues after he was left out of NSW’s clash with Queensland due to personal issues. 9 Feb 2017
Taylor closing in on Raiders contract

Taylor closing in on Raiders contract

Canberra star Aiden Sezer says Dave Taylor has been training the house down and looks in good stead to earn a contract for 2017. 9 Feb 2017
McLachlan says Hird is "welcome" back to AFL

McLachlan says Hird is "welcome" back to AFL

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says James Hird is “welcome” to return to the AFL. 9 Feb 2017
Slater's comeback on hold

Slater's comeback on hold

Storm fullback Billy Slater’s comeback is on hold for the round one clash against Canterbury-Bankstown. 9 Feb 2017
Key Dragon to miss start of season

Key Dragon to miss start of season

Highly-rated Dragons rookie Matt Dufty is set to miss the start of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury at the Auckland Nines. 8 Feb 2017
Knights sign former Kangaroo

Knights sign former Kangaroo

Newcastle have announced the signing of veteran forward Anthony Tupou on a one-year contract. 8 Feb 2017
Boyd breaks down discussing captaincy

Boyd breaks down discussing captaincy

Darius Boyd broke down while addressing the media after being named Broncos captain for 2017. 8 Feb 2017
Former All White captain Steve Sumner dies aged 61

Former All White captain Steve Sumner dies aged 61

New Zealand football legend, former All White captain, media pundit and Wellington Phoenix board member, Steve Sumner passed away Wednesday aged 61. 8 Feb 2017
Indian young gun blasts 300 in T20 match

Indian young gun blasts 300 in T20 match

Indian youngster Mohit Ahlawat has completed the first triple century ever scored at any level of T20 cricket. 8 Feb 2017
Boyd named Broncos captain

Boyd named Broncos captain

The Broncos today announce that Darius Boyd will take on club captaincy honours for NRL season 2017. 8 Feb 2017
Former Manly hooker signs with Qld club

Former Manly hooker signs with Qld club

Former Manly Warringah Sea Eagles hooker Jayden Hodges has signed a one-year contract with the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup. 8 Feb 2017
Umpire looked like "Rocky Balboa" after copping ball to face

Umpire looked like "Rocky Balboa" after copping ball to face

Umpire Arnaud Gabas says he looked like “Rocky Balboa” after being hit in the eye by a tennis ball struck by Denis Shapovalov. 8 Feb 2017
Barba slams NRL

Barba slams NRL

Ben Barba is critical of his treatment by the NRL which prompted a move to French rugby. 8 Feb 2017
Raiders star convicted of common assault

Raiders star convicted of common assault

Raiders star Junior Paulo has been suspended from Round 1 after being convicted of common assault and reckless driving for an incident last year. 7 Feb 2017
Mitchell's stern warning for Barba

Mitchell's stern warning for Barba

Wallabies and Toulon star Drew Mitchell says it is imperative Ben Barba starts well at the French Rugby club or face the wrath of owner Mourad Boudjellal. 7 Feb 2017
Roar star confident of downing Carlos Tevez's Shanghai

Roar star confident of downing Carlos Tevez's Shanghai

Brisbane Roar are one game away from returning to the AFC Champions League Group Stage for the first time since 2015. 7 Feb 2017
NRL confirm 2017 Bunker changes

NRL confirm 2017 Bunker changes

The NRL Bunker will rule on point-scoring plays, in-goal restarts and reportable foul play only in the 2017 NRL Premiership. 7 Feb 2017
Stripper guilty of blackmailing England star

Stripper guilty of blackmailing England star

A stripper who sought compensation after falling pregnant to former England player Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to blackmail. 7 Feb 2017
Brady's $500,000 Super Bowl jersey stolen

Brady's $500,000 Super Bowl jersey stolen

Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey is missing and is worth as much as $500,000. 7 Feb 2017
Player fined for smashing ball at umpire

Player fined for smashing ball at umpire

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been fined $US7,000 ($A9,000) for smashing chair umpire Arnaud Gabas in the face with a ball. 7 Feb 2017
Springboks legend dies aged 45

Springboks legend dies aged 45

Joost van der Westhuizen has passed away aged 45 from motor neurone disease. 7 Feb 2017