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Alex Johnston will honour his PNG roots as a foundation Chiefs player.  (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Try-scoring ace Johnston formally signs with PNG Chiefs

The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.

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Jessica Sergis hits up the ball during Game I.

Women’s State of Origin has become a must-watch event

Game I was an old-fashioned battle that the fans loved. Game II may be even bigger.

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Mike Wells has resigned as coach of the Adelaide 36ers to return to America. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NBL coach quits one week after signing contract extension

The American has almost immediately backflipped on his decision and is heading home with a ‘heavy heart’.

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Julia Robinson of the Maroons and Yasmin Meakes of the Blues embrace following game one of the Women's State of Origin series.

PARKER: AFL needs to understand visibility matters

NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.

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Cam Smith has laughed off questions about retirement, saying he still has the fire in the belly.

Smith speaks out on rumour he is going to quit golf amid LIV crisis

Australia's Cam Smith remains bullish about LIV Golf’s survival as he was forced to address his own playing future.

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Marcus Bontempelli is battling knee and heel complaints.

Bontempelli’s secret second injury revealed: ‘He wants to play’

The Bulldogs star has been openly battling a knee complaint - while hiding a bigger concern.

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Athletes Delta Amidzovski and Cam McEvoy pose for a photograph wearing the Australian Team’s ceremonial uniform.

Aussie athletes to rock iconic boots at Comm Games

Australia’s Commonwealth Games stars will be suited and booted as they head to Glasgow, with each athlete to sport RM Williams boots as part of their team uniform.

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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scores the goal that took his team to the Champions League final. (AP PHOTO)

Saka seals Gunners' place in Champions League decider

Arsenal have booked their spot in the Champions League final for just the second time after a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid.

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Much-loved Hawthorn champion Geoff Ablett has sadly lost his battle with MND, aged 71.

Much-loved champion from AFL’s royal family loses MND battle

The 71-year-old is being remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ as well as ‘a hero to all the kids’.

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Carlton will be fined over how they handled Elijah Hollands.

Blues cops heavy fine over Hollands treatment

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Carlton had sufficient cues to know they needed to withdraw Elijah Hollands earlier in their loss to Collingwood as the league revealed the Blues’ punishment.

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Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is set to continue his try-scoring ways for Queensland no matter where he plays. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Anywhere, anytime: Hammer ready to move for Maroons

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has his sights on playing centre for Queensland as Reece Walsh returns in the No.1 jersey.

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Dennis Cometti was celebrated with a State Memorial Service on Monday.

Legendary broadcaster Dennis Cometti farewelled in Perth

The life of legendary Australian sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti was celebrated in a state memorial in Perth on Monday.

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Tess Crosley pregnant with her son.

Tess Crosley shares baby bump pic ahead of Mother’s Day

The Brisbane influencer looked glammed up in a plunging black cocktail dress.

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Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.

Why the ‘fighter’ in Storm boss will rise

If I can offer Craig Bellamy one piece of advice as he enters this most challenging chapter of his life — do what makes you happy.

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