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Ken Hinkley is the favourite for the Tasmania coaching job.

Ken Hinkley emerges as favourite for senior coach role

‘There is still an itch there that needs to be scratched, and that is winning a premiership.’

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The AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round is upon us again and the clubs have gone all out on some incredible jumper designs to celebrate their First Nations stars.

Every AFL club’s 2026 First Nations jumper revealed

The AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round is upon us again and the clubs have gone all out on some incredible jumper designs to celebrate their First Nations stars. See every jumper here.

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Kysaiah Pickett has escaped suspension.

Star Demon learns fate for bump that floored Waterman

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has had to hold his breath for the Match Review call on his bump that felled West Coast’s Jake Waterman. Here’s the verdict.

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I’ve got one message for all the critics out there demanding Phil Gould goes public and opens up about Canterbury’s problems.

SPUDD: Don’t put Gus in the doghouse for not talking

I’ve got one message for all the critics out there demanding Phil Gould goes public and opens up about Canterbury’s problems — shut your own traps instead of asking him to open his.

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Josh Rachele hung up on the Tigers.

Josh Rachele calls out fan’s disturbing four-word private message

The person quickly deleted their account after the Crows star tackled the problem head-on.

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Melbourne were far too good for West Coast.

van Rooyen dismantles out-classed Eagles at Marvel Stadium

What was once a promising season for West Coast has not only unravelled but is now so knotted, that untangling it seems almost impossible.

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Shane Warne’s ex-wife has opened up about the devastating moment she realised he had died as their son Jackson makes a devasting confession about his grief.

Shane Warne’s ex-wife and son make heartbreaking confessions

The family has opened up, revealing devastating details about his death.

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Australian cricket feels like it’s approaching a moment that administrators, players and fans have quietly feared for years.

Our cricket system at breaking point as new era takes over

The fear for Cricket Australia isn’t simply losing players to overseas leagues occasionally. The real fear is losing its place as the unquestioned centre of a player’s career, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Sydney have returned to the top of the AFL ladder with an eight-point win over North in Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Heeney shines as Swans hold off plucky Kangas

AFL ladder leaders Sydney have held off North Melbourne in an entertaining contest under the Marvel Stadium roof, with Isaac Heeney kicking three goals.

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The privatisation of the Big Bash League has stalled, reportedly leaving players considering their options.

Crisis brewing as BBL privatisation stalls

A contract crisis is brewing in Australian cricket, with several nationally-contracted stars reportedly unwilling to sign deals tying them to international cricket & some big BBL names exploring their options.

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale has revealed that Carlton players were attempting some curious psychological warfare.

Lachie Neale spills on Carlton’s twisted mind game

The unexpected scenes at the Gabba sparked some very curious on-field chatter.

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Oscar Piastri (right) and his F1 rivals will have more changes made to their cars' engines in 2027. (EPA PHOTO)

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027

Formula One drivers and fans can brace themselves for more engine changes with team leaders agreeing to an engine design change in 2027.

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Alex de Minaur on his way to being knocked out of the Italian Open at Rome's Foro Italico. (EPA PHOTO)

More woe for racquet-smashing Demon in Rome exit

Struggling Alex de Minaur has suffered another early clay-court tournament exit, this time at the Italian Open in Rome.

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