As of today, NRL clubs are free to negotiate with players from rival clubs about deals starting in 2028.
Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a grim finish to the series for Pat Cummins' men.
American Andrew Novak is closing in on his first individual title on the PGA Tour after opening up a six-stroke lead heading into the final round in Mexico.
Sharks at Noosa Beach forced the cancellation of the swim leg for the first time in the triathlon's history before Matt Hauser dominated in his title defence.
Lewis Hamilton has captured pole position for the Mexico City GP, where Kimi Antonelli has the chance to wrap up his first Formula One drivers' championship.
Valentin Vacherot upset sixth-seeded American Taylor Fritz to book his spot in the final of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel.
South Africa's rise to the top Test team in the world comes from the mire of being bullied in Australia and red-ball cricket not being a priority for officials.
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was honoured before the kick-off but was unable to hit the scoresheet in Bayern Munich's draw with Borussia Dortmund.
Oscar Piastri will be on the back foot for the Mexico City Grand Prix, starting in 13th place for Monday's race as McLaren's tyre risk didn't pay off.
November 1 marks what is expected to be the most frenetic free-agency period in NRL history. And the Chiefs are armed with tax-free money to lure a marquee No.7.