After holding Zach Merrett to his contract in 2025, sacking a coach midway through the season and finishing dead last; the time for tough talk at Essendon is well and truly over.

Midway through the Asian Games, China’s sports minister felt the need to issue a rallying cry despite the country again overwhelmingly dominating proceedings. A week into competition, the delegation had already racked up 125 gold medals, won more swimming titles than ever before and were so far clear of the rest that one American press outlet half-jokingly suggested changing the name to the China Games. In the final reckoning on Sunday, China’s tally was as follows: 169 gold, 89 silver and 83...

From being medically retired to leading Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers to a first title.

Jordan De Goey is open to a move in search of a late-career contract but Collingwood does not expect to deal the midfield-forward or Dan Houston.

Geelong are again chasing St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall but are adamant they won't overpay for him.

For all his success this year, James Tedesco is no guarantee to replace Reece Walsh in the Australian fullback jersey in next Thursday’s World Cup opener.

Ryan Lonergan made his debut for the Wallabies in Auckland last year. He returns this week as one of the team’s most important players.

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

Geelong is all-in on securing Rowan Marshall and another rival defender but is unwilling to sacrifice its prized first-round pick to get the deals done.

There was no catching overnight leader Jeeno Thitikul in the final round of the LPGA Tour event in Hawaii.