LIVE: 'Pretty scary' reality behind star's injury

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of Friday's NRL action. Manly plays the Raiders and the Broncos are up against the Roosters.

Taniela Tupou of the Rebels runs with the ball during the round seven Super Rugby Pacific match between Melbourne Rebels and Fijian Drua.

LIVE: Debt-riddled Rebels on the brink of rescue

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' live coverage of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific double-header.

$4.5m 'bidding frenzy' to pour fuel on bitter rivalry

Andrew Johns says South Sydney "needs a rebuild" - but fears it will be thwarted by the club's oldest and most bitter foe.

Brodie Kostecki in the No.33 Mobile X Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Camaro.

NASCAR team headhunts Kostecki replacement

The NASCAR team that Brodie Kostecki was set to drive for has found another driver from the Supercars grid to sign instead.

Wayne Bennett, head coach of the Dolphins.

'Not my fault': Bennett fires back at wild 'curse' theory

Wayne Bennett has fired back at suggestions NRL clubs have a history of failing soon after he leaves a job.

Moses Suli was ruled out of the Anzac Day clash after this head clash with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves off the kick-off.

'Naïve': Expert slams 'dangerous' NRL theory

A concussion expert has had his say on a theory he considers "dangerous" regarding the head injuries occurring after kick-offs in the NRL.

Sydney club shattered by mid-match death in England

Twenty-year-old spinner Josh Baker recently played for Sydney's Northern Districts and was playing a match for Worcestershire in the UK when he died.

Lance Stroll crashed into the back of Daniel Ricciardo during the Chinese Grand Prix. Inset, Daniel Ricciardo.

'No point': Ricciardo whacks unapologetic rival

Daniel Ricciardo hasn't heard from the rival who took him out of the Chinese Grand Prix, but believes there's 'no point' in chasing an apology.

Panthers player Taylan May streaks away from the tired Bunnies.

'Fitness' probed as horror moment sums up sorry Souths

The fitness of South Sydney players was brought into question as one disastrous moment summed up the struggling club's woes.

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19 during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 21, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Michael Potts/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

'It's quite straightforward': Verstappen drops $250m hint

Max Verstappen has given a hint on his 2025 plans after Mercedes reportedly made an offer worth $250 million a year.

Rabbitohs player Jacob Host attacked the legs of Brad Schneider.

From bad to worse as Rabbitohs star faces ban

South Sydney's loss to Penrith on Thursday night has gone from bad to worse with one player facing a costly suspension.

'Strong message' as star banned for match fixing

He had completed several anti-corruption courses through his time on the international scene but that did not stop him.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

'Hero, legend' Cummins lauded for stunning IPL turnaround

Pat Cummins bottled an easy catch, but recovered to steer his Sunrisers Hyderabad to a thrilling last-ball one-run win over the Royals.

Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri.

'Body was never so sore': Xerri's warning to NRL

Three games into his return from a four-year stint in NRL purgatory, Bronson Xerri has sent his opponents a chilling warning.

Team owners' extreme act to lock out rival fans

The Philadelphia 76ers off-court strategy heading into Game 6 of their NBA playoff series is to keep New York Knicks fans out.

Road cyclist Amir Ansari is one of 36 athletes set to represent the International Olympic Committee's refugee team at Paris 2024.

Cyclist's incredible dash from war-torn country to Olympics

Amir Ansari was one of 36 athletes from 11 countries named on the International Olympic Committee's refugee team for Paris 2024.

Souths skipper's blunt response to Bennett noise

Cameron Murray has shut down speculation over Wayne Bennett's return after the Rabbitohs suffered another loss.

'Upsetting blow' as young Matilda to miss Olympics

Australia's women's football team has suffered yet another injury blow ahead of the Olympics, with an attacking option ruled out.

Rozee was subbed off.

Coach's grim admission after skipper injured again

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkely says it's his fault that skipper Connor Rozee reinjured his hamstring in Showdown 55, admitting he shouldn't have played.

Ange Postecoglou went nuts as his Spurs lost to Chelsea.

'Furious' Ange 'snaps' as Champions League slips away

Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou "snapped" as Tottenham’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League thinned further.

The Carlton-Collingwood rivalry is alive again.

Why 'really important' rivalry has 'relevance' again

Carlton coach Michael Voss has discussed the importance of his side's long-spanning rivalry with Collingwood ahead of the massive clash.

Ryan Garcia taunts Devin Haney at the Barclays Centre.

'We believe him': Garcia backed amid 'cheating' scandal

Ryan Garcia has been shown support as rival Devin Haney took swings at the controversial star on social media amid a reported positive doping test.

'Incredible teammate': Ryder Cup stalwart dies

Ryder Cup great and two-time winner of the European Tour money title, Peter Oosterhuis, has passed away.

'Very comfortable': Broncos respond to Walker speculation

He's one of the best young halves in the NRL and has been linked to a return home to link with the Broncos. Kevin Walters has addressed the chatter.

'Bad habits' haunt Rabbitohs in 'unacceptable' display

An under fire Rabbitohs side has fallen back into bad habits, defeated by three-time premiership winners the Penrith Panthers.

Port Adelaide were dismal, as Connor Rozee was subbed off.

Injury carnage deepens for Power in woeful display

Port Adelaide's dismal display against rivals Adelaide have been worsened by injuries to Connor Rozee and Mitch Georgiades.

Gus floats potential solution to Fisher-Harris dilemma

Phil Gould has weighed in on the future of the Panthers, floating a left-field solution to the impending exit of James Fisher-Harris.

Draper

Bevo weighs in on 'bizarre' Draper comments

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has slammed Essendon star Sam Draper over his recent podcast appearance.

Dragons star grilled over future as Bennett links emerge

St George Illawarra fans might be getting a little nervous, with one of the club's best players still off-contract for next year.

Souths table Bennett offer as Eels make surprise call

Parramatta has made a call on an approach for Wayne Bennett, as the legendary coach closing in on a return to the Rabbitohs in 2025.