LIVE: Axed coach's key role revealed in Roosters shift

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of the NRL's Thursday night action between the Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers.

Alex Leapai Jr makes short work of a watermelon.

Why Aussie boxing's next big thing destroyed a watermelon

While many Australians spent their afternoons tackling some pre-Easter shopping, Alex Leapai Jr was punching a hole through a watermelon.

Nathan Jones

Former Dees skipper denies any knowledge of drug claims

Nathan Jones has stated he did not know of any "off-the-books testing" during his time at the helm of the Melbourne Football Club.

Taniela Tupou of the Rebels.

'Contingency plans' for Rebels as vultures circle

The cashed up threats are everywhere but a key official is hopeful that Rugby Australia can keep top players in the country should the Rebels fold.

Gould backs Origin bolter as insane stat revealed

Terrell May is only three years into his career but Phil Gould believes there could be further honours on the horizon for the 24-year-old.

Cameron Murray addresses his Rabbitohs teammates during their round three loss to the Roosters.

Tips: Fittler reveals Souths star Dogs must terrorise

Brad Fittler has handed the Bulldogs the key to condemning Souths to an 0-4 start on Good Friday, urging them to ruthlessly target one player.

Michael Hooper at sevens training.

'Humbled' Hooper bursts back into Olympic frame

The former flanker isn't expecting miracles from day one as he tries to push his case for selection at the Paris Olympics.

Bulldogs hit with suspended fine over third party payments

The Western Bulldogs will be under intense scrutiny until the end of the 2024 season after breaches were uncovered.

Georgia Hale of the Warriors is tackled during a 2020 game.

Warriors return as NRLW adds two new teams

The NRLW competition will welcome the Warriors back into the fold as one of two new teams.

Bartlett in, Harris brutally axed

Warner heir axed as Aussie contract list revealed

Four players have lost their Cricket Australia men's contracts, including the man once touted as David Warner's replacement.

Josh Rachele celebrates a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and GWS Giants.

Young star promises to 'inject myself' for Crows

Young star Josh Rachele has expressed his readiness to take on a more prominent role in the Crows' engine room.

Coach hits back as teen puts pressure on Latrell

A defiant South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says he won't bow to calls for Latrell Mitchell to be moved from fullback.

Latrell Mitchell and Anthony Mundine.

Mundine makes surprise move amid Latrell feud

Australian sporting great Anthony Mundine admits regret over the war of words he found himself in with Latrell Mitchell.

Midge Purce of United States.

Main Matildas rivals rocked ahead of Olympics

United States women's national football team forward Midge Purce sustained a season-ending knee injury.

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert suffered a nasty crash.

Olympic favourite breaks bones in horror crash

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert crashed during the Dwars door Vlaanderen race and fractured his collarbone along with several ribs.

The start of the 2024 Portuguese Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit.

F1 owners in $6.6 billion deal to buy MotoGP

The business that brought F1 to the forefront of global sports could soon do the same to MotoGP with a deal worth billions close to completion.

Draymond Green drags Patty Mills (right) by the neck.

'Yikes!': NBA villain drags Aussie icon by the neck

NBA villain Draymond Green is back in the spotlight for an ugly on-court incident involving Patty Mills.

Gould's sudden concern for 'vulnerable' Broncos

Phil Gould believes the Broncos could be "vulnerable" with likes of Reece Walsh and Payne Haas on the sidelines due to injury.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head in the Indian Premier League.

Aussies star as 38 sixes smashed in IPL madness

Aussie batter Travis Head was the star as records tumbled in a crazy Indian Premier League clash.

Djokovic axes coach who he won 12 slams with

Novak Djokovic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic, ending their association that began in 2018 and included 12 slam titles.

'Really lost' Titans cast doubt on Hasler miracle

Des Hasler's approach has left the Titans looking "lost" and their issues could worsen should David Fifita look to rival NRL clubs.

'Major rival' emerges as expansion bid revealed

Fiji have entered the race to become the NRL's newest expansion club, joining Papua New Guinea and South Island Kea.

Eddie McGuire has warned protesters in Tasmania that they run the risk of losing the AFL team

Eddie reveals drug policy overhaul after allegations

Eddie McGuire has revealed impending changes to the AFL's drug policy, which will see stricter punishments and year-round testing.

Premiership-winning coach Mick Malthouse.

'Staggered' Malthouse condemns AFL over drug response

Mick Malthouse has delivered a passionate plea to the AFL to implement harsher penalties for illicit drug use.

Walters future sealed as new Broncos deal revealed

Kevin Walters has committed to the Broncos for a further season, with the head coach and club legend signing a new contract.

'Didn't get close': Robbo lifts lid on May reunion talk

Trent Robinson has revealed how close the Roosters came to signing Taylan May following the Penrith star's extension.

Max Jorgensen has decided to remain in rugby.

Roosters link shot down as rugby young gun re-signs

Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have had a major win with the retention of teenage star Max Jorgensen on a new two year deal.

Ariarne Titmus.

'You pierce the water': Titmus stunned by Paris togs

Ariarne Titmus has lauded the space-inspired swimsuit she'll be wearing at Paris 2024 and declared Australia is set for a record haul.

Corey Oates.

Lockyer's message to out of favour Broncos veteran

Darren Lockyer has urged Corey Oates to think about a permanent positional switch as the Broncos veteran faces an uncertain future.

Taniela Tupou of the Rebels attempts to evade James O'Reilly of the Hurricanes.

Rugby's contract conundrum over million-dollar man

With the Rebels on the brink of collapse, overseas teams are circling the likes of Taniela Tupou to secure his services next year.