TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Taylan May of the Panthers looks on before the start of the round eight NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Panthers make huge call on future of sidelined star

Penrith has moved to terminate the contract of sidelined star Taylan May after breaching the club's code of conduct.

UFC's shock move ahead of McGregor comeback

The former two-division world champion is slated to take on Michael Chandler this month and the drama has already begun.

Mark Nawaqanitawase of Australia looks on.

NRL-bound star snubbed as new Wallabies era begins

Mark Nawaqanitawase has been overlooked by coach Joe Schmidt, as the Wallabies squad begins to take shape for next month.

Desperate Tigers make $4m play for snubbed star

The Tigers have made a $4 million play to keep a rising star at the club despite attempting to sell off several of his teammates.

Brydon Carse of England.

Rising England star banned for betting on games

Promising bowler Brydon Carse, 28, has been hit with a 16-month suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

John Force, of Yorba Linda, CA, driving a JFR 500 Peak Chevy '22 Camaro SS smokes the tires in Fuel Funny Car qualifying during the NHRA New England Nationals on June 2, 2024, at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

75-year-old wins drag race at 513kmh, then retires

While most 75-year-olds are pottering in their garden or walking the fairways of their local golf course, John Force won his 157th career NHRA drag race.

Paul Gallen spars with Maroons players in 2014.

'Spare me': Forgetful Maroons are talking 'rubbish'

Of all the ridiculous claims I have heard, the Queenslanders' reaction to James Tedesco's NSW recall takes the cake, writes PAUL GALLEN.

Will Power was left stranded blocking the track after being spun on the opening lap of the Detroit IndyCar Grand Prix.

'A rough day': Aussie taken out in 'reckless' pile-up

Will Power's hopes of a strong finish at the Detroit IndyCar Grand Prix looked to have been dashed when he was caught up in a first corner crash.

Jake Simpkin of the Tigers looks dejected after losing  the round 12 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Tigers exodus continues as Seibold secures Simpkin

He was already set to join the club from 2025, but Jake Simpkin will jump ship from the Tigers to the Sea Eagles immediately.

French Open 2024: Hubert Hurkacz reacts after the ball was adjudged to be ruled out by the umpire; Hubert Hurkacz V Grigor Dimitrov.

Fuming star's outrageous umpire request after line call

A tight line call left Hubert Hurkacz fuming in his match with Grigor Dimitrov, leading him to ask if the chair umpire should be replaced.

Kyra Cooney-Cross of Australia mets the fans after the international friendly match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

80k fans on a Monday! Tillies' remarkable pulling power

The Matildas will play their 14th consecutive home sellout against China in Sydney on Monday night, only two days before State of Origin.

Eels players including Bailey Simonsson, Will Penisini, and Mitchell Moses.

'Is it too late?': Call for Origin change after blinder

A number of players put their case forward for Origin selection during round 13 - unfortunately it's too late.

Minjee Lee's charge at the US Women's Open ended when she found the water at the par-3 12th hole in the final round.

Aussie blows big lead in 'Norman-esque' US Open collapse

Minjee Lee has endured a nightmare final round of the US Women's Open, blowing a 3-shot lead to finish in a tie for ninth at Lancaster Country Club.

Jack Gunston was chaired off in game 250.

'Pathetic' Crows ripped over 'really nice' gesture

A "pathetic" performance ended the Crows' finals aspirations. What they did immediately after the game took commentators off guard.

West Coast Eagles star Harley Reid is consoled by Luke Shuey.

'Should be eligible': Calls for Rising Star revamp

Two greats have called for the AFL to rethink the eligibility criteria for the Rising Star award, with the two 2024 frontrunners rubbed out.

Greg Alexander and Andrew Johns speak during the New South Wales Blues State of Origin captain's run before Game II in 2023.

'Water the pitch down': Joey urges sneaky NSW ploy

Andrew Johns has called for a sneaky tactic to be employed to give NSW the right conditions to turn the Origin opener into a "dogfight".

Elliott has gone down with a vascular issue.

Mystery Elliott issue takes turn as Pies panic

Pie Jamie Elliott's vascular issue could be worse than first thought, with his timeline out of the game not as clear as it was weeks ago.

The Australian team celebrate on the final whistle after beating France in the HSBC Madrid Rugby Sevens Final match at Civitas  Metropolitano Stadium on June 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

'Poetic' Aussies clinch Madrid Sevens title

The Aussie women are Madrid Sevens champions, defeating France in the final in Madrid on Monday morning.

Reed Mahoney got under the skin of the Knights in round 13.

Surprise 'vital cog' powering unlikely Bulldogs charge

Reed Mahoney's mouth is becoming a vital cog in the Bulldogs' finals charge, as the fiery hooker lifted his side to another win.

The Melbourne Demons walk off the ground.

Bartel's fears for Dees' 'over reliance' on one star

Jimmy Bartel is urging Melbourne to stop relying so heavily on skipper Max Gawn, who was smashed by Dockers ruckman Sean Darcy.

NSW Blues captain James Tedesco reacts during State of Origin III, 2022.

Axed Tedesco opens up on 'wild' recall to Blues squad

James Tedesco has broken his silence after being recalled into the NSW team, insisting that he does not have a point to prove.

Rob Burrow holds a flag in Manchester, July 10, 2017.

Tributes for rugby league legend dead at 41

English rugby league legend and campaigner for his brutal disease Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41.

Pickett's gesture to the Geelong crowd.

Tigers star defends act towards 'disrespectful' crowd

The AFL is set to ask Tiger Marlion Pickett for a please explain, after he made an obscene gesture towards the Geelong crowd on Saturday.

A devastated Goodwin.

Goodwin laments 'unacceptable' Dockers smashing

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin was devastated after his side's 92-point loss to Fremantle. He has vowed it won't ever happen again.

Sam Walker reacts after Roosters' defeat.

Skipper's NSW recall no excuse for 'poor quality'

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to use James Tedesco's Origin recall as an excuse for his side's defeat against a struggling Cowboys side.

Ryan Matterson of the Eels.

Matterson 'mystery' solved as star's future in limbo

The 'mystery' absence of Parramatta back-rower Ryan Matterson has been solved, with the Eels star unlikely to return for the remainder of the season.

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrated winning his maiden NASCAR XFinity Series race with a massive burnout.

'What a day': SVG rips massive skid after NASCAR win

Shane van Gisbergen has celebrated his maiden NASCAR XFinity race win the only way he knows how – by ripping a massive burnout.

Gus stunned as Cowboys star binned for 'accident'

Heilum Luki and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves both found themselves in hot water during a tense match on Sunday afternoon.

Lisa Weightman and Lee Troop.

'Not true': Olympian shoots down Athletics Australia claim

Lee Troop has weighed in on the selection controversy surrounding the Australian women's marathon team ahead of Paris 2024.

Cameron Smith

Why Smith turned down Broncos, Wayne, and a childhood dream

Smith would go on to play more than 400 games for the Storm, but has opened up on the reason he chose Melbourne over Wayne Bennett and the Broncos.