NSW Blues players line up for the anthem before State of Origin III, 2023.

Gal swings axe, makes 12 changes in NSW shake-up

If I was picking the NSW team today it would include five rookies, a completely new halves pairing and a controversial centre, writes Paul Gallen.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr (right) punches Kyle Busch.

Punches fly as NASCAR villains brawl over on-track blue

A crash on track ended with an all-in brawl involving two big NASCAR names and their respective team members after the annual All Star Race.

A schoolboys rugby player was carried more than 20m backwards in a South African game.

Halfback carried 20m in viral schoolboys video

The rattled Goudveld player attempted to throw a forward pass to end the pain but the tackler kept driving him back.

Melbourne Renegades player Josie Dooley

'Much-loved' cricket star suffers stroke in Hawaii

WBBL star Josie Dooley has been medically evacuated from Hawaii after suffering a stroke while on holidays.

Anthony Edwards waves goodbye to the Denver fans.

Superstar's savage act while ending NBA champs

The Timberwolves overcame a 15 point halftime deficit - the largest comeback in a game seven in NBA playoff history - behind Anthony Edwards.

Scott McLaughlin qualified on pole position for the 108th Indianapolis 500.

McLaughlin blitzes fastest ever Indy 500 pole

Scott McLaughlin has become just the second New Zealander to take pole position at the Indianapolis 500 after a record-breaking four-lap run.

'I was rattled': Secret sauce behind 'surreal' extravaganza

I went to Magic Round not knowing quite what to expect. It took less than 20 minutes after checking into my hotel to understand the hype.

Mitch Barnett and Te Maire Martin effect a tackle on Panthers gun Jarome Luai.

Bolter's Blues audition nailed; gun rookie seals honour

An unlikely Origin pick is making an irresistible case for NSW, while one of the finds of the year has already sealed an end-of-season honour.

Emily Petricola.

'Devastating' diagnosis after Emily tripped over at 27

Being diagnosed with an incurable disease at 27 made Emily Petricola's life "horrific". She's now a Paralympic champion and is hunting more gold.

Max Verstappen won a virtual 24hr race only hours before winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

Max's insane video game feat while winning grand prix

Max Verstappen took part in – and won – a 24hr virtual sim race only hours before taking victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Madison de Rozario. Paralympics. 100 Days until Paris.

Paralympic champion's 'bucket list' goal for Paris

With just 100 days to go until the opening of the Paralympic Games, Madison de Rozario has revealed one final goal she is hoping to achieve.

Daniel Ricciardo following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Ricciardo rues 'smaller details' after backward step

Daniel Ricciardo has experienced another dramatic slide, this time at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with a familiar problem at the root of it.

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts on the 15th green during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Golf beast left stunned by 'unbelievable' rival

Bryson DeChambeau equalled a major scoring record, got several lucky breaks, and sank a clutch put. It still wasn't enough.

'Definitely': Sharks star backed for surprise Origin debut

Jesse Ramien has emerged as a genuine option for NSW, with the Cronulla centre inching closer to a State of Origin debut.

Suliasi Vunivalu trips Kitione Salawa at HFC Stadium.

'Not a good look': Vunivalu's horror homecoming

The Reds winger had been excited to showcase his skills in his birth city but instead is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

McLaren Formula 1 Teams Australian driver Oscar Piastri talks to the media after the qualifying session of the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell Emilia-Romagna at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari del Imola. (Photo by Jure Makovec/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Frustration growing as penalty stymies Piastri

The young Aussie was on the back foot for the entirety of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after copping a penalty in qualifying that wasn't his fault.

Will Power during qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500.

'It sucks': Indy bridesmaid's brutal career admission

Will Power is set to start the 108th Indianapolis 500 from second place for the third time in his illustrious career.

Parker is under fire for this bump.

Lethal's shock defence of Parker's brutal VFL bump

Leigh Matthews says Swan Luke Parker's brutal VFL bump was an act of "frustration", lashing out at the fact he hasn't been picked for the AFL.

Xander Schauffele of the United States celebrates after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Final-hole birdie seals Schauffele first major

Xander Schauffele has won his first major, making birdie on the final hole to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

Jasmine Greenwood.

'Confronting' brain scan marked a new life for Jasmine

Jasmine Greenwood has yet to fully recover from a double stroke — that day will never come — but she has an "amazing life".

Parramatta Eels dejection, The Mole

Eels facing 'awkward' coach call after 'awful' response

The Eels were awful in the second half against the Storm. The playing group still back Brad Arthur, but every coach has a use-by date.

Emily Petricola, Vanessa Low, Alexa Leary and Curtis McGrath.

Australia's top gold medal shots for Paris Paralympics

A long jumper, a triathlete, swimmers and table tennis players are among the Australians favoured to win gold at the Paris Paralympics.

Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City celebrates with the Premier League Trophy after their team's victory during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Records tumble as City clinch 'insane' fourth-straight title

Fans invaded the pitch as Manchester City became the first club to ever win four-straight Premier League titles.

Maroons facing 'hard' selection call after timely return

It wasn't all bad news for Billy Slater at Magic Round, with star winger Murray Taulagi giving the Maroons coach a welcome headache.

'Achilles heel' costs Tigers again in ugly defeat

The losing streak has continued for the Wests Tigers, falling short against the Dolphins to cap off Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.

Arthur defends job after 'embarrassing' Eels loss

Brad Arthur has again defended his role as Eels coach, despite a horror second-half display against the Storm on Sunday afternoon.

Wines has been diagnosed with a heart irregularity, back in 2022.

Port veteran suffers heart scare in intense victory

Port Adelaide veteran Ollie Wines has suffered a heart scare during his side's insane one-point victory over Hawthorn on Sunday night.

Byrne-Jones kicked the winner in insane scenes.

Wild scenes as unlikely Power hero kicks insane winner

Port Adelaide trailed by as many as 41 points against the Hawks, but it was Darcy Byrne-Jones who kicked the winning goal with four seconds left.

Fans watch on during the round three NRL match between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks at Leichhardt Oval.

Stakeholders band together to make call on Leichhardt

The Federal Government, NSW Government and Inner West Council are in the "final stages" of striking a deal to save Leichhardt Oval.

Cameron Munster, Melbourne Storm.

Storm victory soured by horror Munster injury

Despite losing star playmaker Cameron Munster to a groin injury in the first half, the Storm have delivered a landslide 48-16 victory over the Parramatta Eels.