Bloody Long Ride to raise awareness

Bloody Long Ride to raise awareness

Couple riding 1600km to raise awareness and funds for mitochondrial disease.

Argent strikes Australian title

DEDICATION: Mitchell Argent on the chop.

Mitchell Argent has placed second in the event the last two years.

Strapper gets golden chance

IN HIS ELEMENT: David Brown in action.

David Brown will strap horse Formality at Rosehill Racecourse.

Fascination, fur and fun for spring races

The Nanango Races are back on this weekend with big prizes to win.

RACING season is in full swing in Nanango with the spring races

Finals down to the wire

All eyes on the ball.

Sassy Unicorns win juniors and Rapid Fire cadets

Police on target for annual competition

ON TARGET: Shooters set for a competitive weekend

Competitive weekend ahead for shooters.

Players ace final games

BIG FOREHAND: Liam Hyland serves to Greg Horn.

Tuesday night tennis fixtures come to an end

Jockeys get back in saddle in Nanango

RACE DAY: Horses round the bend at the last Nanango races. Ibelieveicanfly in the green and white would go on to win.

Competitors come from near and far for race

National Sport

Khawaja says he's learnt from past mistakes

"The more you harp on it the worse it gets.”

Bellamy tells Storm to seize the moment

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy (left) talks with captain Cameron Smith.

"You don't get these opportunities too often.”

Matildas star says best is yet to come

Chloe Logarzo during a Matildas training session in Sydney.

Australian women's football team has captured nation's attention.

'There has never been any pressure on any player to play'

Corey Oates during the Brisbane Broncos' captain's run.

Wayne Bennett has hit back over the Corey Oates concussion saga.

Bosnich backing second-tier Aussie football league

Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out against Blacktown City.

Mark Bosnich says Australia must have a second division.

Germans to provide tough test for Aussies in Davis Cup

German tennis player Alexander Zverev will face Australia in the Davis Cup in February.

RISING German star Alexander Zverev looms large for Australia.

Rashford at the double as United eases through in Cup

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford (centre) scored twice in the 4-1 win over Burton Albion.

Rashford double helps United to Cup success.

Features
Russell Packer: from jail cell to uni graduate

Russell Packer: from jail cell to uni graduate

"The boys would call me a nerd with my reading glasses on.”

Cameron Smith still shouldering the load

Melbourne Storm veteran Cameron Smith will play his 356th NRL game this weekend.

Phil Rothfield chats with the NRL's soon-to-be games record holder.

Hodkinson opens up on year tinged with tragedy

Trent Hodkinson of the Newcastle Knights in action.

He takes a breath and shakes his head. "It's been a tough year.”

Why Cameron Smith snubbed the Broncos' big bucks

Cameron Smith of the Storm runs with the ball.

In 2014 the Storm legend had the bags already packed in his mind.

Bear necessity: Alastair Lynch's sliding door moment

LION KING: Alastair Lynch in action for the Lions

Lions great recalls the time he left Fitzroy

Pearson completes remarkable comeback at world titles

Australia's Sally Pearson celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in London

Victory puts Pearson on the pedestal of Australia's sporting greats

Lockyer admits to feeling pressure as Maroons selector

Former Broncos player and current Queensland State of Origin coach Kevin Walters (left) chats with former Broncos teammate and current Maroons selector Darren Lockyer.

It's a job that comes with a high level of scrutiny.

Opinion
Ranting players as bad as whingeing coaches

Ranting players as bad as whingeing coaches

Players charging towards referees has become a disgraceful look for the game and is getting out of control.

Cronulla and Manly undone by their errors, not the referees'

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan (left) and captain Paul Gallen.

Coaches let themselves down on the weekend.

Storm is rolling on, but history warrants caution

Storm players and officials pose with the J.J. Giltinan Shield, awarded to the NRL premiers, after the round 26 NRL match against the Canberra Raiders.

Past seasons say the Storm are most vulnerable on grand final day.

What started Panthers' Moylan crisis

Matt Moylan of the Penrith Panthers in action.

Player has concerned Penrith for some time, reveals Paul Kent.

Time for Suns to let Ablett leave

Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield (left) competes with Suns player Gary Ablett.

Superstar inquired about a trade back to Cats at the end of 2016.

Thanks James - we respect you too

James Maloney of the Sharks spills the ball under the tackle of Ryley Jacks and Felise Kaufusi of the Storm in round 14.

Sharks star under fire for "accessories” comment.

Why Pies were wrong to extend Bucks' contract

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley (left) and club president Eddie McGuire.

The renewal of coach's deal is a call that is difficult to justify.

NRL
Racists remarks against refs leads to season bans

Racists remarks against refs leads to season bans

RACIST remarks have attracted bans extending into and beyond next season for two Innisfail Brothers reserve grade players.

Black and gold army ready to cheer Falcons to win

BRING IT ON: Falcons supporters can't wait for the big game against PNG Hunters on Sunday.

FALCONS supporters ready to cheer

NRL previews for the preliminary finals

Darius Boyd during a Brisbane Broncos training session.

Tony Durkin looks at the Storm-Broncos and Roosters-Cowboys clashes.

Hasler had to go, says Bulldogs premiership player

Axed ... Des Hasler.

"Someone needed to be held accountable for the salary cap drama”

Departing Bulldogs skipper 'shocked' by Hasler axing

Hasler talks tactics with Graham during a Bulldogs training session. Photo: Getty

"I thought it was put to bed when the two-year extension was signed”

Martin's off-the-ball work paying off for Cowboys

Te Maire Martin of the Cowboys attempts to stop Parramatta's Kenny Edwards from offloading.

Five-eighth says "staying alive” has been his biggest lesson.

Change at the Bulldogs was 'absolutely necessary'

Axed ... Des Hasler's time at the Bulldogs is up.

First time Hasler failed to make the finals at the Bulldogs.

AFL
Geelong coach Scott playing Cat and mouse

Geelong coach Scott playing Cat and mouse

Geelong coach Chris Scott is keeping his cards close to his chest in regards to just where Patrick Dangerfield will start against Adelaide.

Cameron plays down Steve Johnson concern

Steve Johnson and Brett Deledio walking laps during the GWS Giants' open training session.

Johnson playing cards close to his chest.

Who gives a toss over jumper clash? AFL legend does

The Adelaide Crows and Richmond clash in round six at the Adelaide Oval with the Tigers wearing their away jumpers.

Bartlett labelled the Crows a "Johnny-come-lately” side

All Betts are off: Tuohy keen to avoid reunion with Crow

Zach Tuohy of the Cats (right) tackles Eddie Betts of the Crows.

Minding Eddie Betts is one of the toughest challenges in footy.

Soccer
Popovic praise for Wanderers' tenacity in win

Popovic praise for Wanderers' tenacity in win

WANDERERS boss Tony Popovic has hailed his side's character after they survived an almighty scare to reach the FFA Cup semi-finals.

Lack of respect not good from Brazil, says Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr (centre) wanted more respect from Brazil.

Sam Kerr has slammed Brazil for not respecting Australia.

Liverpool's poor form continues with League Cup loss

Islam Slimani of Leicester City celebrates scoring his side's second goal with Shinji Okazaki against Liverpool.

Leicester beat Liverpool 2-0 in third round of Carabao Cup.

Sky's the limit for giant-killing Matildas

Matildas players celebrate after Sam Kerr scored a goal during the second match between the Matildas and Brazil at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

'This is a warm up for the World Cup', says coach Stajcic

Surprise bolter in Socceroos squad for Syria playoffs

Australian midfielder Mile Jedinak during a World Cup 2018 qualifying match.

Ange Postecoglou has named a 30-man initial squad.

Matildas coach to change things up against Brazil

Claire Polkinghorne is one of three changes for Tuesday night's clash with Brazil.

Alen Stajcic will ring the changes for clash with Brazil

Lukaku ruins Rooney's return to Old Trafford

Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in the 4-0 win over Everton.

Manchester United ruined Wayne Rooney's return to Old Trafford.

Cricket
Spinner Zampa says Aussies have bowlers to turn to

Spinner Zampa says Aussies have bowlers to turn to

RAIN might be threatening Australia's second one-day international with India in Kolkata Thursday but Adam Zampa says there is no gloom and doom.

Bairstow brilliance leads England to big win

England's Jonny Bairstow celebrates after reaching a century against the West Indies.

JONNY Bairstow century leads England to victory.

Injury-prone paceman daring to dream again

Australia cricket player Nathan Coulter-Nile (second from left) celebrates after Ajinkya Rahane's wicket during their first one-day international.

Nathan Coulter-Nile has set his sights on a Test debut.

Sutherland leads tributes to Bob Holland

Bob Holland has died aged 70.

CRICKET Australia boss James Sutherland has paid tribute Bob Holland

Aussies rue missed chances after opening ODI defeat

Steve Smith trudges from the field after being dismissed.

Tourists come up short in run chase

Brathwaite journey worthwhile as West Indies win

West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Liam Plunkett to win the T20 match in Durham.

Carlos Brathwaite's long trip worth it.

Aussies may go Head first in one-day opener

Australia's Travis Head during June's Champions Trophy in England.

Australia to meet India in five-match series starting this weekend.

Netball

Netball finals down to wire

Diamonds coach rings changes for Constellation Cup

Caitlyn Nevins has been called into the Diamonds squad.

Diamonds coach makes changes for New Zealand tests.

Nanango scores in local competition

SCORE: Nanango took out the under-12 division in a four-part series.

The under 12 Nanango team tops the ladder in local competition.

New Swifts coach aiming to take team back to the top

New NSW Swifts netball coach Briony Akle.

Briony Akle takes over from Rob Wright.

Diamonds loss 'simply unacceptable', says coach

Courtney Bruce (right) of Australia defends Te Paea Selby-Rickit of New Zealand.

Captain and coach not happy with defeat to Kiwis.

Kiwis cut Diamonds down to size

TOO GOOD: Courtney Bruce tries to defend against Te Paea Selby-Rickit in Invercargill.

NZ produced its biggest win over the world No.1 since 2015.

Diamonds wary of hurting Silver Ferns

Caitlin Bassett of Australia during the Quad Series clash with South Africa in Canberra.

Australia is in the box seat to claim the Quad Series honours.

Horse Racing

Next stop Flemington for super mare Winx

Winx is being set for an unprecedented third successive Cox Plate

Winx brings up 20th consecutive win in style

Winx, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins the George Main Stakes.

Champion mare swept home in the George Main Stakes.

Winx impresses in training ahead of shot at win No.20

Winx, ridden by Hugh Bowman, runs past the finish line during a training session at Rosehill.

Mighty mare preparing for Group 1 $500,000 George Main Stakes.

Is Winx losing her aura?

STREAK INTACT: Hugh Bowman rides Winx to victory in the Chelmsford Stakes for her 19th straight win.

That picket fence is still intact but eyebrows are being raised.

Winx workout pleases trainer and jockey

Winx, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins the Warwick Stakes race last month.

Mighty mare preparing for Chelmsford Stakes at Royal Randwick.

Winx in the box seat to continue winning streak

18 down ... Jockey Hugh Bowman, on Winx, is all smiles after winning the Bob Ingham Warwick Stakes in Sydney earlier this month.

Champion one of 12 horses to accept for the 1600m Group 2 feature

Still no answer to mystery Quinton scratchings

Sport

Mystery surrounds scratching of all horses from Ron Quinton's stable

Golf

Katherine Kirk comes up just short in major championship

KATHERINE Kirk said she was happy despite missing out once more at a major championship.

Aussie Leishman takes out BMW Championship in style

Marc Leishman reacts after winning the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club.

AUSTRALIAN Marc Leishman has scored a superb wire-to-wire victory.

Leishman determined not to make same mistakes

Marc Leishman leads the BMW Championship at Conway Farms, Chicago.

AUSTRALIAN Marc Leishman searches for third win.

WATCH: Day's hole-in-one overshadows fellow Aussie's blitz

Jason Day leaves the 18th hole after the second round of the BMW Championship.

Marc Leishman is leading the BMW Championship after two rounds.