NRL Round 9: What we learned

Brisbane and Parramatta both scored upset victories early in the weekend, with last year's grand finalists South Sydney and Penrith both suffering defeats - here's what we learned in Round 9.

NRL Round 9: What we liked and disliked from every game

Luckless Rooster injured again in big win over Titans

Luckless Rooster Sam Verrills is due for another extended stint on the sidelines after Trent Robinson confirmed the hooker suffered a broken collarbone in the 44-16 win over the Titans.

Super League move touted for Dufty

Matt Dufty could be on the move again with reports the Bulldogs fullback is eyeing a move to the Super League.

Titans respond to Fifita-Dolphins links

Justin Holbrook has poured cold water on David Fifita's rumoured interest in a move to the Dolphins to play under Wayne Bennett.

Foran set to leave Sea Eagles in shock club switch

The Gold Coast Titans have pulled off a surprise recruitment coup by signing Sea Eagles veteran Kieran Foran.

'Since day one': Reynolds finally farewells Rabbitohs faithful

Adam Reynolds touched on the heartwarming moment he went to thank Rabbitohs fans following Thursday night's upset win for the Broncos.

Demetriou blasts Rabbitohs after Reynolds clinic

Jason Demetriou has described the Rabbitohs' second-half effort against Adam Reynolds' Broncos as the worst of their season thus far.

Storm prop's fate decided after assault charge

Storm forward Tui Kamikamica has been issued a breach notice by the NRL relating to an incident in Brisbane late last year.

Everything you need to know about Greg Norman's super golf league

'Like quicksand for him': Why Clifford has been hooked at Knights

Adam O'Brien says Newcastle with be "putting an arm around" Jake Clifford after the out-of-form five-eighth was axed following the Knights' 50-2 loss to Melbourne.

Would a Keary role change re-ignite Roosters?

Welcome to 'The Fair Dinkum Department', where we dissect the biggest debates to come out of the last weekend of NRL action and assess whether they're a case of 'real' or 'ridiculous'.

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There were big upsets along with blowouts in what was a highly dramatic round of NRL.

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Adam O'Brien has suggested he could look to changes on the team sheet to lift the Knights out of their rut ahead of a difficult road trip to Townsville to face the red hot Cowboys.

Wighton ban adds insult to Warriors loss for Raiders

The star five-eighth was placed on report for a tipping tackle on Reece Walsh that put the Warriors fullback's head in a dangerous position.

Fifita in grave doubt for Origin with knee injury

David Fifita will miss the next four weeks after the Titans confirmed the extent of the Queensland Origin star's knee injury.

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NRL team lists are officially in for round eight, meaning it's time to tidy up your Supercoach team.

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Sporting News crunched the numbers to determine the NRL's best and worst kicking teams in general play. As we discovered, the findings are surprising. 

Dragons reveal extent of Bird and Su'A injuries after ANZAC Day carnage

The DSragons provided an injury update on two of their biggest names who failed to finish the 14-12 win over the Roosters on ANZAC Day.

Bennett reveals where Dolphins sit in Munster talks

The Dolphins coach has delved into where negotiations currently sit with the Storm, Maroons and Kangaroos star.

Kyrgios fires back after NBL icon calls him a 'jerk'

Nick Kyrgios has fired back at NBL icon Steve Carfino after he accused the Aussie tennis star of showing a "lack of sportsmanship" in the Celebrity All Star game and called him a "jerk".

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Brown accuses Warriors of giving up in 70-10 demolition against Storm

With a jaw-dropping second-half performance in which they ran in a staggering 10 tries and 54 points, the Storm broke the NRL record for points in a half and simultaneously handed the Warriors their biggest-ever loss as a club in the traditional Anzac Day clash on Monday.

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Tigers fullback's injury diagnosis worse than first thought

The Wests Tigers' exhilarating win against the Rabbitohs on Saturday has been soured by news Daine Laurie's knee is worse than first thought.

NSW Premier brutally trolls Rabbitohs star

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has had a cheeky jab at Jai Arrow after the Rabbitohs star's crucial field goal miss in Saturday's agonising loss to the Wests Tigers.

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Ricciardo recorded his worst finish of the season in 18th, the Australian starting sixth on the grid at Imola but finishing the race in 18th after crashing into Sainz on the first chicane.

Holbrook explains costly Fifita switch after Cowboys hammering

The Titans' poor start to what started as an exciting campaign reached new lows on Saturday with a 30-4 loss to the Cowboys in a performance Holbrook conceded was his side's worst of the season thus far.

Bennett and Dolphins dealt fresh Munster blow

Munster isn't due off-contract until the end of next year and the Storm this week made it clear he would not be granted a release. 

Five breakout young guns without 2023 deals

Several promising youngsters have turned heads over the opening rounds of the 2022 NRL season - and not all have deals with their current clubs beyond this season.

Sharks behemoth's Origin message for Fittler after destroying Manly

Siosifa Talakai's sights are firmly set on a NSW Blues jersey this season after Brad Fittler revealed the breakout Sharks centre is in his calculations for the fast-approaching Origin series.

'Crazy': Djokovic weighs in on Wimbledon bans for Russian players

Addressing the bans following his win over Laslo Dere at the Serbia Open on Wednesday, Djokovic weighed in declaring politics should never interfere with sports.

Norman comes out of retirement to join Super League outfit

Months after declaring he would hang up the boots after failing to land a deal in the NRL, Corey Norman will resurrect his rugby league career in the UK Super League.

Surprising twist in bitter Hardman-Zerafa feud

Issac Hardman has put bitterness and animosity to the side and accepted he was simply outclassed in his emphatic loss to Michael Zerafa.

Ponga shuns Bennett and Dolphins to sign mega Knights deal

Ponga finally put months of swirling speculation around his NRL future to bed on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $1 million a season with the Knights.

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Souths Logan Magpies, one of the Broncos feeder clubs, confirmed on Wednesday they had signed the former Dragons utility.

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The AFL has announced the launch of its own marketplace where fans can purchase officially registered non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Canterbury Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett has revealed the full extent of his side's COVID and injury crisis, with at least 12 players set to miss their clash with the Broncos.

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Former Dragon James Graham has expressed his disappointment at Zac Lomax over the Red V star's baiting of Tyson Frizell in his side's win over the Knights on Sunday.

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Round 5 is in the books, with some standout performances across the competition - and a fair few disappointing ones.

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A frustrated Todd Payten has fired shots at the commitment of his side after the Cowboys' poor discipline again cost them on Friday night in a gut-wrenching golden point loss to the Warriors.

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Trent Barrett has described the hysteria around Kyle Flanagan's NRL recall as "disappointing" and insisted the exiled halfback has more than earned another shot at securing the Bulldogs' No. 7 jersey long-term.

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Blues coach Brad Fittler has revealed three names that have turned the heads of New South Wales Origin selectors over the opening month of the season.

Who is favourite to win the Masters? Odds, expert picks & more to know

How do the Australians, including No. 1 hope Cameron Smith, fare in the Masters betting odds?

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Darcy Moore has inked a new long-term contract with Collingwood that could see him play out his entire AFL career in black and white.

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Here's a look at the full list of tee times and pairings for the first two rounds of the 2022 Masters.

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Round four of the NRL is done and dusted. Here's what we liked and disliked in every game across the weekend.

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Alyssa Healy has planted herself in the history books, recording a game-winning century in the Women's World Cup final against England.

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The Broncos firebrand was sin-binned for repeat incidents of dangerous contact in the first half, before again being cited in the second half for a nasty hip-drop tackle on Warriors forward Ben Murdoch-Masila.

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Welcome to the Panic Index, where Sporting News sporadically shines the light on each NRL club, measuring up which fan bases have a cause for concern and which don't.

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Todd Payten has delved into North Queensland's discussions with breakout backrower Jeremiah Nanai after the 19-year-old blitzed the Broncos in the Queensland Derby win.

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Round 3 of the NSW and QLD Cup saw some huge performances from NRL listed players begging for selection in the top grade.

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Nick Kyrgios has been fined $33,000 for an outburst in his Indian Wells quarter-final loss to Rafael Nadal earlier this month.

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Footage has emerged of the lucky fan behind the posts who caught the ball kicked by Franklin for his 1000th career goal.

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Nick Kyrgios' giant-killing run has continued with a barnstorming win over fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the Miami Open second round.

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The under-fire Tigers coach has hit back at suggestions from Immortal halfback Andrew Johns that Luke Brooks will never reach his potential in the Tigers' No. 7.

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The Dragons lost Su'A at a crucial phase in the first half of their local derby loss to Cronulla after the Queensland Origin star was ruled to have caught Dale Finucane high with his shoulder.

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Richmond have confirmed Dustin Martin has taken leave away from the club for personal reasons, placing him in doubt for Sunday's clash against Greater Western Sydney. 

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George Burgess will not play for the Dragons on Thursday night with his playing status beyond this weekend still in the balance.

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Within minutes of the announcement being made public, her tennis compatriots paid tribute to the Australian star.

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The damaging prop has re-committed to the Raiders, signing a contract extension that will see him remain in the nation's capital until at least the end of 2025.

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It was initially rumoured the 25-year-old would shift to Parramatta on a short-term, however, the Titans have swooped, adding Isaako to their roster for the remainder of the season as they look to bolster their backline stocks.

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NRL CEO Andrew Abdo confirmed on Tuesday the women's competition would grow by four teams over the next two years and the introduction of a salary cap will significantly improve player match payments.

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There's an old saying in golf, 'drive for show, putt for dough'. Cameron Smith quite literally proved that to be true.

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While round one losses bear little importance come September, the Rabbitohs' 11-4 defeat to the Adam Reynolds-less Broncos highlighted just how big the task ahead without their former halfback and captain will be.

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This year's Women's State of Origin will be played on neutral territory with Canberra confirmed to host the fifth edition of the interstate rivalry.

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It's finally here – the 2022 NRL season has arrived and what better way to get the blood flowing for the year ahead than with some ladder predictions.

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External pressure is fast mounting on Arthur and the Eels to capitalise on their current premiership window.

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Exciting speedster Jason Saab is at peace with his bitter split from the Dragons as he enters the second year of his life at Manly with sights firmly set on an NRL title.

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Details of the funeral for the legendary leg spinner, who tragically passed away on Friday, are yet to be finalised but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced Warne's family had accepted the offer.

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Putting what was a rollercoaster ride of a season in 2021 behind them, the Dragons have added plenty of muscle to their forward pack and will promote youth in hopes of returning to the finals in 2022.

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Adam Reynolds looks set to miss Brisbane's blockbuster season opener against his former side South Sydney.

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One of world football's fiercest rivalries is coming Down Under - but the reaction hasn't been all that positive.

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North Queensland assistant coach Dean Young has hinted Jason Taumalolo will return to his role as a big-minute lock as they look to get the most out of the Tongan star this season.

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Anthony Griffin has played a pivotal role in reviving Ben Hunt but believes the ultra-tough Dragons halfback is on the cusp of something more special ahead of the new season.

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The Canberra Raiders have been dealt a catastrophic blow on the eve of the new season with key recruit and halfback Jamal Fogarty set to undergo knee surgery.

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Wade Graham's troubled run of setbacks has continued with scans revealing the Sharks captain sustained a syndesmosis injury in his left ankle during the weekend's trial win over the Bulldogs.

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As we turn the final corner heading towards the 2022 NRL season, it's time to measure up how each side is placed.

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Exiled half Anthony Milford has been linked to a move to Newcastle amid reports his court charges could be cleared. 

Djokovic and long-time coach split after 16 years

Vajda and Djokovic have been partners right through the world No. 1's dominant reign, having first begun working together back in 2006. 

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Three-time premiership coach Trent Robinson has signed a bumper contract extension to remain at the Sydney Roosters for a further five years.

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The anger towards the NRL's decision to grant both Brandon Smith and Reece Walsh downgraded suspensions under the bizarre All Stars loophole continues to rage on.

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For some coaches, the last weekend of trials answered many questions around their starting team and game plans, while for others they almost created more headaches.

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With water levels in the Brisbane River exceeding the peak of four metres at around 9am (AEST) on Monday morning, the city's riverside streets and suburbs have been completely flooded, including Milton, where Suncorp Stadium sits.

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2022 will test the character of many in Newcastle, but perhaps none more so than Kalyn Ponga and coach Adam O'Brien.

NRL 2022: Melbourne Storm season preview

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Todd Payten has given indication as to which way he's leaning in the Cowboys halves debate heading into the new season, selecting Tom Dearden ahead of Scott Drinkwater to start alongside new halfback Chad Townsend in this week's final pre-season hitout against Brisbane.

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Coach Des Hasler has resisted enacting any major changes to his starting side from last year, clearly quietly confident that, providing he can keep a clean bill of health across his squad, a premiership is within reach.

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Latrell Mitchell has declared he has no intentions of curtailing his aggression in the wake of his ugly hit on Joey Manu, instead saying it was up to the game to change.

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Cody Walker has implored Lachlan Ilias to write his own story as South Sydney's new halfback and expressed his excitement as a new era dawns on the club.

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The Bulldogs halves dilemma is no closer to a solution after the main contenders for the vacant No. 7 jersey failed to stand out in the club's first trial against Newcastle on Monday.

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With regular skipper Jayden Brailey set to miss most of Newcastle's upcoming campaign due to an achilles injury, Ponga will step in to lead the side on the field, with Brailey to be recognised as club captain.

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Garside and Matet will go head-to-head for the Australian Lightweight title at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion on March 30th, headlining a fight night featuring some of the most exciting prospects in Australian boxing.

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Jack Bird faces an uncertain future at the Dragons with talks over a new contract for the former NSW Origin star suddenly stalling.

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The picture for who will partner halfback Adam Reynolds in the halves for the Broncos became no clearer after the club's second trial on Saturday.

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Already committed to the Lions for the next two seasons, Daniher has put pen to paper on a new contract that will see the former All-Australian stay with the Lions until at least the end of 2025.

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New franchise the Dolphins have confirmed the signature of exciting young halfback Isaiya Katoa, the teenage Panthers prodigy inking a three-year deal to join Wayne Bennett in Redcliffe ahead of the club's introduction into the NRL in 2023.

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The Bulldogs are one of the storylines of the 2022 season with so much interest surrounding their recruitment drive.

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The Penrith Panthers are furious after seeing another one of their prodigious junior talents poached by a rival club, with club icon Greg Alexander the latest to call on the NRL to act.

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Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has firmly denied reports in a Spanish newspaper claiming he is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a fake vaccine passport scheme.

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Warriors coach Nathan Brown remains confident Reece Walsh will be a long-term player for the club despite suggestions he could seek a return home to Queensland before his contract is up.

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This weekend's NRL trials mark the first opportunity for numerous players to put their hand up for selection in round one.

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Australia have cruised to a six-wicket win in the third T20 clash against Sri Lanka in Canberra to put victory in the five-match series beyond doubt.

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A remarkable show of sportsmanship in an international cricket match between Ireland and Nepal has warmed the hearts of cricket fans around the world.

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With spots up for grabs at club level and a handful of players who featured in this year's All Stars match set to wear new colours this season, we took a look at who fired and who faltered.

Indigenous, Maori All Stars confirmed team lists

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Australia are within range of another medal with Jaclyn Narracott currently leading the women's skeleton in Yanqing after two heats.

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The opening match of the 2022 Super Rugby season has been postponed after seven players from Moana Pacifika squad were confirmed as COVID-19 cases.

Warriors forced to scrap June return home plans after latest NZ border announcement

The club had initially penciled a home clash at Mt. Smart Stadium against defending premiers the Panthers on June 18th as its official return home since relocating to Australia at the start of the pandemic when the Trans Tasman border was first closed.

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You get the feeling Cowboys fans are grinding their teeth heading into the new season as they enter a new phase of their rebuild.

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Remarkably, Fifita will line up for the Indigenous side in Saturday's All Stars clash against the Maoris when only six months ago many thought his NRL career would be over.

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Promising playmaker Toby Sexton is relishing the spotlight ahead of his highly-anticipated elevation into the Titans' starting 17 and declared his partnership with AJ Brimson has come together seamlessly ahead of the new season.

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Reigning champion Dylan Alcott has seen off old rival Andy Lapthorne in straight sets to book his spot in the men's quad final.

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St. George Illawarra have confirmed fullback-in-waiting Tyrell Sloan has penned a new deal with the club and been added to their top 30 roster ahead of the 2022 season.

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Second seed Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated in the fourth round of the Australian Open in one of the upsets of the tournament so far, further clearing Ash Barty's path to the title.

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A frustrated Alexander Zverev admits he let a golden opportunity to claim his maiden grand slam title slip after a shock straight-sets loss to Denis Shapovalov saw him bow out of the Australian Open in the fourth round.

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Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have delved deeper into what sparked a locker room confrontation with the trainers of doubles top seeds Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić over the weekend.

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Alex de Minaur has secured a gritty straight sets victory over Pablo Andujar to mark his deepest run ever at the Australian Open.

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The NRL has declared a call will be made soon on the second game of this year's State of Origin series which is due to be played in Perth after the latest developments regarding Western Australia's borders.

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Ash Barty's pursuit of a maiden Australian Open title remains on track after she defeated Camila Giorgi in straight sets to advance to the fourth round.

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Australian wildcard Chris O'Connell has stunned world number 13 Diego Schwarztman in the second round of the Australian Open.

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The NRL is facing increasing pressure to postpone the annual All Stars match after pre-season Origin camps became the latest to feel the effects of the current COVID-19 outbreak.

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Wildcard Andy Murray has opened his Australian Open account with a thrilling five-set victory over 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili.

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Nathan Brown expects Ash Taylor to flourish in his new life at the Warriors having shed the expectation that came with his rich Titans contract.

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Bernard Tomic has opened up about the regrets he holds over his tennis career in a raw interview that also exposed his difficult relationship with his father.

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A stunning six-wicket haul from Rashid Khan has helped lift the Adelaide Strikers from the bottom of the BBL ladder with victory over the Brisbane Heat.

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Roosters coach Trent Robinson has taken a subtle swipe at NRL players who have pushed back against the competition's powerbrokers over a re-introduction of some COVID-19 protocols.

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Sam Docherty will step away from his role as Carlton co-captain to focus on his health in season 2022.

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There's been plenty of player movement heading into the 2022 NRL season as several clubs look to bolster their rosters with top line talent to try and push for a premiership.

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Former Essendon coach James Hird has ended his AFL exile and taken up a part-time consultancy role with Greater Western Sydney.

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Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould has firmly denied claims halfback Kyle Flanagan has been offered to other clubs ahead of the 2022 NRL season.

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Novak Djokovic has broken his silence and expressed his gratitude after winning his appeal against the Australian government over the cancellation of his visa.

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Australian captain Pat Cummins holds no regrets over his late declaration on day four after England toughed out a gripping draw in the fourth Ashes Test.

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Usman Khawaja doesn't believe his twin centuries on return to the Test side will sway selectors towards retaining him for the final Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Novak Djokovic has broken his silence, thanking fans and family for their support after his visa was revoked on entry to Australia.

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Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chairman Peter V'landys has shed light on how the NRL plans to navigate through the current resurgence in COVID-19 cases with the new season looming.

Tennis Australia boss fronts up to Djokovic backlash

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley insists Novak Djokovic wasn't afforded special treatment in his application for a medical exemption to compete in this year's Australian Open.

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Boxing Day Test hero Scott Boland has been retained in Australia's XI for the fourth Test in Sydney as Josh Hazlewood continues his recovery from injury.

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Some of the NRL's biggest names have blown up amid reports they will be placed under new restrictions in response to the worsening COVID-19 threat across the country.

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World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev has been stunned by Frenchman Ugo Humbert in a rousing five-set match on the second day of the ATP Cup.

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Sunday's BBL fixtures will proceed as scheduled despite an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the Stars and Thunder camps.

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Josh Hazlewood's availability for the Sydney Ashes Test lies in his own hands in a decision that could also determine MCG hero Scott Boland's place in the side for the fourth Test.

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New Zealand's greatest ever run-scorer Ross Taylor has announced he will retire from his international career at the end of this summer.

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has dispelled fears of Sydney losing the fourth Ashes Test amidst the state's worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

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Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to withdraw from the ATP Cup in Sydney with a decision on whether he'll attend the Australian Open expected before the new year.

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Skippers have been ordered to immediately retire from this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race should a crew member receive a positive COVID-19 result during the event.

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Former England quick Steve Harmison believes Joe Root's "heat of the moment" criticism of bowling attack could have split the dressing room heading into the do-or-die third Ashes Test.

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It will mark the Scott's first appearance at Melbourne Park since he tearfully conceded at the 2019 tournament that it could be his last ahead of a second hip surgery in an attempt to extend his career.