Who’s who in Knights’ zoo: Bizarre $250k Ponga saga explained amid Roosters link

Depending on who you talk to the Kalyn Ponga-Newcastle Knights possible salary cap breach is either a complete storm in a teacup or the tip of the iceberg of something more sinister.

The AFL’s latest fixture release has come under scrutiny for removing Thursday night games including a call it “hands the NRL a huge free kick.”

AFL

‘Hands the NRL a huge free kick’: AFL’s ‘terrible’ fixture move slammed

NRL

Rooster given permission to talk to rivals; Tigers ‘low-ball’ injured playmaker: Transfer Whispers

NRL

Sharks star’s shock recall; Hasler solves Titans halves mystery: Magic Round Teams

Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley FC - Premier League

Football

Aussie Ange’s Spurs eye PL miracle in Man City blockbuster: LIVE

NRL

Storm star WINS dangerous contact appeal as NRL’s newest crackdown falls flat

A rival surfer tries to push Aussie Willow Ryder off her board.

Surfing

Aussie surfer attacked in disgraceful scenes at junior world champs

Australia have been crowned world junior surfing champions despite a staggering act of poor sportsmanship that prompted an apology.

NRL

‘Is something more at play?’ Questions raised about Ponga’s future amid ‘unusual’ drama

Questions and “conspiracy theories” have been raised around Kalyn Ponga’s future at the Knights amid the “unusual” contract story that’s come to light this week.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Joe Daniher (L) and Lachie Neale of the Lions celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on April 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

‘Not sure where he got that from’: Lions star defends ‘selfish’ accusation from AFL great

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has defended Joe Daniher after the star forward was accused of being selfish by North Melbourne legend David King.

NRL

‘They love him in Canberra’: Ricky set to ink long-term extension with Raiders

Ricky Stuart is set re-sign as head coach of the Canberra Raiders on a long-term extension that will keep him in the nation’s capital until the end of 2029.

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Ricky Stuart extends at Canberra Raiders
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John Fury left bloodied after headbutt!
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'What do you think is going to happen?"
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Wighton stays OUT of Origin contention!
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Braith picks his Game 1 NSW team
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Harvey Johnston is touched by a Collingwood fan

AFL

Magpies member banned by AFL for bizarre mid-game act touching Eagles player

The AFL has suspended a Collingwood fan for grabbing a young West Coast player during the sides' game at Marvel Stadium.

Ange Postecoglou has impressed in his first season as a Premier League manager with Tottenham. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Football

Legend’s verdict exposes ‘unfair’ Ange pile-on... and why Aussie’s best in PL is yet to come

Almost like clockwork, Ange Postecoglou was criticised amid Tottenham’s run of four straight losses over his style of play. But he still has the club within the mix for the Champions League.

AFL

Giants’ huge double blow; Blues crisis worsens, gun’s brutal setback — Team Tips

ROUND 10 TEAM TIPS: The Giants and Blues will be without some of their big guns for the coming weeks.Plus Richmond’s injury crisis somehow keeps getting worse, with an almost unthinkable reality on the cards.

AFL

Cats’ star ‘frustrated’ by Power’s ploy ... now it’s ‘going to happen every week’

The effectiveness of Port Adelaide’s tag on star Tom Stewart has sparked concern for the five-time All-Australian, with more attention set to come his way.

AFL

‘How the hell?’ Inside Bombers’ rise from decades of frustration to ‘passing the pub test’

For the years the story has been the same - Essendon either disappoints early, or disappoints late. But nearing midseason in 2024, something is clearly different with Brad Scott’s side.

Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Four

Basketball

LeBron sparks NBA trade rumours in shock act; Thunder tie series in ‘unacceptable’ Mavs fail: Wrap

Ahead of a summer in which he can opt out of his contract, LeBron James was a curious attendee as he took in Cleveland’s loss to Boston in Game Four. WRAP

AFL

Bombers’ nightmare run into finals as Blues, Cats gifted dream draw: AFL fixture revealed

Carlton and Geelong are poised to surge into September, while Essendon must survive a nightmare run to fulfil its finals dream as the fixture to end the season is locked in.

NRL

Wayne’s grim update as Dolphins star ‘may not play this season’: NRL Casualty Ward

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has revealed there’s a chance star prop Thomas Flegler won’t play again this season, while the Broncos have provided an update on an injured trio.

Kalyn Ponga is at the centre of an alleged cap breach.

NRL

‘More to it’: Bombshell Ponga theory as fresh details of alleged cap breach emerge

New details have emerged in the NRL’s investigation into Newcastle’s potential salary cap breach with an explosive Kalyn Ponga claim made.

NRL

Kevvie set to unleash Broncos’ rising star; Tigers dealt horror blow: Teams Live Chat

The Eels have delayed Mitchell Moses’ return another week, while the Broncos are set to blood a rising star. MAGIC ROUND TEAMS LIVE CHAT!

NRL

Retired Blues star makes Origin call amid NSW injury crisis

New Blues coach Michael Maguire has suffered another setback with a State of Origin veteran unavailable for this year’s series.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Michael Clarke of Australia and James Anderson of England exchange words during day four of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 24, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Cricket

How Ashes villain defied cricket logic... and produced greatness we may never see again

Since celebrating his 35th birthday, an age where most pace bowlers decide to hang up the boots, James Anderson has taken 220 Test wickets.

Bronny James is impressing at the NBA Draft Combine despite his shorter than expected height.

Basketball

‘Usually don’t get drafted’: Bronny James’ surprise reveal turns heads

LeBron James’ eldest son is set to be picked up in the upcoming NBA Draft despite a revelation that took basketball pundits by surprise.

Brian Taylor can spin a yarn like few others, but on this occasion he may have thrown a veteran umpire under the bus.

AFL

‘We’ll look after you’: Great’s stunning umpire claim over milestone moment

AFL great Brian Taylor has unintentionally raised eyebrows with a grand tale that unfolded during a milestone game in the 80s.

Motorsport

‘I don’t know how good I am’: Despair, defiance drive MotoGP leader to new heights

Jorge Martin was gutted after losing last year’s MotoGP title at the final hurdle, and vowed to do better. Five Grands Prix later, the Spaniard has been as good as his word.

Motorsport

Messy F1 divorce takes ugly twist as Ferrari continue Mercedes raid in latest coup: Pit talk

Lewis Hamilton isn’t the only Mercedes team member switching allegiance next year while the relationship between F1 cult hero Gunther Steiner and his former team has further soured.

Motorsport

Boss addresses ‘nonsense’ Ricciardo rumours as F1 driver market heats up

Red Bull have denied rumours Daniel Ricciardo could be replaced this weekend as urgency ramps up over the frenzied F1 driver market.

Motorsport

MotoGP title fight a three-horse race, Martin’s crack, Marquez cooks: Talking pts

Jorge Martin kept cool before a celebratory smash, Marc Marquez conjured something out of nothing and Jack Miller plumbed new depths in a Le Mans classic that provided championship clarity.

Motorsport

MotoGP leader’s ‘perfect weekend’ dazzles as Aussie Miller suffers ‘really strange’ crash

Jorge Martin landed his “perfect weekend” and extended his lead in the championship with a thrilling victory in the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday.

Cricket

Big Bash champs sign former South African captain as new coach on multi-year deal

Queensland Cricket has signed former Proteas captain Johan Botha as the new head coach of the Bulls and Brisbane Heat on a three-year deal.

Cricket

Green’s stunning all-round day as extremely rare dismissal ignites controversy: IPL Wrap

A brilliant day for Cameron Green kept his team’s IPL playoffs hopes alive while India’s Ravindra Jadeja became just the third IPL player to be dismissed “obstructing the field”.

Cricket

‘The time is right’: England legend announces Test retirement

England veteran James Anderson, the leading wicket-taker among pace bowlers in Test history, has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Cricket

India hunting for new coach after T20 World Cup amid 11-year trophy drought

India’s cricket board will hunt for a new coach to take charge after the T20 World Cup in June.

Cricket

‘Are you serious?’: Historic first as cricket giant stunned in World Cup warning

Andrew Balbirnie clobbered 77 to help guide Ireland towards its first T20I victory over Pakistan.

Boxing

Mike Tyson admits worrying body issue at chaotic face-off ahead of megafight

Mike Tyson may have given a bit too much away about his health as he and Jake Paul faced off in scenes of absolute chaos.

Boxing

One of the greatest fighters ever is in Australia. Is this his ‘Bradman’ moment?

At 36 years of age, Vasiliy Lomachenko knows he doesn’t have much time left in boxing. Yet he remains favourite in a bout that could bring an end to his glittering career.

Boxing

‘Just the way we are’: Fury’s father sorry for bizarre headbutt … but insists rival fan ‘had to have it’

Tyson Fury’s father was seen with blood gushing from his forehead after headbutting a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s camp in the build-up to Saturday’s undisputed world heavyweight clash.

Boxing

Aussie seething over disgusting wife slur as war of words erupts after loss

Aussie fighter George Kambosos has told a boxing rival “he’s dead” if they ever meet after a disgusting comment about his wife.

Boxing

Kambosos’ options revealed after crushing loss but all-Aussie bout ‘doesn’t make sense’

George Kambosos has been urged to take some time away from the sport – and even consider retirement – before deciding if he wants to go chase a blockbuster rematch with Teofimo Lopez.

Basketball

LeBron sparks NBA trade rumours in shock act; Thunder tie series in ‘unacceptable’ Mavs fail: Wrap

Ahead of a summer in which he can opt out of his contract, LeBron James was a curious attendee as he took in Cleveland’s loss to Boston in Game Four. WRAP

Basketball

‘Usually don’t get drafted’: Bronny James’ surprise reveal turns heads

LeBron James’ eldest son is set to be picked up in the upcoming NBA Draft despite a revelation that took basketball pundits by surprise.

Basketball

All-Star set to be shopped around amid trade link; contender’s brutal $313m call: NBA Rumour Mill

A superstar is reportedly ‘intrigued’ by the prospect of linking up with Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks must decide what to do with him after winning the Draft Lottery. NBA RUMOURS!

Basketball

‘Finished throwing up’: Knicks roasted over ‘massacre’; epic half-court shot as Nuggets explode

Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers dismantled the New York Knicks 121-89 on Sunday to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at two games apiece.

Basketball

‘Wild’ NBA draft shock set to trigger trade frenzy as basketcase cops historic double blow

In a major surprise, the Atlanta Hawks have landed the first pick of the 2024 NBA Draft despite having a three per cent chance of winning the lottery.

Football

Aussie Ange’s Spurs eye PL miracle in Man City blockbuster: LIVE

Australian Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham team face Manchester City on Wednesday morning (5am AEST) in a massive clash that could have huge implications on the Premier League title race.

Football

Legend’s verdict exposes ‘unfair’ Ange pile-on... and why Aussie’s best in PL is yet to come

Almost like clockwork, Ange Postecoglou was criticised amid Tottenham’s run of four straight losses over his style of play. But he still has the club within the mix for the Champions League.

Football

Explained: How Spurs can pull off Champions League miracle as full final day PL scenarios revealed

Tottenham Hotspur remain in the mix for a Champions League spot, but if they are to make the top four they’ll have to help out their arch rivals. PL SCENARIOS

Football

‘Worst miss ever’, horror blunder keeps Spurs’ CL hopes alive as three-minute chaos saves Villa

Two horror blunders have kept Tottenham’s Champions League hopes alive but a late double from Jhon Duran kept Aston Villa in the box seat for a spot in the top four.

Football

‘Absolutely meaningless’: Ange’s stunning takedown over PL claim he’ll ‘never understand’

Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham will go all out to beat Manchester City, even though it could open the door to bitter north London rivals Arsenal to win the Premier League.

AFL

‘We’ll look after you’: Great’s stunning umpire claim over milestone moment

AFL great Brian Taylor has unintentionally raised eyebrows with a grand tale that unfolded during a milestone game in the 80s.

NRL

Warriors lock up star playmaker on multi-year extension — NRL Transfer Centre

The Warriors have received a massive boost with Wayde Egan agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027. TRANSFER CENTRE >>>

Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Football

Explained: How Spurs can pull off Champions League miracle as full final day PL scenarios revealed

Tottenham Hotspur remain in the mix for a Champions League spot, but if they are to make the top four they’ll have to help out their arch rivals. PL SCENARIOS

Rory McIlroy returns to Valhalla 10 years

Golf

The baffling 10-year golf drought nobody saw coming ... and why it might be about to end

A decade on from a famous triumph in the US PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy is considering the omens as he returns to Valhalla seeking to end a major drought dating back to 2014

Boxing

Mike Tyson admits worrying body issue at chaotic face-off ahead of megafight

Mike Tyson may have given a bit too much away about his health as he and Jake Paul faced off in scenes of absolute chaos.

Basketball

All-Star set to be shopped around amid trade link; contender’s brutal $313m call: NBA Rumour Mill

A superstar is reportedly ‘intrigued’ by the prospect of linking up with Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks must decide what to do with him after winning the Draft Lottery. NBA RUMOURS!

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Aiden O'Driscoll poses for a photo during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on November 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

AFL

Dogs draftee forced to retire without playing a game after ‘significant head injury’

A first-year Western Bulldogs forward has been medically retired following a ‘significant head injury’.

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: The Kangaroos look dejected as they leave the field after the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and North Melbourne Kangaroos at TIO Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

AFL

‘They’re going to take some time’: North make call on AFL handout as horror run continues

North Melbourne have said that asking the AFL for a priority pick “won’t be on the cards” this season, despite a winless start to 2024.

Tyson Stengle and Will Hayward are in the eyes of rivals, while Daniel Lloyd could come out of retirement.

AFL

Rival set to launch $5m Swans raid; Lions plot shock retirement U-turn: Trade Whispers

A Vic powerhouse is thought to be interested in one of the league’s most electric small forwards; a South Australian club has reportedly offered an eye-watering amount for one of its biggest targets.

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