THE NEWCASTLE Jets are just one win away from becoming the first domestic team of any football code in the modern era to complete the ultimate zero-to-hero transformation.

GOLD Medals has become first horse in 15 years to take out the Brierly Steeplechase-Grand Annual double, running down a courageous Zed Em in the famous 5500m 33-fence marathon at Warrnambool.

A-League: Simon Hill talks about Perth signing Tony Popovic and where he thinks the former Wanderers coach can take the Glory.

REIGNING champion Adelaide United’s wooden spoon fate is in its own hands.

AFL: Hawthorn's James Sicily is usually the one dishing out the cheeky acts on the footy field, but Brisbane's Cam Rayner and Mitch Robinson combined to give him a dose of his own medicine in round 9.

TRIPLE premiership Lion Jonathan Brown has implored in-form forward Jordan De Goey to strongly consider honouring Collingwood’s loyalty and re-sign with the club — even if a rival team offers him an extra $200,000.

SOUTH Africa’s star batsman AB de Villiers on Wednesday announced his surprise retirement from all international cricket after a glittering 14-year career playing for the Proteas.

THE Daily Telegraph’s racing editor Ray Thomas and Sky Thoroughbred Central’s form expert Ron Dufficy analyse all nine races at Royal Randwick and the final Group 1 race of the season at Doomben on Saturday.

AFL: AFL Tonight (11/8/17)

NRL: The Bates family share their incredible story and highlight the importance of the Mark Hughes Foundation.

SEA EAGLES v COWBOYS: Teams have been named for the Round 11 clash between Manly and North Queensland.

MAT Leckie has given Australia’s World Cup campaign lift-off, scoring twice in a stunning

MotoGP: 90,000 fans have turned the Mugello Circuit into a sea of yellow to celebrate Valentino Rossi's podium finish at the Italian MotoGP..

The Eels have hit rock bottom after another hapless performance in round 13, where to next for the struggling club?

AFL: Everyone's favourite umpire, 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain, took centre stage right at the end of Friday night footy with this extended discussion with Richmond and Port Adelaide players