It's virtually an elimination final - more than one week early. The stakes are very high for St Kilda who know they'll secure a finals spot with victory over GWS.

Penrith shoot for a 14th win in a row before Brisbane aim to spring an upset and hand last spot back to the Bulldogs. Live coverage from 5.40pm.

The men from the foot of the mountains are officially minor premiers after breezing past the Cowboys on Friday night.

The injury could not have come at a worse time for the Swifts, who are battling to hold onto their finals spot.

An Indian cricket supporter claims he was racially profiled and abused during the Sydney Test by a mid-ranking security officer.

The Socceroos great began his career as a 15-year-old with Leeds. Now a manager, he says the best Australian youngsters should have the 'grit' to follow his footsteps.

The Melbourne Stars' faith in Andre Fletcher, also known as "The Spiceman", was rewarded at their return to the MCG on Friday night.

South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.

Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.

In an open letter, Greg Chappell urges the Australian captain to keep leading with courage and humour - and let the bat and ball do the talking.

The hosts had the wounded tourists near breaking point on Friday but the lion-hearted visitors mounted a spirited revival on the first day of the deciding Test.

Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.

James Tamou says he would welcome the chance to captain the Wests Tigers and is looking forward to the likely early arrival of a former Penrith teammate at Concord.

A callow Indian attack just about squares the day with Australia on the team's favourite ground.

Alex de Minaur enjoyed his first grand slam quarter-final but he’s hoping the lessons learned from a 2020 season that left him unfulfilled will propel to him to bigger things.

Everyone at Yorkshire knew England captain Joe Root was going to be world class, but now he can be an all-time great.

Nick Kyrgios says he felt a duty to call out tennis stars on social media for bad behaviour during the pandemic, particularly star Novak Djokovic.

Chelsea have sacked Frank Lampard and his replacement, Thomas Tuchel, is set to be on the sidelines and in charge by Thursday’s clash with Wolves.

Possible punishments could include preventing Italian athletes in Tokyo from wearing their national team uniforms and from hearing their national anthem being played.

Paula Badosa tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Australia for the grand slam and describes hotel quarantine as “the worst experience of my career”.

Just three years ago, Chris O’Connell traded his tennis racquet for a six-month stint cleaning boats on Sydney’s northern beaches. He’s now on the precipice of the top 100.

Scott Morrison is wrong: Cricket Australia has every right to deal with important social issues. But CA has done more harm than good in its decision to drop the words ‘Australia Day’ from its promotions.

ARL Commissioner Peter V’landys confirmed the NRL would be putting a case to the government for players to be vaccinated after health workers and at-risk individuals. 

40 years ago, PM Malcolm Fraser formally inaugurated the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. "Our decline as a sporting nation," he said, "is about to be arrested."

It’s a night of local derbies as we go from the Central Coast to the Gold Coast tonight. The Knights make the short trip to the relocated Warriors before Brisbane head south. Join us from 5.40pm.