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NRL 2018: Matty Johns on the problem with Aaron Woods? game plan AARON Woods is one of the game?s most maligned figures.

NRL 2018: Should Latrell Mitchell have been sin binned against the Bulldogs? IT took referee Gerard Sutton over a minute to decide whether Roosters powerhouse Latrell Mitchell should?ve been sin binned for a professional foul against the Bulldogs on Thursday night.

NRL 2018: Bulldogs-Roosters slugfest hits record lows MOST fans and pundits were calling it dour, a slugfest, a bludger.

Dermott Brereton and Jason Dunstall say Carlton fans must be patient with their young team HAWTHORN greats Jason Dunstall and Dermott Brereton say Carlton fans must be prepared to stay the course as their club rebuilds.

Brisbane Roar lose Brett Holman on eve of A-League elimination final as Henrique importance grows SUPER-sub Henrique is poised to be elevated to Brisbane?s starting line-up after Brett Holman lost his battle to be fit for the Roar?s A-League elimination final against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Friday night.

Jason Dunstall says the Bombers are ?avoiding the issue? of Joe Daniher?s goal kicking AFL great Jason Dunstall says Joe Daniher needs to break down his goal kicking action and start again.

Bombshell: Josh Mansour could miss the rest of 2018 NRL season PENRITH legend Greg Alexander has dropped a bombshell by revealing winger Josh Mansour could miss the rest of the 2018 NRL season.

Fremantle AFLW coach Michelle Cowan has left the club to pursue other opportunities FREMANTLE AFLW coach Michelle Cowan has left the club to pursue other opportunities.

Supercars: The challenges facing Ford teams to put the Mustang on the grid PLENTY of work lies ahead of Ford, Tickford Racing and DJR Team Penske before there can be a race-ready Supercars version of the iconic Mustang.

AFL Teams, Round 5: Full squads, team lists, ins, outs, injuries, benches and SuperCoach news RORY Sloane will miss Adelaide?s crunch clash with Sydney through injury, joining Eddie Betts and David Mackay on the sidelines.

NRL Round 7 Late Mail: Updated team lists, squads and news for every game BRISBANE have cleared big prop Matt Lodge to line up against Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Roosters: Old Dogs have no new tricks as Chooks win ugly THE Roosters may not play a worse game of footy in 2018 than they did on Thursday night ... and still they beat Canterbury.

Frustrated Eels players clash in brutal training session: ?Timmy was bleeding? PARRAMATTA?S frustrations from their winless start to the NRL season have turned into flat-out aggression at each other on the training paddock.

NRL 2018: Roosters coach Trent Robinson lends support to exiled Sea Eagles utility Jackson Hastings SYDNEY Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lent his support to exiled Manly utility Jackson Hastings, four seasons after he gave him his NRL debut.

AFL Trade News: Adelaide actively pursuing successor to Sam Jacobs in the ruck ADELAIDE will pursue another ruckman during this year?s trade period.

121-week ban for five Spanish players following Rugby World Cup qualifier against Belgium FIVE Spain rugby internationals have been banned for between 14 and 43 weeks for abusing a match official at the end of a controversial Rugby Europe Championship match against Belgium last month.

Ultimate Guide: The Matildas take on Japan in the 2018 Asian Cup final IT all comes down to this.

?I?m angry?: Josh Morris hits back at Sam Burgess over claims of milking CANTERBURY centre Josh Morris has fired back at South Sydney?s English enforcer Sam Burgess for accusing him of taking a dive and ?trying to get a career in Hollywood?.

Podcast: National skills coach Mick Byrne says New Zealand rugby?s extraordinary run against Australia is down to respect AHEAD of Saturday?s fixture between the Reds and Chiefs in Brisbane, national skills coach Mick Byrne has disputed the idea that New Zealand rugby doesn?t respect Australian Super Rugby sides.

Tim Paine: Smith was keen for the team to play a different style TIM Paine has revealed Australia was already preparing to change the way it conducted itself on the field under the captaincy of Steve Smith.

Donovan Mitchell lifts Utah Jazz to Game 2 win, Houston Rockets blow past Timberwolves to go up 2-0 DONOVAN Mitchell stepped up in a big way as the Utah Jazz tied up their first round series, while the Houston Rockets looked like the best team in the NBA.

Adelaide captain Taylor Walker needs to assert more physical pressure, says Robert Walls ADELAIDE captain Taylor Walker must assert more physical pressure in an effort to lift his side out of its early season slump, according to AFL great Robert Walls.

Super Rugby teams: round ten injury news, referees, previews A WEEK after making his rugby comeback in Brisbane club rugby, Wallaby great George Smith has been recalled for the Reds? blockbuster against the Chiefs.

Darius Boyd exclusive column: What Billy Slater?s tears said about his comeback from injury NO one except his family and Billy Slater himself would have known exactly what Billy went through to get back on the football field after his two shoulder reconstructions.

Matt Hodgson signs one-year deal with Brisbane Bullets ? sources THE Brisbane Bullets? busy free agency has continued with the signing of Matt Hodgson to a one-year deal, sources told foxsports.com.au.

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn sees the lighter side to his set shot misses MAX Gawn may not be the most reliable set shot in the AFL.

AFL Blowtorch Round 5: Every club?s burning question and Fox Footy commentators CARLTON?s defence is already vulnerable, but on Saturday it must deal with the game?s best full-forward ? and a big bag awaits.

F1: Ricciardo?s warning for the future; Verstappen doesn?t need to back off DANIEL Ricciardo has warned his sensational Chinese GP win will not in isolation be enough for him to sign a new contract at Red Bull.

Sydney teammates throw support behind Gary Rohan ahead of Friday night?s clash with Adelaide SYDNEY?S players have thrown their support behind Gary Rohan, saying they will back whatever decision he makes regarding whether he plays in Friday night?s clash with Adelaide.

Report: Newcastle Knights centre Tautau Moga set to have dual knee reconstructions TAUTAU Moga?s claims as the NRL?s unluckiest player have reached an all-time high with the Newcastle Knights centre reportedly needing dual knee reconstructions.

A-League Mediawatch: The Aloisi talk that turned around Roar?s season BRISBANE Roar coach John Aloisi has revealed the moment his team turned around their stuttering season, while Bruno Fornaroli has vowed to improve on Melbourne City?s historic finals failures.

George Smith makes long awaited return, Lukhan Tui to undergo surgery WALLABIES great George Smith will make his comeback for the Queensland Reds on Saturday night but luckless Wallaby Lukhan Tui is headed to surgery.

Supercars: Dunlop warns teams against getting too aggressive with tyres at Phillip Island DUNLOP says Supercars teams have been made aware there is still the risk of punctures at this weekend?s WD-40 Phillip Island 500 despite the championship ditching the tyres that caused so much havoc 12 months ago.

Ian Chappell backs Jason Gillespie over Justin Langer as next Australia coach JASON Gillespie would make a better Australian cricket coach than Justin Langer, former captain Ian Chappell says.

Matildas veteran Lisa de Vanna hoping for divine intervention one last time THE soothing daily pre-dawn Islamic prayer blaring across speakers planted high in the estimated 6000 mosques of Jordan subtly reminds Lisa de Vanna of her soccer holy rites.

LeBron James appears to have been told he would be asked to react to the news of Erin Popovich?s passing UPDATE: LeBron James appeared to have been put in an extremely uncomfortable position, but there?s more to the story.

A-League elimination final Ultimate Guide: Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar THERE are no second chances from here.

Erin Popovich, wife of NBA head coach Gregg Popovich, dies at 67 The wife of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has died. She was 67.

LeBron James explodes for 46 points as Cavaliers down Pacers, tie first round series at 1-1 LEBRON James crystalized his reputation as one of the best playoff performers in NBA history on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a game one rout with a 100-97 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett storms out of press conference due to Craig Bellamy speculation BRONCOS coach Wayne Bennett has walked out on a press conference after taking exception to questions about his coaching future at NRL club Brisbane.

All-time pro wrestling great Bruno Sammartino passes away aged 82 after escaping Nazis, becoming longest-reigning WWE champion BRUNO Sammartino was the longest reigning WWE Champion in history, an unmatched box-office attraction and an inspiration to a generation of kids who grew up admiring The Italian Superman. And there?s a chance you might have no idea who he was.

Andrew Voss? moving tribute for former colleague Darrell Eastlake WHOEVER first coined the phrase ?larger than life? could not possibly have known their saying would be hijacked by one man in Australian sport; Darrell Eastlake.

Manchester United beat Bournemouth 2-0 to tighten grip on second MANCHESTER United strengthened their hold on second place in the English Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday.

Western Sydney Wanderers sack coach Josep Gombau after missing A-League finals THE Western Sydney Wanderers have announced via a media release on Thursday that they have parted ways with coach Josep Gombau.

Watch LeBron James explode for a monster 20-point first quarter vs Indiana Pacers LEBRON James was on a mission in the first quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers? Game 2 match-up against the Indiana Pacers.

Roberto Firmino v Sergio Aguero: Reds star?s all round contribution should have earned him TOTY nod The PFA?s Premier League team of the year has been revealed, and inevitably, not everyone is pleased with the elections.

Maroons legend Wally Lewis pays tribute to legendary commentator Darrell Eastlake IT was a moment in rugby league history that stands on its own, but is made all the more symbolic by the voice that accompanied it.

All Blacks ace TJ Perenara the latest to condemn Israel Folau ALL BLACKS star TJ Perenara is the latest high-profile rugby player to condemn Israel Folau for his controversial views on homosexuality.

Andrew Bogut says potentially finishing his career in the NBL would be ?icing on the cake for my career? ANDREW Bogut has spoken out potentially finishing his career in the NBL, saying it ?would be the icing on the cake for my career.?

Irish rugby duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding sacked by Ulster despite being cleared of rape FLY-HALF Paddy Jackson is unlikely to play for Ireland again after he and teammate Stuart Olding were sacked despite being cleared in a rape trial, the Ulster chief executive said.

Melbourne Order to be the third team in the Gfinity Elite Series Australia which begins on June 2 A MELBOURNE derby will feature in the new Gfinity Elite Series Australia esports league, which has finally confirmed its start date.

Long Carlton rebuild central to one of the AFL?s biggest problems DUAL premiership Kangaroo David King believes the biggest issue facing AFL chiefs is the length of time it takes for a club to rebuild.

Tom Wilson signs two-year deal with Sydney Kings ? sources TOM Wilson has signed a two-year deal with the Sydney Kings, sources told foxsports.com.au.

Usman Khawaja signs up to play for Glamorgan in England?s T20 Blast AUSTRALIA batsman Usman Khawaja has signed with Welsh county cricket side Glamorgan for the English domestic T20 competition.

Sergio Aguero gets first inclusion over Roberto Firmino, Leroy Sane as PFA Team of the Year revealed PLAYMAKER Kevin De Bruyne and his Manchester City team-mates made up almost half of the Professional Footballers? Association?s Premier League team of the year revealed on Wednesday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal chasing stunning career achievement, Novak Djokovic progresses to third round RAFAEL Nadal took just 79 minutes to seal a straightforward comeback victory against Aljaz Bedene in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters. The top seed, who is bidding to win the clay tournament for an 11th time and a third year in succession, has not played on the tour since he retired with a hip injury in his Australian Open quarter-final clash against Marin Cilic. But after two impressive victories for Nadal in Spain?s Davis Cup quarter-final win last weekend, the 31-year-old secured an emphatic 6-1 6-3 victory against the former British No.2 to ease his way into the last 16.

Iconic sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dead at 75 ICONIC Australian sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake has died aged 75.

Manly in crisis: Strip clubs, big losses and what really happened with Jackson Hastings SENIOR Manly players have reportedly thrown their support behind exiled Jackson Hastings as the turmoil embroiling the club grows hotter.

WWE icon John Cena made Nikki Bella sign a 75-page contract before moving in with him JOHN Cena and Nikki Bella are no longer getting ready to say ?I do? ? and the writing may have been on the wall for a while.

D?Arcy Short?s IPL struggles continue as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals D?ARCY Short?s struggles against spin in the IPL continued as the Australian Twenty20 star scored a scrappy 44 off 43 balls as his Rajasthan Royals were beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders.

Geelong injuries: Gary Ablett hamstring could be worse than first thought GEELONG?S injury woes could be worse than first thought, with fears Gary Ablett could miss up to six weeks and the club?s two best key defenders facing late-season returns.

Rob Gronkowski purchases minority stake in racehorse ?Gronkowski? ahead of Kentucky Derby Rob Gronkowski has been called a beast and an animal. Now he?s buying his namesake, a racehorse who is literally a beast and an animal.

Cameron Rayner still yet to unleash his Dustin Martin-like fend-off, says Dayne Zorko BRISBANE Lions vice-captain Dayne Zorko has revealed that exciting top draft pick Cameron Rayner has a Dustin Martin-like fend-off that could shake up his opponents.

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Gennady Golovkin finally finds replacement for Canelo Alvarez, May 5 bout to go ahead GENNADY Golovkin finally has an opponent for his May 5 fight.

Canelo Alvarez has been slapped with a six-month doping ban MEXICAN boxing star Canelo Alvarez has been handed a reduced penalty for doping violations, potentially allowing him to return to the ring in September for a rematch with Gennady Golovkin.

The Big Picture: The stunning impact Semi Radradra?s exit has had on embarrassing Eels THEY say one player doesn?t make a team, and that?s certainly true.

NRL Tips: Fox League experts pick their Round 7 winners NEED a little help putting your NRL tips in this week?

?Play some cricket?: Parramatta Eels legend Brett Kenny?s advice to dump the slump EVERY man and his dog is lining up to give their two cents on Parramatta?s woes.

Ford Mustangs target 2018 Bathurst 1000 showdown MUSTANGS could be flying around Mount Panorama in just six months with DJR/Team Penske boss Ryan Story revealing the new Supercar may be ready for this year?s Bathurst 1000.

Australia hosting the women?s 2023 World Cup could hinge on Asian Cup final success THE Matildas will be carrying the weight of convincing FIFA and the federal and state governments Australia is worthy of hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

Asian Champions League: Melbourne Victory impress in last game as A-League finals loom large MELBOURNE Victory provided a positive glimpse into the future while some fringe players planted some intriguing selection seeds in Kevin Muscat?s mind ahead of the finals.

Melbourne Victory v Shanghai SIPG live stream: Asian Champions League updates, result, video, highlights MELBOURNE Victory?s youngsters have put on a show, beating Shanghai SIPG 2-1 in an Asian Champions League dead rubber.

Matildas survive almighty scare against Thailand to reach Asian Cup final AUSTRALIA was just four minutes from a major international disaster until stopper Alanna Kennedy saved the Matildas from a premature exit at the AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.

The proof Richmond?s Dustin Martin is ?the last of the full forwards?, or perhaps the first of a new breed FORGET Dustin Martin being the midfielder who floats forward. He might just be the only pure forward we have.

Shark threat under close scrutiny with Australian Surf Life Championships set to start in Perth SURF Life Saving Australia will press on with its national titles in Perth despite the cancellation of the World Surf League event in Western Australia due to the threat of shark attacks.

Andrew Bogut says he would like to see more open media access in the AFL AUSTRALIAN basketballer Andrew Bogut says he would like to see more media access in the AFL.

Melbourne chief executive Peter Jackson says the team ?trashed our brand? in loss to Hawthorn MELBOURNE chief executive Peter Jackson has declared the team ?trashed our brand? against Hawthorn on Sunday.

Andrew Bogut says concussions must be treated with the utmost severity, opening up on his experience STAR Australian basketballer Andrew Bogut says it is crucial for concussions to be treated with the ?utmost severity.?

St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin asks for help finding his stolen car after incident in Geelong ST KILDA forward Paddy McCartin has issued a public plea for help after his car was stolen and his house trashed on Tuesday.

Dayne Zorko says restoring pride in Queensland football is top priority for Brisbane, Gold Coast LIONS star Dayne Zorko says restoring some pride in Sunshine State footy is the mission for the battered combatants in Sunday?s QClash at the Gabba.

Bombshell! Could Craig Bellamy replace Wayne Bennett as coach of the Brisbane Broncos? MELBOURNE supercoach Craig Bellamy could sensationally take his career full circle and replace the man who first hired him as an NRL assistant 20 years ago ? Wayne Bennett.

Justin Langer set to be recommended as Darren Lehmann?s replacement as Australian coach JUSTIN Langer won?t be offered the Australian coaching position before a Cricket Australia board meeting on Friday.

Nathan Jones expects Melbourne to bounce back from horror loss to Hawthorn against Richmond MELBOURNE co-captain Nathan Jones has called for calm over key recruit Jake Lever?s ?rocky start? to the season and backed his teammates to bounce back from a horror loss to Hawthorn.

Jake Lever has been ?exposed? in several areas early in his Melbourne career concedes co-captain Nathan Jones MELBOURNE co-captain Nathan Jones concedes high-profile recruit Jake Lever is struggling to find his place in the Demons? back six.

GWS taking a long-term approach to Josh Kelly?s groin injury, even if it means short-term pain GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron is taking a long-term view with injured midfield gun Josh Kelly, even if it means some short-term pain.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs World Cup endorsement deal with Visa ALTHOUGH Zlatan Ibrahimovic still hasn?t officially confirmed he?s playing in Russia this summer, the LA Galaxy superstar has already landed a big World Cup endorsement deal.

NBA Wrap: Pelicans head back to New Orleans with a 2-0 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers THE New Orleans Pelicans have done the unthinkable.

WSL cancels Margaret River Pro after several shark attacks along WA coast TWO shark attacks, a string of new sightings and surfers fears have seen the Margaret River Pro world tour event cancelled for the first time.

Katie Brennan wins battle with AFL over AFLW suspension, will not take case to Human Rights Commission WESTERN Bulldogs AFLW captain Katie Brennan will not be suspended for the first game of 2019 and her case will not head to the Human Rights Commission.

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson recalls Tom Staniforth in forward pack reshuffle for Lions clash THE Waratahs have beefed up their forward pack in expectation of a ?massively physical? clash with the Lions on Friday night at Allianz Stadium.

Exclusive: Raider Junior Paulo signs for Parramatta Eels on four-year, $2.8 million deal THE Parramatta Eels have outlaid a massive $2.8 million four-year deal to land the signature of Raiders enforcer Junior Paulo.

AFL Draft Watch: Nick Blakey, Tarryn Thomas star in academy series, Ian Hill back to his best AN IMPRESSIVE bag of five goals proved why three clubs are desperate to draft this father-son gun.

NRL to learn from Matt Lodge with Todd Carney, says Todd Greenberg NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg says the game must learn from the lessons of the Matt Lodge affair if Todd Carney is welcomed back.

Rumour Mill: Kylian Mbappe tops Manchester City?s wish list, Manchester United eye Fred PEP Guardiola will be handed a massive war chest to improve his champion Manchester City side with PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe at the top of his wish list.

Mark Gasnier: Jackson Hastings drama proves Manly coach Trent Barrett handles pressure IF the Jackson Hastings drama has demonstrated one thing, it?s that Trent Barrett has passed the pressure cooker test.

After becoming the first Australian to play in the NHL last year, Nathan Walker is continuing his fight to stay in the league THINGS must seem strangely normal for Nathan Walker right now.

A-League Awards Nights: Club-by-club guide WITH the A-League regular season done and dusted, clubs have begun rewarding their best and brightest performers from the 2017-18 campaign at their official awards nights.

Bulldogs players don?t lay down, says coach Dean Pay in response to Sam Burgess CANTERBURY coach Dean Pay has dismissed accusations of ?rolling around and milking? levelled at Josh Morris over the penalty that led to South Sydney star Sam Burgess copping a two-game suspension.

Live Blog with James Hooper NRL Round 7: Is Jack Bird a legitimate contender for Blues No.6 jersey? JACK Bird has only played one game at five-eighth in 2018. So how could he possibly make sense in the No.6 jumper for NSW at Origin level?