Liverpool v Southampton: Reds surprised at red-hot start as Klopp admits Shaqiri sub was a first

JURGEN Klopp admitted Liverpool?s flying start has surprised him as they won their sixth successive Premier League game to return to the top of the table.

Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin live ? how to watch, results, video

ANTHONY Joshua is feeling under ?tons of pressure? as he nears the latest defence of his world heavyweight titles against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley.

Live and free JLT One-Day Cup stream: New South Wales v Victoria

JLT One-Day Cup ? After a winless week in Western Australia, New South Wales looks to kickstart its season in home conditions against Victoria on Sunday at North Sydney Oval (9:30am).

Premier League Wrap: Liverpool, Manchester City romp to wins as Manchester United held by Wolves

LIVERPOOL and Manchester City both registered big wins on a massive night of Premier League action, while Manchester United dropped points once again.

Aston Villa?s John McGinn nets absolutely outrageous volley... and Twitter went mental

ASTON Villa?s John McGinn scored one of the most outrageous volleys you?ll ever see overnight in the English Championship.

JLT One-Day Cup: Western Australia beat South Australia

JLT ONE-DAY CUP ? A half century from Josh Inglis ensured one-day cup holders Western Australia made it two wins from two starts with a comfortable five-wicket win over South Australia at the WACA on Saturday.

Supercars: Jamie Whincup, Paul Dumbrell downplay Sandown dominance ahead of Bathurst 1000

JAMIE Whincup and Paul Dumbrell have played down their favouritism for the Bathurst 1000 in the wake of their near-total dominance of the Sandown 500.

?C?mon Davey!? David Warner?s emotional ton in grade cricket comeback after tampering saga

MOVING sightscreens, joking with photographers, mingling with locals ? and yes, scoring a century ? this was a surreal but special day for David Warner.

Jorge Lorenzo claims pole at 2018 MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragon, ahead of Andrea Dovizioso

SPAIN?S Jorge Lorenzo secured his fourth pole position of the 2018 MotoGP season on Saturday by sneaking ahead of Andrea Dovizioso in qualifying at Aragon.

Brownlow Medal 2018 | Winner, Results, Votes, Start Time

FOOTY?S most prestigious prize will be awarded on Monday night.

Paul Momirovski was a late inclusion for the Roosters after a secret discussion between Boyd Cordner and Trent Robinson

TRENT Robinson has revealed the clandestine conversations he had with his skipper Boyd Cordner that led to the promotion of their hero from Saturday night?s preliminary final Paul Momirovski.

WATCH: Roosters mascot whacks Cooper Cronk?s dodgy shoulder

ROCKY the Rooster might be getting called into Nick Politis? office on Monday morning.

Cooper Cronk has a reported shoulder injury concern after being hit late by Adam Reynolds

?He?s in big trouble Cooper Cronk, he?s holding his left arm... it?s hanging by a thread.?

Simon Goodwin says Melbourne ?didn?t look like? itself in 66-point loss to West Coast

MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin says his side ?didn?t look like us? in its 66-point preliminary final loss to West Coast.

Not another one! Jake Friend?s NRL grand final in doubt after lifting tackle

ROOSTERS co-captain Jake Friend will sweat on the NRL?s match review committee to see if he has to answer for a lifting tackle that could threaten his grand final availability.

Roar recruit Adam Taggart puts focus on fitness to plan for a long and successful season

ADAM Taggart knows if he gets his body right, goals ? and possibly a Socceroos recall ? will follow.

JLT One-Day Cup live stream: Queensland v Tasmania

A TYPICALLY dynamic innings from limited overs star Chris Lynn suggested his injury worries are a thing of the past, but it was the son of a former Test fast bowler who most impressed with the bat as Tasmania secured a memorable win over Queensland in Townsville.

Issac Luke the last man to be suspended for the GF has thrown his support behind Billy Slater

THE last man to miss a grand final through suspension has thrown his support behind retiring Melbourne star Billy Slater to beat a shoulder charge ban and play in the NRL decider.

Andrew Bogut says the Sydney Kings will finish last if they don?t improve their defence

FORGET the pre-season predictions ? the Sydney Kings will finish last if they don?t improve their defence.

AFL Finals 2018: Melbourne player ratings in Second Preliminary Final against West Coast Eagles

A MELBOURNE veteran put in one of his worst performances in red and blue.

AFL Finals: West Coast progress to the AFL Grand Final with monster win over Melbourne

JOSH Kennedy ran riot, Flyin? Liam Ryan soared high and Jack Darling stood tall as the AFL?s most potent forward line propelled West Coast to a preliminary final demolition of Melbourne.

AFL Finals 2018: West Coast Eagles player ratings in Second Preliminary Final against Melbourne

WEST Coast got the job done inside 50 from almost every avenue.

Billy Slater will be represented by Nick Ghabar, a defence lawyer renowned for getting players off shoulder charge suspensions

MELBOURNE will push to have Billy Slater?s judiciary hearing brought forward to Monday after hiring gun defence counsel Nick Ghabar to help free the retiring star to play in his farewell grand final.

AFL Grand Final 2018 | Dates, Scores, News, Results

FOR a third consecutive season, the AFL will see a new premier.

AFL Finals 2018: Flight prices for Grand Final trip spike at halftime of West Coast?s preliminary final v Melbourne

THE only thing rising quicker than West Coast?s score in the first half of their preliminary final against Melbourne was the price of flights.

Melbourne becomes the first team since 1927 to be held goalless to halftime of a VFL/AFL final

TO say this was a one-sided first half would be well beyond an understatement.

Hibs boss Neil Lennon confirms Graham Arnold chatted to him about calling up Martin Boyle

HIBERNIAN manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that he chatted to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold over a potential call-up for winger Martin Boyle.

Luke Shuey hobbles off the ground against Melbourne in worrying sign for Eagles

WEST Coast star Luke Shuey hobbled off with an ankle injury in the Eagles? preliminary final clash with Essendon.

Tim Glasby set to overcome rib injury to play for Storm in grand final

TIM Glasby has given Melbourne some much-needed good news, with the Queensland State of Origin prop declaring a rib injury won?t rule him out of the NRL grand final.

FIFA 19 review: Addition of Champions League and new kick-off modes make upgrade a must

THEY?VE done it again.

Phil Gould says Billy Slater?s tackle was the safest option for both players

PHIL Gould has thrown his support behind Billy Slater, after he was charged for his hit on Sosaia Feki.

Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin: start time, how to watch, undercard, tale of the tape

IT?S time for some heavyweight action.

Laver Cup 2018: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic come up short in doubles thriller

A DOUBLES team of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic has come up short for Team Europe at the Laver Cup.

TAC Cup Grand Final 2018: Dandenong Stingrays break their losing curse with strong Grand Final performance

THE DROUGHT is finally over for the Dandenong Stingrays after claiming their first TAC Cup premiership on Saturday afternoon.

Anthony Seibold says Rabbitohs have plenty of field goal options

SOUTH Sydney won?t just be reliant on superboot Adam Reynolds should their NRL grand final qualifier come down to a field goal shoot-out, according to coach Anthony Seibold.

Steve Smith scores half-century in Australian cricket comeback

STEVE Smith has scored 85 off 92 deliveries in his first cricket match in Australia since being banned for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Luke Lewis nearly tears his injured calf in courageous NRL farewell

LUKE Lewis pushed so hard to prolong his NRL career by even just a few extra minutes he almost tore his calf muscle in the process.

Simon Hill: ?Approaching? Australian international suspension for would be ?utterly disastrous?

WE?RE nearing D-day for Australian football?s congress gridlock, with an FFA extraordinary general meeting scheduled for October 2nd.

?He is in rare form?: Collingwood?s Mr September Steele Sidebottom does it again on the big stage

STEELE Sidebottom is Mr September.

Billy Slater charged by match review committee and set to miss grand final

STORM legend Billy Slater could be rubbed out of the grand final, after he was charged by the match review committee.

Rumour Mill: Gary Cahill asks for January exit, United target to stay in Italy

A CHELSEA defender is ready to quit the club over a lack of playing time, while Manchester United are set to miss out on another target.

Rafa Benitez says FA must deal with Wilfried Zaha over ref rant

RAFA Benitez has called for the FA to review Wilfried Zaha?s comments he would have to break his leg before anyone gets a red card for fouling him.

Trent Robinson?s unusual Roosters? tribute to SFS

SYDNEY Roosters coach Trent Robinson?s most vivid memory of Allianz Stadium is when a ground announcer reported the death of Princess Diana midway through a game in 1997.

Ben Simmons tempers expectations, embraces process after productive off-season

BEN Simmons? off-season will undoubtedly help his game, but he?s not putting out any unrealistic expectations.

Premier League star Adama Traore backs himself to beat Usain Bolt in race

ADAMA Traore is the fastest footballer on the planet, according to the experts at Fifa 19.

Craig Bellamy admits potential clash with Cooper Cronk will be strange

MELBOURNE coach Craig Bellamy admits it would be a weird feeling coming up against Cooper Cronk in next Sunday?s NRL grand final if the Sydney Roosters qualify through.

Paper Talk: Barcelona?s plan to step up Paul Pogba pursuit, Spurs stars make contract demands

BARCELONA have hatched a plan to aid their pursuit of Paul Pogba, while Harry Kane?s new contract has caused a stir in the Spurs dressing room.

Billy Slater confident he will play in grand final despite shoulder charge

Billy Slater is unconcerned by the threat of a suspension hanging over his head for his fairytale grand final after powering Melbourne to a third straight decider with a 22-6 flogging of Cronulla on Friday night.

Official: Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder confirmed ? date set, with venue yet to be determined

BRITAIN?S Tyson Fury will challenge Deontay Wilder for the American?s World Boxing Council heavyweight crown on December 1, a statement said.

Harry Kewell will be recognised for his significant contribution to Australian sport

SOCCEROOS great Harry Kewell will become the first footballer in 22 years to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Danny Ings reveals hilarious goal scoring bet with Mohamed Salah

DANNY Ings is keen Mo Salah draws a blank today ? because he stands to win a holiday to Egypt!

Tour Championship: Tiger Woods shares lead as Aussies fizzle on Day 2

TIGER Woods pulled off a series of great escapes to earn his first 36-hole lead in three years despite a poor ball-striking performance on day two at the Tour Championship.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a mandatory one-game suspension and will miss Juve?s match against Young Boys

CRISTIANO Ronaldo should learn next Thursday if he is banned from playing at former club Manchester United in the Champions League.

Aaron Mooy is Huddersfield?s key player as they target first win of the season

DAVID Wagner says the form of Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy gives him confidence his side can kick-start their English Premier League campaign.

NFL: Todd Bowles blasts Isaiah Crowell?s ?inexcusable? touchdown celebration

NEW York Jets coach Todd Bowles has reprimanded running back Isaiah Crowell over his controversial ?toilet paper? touchdown celebration against Cleveland, vowing the ?inexcusable? end zone routine will never be seen again.

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is just taking his time

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp says he has no concern over talismanic striker Mo Salah?s form ahead of Saturday?s EPL match against Southampton.

Runaway MotoGP leader Marc Marquez looking hot on home corner in practice

HONDA?S Marc Marquez zoomed to the fastest lap in practice for the Aragon Grand Prix on Friday as the Spaniard seeks a fourth top-level victory on the track.

Dana White says Conor McGregor is ?better than Ali? when it comes to ?mental warfare?

CONOR McGregor is a showman. He?s probably one of the best in sports, right now.

How Strikers struck BBL gold with Afghan white-ball superstar Rashid Khan

RASHID Khan turned 20 on Thursday and to celebrate, he scored an unbeaten fifty and took 2-13 during a man of the match performance in Afghanistan?s victory over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.

US Olympian Kim Willoughby charged with killing daughter in Puerto Rico

FORMER US Olympic volleyballer Kim Willoughby, 37, has been charged in Puerto Rico for the 2016 death of her three-year-old adopted daughter, Kailia.

TAC Cup Grand Final 2018, how to watch, teams, times, top prospects, Ultimate Guide

SOME of Victoria?s best young AFL talent will be in action in Saturday?s TAC Cup Grand Final.

Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin wouldn?t have played with his injury in a home and away game

A ?DISAPPOINTED? Damien Hardwick has conceded star on-baller Dustin Martin would have almost certainly been rested had Friday night?s game been a home and away season match.

Michael Hibberd and Jake Melksham: From Essendon 34 to Demons chasing a fairytale

A FEW short years ago, Jake Melksham and Michael Hibberd were two members of the least desirable collective in footy.

AFL Finals 2018: Inside the Collingwood rooms after preliminary final win over Richmond

THE emotion was inescapable.

Storm skipper Cameron Smith says grand final glory could change his retirement plans

MELBOURNE Storm skipper Cameron Smith has flipped the script on his future, saying he may retire this season if the Storm win the grand final next weekend.

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan and Luke Lewis have thrown their support behind Billy Slater

THE Sharks have set aside their disappointment to call on the match review committee to let Billy Slater off for his shoulder charge on Sosaia Feki in Friday night?s preliminary final.

AFL Finals 2018: Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley?s heartwarming hugs with sons Jett and Ayce

AS DAILY speculation raged on Nathan Buckley?s coaching future in previous years, his family had to deal with it all.

NRL 2018 finals: Greg Alexander says Storm can?t win grand final without Billy Slater

NO Billy Slater, no premiership.

AFL Finals: How Collingwood dismantled Richmond in an upset for the ages

THIS was completely, utterly, undeniably unexpected but totally brilliant.

AFL Finals 2018: Richmond player ratings in First Preliminary Final against Collingwood

IT was the result no one saw coming.

AFL Finals 2018: Collingwood player ratings in First Preliminary Final against Richmond

THERE were winners across all lines for Collingwood.

Billy Slater inspires impressive preliminary final win over the Sharks with fullback masterclass

BILLY Slater inspired Melbourne to a stunning preliminary final thrashing of Cronulla but could well have rubbed himself out of the NRL grand final in the process.

NRL 2018 finals: Luke Lewis commits cardinal sin of not playing to the whistle in last game

RETIRING Cronulla forward Luke Lewis has been found guilty of not playing to whistle in his side?s loss to Melbourne on Friday night and it cost his side dearly.

NRL 2018 finals: Billy Slater in hot water after shoulder charge on Sosaia Feki

MELBOURNE superstar Billy Slater has landed himself in hot water after a shoulder charge on Sosaia Feki in Friday?s preliminary final against Cronulla.

NRL 2018 finals: Storm v Sharks player ratings

Billy Slater may have just played his last ever NRL game, due to his try-saving shoulder charge on Sosaia Feki.

Mason Cox?s incredible three-goal quarter puts Collingwood in the box seat against Richmond

IT takes something special for tens of thousands of Australians to chant U.S.A at a preliminary final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

AFL 2018: Port Adelaide investigating lewd image uploaded on Sam Powell-Pepper Instagram account

PORT Adelaide young gun Sam Powell-Pepper has apologised for again being caught up in an off-field drama, with the club and the AFL investigating a lewd photo posted on his social media account.

AFL Finals 2018: Collingwood stuns Richmond to lead by as much as 53 points in first half of preliminary final

WE have witnessed one of the most remarkable halves of football in AFL history.

NRL Late Mail: Roosters shock selection as rookie centre picked v Rabbitohs

THE Roosters have taken a big gamble with their team selection for the preliminary final blockbuster against South Sydney.

Geelong confirms Lincoln McCarthy has requested a trade to Brisbane

GEELONG has confirmed fringe forward Lincoln McCarthy has requested a trade to Brisbane.

AFL trade period 2018: Sydney star defender Jake Lloyd signs contract extension until end of 2022

SYDNEY star Jake Lloyd has recommitted to the club on a long-term deal.

Why Mo Salah isn?t having the bad season you might think he is

MOHAMED SALAH seems to be having a slow start to the season, doesn?t he?

Saturday Selection: 2018 NRL preliminary finals preview ? Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs

IT?S the training tactic that no doubt every club has used at some stage, but it seems we?ve heard more about it than ever this season ? especially since South Sydney appointed Anthony Seibold as coach.

Lukhan Tui withdraws from Wallabies as Michael Cheika names 30-man squad for final two Tests of Rugby Championship

IN an unfortunate blow for the Wallabies? hopes of getting back on the winners list, Michael Cheika will be without key forward Lukhan Tui for the final two matches of their Rugby Championship campaign.

Player ratings: Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs preliminary final

LUKE Keary stood up with Cooper Cronk injured for the entire second half, guiding the Roosters to victory with a superb playmaking performance.

The Broncos will be on red alert leading into the GF, with the Roosters finally clicking into gear in devastating fashion

SYDNEY Roosters speedster Taleena Simon has propelled her side into the NRLW grand final after bagging four tries in their 26-0 thrashing of St George Illawarra.

Every Australian?s situation entering 2018-19 NBA Training Camp

NBA Training Camps are where teams get to set the tone for the season.

AFL finals 2018: Cameron Mooney questions selection of Joel Smith over Bayley Fritsch

THREE-TIME premiership player Cameron Mooney believes Melbourne?s shock axing of Bayley Fritsch could disrupt the side?s backline in Saturday?s preliminary final clash with West Coast.

Test discard ?roomies? Nic Maddinson and Glenn Maxwell uniting to fight their way back to the top

VICTORIAN batters Nic Maddinson and Glenn Maxwell have formed a budding partnership in the hope of clawing their way back into the Australian Test team.

Exclusive: Melbourne Victory to sign Matildas forward Emily Gielnik for 2018/19 W-League season

MELBOURNE Victory has signed Matildas forward Emily Gielnik for the upcoming W-League season.

Rugby Australia reveals new national talent model and pathways program to secure next generation of Wallabies

IN an effort to stop the wave of young talent being lost to the 15-man game, Rugby Australia have announced a new national talent model and pathways program to secure the next generation of Wallabies.

Busted Cooper Cronk leads tough Roosters to NRL Grand Final with win over Rabbitohs

IT was the send off the old girl deserved.

AFL trade whispers: Gold Coast must try to retain Steven May, says Mark Robinson

GOLD Coast is still the club that needs Steven May the most, according to AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson.

Adam Peacock has rated all 10 goals nominated for this year?s Puskas Award

THE Puskas Award will be announced on Tuesday morning our time and Riley McGree, the kid from Gawler who plays in the A League, is right in contention to win it.

?I have not sexted anyone?: Sam Burgess to explore legal avenues after being cleared of wrongdoing

SOUTH Sydney star Sam Burgess will explore legal avenues after being cleared of any wrongdoing over the lewd photo scandal.

Rumour Mill: Manchester United want Frenkie de Jong, Arsenal eye Cristian Pavon and Ever Banega

Premier League powerhouse Manchester United has joined the race to sign an Ajax sensation.

Dana White: Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov ?hate each other worse than anybody I?ve ever seen?

DANA White has been the president of the UFC for nearly 20 years, but the upcoming matchup between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has something even he?s never seen.

AFL trade whispers: Giants open to trading Jeremy Finlayson, Adelaide eyes Tyson Stengle

THERE was no talk of a trade in Dylan Shiel?s exit meeting ? but there was when Jeremy Finlayson met with the Giants.

Bond University?s Georgia Page on her path into women?s sevens rugby

RUGBY sevens has given Bond University prop Georgia Page that sense of ?controlled aggression? she never really felt exploring basketball, tennis, touch footy and athletics as sports when growing up.

AFL finals 2018: The sliding doors moment in a secret Melbourne board meeting that led to Simon Goodwin?s new role

IT was early October 2013 when Melbourne Football Club?s powerbrokers assembled for a top-secret board meeting at the MCG on a Saturday.