Perth Glory have confirmed that they’v re-signed marquee star Diego Castro for another two years, in a massive boost for the recently crowned premiers.

Dual premiership Kangaroo David King doubts whether his former club would be brave enough to bottom out for long-term gain as the club’s aggressive trade strategy comes under fire.

Melbourne Victory playmaker James Troisi may not play again this season after suffering a hamstring tear in last weekend’s A-League loss to Adelaide.

While Phil Gould has ensured the Panthers’ survival, a look back on his nine year tenure shows Penrith’s on-field record doesn’t paint a glowing picture of the legacy he leaves.

The Warriors has quashed rumours about Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Phil Gould will part ways with Penrith on Wednesday once the club’s board signs off on his resignation.

Ben Simmons is drawing high praise for his growing leadership of the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA playoffs.

Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Utah Jazz to a 107-91 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their Western Conference series.

Round 6 of the NRL saw plenty of casualties to injury. So who has come in for your team, and who has dropped out of the reckoning?

When West Coast young gun Jack Petruccelle terrorised Port Adelaide on Good Friday, it reminded people inside the Northern Knights how he used to put fear into players before he was drafted.

Geelong’s Tom Hawkins is free to face West Coast on Sunday after he escaped suspension for his off-ball hit to Hawk James Sicily on Easter Monday.

The Phoenix Suns have a quick trigger, it seems.

They share a piece of history that no two others have in Australian sport and Karmichael Hunt says that he’ll always be there for his teammate Israel Folau as the latter fights to save his career.

The NBL Free Agency period is upon us, and there’s a good chance teams are going to look a whole lot different by the start of the 2019-20 season.

Justin Gimelstob avoided prison time after pleading no contest to felony battery charges.

Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin remains several weeks away from an AFL return after having a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Gold Coast’s horror injury run has claimed its captain Ryan James.

Paul Gallen has ripped into the Knights after their horror start to the 2019 NRL season continued with a convincing 38-14 loss to the Titans in Round 6.

Ex-UFC fighter Rodrigo de Lima has been killed in a hit-and-run incident after a dispute with a ride-share driver, according to reports.

Essendon is set to welcome back some star power for arguably the biggest game of the home and away season.

David Beckham has done well to avoid losing both his fortune and his hair after an unflattering prediction into his future from a 1998 football magazine has gone viral.

Former Melbourne coach Paul Roos has outlined a number of worrying trends at the Demons in 2019.

Andrew Bogut’s impact on the Golden State Warriors is being felt in more ways than one.

As Gary Ablett soared for a screamer in the goalsquare on Easter Monday, one fan was already cheering.

Adelaide star Josh Jenkins has revealed he was ‘very dirty’ to be dropped for Sunday’s game against Gold Coast and let his feelings be known to Don Pyke when the news was delivered over the phone.

One of the most important days on the calendar is upon us; one that has also become a big feature on the footy fixture.

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has defended Geelong star Gary Ablett who he believes was booed by both Hawks and Cats fans because of his decision to like Israel Folau’s controversial Instagram post.

Out of contract St Kilda star Jack Billings could command up to $800,000 per season on his next deal, following a blistering start to 2019 where he has emerged as the Saints’ best player.

North Melbourne legend Wayne Carey has sunk the boot into the Kangaroos after their dismal display against Essendon on Good Friday.

Carlton football director Chris Judd has responded a week after his fellow Footy Classified panellist Caroline Wilson questioned the development of young Blues Harry McKay and Sam Petrevski-Seton.

Richmond is all but certain to regain their key spearhead Jack Riewoldt for their ANZAC Day Eve clash with Melbourne.

‘Faders’ no more.

Matt Smith, a treble-championship winner with Brisbane (twice as captain), says the appointment of Robbie Fowler is a good step towards restoring the ailing Roar to health.

The Detroit Pistons flirted with a win, but came crashing back down to earth as the Milwaukee Bucks expectedly completed a clean sweep of their first round matchup.

Dustin Martin has curiously split from his deal with Puma barely a year after signing a huge four-year extension with the sportswear giant.

Liverpool great Robbie Fowler has made his first serious move into coaching after being named head coach of A-League strugglers Brisbane Roar. Fowler, who scored 183 goals in 369 matches for the English Premier League giants, was confirmed as the Roar’s new coach on Tuesday.

Norwich City are on the brink of a guaranteed return to the English Premier League despite dropping points in a 2-2 draw with Stoke.

Married NBA coach Luke Walton is facing a lawsuit which alleges he pinned female reporter Kelli Tennant to his bed in a hotel room when she visited to discuss a book opportunity, TMZ reports.

The NBA community has rallied around ESPN reporter Royce Young after a Twitter troll made a disgraceful comment about his stillborn daughter.

Kylian Mbappe recorded a speed of 38kph against Monaco - which amazingly is faster than Usain Bolt during his 100m world record.

Facing elimination in Brooklyn’s first round series against Philadelphia after a home defeat where he was ejected, you’d think it might be time for Nets villain Jared Dudley to zip up.

If James Tamou has to shed some tears to save Penrith’s season, he’ll do it.

Paul Pogba has described Manchester United’s defeat to Everton as ‘disrespectful’ with players reportedly turning on each other after the game.

Nico Hulkenberg expects Daniel Ricciardo to be giving him trouble at Renault “very soon” once his teammate is fully comfortable in his new car.

Mission accomplished.

Zion Williamson is the consensus projected No. 1 overall pick for the 2019 NBA Draft, but are some teams wavering?

There is no other sport in the world where so much time is spent on exploiting the rules instead of, in good spirit, playing within them.

By anyone’s measure, Ben Simmons is having a really impressive postseason thus far.

Steve Smith has continued his good IPL form with the bat but it wasn’t enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals losing by six wickets to Delhi Capitals. Smith registered his second successive half-century since being restored as captain to help the Royals build a daunting total of 6-191 on Monday.

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher had a perfect plan to extend his dominance in the sport — managing his talented son Mick in his rise to the top.

Does anyone fancy playing Champions League football next season?

Rugby league legend Glenn Lazarus has labelled Anthony Seibold’s defence of the young Broncos team as ‘deluded’, calling for the Brisbane coach to be ‘realistic and make changes’.

Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League after a chaotic 2-2 draw against Burnley, but the sloppy display did little to enhance their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Australian rugby took a gigantic step in overcoming the painful loss of Israel Folau over the weekend.

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Andrew Bogut has continued his storybook return to the NBA by just missing a double-double while helping the Golden State Warriors inflict another blow on the Los Angeles Clippers.

According to NRL 360 host Ben Ikin, there’s already one telling sign between the teams at the top of the ladder and those struggling in the opening rounds.

Five-time premiership Hawk Dermott Brereton says Tom Hawkins’ elbow to James Sicily won’t go unpunished, claiming the maligned defender didn’t accentuate the contact near the goalsquare.

The problems that forced Melbourne to send assistant coach Brendan McCartney to the bench from the coaches’ box in 2018 have re-emerged in 2019.

What a long Easter weekend of rugby league!

The Roosters might be the form team in the competition, but they bring an unenviable record in Anzac Day clashes into their Round 7 blockbuster with the Dragons.

Andrew Gaff’s return to the West Coast line-up has played a major role in teammate Dom Sheed’s recent form slump, according to triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown

The hard surface of Optus Stadium is posing an “immediate issue” to its tenant clubs with West Coast believing two of its players were injured because of the ground there.

St Kilda has gone inside some of the biggest clubs in the NFL as they look to gain an edge over the rest of the competition when it comes to live trading.

As Brisbane Roar look to completely rebuild their side after what’s been a disastrous A-League campaign, some big announcements are expected this week.

The Roosters will be sweating on Luke Keary to pass all the necessary concussion protocols to make the field on Anzac Day.

Richmond star Jack Riewoldt has spoken out in defence of Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis, calling out a negative comment by a former AFL player and current media commentator.

It was a proud moment for the Popovic family when Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic gave his son his A-League debut, but Mark Bosnich says it’s going to be a ‘difficult situation’ between father and son.

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has laughed at the booing from some MCG fans towards Gary Ablett, suggesting fans can continue to boo as players feed off the extra attention.

Geelong coach Chris Scott has revealed the Cats considered leaving out star forward Tom Hawkins following a personal matter.

Parramatta star Mitchell Moses has revealed the inspiration behind his side’s demolition job on the Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on Easter Monday.

It continues to be a season like no other, with shock results proving that nearly any side is capable of defeating another on its day.

Sometimes all the analysis is too much.

Parramatta have christened Bankwest Stadium with a Mitchell Moses-inspired 51-6 NRL thrashing of the Wests Tigers.

Rex Hunt, where are you?

When you think of classic Hawthorn and Geelong matches, you think of names like Bartel, Chapman, Johnson and Enright, that led the Cats to victory during the ‘Kennett Curse’ era.

Former Socceroos striker and Adelaide United legend Bruce Djite has officially called time on his football career.

Melbourne has suffered a major injury blow, with gun defender Neville Jetta to be sidelined until the back-end of the season with a knee injury.

In form Eels halfback Mitchell Moses produced a scintillating first ever try at the new Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta’s clash with the Tigers.

Penrith star James Maloney has accused his side of taking “soft options” throughout their NRL form slump, admitting they’ve not been mentally tough enough.

Young Fremantle defender Taylin Duman is set for a few weeks on the sidelines after his strike to Giants star Lachie Whitfield drew a sanction from Match Review Office Michael Christian.

Israel Folau’s future in Australian rugby won’t be known until early next month after the tribunal panel sitting on his Code of Conduct hearing finally agreed to a date.

Easter Sunday was a day to forget for the Western Bulldogs, but not for a mature-age recruit who has famous horse racing blood pumping through his veins.

As if Eddie Betts needed another way to remember his incredible 300th game.

Damian Lillard scored 15 of his 24 points in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers held Russell Westbrook without a basket in the second half in beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-98 to take a 3-1 lead in their series.

Updated NRL teams and mail for Round 6: Parramatta star Blake Ferguson has been ruled out of Monday’s opening match at Bankwest Stadium.

Melbourne Victory’s creator-in-chief James Troisi may not play again this season after he suffered a hamstring tear in their A-League loss to Adelaide last weekend.

The race for the Alex Tobin Medal is going down to the wire.

Deja vu has descended on Adam Blair as critics round on his unconvincing start to the NRL season.

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Klay Thompson added 32 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-105 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Just days after Matt McKay announced his retirement, Brisbane Roar fan favourite Henrique has confirmed he will depart the A-League strugglers at the end of the season.

If it wasn’t for a rule change last October, Michael Gibbons would have been running around on Trevor Barker Oval on Easter Sunday, instead of Marvel Stadium.

Former teammates Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks will be crucial to their side’s chances in the blockbuster Easter Monday clash between the Eels and the Tigers.

Liverpool are taking the Premier League title race down to the wire after a 2-0 win over Cardiff sent them back on top and heaped pressure on Manchester City.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologised to the club’s supporters for an “unworthy” 4-0 loss away to Everton on Sunday that did fresh damage to their hopes of Champions League football next season.

Neymar returned from injury and the prolific Kylian Mbappe reached the 30-goal mark as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated retaining the league title earlier on Sunday with a 3-1 home win against Monaco.

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s swashbuckling 84 went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore edged past Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball thriller on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.

France set up a Fed Cup final against Australia when Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic, who once were barely on speaking terms, teamed-up to crown a 3-2 victory over Romania.

When Liam Jones was shifted from attack to defence before a VFL game in 2017, Carlton coach Brendon Bolton thought the Tasmanian’s career was over.