Plenty of experts have been naming their NRL team of the decade over the past week, so Matty Johns has nominated the side he would pick.

Former NRL star Matty Johns has given Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson a huge rap as the Raiders prepare for another tough test against Manly on Sunday.

The Wests Tigers face a hooker crisis with the retirement of Robbie Farah and a long-term injury to Jacob Liddle. The’ve reached out to a young utility who’s on the way out of Belmore.

Australia has selected Marnus Labuschagne to replace the injured Steve Smith for the third Ashes Test at Headingley, but the rest of the team to take on England remains a mystery.

Reigning FFA Cup champions Adelaide United clawed their way past a talented NPL Queensland side in a 3-2 win over Olympic FC on Wednesday night — but it was Adelaide’s teenage starlet Al Hassan Toure who again stole the headlines.

What an evening of FFA Cup action.

Former Australian firebrand Mitchell Johnson has leapt to the defence of Jofra Archer for his reaction after striking Steve Smith on the neck with a vicious short ball in the second Test.

After controlling the game for so long, it was a nervous finish for Melbourne City in their FFA Cup Round of 16 clash with Marconi Stallions.

Dual North Melbourne premiership player David King says he wants to know the “definitive reason” why Ross Lyon was sacked.

South Sydney assistant Jason Demetriou has returned serve in stunning fashion at Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold saying teams figured out his style of attack in the 2018 finals series.

It was a moment that truly summed up the magic that is the FFA Cup.

AFL 360 co-host Gerard Whateley says the AFL have displayed “miserable governance” in how they’ve handled Jaidyn Stephenson’s betting suspension.

NRL 360 host Paul Kent has revealed that a “whispering campaign” was designed to oust Nathan Brown from Newcastle.

Outgoing Newcastle coach Nathan Brown has conceded he erred in moving young star Kalyn Ponga out of position earlier this season, while admitting he hadn’t expected the challenge that came with having a player of that standard on his books.

England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes contest at Headingley.

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty end of the FFA Cup.

The AFL’s new and improved score review system will undergo a full dress rehearsal at two games this weekend.

Parramatta flyer Blake Ferguson has turned to a calorie-laden diet of thickshakes and chicken burgers as the Eels speedster attempts to nudge back near his pre-season playing weight of 107kgs.

Greater Western Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford is dreading the day he has to explain to his kids what he was doing in a video that went viral last October, but he knows that day will eventually arrive.

Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom will undergo surgery on a ruptured testicle and will miss Friday night’s clash with Essendon.

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Beattie will stand down from his position in February and is expected to be replaced by NSW racing supremo Peter V’landys.

Somehow despite still serving an AFL ban for betting on AFL matches involving himself Collingwood youngster Jaidyn Stephenson is being allowed to play in the VFL this weekend.

Craig Fitzgibbon ruled himself out of contention for the Newcastle head coaching role because he’s likely got another in his sights.

Ross Lyon and Steve Rosich are gone and Fremantle is in turmoil.

Geelong players will wear the club’s Indigenous guernsey as a tribute to the late Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer on Saturday afternoon.

This is just classic Gregg Popovich.

Titans have lost another player to a season-ending injury with Dale Copley booked in for a shoulder reconstruction.

Big tournaments call for big decisions and as Friday’s D-Day approaches, a trio of former Wallabies have picked the 31 men they want to represent Australia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale knows he will be a target for Rugby World Cup rivals after failing to deal with the All Blacks aerial assault at Australia’s Eden Park graveyard.

MELBOURNE, VIC -- Andrej Lemanis has been surprising people with some of his roster decisions during this 2019 FIBA World Cup campaign.

Tim Horan knows greatness and the Wallabies legend sees that potential in Jordan Petaia, the uncapped teenager who he says can play a big role at next month’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Roosters assistant coach Adam O’Brien is facing a conundrum.

Who wants to be a Laker?

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he could retire from management at the end of his current Liverpool contract which ends in 2022.

One of the key storylines heading into the 2019 season was the effect of the silly season, with just two teams carrying over their 2018 driver line-ups.

In a significant moment in Australian rugby, former Australian lock and Classic Wallabies Manager Justin Harrison has been appointed as the Rugby Union Players’ Association new CEO.

The shock sacking of coach Ross Lyon won’t necessarily boost or hinder Fremantle’s chances of winning Tim Kelly’s heart and signature come October.

The Bombers, Magpies and Tigers could all welcome back some big names ahead of their finals’ campaigns.

They are the top ranked team and reigning Six Nations champions but Wallabies great George Gregan has questioned Wales’ Rugby World Cup title credentials because of a limited attack.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan believes US President Donald Trump is “thinking about” a visit to Australia for his namesake event at Royal Melbourne in December.

Jorge Lorenzo will finally resume his 2019 campaign after an injury layoff, Repsol Honda has confirmed.

Newcastle’s senior players will have a say in the next head coach with CEO Phil Gardner confirming a shortlist has already been compiled.

Suspended Collingwood star Jaidyn Stephenson will return in the VFL on Saturday hours after his 10-game suspension ends on Friday night.

Losing Steve Smith for the third Ashes Test is a nightmare turned into reality for Australia, but beyond that bitter disappointment lies an even more uncomfortable question.

Steve Smith hopes to return from concussion in next week’s low-key tour game against Derbyshire, having run out of time in his bid to be fit for the third Ashes Test.

Knights coach Nathan Brown has taken aim at “selfish” NRL coaches making decisions that “ruin” footy clubs in an explosive press conference following revelations he will leave the club at the end of the season.

We are already two rounds down of the Premier League season as some of the new boys continued to show their strength while more questions were asking of the big teams – although not all were able to answer them.

Ross Lyon became the latest coaching domino to fall on Tuesday when he was acrimoniously dumped from Fremantle.

Ross Lyon’s time as the man in charge at Fremantle was cut short on Tuesday when the club swung the axe and parted ways with him after eight seasons.

Rabbitohs’ skipper Sam Burgess is no certainty to take on the Broncos as he battles to overcome a squad strain suffered against the Bulldogs.

James Anderson has bowled five overs for Lancashire’s second XI as he begins his bid for an Ashes return.

It’s obvious how significantly Nathan Brown rebuilt the Knights on the field, but he has revealed the biggest transformation in four years has been off it.

Angry Andy Murray produced an X-rated rant at his own box as he endured a second straight comeback singles defeat.

The door is wide open for Stadium Super Trucks to return to high-profile Australian events after the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport lifted the ban on the series.

In 2015, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika opted for two halfbacks and two hookers in his World Cup squad.

Marnus Labuschagne was struck on the grille by a vicious Mitchell Starc bouncer just an hour after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test with concussion.

Rabbitohs’ skipper Sam Burgess has hit back at Broncos coach Anthony Seibold over his controversial comments about South Sydney’s attack.

Formula 1 rookie George Russell has revealed the “hurtful” effect of online abuse by outspoken fans of Williams teammate Robert Kubica.

England have mounted a staunch defence of Eddie Jones’ training approach ahead of next month’s Rugby World Cup, following claims players feared national camps.

Justin Langer is adamant this Ashes won’t turn into a battle of the bouncers as it emerged Jofra Archer may have had retribution in mind when unleashing hell at Lord’s.

James Anderson has revealed how Pat Cummins may have instigated the bouncer war with Jofra Archer that has sidelined Steve Smith.

Marcus Bontempelli could be considered the luckiest man in the AFL, after he escaped a possible two-week suspension because of a missing medical report.

Christian Pulisic rejected a move to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho, according to his former coach.

Fernando Alonso is eyeing his next career move, with the two-time Formula 1 world champion set for a possible Dakar Rally debut.

During Ben Simmons’ visit to Australia, we saw a host of high-profile members of the media express their disdain for the 23-year-old.

Maybe it’s good the Browns and Giants won’t play this season.

Stephen Coniglio isn’t the only midfielder that’s been linked to Carlton, with two out-of-contract players on the Blues’ radar.

Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire have condemned the racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba on social media after Manchester United's draw with Wolves.

A Docker is adamant this weekend’s clash against Port Adelaide will be his last in a purple jumper.

We’re three rounds out from the finals, so can the Rabbitohs get themselves back in title contention and who should be the coach of the year? And talking of coaches, who the hell should the Knights get in?

Alexis Sanchez’s future is set to be decided in the next 48 hours as Inter Milan wait to see if they have a chance to sign the Manchester United flop.

Roosters assistant Craig Fitzgibbon reportedly has no interest in replacing Nathan Brown as Knights coach.

Outgoing Knights coach Nathan Brown warned key Knights Mitchell Pearce and David Klemmer about his imminent departure in advance.

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang will get the rare public trial he asked for to answer an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency that could lead to his ban from the 2020 Olympics.

While Kevin Walters might not be interested in replacing Nathan Brown at Newcastle, the Queensland mentor admits he would have baulked at the NRL club’s unique coach contract terms.

Ross Lyon might never coach an AFL team again — but the prospect of taking on a more overarching role at a new club appeals to the axed Docker.

Ronda Rousey almost severed her finger in a shocking accident during filming for TV drama 9-1-1.

James Graham has argued that the judiciary is becoming a “lottery” in the wake of an “excessive” five-game suspension for Brisbane’s Tevita Pangai Jr.

Josh Reynolds has said he harbours no ill feeling towards Michael Maguire and says progress is being made on his future — although he’s keeping coy on that matter.

Essendon rookie Tom Jok will complete a remarkable rise from amateur football to the AFL when he makes his senior debut against Collingwood at the MCG on Friday night.

Australia are confident they can retain the Ashes in Leeds without Steve Smith, who has been officially ruled out of the third Test because of concussion. Smith, recovering from a delayed concussion after being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord’s, will not take the field when the series continues in Leeds at Headingley.

MELBOURNE, VIC -- Throughout his time in Melbourne, Gregg Popovich has been extremely complimentary of the Australian Boomers and the way their program is run.

Richmond star Jack Riewoldt believes the AFL should be applauded for immediately making a change to the divisive ‘studs up’ free kick rule.

St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt believes “the facts” show that Fremantle made the wrong call in sacking Ross Lyon as senior coach.

Throughout the last 18 months Steve Smith has been labelled a cheat plenty of times, now after his controversial ‘catch’ on the final day of the draw second Test at Lord’s England captain Joe Root is copping it.

Tevita Pangai’s season could be over after the Brisbane powerhouse was unsuccessful in challenging his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

This will be big.

Nathan Brown held two crunch meetings with Knights supremo Phil Gardner over the last seven days which led to his shock exit from the club on Tuesday.

Ross Lyon and Steve Rosich were both sacked amid clutter, chaos and disharmony within Fremantle Football Club.

South Sydney stars Damien Cook and Adam Reynolds have hit back at former coach Anthony Seibold after his comments declared the Bunnies more predictable under Wayne Bennett than during his Redfern tenure.

Within minutes of Ross Lyon’s sacking going public, a clear frontrunner has already emerged.

Few people understand the impact Ross Lyon had on the Fremantle Football Club more than Matthew Pavlich.

Newcastle powerbrokers are being pushed to pursue Sydney Roosters assistant coaches Adam O’Brien and Craig Fitzgibbon to try and steer the Knights towards the club’s third premiership.

Hawthorn champion Jarryd Roughead has officially hung up the boots, opting not to play again after Sunday’s “fairytale finish” to his stellar career.

Kevin Walters has ruled himself out of taking the vacant Newcastle Knights job, but has warned that the club’s insistence on employing coaches on performance-based contracts could hurt their options.

Dual All-Australian Brendon Goddard believes St Kilda fans would welcome Ross Lyon back to the club if he one day landed back at Moorabbin.

Rugby league legend Mark Geyer has implored Newcastle chief executive Philip Gardner to consider Phil Gould as a serious option for the club’s next coach.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says Christian Lealiifano still has his “nose in front” as Australia’s Rugby World Cup playmaker despite a shaky performance in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup battering at Eden Park.

Newcastle will part ways with coach Nathan Brown at the end of the current season.

The next coach of Fremantle will be “greatly indebted” to Ross Lyon, who “brought relevance” to the club according to former Dockers star Michael Barlow.