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Andrew Dillon wants to see how State or Origin plays out before committing to next year's game. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

Oliver Caffrey

Maddison Levi has bittersweet memories of last year's Perth Sevens tournament. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionTitanium tough Maddison Levi keen to defend Perth crown

The Australian women's Sevens team copped a big wake up call against New Zealand on Sunday, and they'll be aiming to turn the tables in Perth this weekend.

Justin Chadwick

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye watched the Super Bowl from the stands in 2016. (AP PHOTO)

NFLSuper Bowl a 'full circle' affair for quarterback Maye

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has outlined why Levi's Stadium is special for him, while his opposing quarterback Sam Darnold played down injury fears.

Sebastian Tan

After three successful years as co-captain, Harris Andrews could become Brisbane's sole leader. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLLions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain

Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.

Oliver Caffrey

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is chasing his first win over Auckland FC. Justin Lloyd

Football‘Great opportunity’ against A-League big guns

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has warned his team faces a desperate Auckland side struggling to match last season’s premiership form.

Marco Monteverde

Nat Tathem is back in action for Perth Glory.

SoccerTathem return a timely boost for Glory’s finals hopes

Perth Glory jack-of-all-trades Nat Tathem said she tried not to compensate anything in her game when she made her return from a torn ACL after 10 months out.

Ben Smith

Justin Longmuir, Joel Corey and Sam Naismith talk to Mason Cox, Matthew Johnson and Neil Erasmus.

AFLOh to be a fly on the wall for this Freo training chat

The Dockers have plenty of depth to call upon this season, and you’d have loved to have been close enough to listen to what Justin Longmuir was saying as he chatted to three players at the end of training.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tyson Stengle is unlikely to be selected for Opening Round despite having more than a month of training under his belt. Michael Klein

AFL‘Unrealistic’: Cats’ plan for star’s return

A Geelong small forward is unlikely to feature in round 1 despite returning to pre-season training.

Tyler Lewis

AFLLions major change in wake of Neale scandal

A Brisbane Lions star has backed a major change the team has made to their leadership setup following Lachie Neale’s marriage breakdown.

Tyler Lewis and Joanne Williamson

Injury-prone star Shea Ili will be carefully managed ahead of the NBL playoffs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballNothing silly with Ili in United's title push

Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.

Shayne Hope

Manasa Mataele (R) has returned to Fiji and will bring added toughness to the Drua this season. (Alan Lee/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionDrua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.

Murray Wenzel

Stephen Lee is presented with his winner's pennant from sailing director Stephen Brown.

sound sailingStephen Lee and Flasheart best in wild winds to win

Eight yachts from the Princess Royal Sailing Club’s mixed keel boat fleet competed in a King George Sound race on Saturday, with strong easterly winds making for fast times.

Des Beeck

AFL‘Huge role’: Lions after Neale scandal

A Brisbane Lions star has backed Harris Andrews to fill the “huge role” Lachie Neale leaves as co-captain after his marriage breakdown.

Tyler Lewis and Joanne Williamson

Jaiden Kucharski celebrates his late strike last week.

SoccerGlory’s closer ready to swap bullpen for starting role

Jaiden Kucharski might be the A-League’s best super-sub given his remarkable record of scoring late winners off the bench - but the young forward has his eye on a spot in Perth Glory’s starting 11.

Ben Smith

With two moves in two days, Jock Landale is on his way to the Atlanta Hawks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBoomers positive as Landale joins Daniels in NBA trade

Australian centre Jock Landale has moved NBA teams twice in as many days, joining the Atlanta Hawks alongside fellow Boomers star Dyson Daniels.

Shayne Hope and Jasper Bruce

AFL‘Better spectacle’: Why Danger backs changes

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield expects there to be an influx of 50m penalties in the early rounds of the AFL season but is calling for patience.

Tyler Lewis

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is looking to bank his first win over Steve Corica's Auckland. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Soccer'Jekyll and Hyde': Sydney eye breakthrough Auckland win

With a 30-year friendship adding extra spice to a brewing cross-Tasman rivalry, Sydney FC are desperate to finally defeat Auckland FC for the first time.

Joanna Guelas

Patrick Dangerfield has brushed off concerns over Chris Scott missing some of pre-season training. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGeelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

Oliver Caffrey