Player watch from round five
WAFL watch from the weekend.
Glory picks short straw in fixture draw
Perth Glory could return to Subiaco Oval this season because Member's Equity Stadium is booked out for a weekend to house a major mystery musical act.
Rechichi has her eyes set on two goals
She he has already overcome overwhelming odds - and almost gave up her life - to become an Olympic champion, and intends to be one again.
WA golfer ensures return to PGA
West Australian golfer Michael Sim has ensured his return to the US PGA Tour with another brilliant low-scoring performance.
Valentine coy about his next career move
Western Force scrum half Josh Valentine has credited the Perth Super 14 side with resurrecting his career and his Wallabies ambitions - but still has not decided whether he will repay them with another season.
Wallace, Tigers should honour deal: Parkin
Coaching legend David Parkin believes the besieged coach should coach out the season.
Pagan: I'm ready
Denis Pagan throws new twist into situation of besieged Richmond coach Terry Wallace declaring himself in a perfect position to take on a senior AFL coaching job.
Pies' concern is just whingeing
Collingwood is concerned about the future of the game. Philosophically so, so concerned they delivered a DVD to specifically to umpiring department.
Devil in the Dee-tale
Melbourne's win was a turn up for the books and the oft-maligned Brad Miller was at the heart of it.
Wallace situation raises coaching scenarios for Richmond
Richmond saying that Terry Wallace is contracted until the end of this season. Which is different to saying he will be coaching in round 22 this year.
The men most likely: Richmond contenders
The coaching candidates.
High injury toll as hamstrings begin to mount
Four players tore hamstrings, one sustained a broken jaw and another hurt an ankle in what was a damaging round of AFL football.
Lucas far from finished say Dons
The obvious part is that Scott Lucas has been superb for Essendon over 13 seasons. The question is whether it can continue into a 14th season or beyond.
Sore Shaw sidelined for Anzac Day clash
Collingwood defender and Anzac Day medallist Heath Shaw will miss Saturday's Anzac Day clash with Essendon because of a hamstring injury.
AFL unimpressed with Magpies' sniping
Collingwood's top brass well advised to bring chequebook with them to tomorrow's clear-the-air discussions with the AFL after league tires of the sniping of umpires.
Clarke wants top-order revival
Stand-in captain Michael Clarke says Australia's main focus will be on improving its batting for the one-day international series against Pakistan.
Finals series expanded in bigger A-League
Expanded A-League draw throws more teams into the finals mix and generates more interest and excitement, according to the sport's governing body.
Ferguson cops flak as United bows to Everton
Alex Ferguson has no one to blame but himself for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Everton at the weekend, say English newspapers.
Victory happy with new season draw
Melbourne Victory starting new A-League draw with season's first match on August 6, and finishes more than six months later with game against rival Sydney FC.
'Slow' ARU hits back at Baxter
Australian Rugby Union, upset that Wallabies prop Al Baxter goes public that his contract negotiations have broken down, insist "the ball is in his court".
Button hails Red Bull in the wet
Formula one championship leader Jenson Button says Mark Webber's Red Bull team is unbeatable in the wet.
Marasco's group 1 dream to be revived at Randwick
One time Cox Plate favourite Marasco gets another chance at group 1 glory with West Australian galloper set to tackle All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
Vets unable to save 14 polo ponies
In front of stunned crowd at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Florida, veterinarians tried to save 14 polo ponies from death before the feature game of the US Open.
Featured and cursed
The Age would never take the high ground on matters of editorial judgement when it comes to choosing the cover of your sports section or magazine.
Rare reward in racing when the punt becomes business
There are many stories of fortunate businessmen who manage to launch an enterprising career by having two or three excellent days on the punt.
A black-and-white affair
When the money ran out, Merbein FC knew survival was the only game plan.
Merbein's fight for survival
Money can buy success, but when the dollars run out, survival is the only game plan that counts
Lonies together at Frankston
Ryan and Nathan Lonie are happy in Frankston after being separated during their AFL careers.
Strathfieldsaye come to life
As the AFL ponders how to sell football to West Sydney, the new club of Strathfieldsaye has no such problems.
Myrtleford's hard road
Myrtleford Football Club is struggling for players, they need 44, a week out from their first game they only have 37.
A unique match-up
A big town has found success in a weaker football league, but it's caused nothing but trouble.
Flags no longer a Shore thing
After years of success, North Shore is learning about life at the bottom of the ladder.