Jai Opetaia punches Mairis Briedis during the IBF World Cruiserweight title fight between Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis at Kingdom Arena on May 18, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Opetaia survives bloody 'war' to reclaim world title

Jai Opetaia has re-claimed the IBF cruiserweight title after defeating Mairis Briedis for the second time.

Oscar Piastri (circled) was slapped with a three-place grid penalty and stripped of his second-place start for impeding Haas' driver Kevin Magnussen in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

'Can't believe this': Piastri stripped of front row start

Oscar Piastri only narrowly missed out on pole ahead of Sunday night's race, but will start fifth after a penalty for blocking a rival.

'Slight risk' pays off as Hynes closes in on Blues spot

The in-form Sharks star has revealed there was "risk" involved in his decision to play in his side's Magic Round win over the Roosters.

Dion Teaupa was sent for 10 minutes in the sinbin and the Cowboys awarded a possible eight-point try after this high hit on Tom Dearden.

'Rough' sin bin call puts nail in Souths' coffin

A "rough" sin bin call against Dion Teaupa shattered South Sydney's hopes of breaking its five-game losing streak.

Todd Payten speaking at the Rabbitohs vs Cowboys press conference.

Why Payten was 'consumed' by Cowboys' streak

The Cowboys have broken a five-match losing streak much to the relief of coach Todd Payten, who delivered a critical assessment of his side.

Hasler fumes as costly Bunker call haunts Titans

Des Hasler was straight on the phone to Graham Annesley after a controversial decision saw Gold Coast fall short.

Joseph Sua'ali'i was sent to the sin bin for a professional foul.

Sharks hold on in tight finish after Sua'ali'i binned

Joseph Sua'ali'i's send-off has proven a costly call in the Roosters' Magic Round campaign, as the Sharks held on to claim a 38-30 victory.

Triston Reilly of the Waratahs reacts after turning the ball over during the round 13 Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and NSW Waratahs.

Waratahs 'strangled' as injury crisis worsens

The Waratahs' injury crisis has deepened after yet another front-rower went down in the third-to-last round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou. Arsenal.

'Worst experience': Ange's sad call after Spurs rout

Ange Postecoglou has labelled Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City the "worst experience" of his 27-year managerial career.

Parker is under fire for this bump.

Parker's AFL return in serious strife after nasty VFL hit

Sydney veteran Luke Parker has come under fire after a dangerous late bump in the VFL on Friday night. His AFL return in now in serious jeopardy.

Bradman Best was ruled out of the Knights' clash against the Titans at half time with a hamstring injury.

Knights win soured as NSW injury crisis worsens

Michael Maguire's headache has grown during Magic Round, with Blues hopeful Bradman Best failing to finish the match with a hamstring injury.

The Cowboys were denied a try after the Bunker judged Viliami Vailea had obstructed Alex Johnston.

NRL legends fume at Cowboys 'stitch-up'

The Cowboys looked like they would score, but a controversial Bunker call denied them during their 28-22 Magic Round win over the Rabbitohs.

Mike Tyson V Jake Paul.

Paul unveils body transformation ahead of Tyson bout

Jake Paul's physical transformation for his high-profile fight with Mike Tyson in July has stunned boxing pundits.

Rankine goes head to head with Nick Daicos.

Rankine fumes as Crows cop another shock umpire call

Adelaide has lost another close match, with the umpiring in question again. It came after Izak Rankine was penalised for running too far with seconds to go.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Taylan May of the Panthers looks on before the start of the round eight NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Penrith star arrested over alleged incident

Penrith has confirmed star Taylan May was arrested over an alleged domestic violence incident on Saturday morning.

Locked up: Scheffler joins infamous group

From a henchman working for Al Capone to a couple of Aussies, Scottie Scheffler now joins an unenviable group.

Fans poke fun as Scheffler addresses arrest

Scottie Scheffler broke his silence about his early morning arrest as entrepreneurs near Valhalla Golf Club capitalised on the moment.

Broncos support Haas after father's arrest

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the Broncos will support star prop Payne Haas "in every way" following news of his father's arrest.

'World class': Rugby world mourns All Blacks great

The rugby world in New Zealand is mourning the passing of dynamic All Blacks halfback and legend Sid Going, who has died, aged 80.

Cameron Myers racing at the 2024 Sydney Track Classic.

Prodigy wary of 'damaging mindset' as US 'super races' await

The meteoric rise of Cameron Myers encountered a hiccup at nationals, but he hasn't given up on his Paris Games dream.

Manly furious over 'soft' match-defining penalty

Anthony Seibold blasted a contentious penalty that led to his side eventually losing the match in the dying moments.

World No.1 charged, returns to course hours later

Scottie Scheffler was arrested on Friday on his way to the PGA Championship with stunning images showing him handcuffed.

Payne Haas of the Broncos is helped from the field by the trainers.

Broncos, Blues suffer injury scare as Haas hobbles off

The Brisbane Broncos have held off a fast-finishing Manly Sea Eagles but a potential injury to star Payne Haas soured the celebrations.

Georgina Friedrichs of the Wallaroos is tackled.

'Hugely disappointing' Wallaroos stunned by USA

Australia led 17-3 after 30 minutes of the Pacific Four Series Test in Melbourne before things went pear shaped.

Broncos celebrate try.

Broncos sink Manly in Magic Round 'thriller'

Night one of Magic Round was full of action as the Raiders beat the Bulldogs and the Broncos held on against Manly.

Rebels players run through a banner at AAMI Park.

Emotional scenes as fans honour troubled club

The United States, Hurricanes and Chiefs emerged winners on a tough Friday night for Australian rugby teams.

Mike Tyson V Jake Paul.

Tyson hurls insults at Paul amid bold fight claim

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have traded insults during their latest engagement ahead of their much-anticipated Dallas fight in July.

Summer McIntosh of Canada leaving the pool area.

McIntosh world record sends warning to Aussie stars

Summer McIntosh has put Australia's swimming stars on notice after she lowered her own world record in the 400m individual medley.

Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren reacts  from the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 21, 2024 in Shanghai, China.(Photo by Edmund So/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Why Piastri could usurp race-winning teammate

Oscar Piastri was hot on the heels of his race-winning teammate for much of the weekend in Miami, despite not having the same upgraded parts.

Hudson Young scores a double in the NRL Magic Round opener.

Raiders complete epic fightback after two binned

The Canberra Raiders were down to 11 players with both Jordan Rapana and Josh Papalii given their marching orders for professional fouls.