National Sport

AFL A South Australian downpour played into Gold Coast’s hands but the Suns’ drought against Port Adelaide has extended into an eighth year after a 38-point loss.

Netball The Firebirds’ finals aspirations are already hanging by a thread after a 69-61 loss at the hands of the awakening Giants.

Cricket Steve Smith and David Warner will be offered emotional support to help cope with what is expected to be four months of relentless crowd abuse in England.

Basketball Draymond Green has gone on a historic tear to ruin almost any hope Portland had of making the NBA finals but the Warriors suffered an injury blow too.

Golf Adam Scott believes Brooks Koepka is transforming golf after the big-hitting American secured the largest 54-hole lead in US PGA Championship history.

Rugby League Clint Gutherson’s new deal could be worth far more than what was first thought and propels him into the top echelon of money earners in the game.

Boxing Dominic Breazeale lasted just seconds in the ring against boxing king Deontay Wilder, who turned him to mince meat in Brooklyn.

Rugby League Wallabies vice-captain Will Genia declared Israel Folau’s messages of ‘hate’ are unwelcome in the national team and backed call to tear up his $4m contract.

Rugby League Queensland Origin contender Jake Granville risks missing last chance to press for selection for series opener after being charged by match review committee.

Rugby League When Manly centre Dylan Walker runs onto Pointsbet Stadium against Cronulla on Sunday, he will have one month to resurrect his troubled career.

Rugby League In the space of a week, James Segeyaro has gone from reserve grade at Newtown to Brisbane super-sub. Now he is eyeing a contract extension at the Broncos.

Soccer With the hours ticking down to the A-League grand final, Alex Brosque could see a mental edge for Sydney FC but Glory coach Tony Popovic remains confident.

Horses Matt Cumani is likely to take a conservative approach with rejuvenated Declares War, hinting tilt at Queensland Derby glory could be doused by long-term goals

AFL Tom Lynch knew the scrutiny would be intense when he decided to join Richmond and he didn’t miss Matthew Lloyd’s withering assessment of his recent lean run.

Rugby League St George Illawarra are expected to rekindle their interest in Trent Merrin with the club now armed with cap space following the Jack de Belin verdict.

Netball Be brave, be bold. It was the advice for Firebirds star Romelda Aiken last week and she wants her team to keep embracing that philosophy against the Giants

Golf Brooks Koepka is turning a public golf course into his private playground in the PGA Championship — and an all-time record sits just around the corner.

Cricket Alex Carey has hailed banned duo Steve Smith and Dave Warner as two of Australia’s greatest athletes

Rugby Union Israel Folau’s legal challenge against his Rugby Australia termination is already off to a shaky start as Raelene Castle unloaded.

Rugby League If you’re good enough, you’re old enough, that’s the view of Queensland great Shane Webcke .