Ponting backs Hogg to play for Australia.
Andy Silver
It's one of the most hotly contested gigs going around football in Queensland and Brisbane forward Matt Gillett has backed Darius Boyd for the Broncos captaincy.
Sydney Sixers fielder Jason Roy has copped it from a couple of Brisbane Heat sideline dancers after attempting a catch on the boundary.
Shakiv Al Hassan takes solo stunner to dismiss Black Caps opener Neil Broom.
American Jack Sock brought the house down during his Hopman Cup clash with Feliciano Lopez when he kissed a lineswoman after she copped a serve straight to the melon.
Stuart Broad admits he was an Australian cricket fan growing up.
You can always count on Twitter to make light of a tense situation.
You'd think being the son of an NFL veteran and Super Bowl winner would make you pretty cool.
Adam Zampa broke his bat after being run out against the Renegades.
Melbourne Renegades bowler Chris Tremain has bowled one of the strangest overs in BBL history.
Guy Sebastian divides opinion at the Melbourne derby between the Stars and Renegades at the MCG.
Bosnich gets into Twitter banter with Wellington Phoenix fans
A Central Coast Mariners ball boy became an instant celebrity on New Year's Eve when he removed the corner flag just as Tim Cahill was about to perform his post-goal boxing celebration routine.
Japanese MMA fighter Rin Nakai shows up to Rizin weigh-in dressed as a dominatrix.
Odell Beckham Jr has posted a moving video to Instagram showing a young fan receiving his number 13 shirt for Christmas.
Eddie Jones says Australian rugby must consider ditching the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby.
Jarryd Hayne not in contention to captain the Titans in 2017.
The Sea Eagles have hit back hard at media reports linking former Cowboys and Penrith hooker James Segeyaro to the Northern Beaches.
Manly fans have reacted with outrage at the signing of Jackson Hastings from the Roosters.
Anthony Mundine refused to stand for the national anthem ahead of a Sydney Kings game.
Bloke misses the chance to match Security Sam
Dwayne Bravo will want to have this shot over again.
Adelaide Oval spectator takes great catch off a Brendon McCullum six.
US soccer player to sue university after her scholarship was cut because she pulled the finger.
Sydney Thunder batsman Ben Rohrer fell victim to one of the catches of the summer from the Sixers' Jason Roy.
Big Bash fans already firing up over I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here ads.
Broncos assistant coach Alfie Langer has named Darius Boyd as his pick to captain the side following Corey Parker’s retirement.
Steve Smith has caught some absolute stunners this summer, but this is one he'll want to forget pretty quickly.
Australian boxer Billy Dib has denied allegations that he physically and emotionally abused his ex-wife.
Brisbane Roar's Dimitri Petratos has scored an absolute screamer of a free-kick against the Central Coast Mariners.
Fox Sports presenters Daniel Garb and Daniel McBreen have been hit with sprinklers at Gosford Stadium.
Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach has launched a scathing attack on the Tigers, saying his old side needs a cleanout and that the signing of Jamal Idris is a bad move.
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says he expects Billy Slater to return at fullback next season, with Cameron Munster moving elsewhere.
The Dragons will look in-house for a replacement for injured halfback Drew Hutchison before thinking about signing another playmaker.
Ian Chappell has slammed former Test captain Steve Waugh, calling him the most selfish Australian cricketer he’s ever seen.
Former Dragons back Matt Cooper has revealed the details of a horrific addiction to pain-killers.
You may have heard about the Aussie bloke who pocketed $60k from a $10 bet when his 12-leg multi came through last weekend.
Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin certainly doesn’t think much of Pakistan ahead of the first Test in Brisbane this week.
Kenny Edwards will be allowed to continue training and playing despite facing charges of domestic abuse.
Buffalo Bills fans are infamous for their wild pre-game tailgates, but this takes it to a new - moronic - level.
A KOd fighter at Trench Warz 20 in the US over the weekend woke up after taking an illegal kick to the head and started attacking the referee.
Warriors back Tuimoala Lolohea is intent on staying at the club despite persistent rumours he has asked for a release.
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Vince Lia has scored an absolute cracker against the Mariners - and even he didn't believe it when the ball hit the back of the net.
Andrew Symonds has hit the nail on the head with this one.
Beats by Dre has dropped a new ad featuring a who's who of global sporting superstars. Seriously, it's madness.
American Muay Thai legend Tiffany 'Timebomb' Van Soest's latest Instagram video is going viral for a very good reason.
Cronulla Sharks CEO Lyall Gorman says troubled fullback Ben Barba would be welcome back at the club in 2017 if he wants to keep playing football.
The off-field turmoil at Parramatta may cause one of the club’s most popular young players out.
Ben Cousins has been arrested again after allegedly violating a restraining order.
Ben Hunt confirms he is considering a move away from Brisbane next year.
Not much is going right for Parramatta at the moment.
Man squares up to kangaroo, punches it in the mouth.
Australian captain, batting genius, fielding freak…psychic?
George Bailey isn’t going to win any style awards for his new batting stance.
Sydney Thunder batsman Shane Watson has picked up an injury in a warm-up game.
Retired quick Mitchell Johnson has thrown his support behind the embattled Glenn Maxwell after the ‘Big Show’ was fined for being critical of Victoria and Australia teammate Matthew Wade.
Ray Warren gave an emotional farewell to Triple M’s Dead Set Legends show, which ran its last episode on Saturday after 19 years on air.
Pat Cummins has opened up on when he might possibly return to the Test arena, pin-pointing next year’s Ashes Series as a particular goal.
New South Wales Wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has made a shock admission, saying he doesn’t deserve to be playing for Australia.
Australian coach Darren Lehmann has put Glenn Maxwell in his place, saying the 'Big Show' was never in line for a spot in the Test side to play South Africa.
The Wests Tigers have hit back at media reports that apparently suggested the club was owned by the NRL.
England all-rounder Chris Jordan has signed with the Adelaide Strikers as a replacement for leg-spinner Adil Rashid.
Parramatta legend Peter Sterling has some strong words for Semi Radradra, calling on the winger to show some loyalty to the club that discovered him.
Rugby league coaching legend Warren Ryan was arrested for assault after an argument over Donald Trump turned violent in a pub, according to reports.
Glenn Maxwell believes batting below Matthew Wade in Shield cricket for Victoria stopped him being selected in any of Australia’s tests against South Africa.
Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen has come out in support of the NRL’s honest grafters, saying the middle tier players should be earning more money.
The Bulldogs are in breach of the 2017 NRL salary cap by as much as $100,000 according to reports.
Parramatta Eels chairman Bernie Gurr has spoken to the media about the ongoing Semi Radradra debacle, saying there’s a lot of confusion around the legal aspect of the case.
Former NRL premiership winning coach Chris Anderson says the code that poses the biggest threat to rugby league is rugby union.
While Semi Radradra-related drama descends on Parramatta (again) the club can announce some good news with the signing of highly regarded centre Tui Afualo.
Just a day after signing Kalyn Ponga, scans have confirmed Newcastle Knights playmaker has a torn hamstring.
The Kangaroos were a class above the Kiwis in the Four Nations decider at Anfield.
You need to put away all your opportunities against Australia. The Kiwis learned that the hard way at Anfield in the Four Nations decider.
Australian and Kiwi players have been treated to a special rendition of Liverpool's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' ahead of the Four Nations final at Anfield.
Does this mean Ponga will pledge his allegiance to the Kiwis?
He’s the hottest prospect going around rugby league, with NRL clubs chasing his signature, two countries vying for his allegiance and a near-certain spot in a State of Origin side depending on what he chooses.
Peni Terepo will become the latest NRL player to lace on the boxing gloves as he takes on six fight professional veteran Randall Rayment at the Ladbrokes Star of the Ring Charity Fight Night in December.
Really...
Kiwi-born British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland says he was embarrassed to be a New Zealander after sitting in the crowd at Eden Park as the All Blacks beat the Wallabies last month.
"Someone has lost three dollars..."
Panthers utility Peter Wallace has reportedly had surgery on his hands after suffering an accident while rock fishing in Queensland.
It was only a matter of time before Gus weighed in.
In case you didn’t know, Idris Elba is an absolute beast.
This should spice things up.
Kangaroos centre Josh Dugan opened the second half scoring with a nice solo try, but was escorted off the pitch shortly afterwards with a nasty looking head injury.
Hope you're not eating breakfast.
Ouch.
Is this real?
You probably don't want to get your horse racing tips of Anthony Albanese.
We're just a couple of days away.
Good idea, or doomed to fail?
This could be his best switch yet!
Not much it turns out.
Nick Kyrgios will reach a career high ATP ranking of 13 this week and he reacted exactly as you'd expect he would.
They must have seen something in him.
'We have you taken the wee out of the hammer?'
Just the way Mal wants it.
Is it the right move?
It's never ending.
Probably not he wants to hear.
Does this prove the All Blacks are bad winners?
Fair call from Cheika?
Awful. Just awful.
A healthy influx of talent here.
Shane Watson has hit back at Michael Clarke calling him a “cancer” on the Australian cricket team.
Interesting move.
What else did you expect?
England's Four Nations preparations have suffered a blow.
Bird cops fine after pub incident
Big call here.
Big news for the youngster.
One of the greats has chimed in.
Tell us how you really feel, mate...
Shaun Johnson says if the NRL are serious about player welfare, they should let Kieran Foran play for the Warriors next season.
Would you take him at your club?
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves didn’t take long to make his presence felt in the Trans-Tasman Test in Perth.
Well then...
They didn't hold back.
Is it the right call?
It's all happening.
What a party it would've been.
Is this the right move?
At least the rumours can stop.
Righto.
Madness
Did they get what they deserved?
We're not sure why, but he did.
Nailed it.
Parramatta CEO Bevan Paul has released a statement following Semi Radradra's omission from the Kangaroos' Four Nations squad.
This'll go down well...
It's an exodus!
Not everyone will be pleased.
Umm...
Good pick-up?
Who was the unluckiest player to miss out?
Last week it was Dragons fans, this time around, Manly supporters have taken to social media to express outrage at their club's signing.
Confirmed!
Fair call?
You’ve gotta give it to Dave Taylor, he does things his own way.
They'll be reliving this one for years.
Truly awful.
‘Watching that interview is the low point of my life so far’
"It's a kick in the teeth to the fans!"
Is Tui on the move?
Perhaps inevitable?
What did they think would happen?
There will be much more to come out of this...
Buddy Franklin has rubbished Anthony Mundine’s calls for players to boycott the national anthem at this weekend’s AFL Grand Final.
Fair play to him.
Anthony Mundine has taken to social media to urge Australians to boycott the country's national anthem.
Drgaons centre Dylan Farrell has been forced to retire at just 25-years-old.
The Brownlows had Alex Lloyd and it looks like the Dally Ms have Matty Johns.
Epic response.
MUTINY!
Freakish is one way to describe it.
Cooper Cronk has shown a nice touch of class in consoling distraught Raiders winger Edrick Lee after the Storm knocked Canberra out of the NRL finals.
Of all the times to finally call a forward pass...
Was it the right call?
HOW IS THAT A PENALTY?!?
Cowboys skipper Johnathan Thurston says more than half his side didn't perform in North Queensland's 32-20 preliminary final loss to the Sharks on Friday.
Day made.
They didn't hold back on social media either...
Don't go celebrating just yet, Warriors fans.
NRL sides take note.
Tamworth Lions player Matt Nean has copped a 20 year ban from footy after making contact with a referee.
It never ends.
Big news for the Cowboys.
Cooper Cronk will play his 300th game this weekend as the Storm take on the Raiders for a spot in the Grand Final.
You have to admit, it's pretty funny.
Greg Bird has been caught up in another off-field incident, with police looking into an alleged incident at a pub.
Greg Bird is reportedly being investagated after he was involved in an alleged altercation at a pub.
The Dyldam Parramatta Eels have today announced the re-signing of outside back Brad Takairangi until the end of the 2019 season.
Much to worry about?
The Kiwis get most things right when it comes to rugby, but it seems national anthems aren't one of them.
He could be in a spot of bother here.
Awesome or awful?
Will this signing spree ever end?
Poor old Matt Gillett.
Should we just fast-track Johanthan Thurston's status as the next rugby league immortal?
That's why he's one of the top prospects in rugby league.
Finally confirmed
The Rabbitohs confirmed the worst kept secret in rugby league on Thursday, announcing the signing of Robbie Farah on a two year deal.
He was due some good news.
Most of Sydney wouldn't know who they'd want to win this one.
Good move for the Dragons?
'There's lots of things we do out there that are a lot worse than that.'
'It hurts every week'
Two former Origin players hold the key
Who said football isn't dangerous?
Huge blow for the Storm
The Broncos have extended the contracts of three of their brightest prospects.
