Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he hasn’t been seeking assurance from club higher-ups about his role amid a board coup that has seen Alastair Clarkson sought out by the club.

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Tuchel & Conte see red in feisty derby
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AFL

Blues shocks loom for ’elimination final’ after big injury news; Dogs’ tough call on sore star: Team Tips

Carlton will consider a bold selection move for its do-or-die showdown with Collingwood. Plus Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli is no guarantee to line up against Hawthornl

Rugby

‘Sack him or back him’: New Zealand Rugby boss slammed after ‘deplorable’ treatment of coach

Matt Williams has joined the chorus of rugby identities, including former NZR boss David Moffett, in slamming the current board for keeping All Blacks coach Ian Foster in limbo.

AFL

Bump wins again as Bulldog has no case to answer at AFL Tribunal

Zaine Cordy’s incident with Tanner Bruhn was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, but he’ll be free to play in this week’s decisive game.

NRL

Sea Eagles stars show support for Fainu after guilty verdict in cryptic try celebration, social posts

As one of Manly’s star players barged over for a try during his side’s dismal loss to the Titans, he made a cryptic ‘61’ sign with his fingers.

AFL

Clarko’s ‘strong interest’ in Bombers revealed as rival pulls OUT of race for master coach

Essendon’s late bid for Alastair Clarkson is gaining momentum, with the legendary boss telling the Bombers he has interest in coaching the club.

NRL

‘Consistent in their inconsistency’: Johns, Smith slam Eels’ worrying Achilles heel

Rugby League greats Matty Johns and Cameron Smith have slammed Parramatta’s “inconsistency” this season, after their emphatic 26-0 loss to top eight rivals South Sydney on Friday.

AFL

Bold Clarko bid could ruin ‘nervy’ Roos’ hopes as shock Giants No.1 pick revealed

Essendon’s 11th-hour bid for Alastair Clarkson is a major curveball for North Melbourne, which reportedly remains confident of landing the four-time premiership coach.

NRL

Storm star returns, Moses back early for Eels as Knights fill key voids: NRL Teams

ROUND 23 TEAMS CONFIRMED: Jahrome Hughes is set to return for the Storm, while the Eels have made a call on Mitchell Moses as the under-fire Knights scramble to field a team.

NRL

‘Have done this for 27 years’: Gould vs Gal as Sharks legend slams Roosters ‘development’ call

Rugby league supremo Phil Gould and NRL legend Paul Gallen have locked horns over the definition of a “development club” and Gallen scoffed a suggestions the Roosters develop talent.

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NRL

‘Consistent in their inconsistency’: Johns, Smith slam Eels’ worrying Achilles heel

Rugby League greats Matty Johns and Cameron Smith have slammed Parramatta’s “inconsistency” this season, after their emphatic 26-0 loss to top eight rivals South Sydney on Friday.

NRL

Storm star returns, Moses back early for Eels as Knights fill key voids: NRL Teams

ROUND 23 TEAMS CONFIRMED: Jahrome Hughes is set to return for the Storm, while the Eels have made a call on Mitchell Moses as the under-fire Knights scramble to field a team.

NRL

Rising Panther’s big statement; Roosters’ recruit stuns with FIVE tries: Reserves Wrap

Penrith’s Soni Luke is showed why he should be in the conversation to fill Api Koroisau’s No.9 jersey next season, while Oliver Gildart scored five tries for the Bears.

NRL

Sea Eagles stars show support for Fainu after guilty verdict in cryptic try celebration, social posts

As one of Manly’s star players barged over for a try during his side’s dismal loss to the Titans, he made a cryptic ‘61’ sign with his fingers.

NRL

Buzz’s ref ‘square up’ conspiracy theory shot down in heated NRL 360 debate

The Daily Telegraph’s Buzz Rothfield has labelled the Raiders Round 22 last-gasp victory over the Dragons a “square up” following the club’s controversial Round 16 loss.

AFL

‘I’d hope so’: Rutten expects to keep job as board member speaks, floats Clarko theory

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he hasn’t been seeking assurance from club higher-ups about his role amid a board coup that has seen Alastair Clarkson sought out by the club.

AFL

Bump wins again as Bulldog has no case to answer at AFL Tribunal

Zaine Cordy’s incident with Tanner Bruhn was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, but he’ll be free to play in this week’s decisive game.

AFL

Blues shocks loom for ’elimination final’ after big injury news; Dogs’ tough call on sore star: Team Tips

Carlton will consider a bold selection move for its do-or-die showdown with Collingwood. Plus Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli is no guarantee to line up against Hawthornl

AFL

Clarko’s ‘strong interest’ in Bombers revealed as rival pulls OUT of race for master coach

Essendon’s late bid for Alastair Clarkson is gaining momentum, with the legendary boss telling the Bombers he has interest in coaching the club.

AFL

Essendon is poised for an ‘irresistible’ coup that would leave a bitter rival stunned

Essendon has activated operation ‘Get Clarko’. And of the options in front of Alastair Clarkson, the Bombers loom as arguably the perfect landing spot — a brutal prospect for a rival club.

Cricket

‘Class is permanent’: Perry stars in England, announces fresh WBBL deal

Ellyse Perry couldn’t get a crack at the Commonwealth Games but is showing her class in England.

Cricket

Cricket world pays tribute as ex-Aussie captain hangs up the mic after 45 years

The cricket world has paid tribute to former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell, who has finally pulled the curtain on an incredible career.

Cricket

’I’ve got no interest’: Proteas skipper’s stunning critique of ‘Bazball’ ahead of England series

Dean Elgar says he does not fear “Bazball” as the Proteas seek to inflict England’s first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Cricket

‘I hope he’s looking down and proud’: Aussie’s touching Warnie tribute after historic hat-trick

Australian leg-spinner Alana King paid tribute to the late Shane Warne in epic fashion, becoming the first female to take a hat-trick in The Hundred.

Rugby

‘It sucked’: Wallabies star opens up on ‘brutal divorce from Perry

Matt To’omua has opened up about his “brutal” divorce from cricket superstar Ellyse Perry, admitting it was “not fun at all”.

Motorsport

Horror Supercars crash forces major safety changes

A wild crash at the start of the Tailem Bend race has forced Supercars organisers to make a raft of safety changes to the in-car warning system.

Motorsport

Ex-F1 star ‘can’t imagine’ Aussie gets second chance; strange reason for Merc success: Pit Talk

A former F1 star “can’t imagine” Daniel Ricciardo will get another seat in the category as a messy and expensive exit looms. PIT TALK

Motorsport

Pop megastar’s Ricciardo shirt sends F1 world into frenzy amid McLaren saga

As Daniel Ricciardo fights to keep his place on the Formula 1 grid, a pop music icon has thrown his support behind the Aussie.

Motorsport

‘Sore loser’: F1 team’s ‘criminal’ act slammed as Aussie Piastri backed for ‘doing everything right’

Alpine only have themselves to blame for losing F1 prodigy Oscar Piastri to a rival team, according to German legend Ralf Schumacher.

Motorsport

F1 makes call on Aussie contract saga amid shock Webber claim

The FIA has broken its silence on the Oscar Piastri contract saga, confirming the dispute will be resolved without having to go to court.

Basketball

Simmons era officially over as Sixers reportedly reach deal with Nets star over missing $28m

The Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons reportedly reached a settlement agreement on the grievance filed by the superstar over lost salary.

Basketball

‘S*** is comical’: KD blasts shock retirement claim as ugly trade ‘stalemate’ drags on

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has hit out amid a suggestion he would rather retire than play another game for the franchise as his trade “stalemate” drags on.

Basketball

Liz Cambage to ‘step away’ after messy split as basketball career hangs by a thread

Liz Cambage has announced she is stepping away from the WNBA, leaving her professional basketball career hanging by a thread.

Basketball

NBA star reveals new Aussie teammate’s wild feat, insists best to come in injury return

Australia’s Jack White is already making his mark at the Denver Nuggets, with star guard Jamal Murray revealing he’s quickly set a new record for the team’s 100 three-pointers shooting drill.

Basketball

Irving takes swipe at report on bizarre contract demand

Kyrie Irving took a thinly veiled swipe at the media after a report claimed the Brooklyn Nets superstar reportedly made a bizarre contract demand.

Football

How Man Utd’s owners built a ‘toxic culture’ that destroyed a giant in $1.4bn demise

Manchester United is one of the great names in sport. But the historic club has been kneecapped by its absent American owners – and club legends have had enough.

Football

Man Utd pull $124m bid but chase Brazil striker; star’s fury after club demands record fee: Rumour Mill

Manchester United has reportedly given up on one of their top transfer targets after weeks of chasing the Barcelona star – and they’ve moved on to a new strike sensation.

Football

‘Properly gone for it’: Liverpool’s $145m man slammed by legends over ‘moment of madness’

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher described a wild head-butt from Darwin Nunez as a “moment of madness” as Liverpool’s star recruit was sensationally sent off.

Football

‘Draws are defeats’: Reds already facing uphill battle in title race after shock results: PL Talking Pts

It’s only two games into the season, but Liverpool are already facing a serious uphill battle to keep pace in the title race. PL TALKING PTS

Football

‘Graveyard for players’: Man Utd legend savages club amid bizarre TV ploy to hide shame

Manchester United great Gary Neville branded the club as a “graveyard” for footballers as the Red Devils’ in-house TV channel made a major call.

NFL

Aussie beast slams ‘dirty’ act, calls out ‘fake news’; QB’s ‘terrible’ injury blow — NFL Scout

Jordan Mailata has revealed his true feelings after a rival’s “dirty” play while fellow Australian Daniel Faalele is making big improvements ahead of his rookie season.

UFC

‘Best self defence video I’ve seen’: Aussie MMA fighter destroys two men in street fight

An Aussie MMA fighter has walked through the moment he was forced into a stunning display of self defence against two attackers.

Motorsport

Ex-F1 star ‘can’t imagine’ Aussie gets second chance; strange reason for Merc success: Pit Talk

A former F1 star “can’t imagine” Daniel Ricciardo will get another seat in the category as a messy and expensive exit looms. PIT TALK

AFL

Two greats retire in one day as Tigers champ, Port’s ‘greatest in AFL era’ call time: Off-Season Central

This is Off-Season Central, where you can track every move by every club in the 2022 off-season. Here’s everything you need to know about what your team is doing to prepare for 2023.

NRL

Ex-NRL star Brett Finch pleads guilty to child abuse material charge

A former NRL and NSW State of Origin star has pleaded guilty to using a sex hotline to share child abuse material.

NRL

‘Open-minded’ Knights delay Ponga punishment call as club says problems ‘self-inflicted’

Knights director of football Peter Parr says the club will wait until the NRL Integrity Unit’s investigation is completed before deciding if Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann will be punished.

Tennis

Fan kicked out of US tennis match between Russian players because of Ukrainian flag

A fan draped in a Ukrainian flag has been forced to leave an all-Russian qualifying match at the Cincinnati Open, sparking anger.

NRL

Buzz’s ref ‘square up’ conspiracy theory shot down in heated NRL 360 debate

The Daily Telegraph’s Buzz Rothfield has labelled the Raiders Round 22 last-gasp victory over the Dragons a “square up” following the club’s controversial Round 16 loss.

UFC

Lost passports, emergency surgery and the 4am call from Dana that changed Aussie’s life

Not a lot went Shannon Ross’ way during a recent trip to America, but an early-morning phone call from UFC President Dana White made all the pain and drama worthwhile.

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