Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan All-Australian defender Sam Taylor destroyed Jesse Hogan's confidence in recent weeks, and the star forward couldn't be more thankful. AAP · Feb 15
No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries. AAP · Feb 15
This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be. AAP · Feb 14
Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth. AAP · Feb 14
'Plain lie': Heyman left fuming as Glory beat United Perth's prospects of making the A-League Women's top six have been boosted by a controversial late goal from Susan Phonsongkham to defeat Canberra 1-0. AAP · Feb 14
'MVP race is over': Cotton-led Sixers comeback sinks NZ Adelaide pulled off a remarkable NBL comeback against New Zealand behind a 42-point haul from five-time league MVP Bryce Cotton. AAP · Feb 14
Fresh injury sidelines United star ahead of NBL finals Shea Ili has managed just 10 NBL appearances this season amid a series of injury setbacks, and he has been sidelined again in the lead-up to the finals. AAP · Feb 14
'Better every day': Jets star making case for Socceroos Max Burgess is leading the charge in Newcastle's resurgence and coach Mark Milligan believes it's the type of form that should be considered by the Socceroos. AAP · Feb 13
Wildcats pour heat on Kings' MVP candidate Davis Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie believes he has the right weapon to blunt Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis in their blockbuster NBL clash. AAP · Feb 13
'Loser mentality': Why 'Nix aren't fixed on just finals Wellington are in the bottom three of the A-League Men, but coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the Phoenix are still in contention to win the competition. AAP · Feb 13
No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown. AAP · Feb 13
Seventh heaven for Newcastle in win over 10-man Glory A-League Men leaders Newcastle have claimed their seventh win on the spin with a 3-1 victory over Perth Glory. AAP · Feb 13
Wanderers slip as comeback Phoenix salvage ALM draw A starring performance from mid-season recruit Ryan Fraser wasn't enough to fire Western Sydney to victory, with Wellington Phoenix salvaging a point. AAP · Feb 13
Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. AAP · Feb 13
AAP · Feb 13 Origin helps Bontempelli and Greene finally make peace Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead.
AAP · Feb 13 Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13 Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of unspecified nations ahead of this week’s multicultural round
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12 Victoria and WA shook the foundations as Origin hit a peak that it will never reach again I’ve seen a lot of sport and nothing compares to Western Australia snatching victory from the Big V in 1986 in one of the greatest interstate football matches
AAP · Feb 12 United splutter past Taipans to put heat on Perth Milton Doyle took over a spluttering Melbourne United offence in a tense defeat of Cairns that kept them in reach of fourth to begin the penultimate NBL round.
AAP · Feb 12 Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.
AAP · Feb 12 No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.
AAP · Feb 12 Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war The AFL's biggest stars are promising to put their bodies on the line when Western Australia take on Victoria in a blockbuster State of Origin clash in Perth.
AAP · Feb 11 Three hits of GF heartbreak still driving Swans star Three AFL grand final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11 From the Pocket: AFL Origin fills the February void this year, but then what? Perth’s Optus Stadium will be full and the scores will be high, despite the fact Victoria v Western Australia doesn’t mean anything
AAP · Feb 11 'Get after it': hot start predicted for AFL Origin While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AFL State of Origin clash.