Ice roller derby puts Borodulina on alert | Full coverage IF AUSTRALIANS know one thing about the Winter Olympics it is surely this: in the short-track speed skating, anything can happen. more -->

Exiled Geelong star to seek meaningful work in factory MATHEW STOKES has been told to get a real job and banned by Geelong from playing senior football until at least round eight as part of the club's package of punishments for the footballer who faces drugs charges. more -->

McKinna to stand down Former Socceroos boss Graeme Arnold set to take over as coach of the Central Coast Mariners. more -->

Carney steering clear of trouble Off the drink and off the road, controversial playmaker Todd Carney is determined to steer clear of trouble in his return to the NRL with Sydney Roosters this season. more -->

Minichiello to make statement Forgotten superstar Anthony Minichiello says his injury woes are firmly behind him and is ready to show the NRL he is still the best fullback in the game. more -->

Storm name understrength team for trial Melbourne Storm have named an understrength team for their first NRL pre-season trial match against Brisbane Broncos in Rockhampton. more -->

Hindmarsh appointed face of west Parramatta Eels' Nathan Hindmarsh has been appointed as the NRL's face of the west, but the AFL's Team GWS head coach Kevin Sheedy claims he has never heard of him. more -->

Premiership top of Willie's agenda Helping deliver North Queensland Cowboys their maiden NRL premiership is high on new recruit Willie Mason's agenda as he prepares to settle into his new life. more -->

Folau not reading the script It was meant to be a day to promote the game in rugby league heartland, but someone obviously forgot to hand the script to NRL All-Stars winger Israel Folau. more -->

Tallis takes a swipe at rugby Outspoken former Australia captain Gorden Tallis says Kangaroos halfback Johnathan Thurston risks becoming rugby union's new marketing meal ticket if he switches codes next season. more -->

Rusty brings Burgess to tears South Sydney's English import Sam Burgess was brought to tears on Sunday when Hollywood actor Russell Crowe handed him a membership for his deceased father. more -->

Mason playing for livelihood Following months of uncertainty, Willie Mason officially announced his NRL return at Townsville after accepting a lifeline from North Queensland Cowboys. more -->

Dragons name strong squad St George Illawarra have named a strong squad for their first NRL pre-season trial against Parramatta in Perth this Sunday. more -->