Tony Lai, DO, an Interventional Spine Fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Steve Evans will bring his familiar touchline intensity back to Priestfield on Saturday – but Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth says he has his respect.

Gillingham are close to welcoming back several injured players for Saturday’s visit of Bristol Rovers – but striker Ronan Hale remains a doubt.

Gillingham defender Conor McManus has been called up for international duty.

Bolton’s nimble movements, fast feet and cat-like balance exposed Geelong’s Bailey Smith early in Fremantle’s semi-final.

The Panthers have an impressive track record of getting their injured stars back on the park in quick time. What is the secret of their medical team’s success?

The Australian Open organiser is being taken to the Federal Court by a leading umpire and former match official who allege they were unlawfully dismissed.

A Swans fan since birth, Sally Edmiston considered cancelling her membership in the days after the Pullman Hotel scandal. Then she saw something that drew her back in.

Here are the all-important teams and expert tips for the cut-throat games on Friday and Saturday.

Giants captain Toby Greene has decided to join Geelong, ending his 15-year career with the expansion club.

Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall knows his injured shoulder will be tested on Saturday night against the Roosters.

Chris Fagan has options for the match-up with Hawks star Nick Watson. Meanwhile, the mayhem that followed Sydney’s historic preliminary final victory over Essendon 30 years ago didn’t exactly make everybody happy.

Melbourne City has signed experienced Costa Rican international defender Julio Cascante, who has been without a club since January.

Knights legend Andrew Johns speaks about the turnaround in Kalyn Ponga's mindset this season.

Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.

The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.

The 22-year-old returned a positive roadside reading for cocaine after he was pulled over by police after driving at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone.

Stephen Hoiles and Wycliff Palu have been confirmed as Michael Cheika's NSW Waratahs assistants as the club again attracts private ownership interest.

Cast an eye to the future and consider who the first rugby league Immortal of the women’s game may be. Ali Brigginshaw must be at the front of the debate.

Trainer Joe Pride hopes for another eye-catching finish from King’s Secret against elite opposition on Saturday before chasing easier options in the spring.

NBL veteran Chris Goulding has eyes on only one prize after Melbourne United pulled together a star-studded roster under new coach Jacob Chance.

The most-important player from every team in every grade.

GWS are describing a list overhaul, headlined by Toby Greene leaving for Geelong, as resetting rather than rebuilding.

Shane Flanagan reveals why he is not opposed to applying for the vacant assistant coaching job at the Wests Tigers.

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says his side’s point guard position will be played “by committee” in Saturday’s NBL season opener, with two key backcourt pieces unable to take to the floor.

Toby Greene's looming move from GWS to Geelong is the latest in a string of draft and trade successes for the perennial powerhouse Cats.

Andrew Johns says current NRL players need to do a better job targeting injured rivals, with Braydon Trindall and Nathan Cleary both playing wounded.

Sydney coach Dean Cox acknowledges the support of Swans fans as the club continues to navigate a difficult time, with a preliminary final against Fremantle looming.

Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.

A long-awaited return headlines Sydney’s preliminary final team, but the Swans have resisted making too many changes to their winning formula.

Gillingham’s youngsters are making such an impression that some of the club’s senior players could find it difficult to win their shirts back.

When the time came to tell the football world that Toby Greene wanted to leave the Giants, a club boss decided the occasion deserved something special.

A Hunters Hill player has been suspended for 42 matches after being found guilty of making contact with a referee during last weekend’s Subbies decider.

The latest news and gossip from around the grounds in Canberra.

Trainer David Pfieffer wants to see Ice Kool back to his best at Randwick on Saturday before taking him to Melbourne for straight-track features this spring.

Chilly Girl was shaded in the Furious Stakes but the run has given co-trainer Sterling Alexiou confidence she can thrive up front over 1400m in the Tea Rose.

Coach Dean Cox has been forced into making two changes for Friday night’s clash with Fremantle, while key forward Joel Amartey has been overlooked.

Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says a round 22 face-punching triggered the mirror-looking the Hawks needed to earn a preliminary final shot.

There’s an almost certain winner for this year’s count. But there’s a secondary question that is very much up in the air.