An AFL footballer has died in Las Vegas.
News Ltd's Herald Sun website, citing sporting sources, says the footballer was found dead within the past 12 hours in Las Vegas.
The Port Adelaide Football Club confirmed the reports with a statement saying the deceased was one of their players.
"At this point, the club is unable to confirm the identity of the player involved in this tragedy as family members are still being informed," the statement read.
"A group from the Port Adelaide playing group left Adelaide on Saturday for a holiday.
"The club is in contact with members of the travelling group and is working with U.S. authorities while investigations continue."
The club is attempting to ascertain more information and is unable to make any further comment.
Victorian authorities were trying to contact the man's family, and players of his club had been called together for a briefing.
- AAP/nzherald.co.nz