Thompson, Slater score breakthrough Ironman tri wins
Australians Nick Thompson and Penny Slater have scored their first Ironman-distance triathlon wins at the 15th Cairns race.
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Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party
Jarome Luai has scored a hat-trick as Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with an eight-point win over Gold Coast.
Six-shooter Ryan shines again as Saints claim vital win
Liam Ryan kicked a career-best six goals and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also starred as St Kilda beat GWS by eight points on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Waratahs set up Super W win with rousing first half
The Waratahs are unbeaten in the first two rounds of Super W after beating the Brumbies in Canberra while the Fijian Drua rallied to overhaul the Western Force.
Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins
The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.
Geneva on high alert as 50,000 G7 protesters expected
Luxury shops and banks are boarded up in the Swiss city of Geneva in anticipation of anti-G7 protests as leaders attending the summit are due to fly in.
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers
In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Brunson delivers again as Knicks win NBA title
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks have done it again, overcoming Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title.
Nobodies perfect: Maroons eye end of 31-year MCG hoodoo
Queensland hooker Harry Grant says the current team is ready to "write a story" and end the 31-year drought of the Maroons at the MCG.
Irankunda heroics vindicate bold coach in Socceroo win
Tony Popovic's bold call to start Nestory Irankunda in Australia's World Cup opener against Turkey paid off, with the sensation starring in a memorable 2-0 win.
Liberal star to quit as Hanson’s PM push continues
One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.
Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.
Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism
State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.
Maroons rally around prop after his father’s death
Queensland No.9 Harry Grant has outlined how the players will support prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui after the death of his father.
Ukraine’s drones hit Russian industrial facilities
Ukraine has continued to strike at Russian industrial facilities with drones including a hit on a vital chemical plant.
US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as details emerge
A initial plan for peace is due to be signed within a day, says US President Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan as details begin to emerge.
Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world
The Socceroos are full of youthful enthusiasm and hype and are ready to again silence doubters on the World Cup stage, starting with Turkey.
We’re alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round
North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive.
Sydney ace set to return after bye for AFL pacesetters
Sydney coach Dean Cox says a star midfielder is poised for a long-awaited return from injury after the second-placed Swans enjoy a bye next weekend.
Aussies down South Africa in flying start to World Cup
Georgia Wareham took 3-13 and Phoebe Litchfield hit a half century as Australia eased to a 65-run victory over South Africa in their T20 World Cup opener.
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say
He has played for Australia in league, union and sevens, but there's one thing soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has yet to achieve.
‘Incredibly tragic’: shark attack spooks swimmers
A shark attack that left a woman critically injured has prompted calls for culling as a government considers the sweeping measure to protect the community.
Pallister out for slice of gruelling Comm Games history
Lani Pallister is out to be the first woman to claim 1500m freestyle gold, with the punishing distance event introduced to this year's Commonwealth Games.
O’Callaghan, Pallister headline Comm Games swim team
Australia will send a 42-strong team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 14 rookies to make their debuts alongside proven gold medal winners.
Sydney escape to claim thrilling comeback win over Port
Sydney have produced another fast finish to pip Port Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller.
Resolute Eels put Canberra’s season on life support
A stout defensive effort has seen Parramatta hang on to beat Canberra 15-12 on Saturday night, leaving the Raiders' season in disarray.
Mavericks edge Firebirds as Nelson reaches milestone
Shimona Nelson became only the second player to notch 5000 Super Netball goals, as her Melbourne Mavericks battled hard for a win over the Queensland Firebirds.
‘Unreal feeling’: Sharks shock Warriors in NRL thriller
A late two-point drop goal from Braydon Trindall has secured Cronulla an epic NRL victory over the second-placed Warriors in Auckland.
Heffernan stars as Thunderbirds thump Lightning
Adelaide have ended their glittering Super Netball season in fine fashion, comfortably beating the Sunshine Coast Lightning in their final match before finals.
Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles
Jack Darling has wound back the clock with four first-half goals as North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point victory over West Coast in Perth.
Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.