Injuries sour Blues’ AFL win as Curnow kicks 10 goals
Charlie Curnow has kicked a career-best 10 goals in Carlton's 71-point AFL win over West Coast, but the Blues have several new injury worries.
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Jason Day battles to keep his British Open hopes alive
Jason Day is Australia's big hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he was still left with a distant chase of the British Open leader Brian Harman.
Knights upset Storm to keep NRL finals bid alive
Newcastle have snapped an 11-game, eight-year NRL losing streak against Melbourne and kept their hopes of a fairytale finals berth alive.
Fears for injured Ashcroft after Lions hold off Cats
Geelong were slow out of the blocks but eventually pushed Brisbane, who won by 11 points as the Lions lost Will Ashcroft to a potentially serious knee injury.
Aussie skateboarder Chloe Covell, 13, wins X Games gold
Teenage skateboarder Chloe Covell has put herself in prime position to earn a place at the Paris Olympics by winning the X Games' women's street competition.
Scott not ‘devastated’ after Cats near miss at Gabba
Geelong's two-game AFL winning streak has been ended by Brisbane in a tense, low-scoring Gabba affair that gave coach Chris Scott food for thought.
Broncos’ Werner sent off for biting in NRLW loss
Newcastle, Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters all had wins on the opening day of the NRLW season that culminated with a sensational send-off.
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory
Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato.
Nanai injured as Cowboys surge into NRL’s top eight
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup
England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show.
Aussie swim star Titmus buzzing for freestyle showdown
Australian ace Ariarne Titmus hasn't felt such a buzz for two years as she prepares for her 400m freestyle showdown at the Aquatic World Championships.
Ukrainian drone strikes ammunition depot in Crimea
An ammunition depot in Crimea has exploded, Russian-installed governor Sergei Aksyonov says, after a suspected Ukrainian drone attack.
Late Collingwood fightback takes down Power in AFL epic
Collingwood have pulled off another famous last-quarter comeback to beat Port Adelaide by two points in an instant AFL classic in Adelaide .
Australia’s consent laws to be put under the microscope
Sexual assault experts, survivor advocates and support services will appear before a senate committee examining reforms to improve consent laws and education.
Bellamy questions Storm after another lead blown
The final 70 minutes of Melbourne's NRL loss to Newcastle were the most disappointing in recent memory for coach Craig Bellamy.
Smith revival gives Roosters a kick towards finals
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson remains confident his side can go on a late winning run like they did in 2022, with Brandon Smith's form a key.
Injured Sam Kerr watches on as Matildas resume training
The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane, with injured skipper Sam Kerr sitting out, to begin preparations for facing Nigeria.
Down on troops, Arthur not fazed by Eels’ run home
Brad Arthur is adamant Parramatta's finals chances are in their own hands despite a narrow 24-18 loss to North Queensland
Wests Tigers make perfect start in NRLW win over Eels
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Reynolds can be ‘king of Brisbane’ in 10 weeks: Walters
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds is on track to be one of the best recruits in NRL history.
Dockers embrace chaotic brand despite loss to Sydney
Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over, but coach Justin Longmuir says there's still plenty to gain from the final five weeks of the season.
Power take positives from two-point Collingwood loss
Port Adelaide might have lost a thriller to Collingwood on Saturday night, but it has left Ken Hinkley more certain his side can compete with the AFL's best.
Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms
Tens of thousands of Israelis opposed to a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have taken part in protests across the country.
Runaway Open leader Harman hunted by big beast Rahm
Jon Rahm has moved firmly into contention at the British Open by producing a dazzling round of 63, but Brian Harman remains firmly in control.
Labuschagne century gives Australia hope in Manchester
Australia have given themselves a chance of saving the fourth Ashes Test after losing only one wicket in two hours of play on a wet day four.
Panthers thrash Bulldogs on Cleary’s NRL return
Nathan Cleary has made a powerful return to the NRL as Penrith thrashed Canterbury 44-18 at BlueBet Stadium.
Asylum seeker helping athletes reach for sporting stars
An athlete who came to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games before seeking asylum is helping a new generation of stars prepare for the Brisbane Olympics.
Vingegaard seals Tour de France as Pogacar wins stage
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard has stayed on course to win his second Tour de France after keeping tabs on his main rival, and 20th stage winner, Tadej Pogacar.
Sustainable farming method undergoes a growth spurt
A sustainable farming method first used for banana crops will now be expanded to apples, as farmers look to reduce use of agricultural chemicals.
Hit Japanese anime has Australians digging volleyball
Volleyball participation has spiked across the country, thanks to a Japanese show about a vertically-challenged teenager.
Day relying on Norman-like collapse in British Open bid
Jason Day is Australia's big hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he will need a monumental collapse by British Open leader Brian Harman if he is to get close.