Officer drowns in rip after saving son
An off-duty NSW police officer has drowned in a rip after saving his 14-year-old son who got stuck in the current at an unpatrolled beach on the south coast.
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Snapshot of the week’s A-League Men action
A look at the highs and lows of latest A-League Men action.
Snapshot of the A-League Women round
A look at the highs and lows of the A-League Women round.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
Injured Papenhuyzen heads to US for rehab
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will head to the US to work with a specialist in the hope of getting back into NRL action following his serious knee injury.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL
Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
Russian troops killed in deadly strike
Scores of Russian troops stationed next to an ammunitions dump have been killed by a Ukrainian missile strike.
Nadal bemoans dead tie versus Australia
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
Lynn in ‘better headspace’ after BBL move
Chris Lynn says he's in a better headspace after switching from the Brisbane Heat to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Pilot and passengers die in chopper crash
A pilot, a British couple and a NSW woman have died after two sightseeing helicopters collided in mid-air on the Gold Coast.
BBL reduced in $1.5 billion TV rights deal
Cricket Australia's new seven-year, $1.5 billion TV rights deal marks a reset in relationships with broadcasters Foxtel and Seven, and a rethink for the BBL.
Government eyes China COVID-19 management
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is closely monitoring the situation in China and is concerned about its influence on the Australian economy.
Race to evacuate as floods hit Kimberley
Record flooding in parts of the WA Kimberley has marooned 15 guests at a Fitzroy Crossing hotel as authorities race to find a boat big enough to evacuate them.
Tsitsipas striving for tennis zen mode
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
Poland advances to United Cup city final
Poland have booked their spot in Brisbane's United Cup city final against Italy after Hubert Hurkacz beat three-time grand slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Tiley backs United Cup amid criticism
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley disagrees with suggestions the inaugural United Cup mixed teams event has not been the raging success it was supposed to be.
Chinese state media plays down COVID wave
China has rejected criticism of its COVID data and its state media has called other nation's new curbs on Chinese traveller's "discriminatory".
Practice matches included in AO qualifiers
Australian Open qualifiers are now paid ticketed events, with Tennis Australia to add practice matches at Rod Laver Arena to the schedule as a fan incentive.
Limited members at Victory home return
Melbourne Victory A-League Men and Women members can attend the club's upcoming double header, except for those who hold seats in the north end of AAMI Park.
How Bennett gave new Dolphin Kodi the code
Dolphins utility Kodi Nikorima recalls a brutal lesson Wayne Bennett taught him at the Broncos, and the coach's phone call that secured him to the new NRL club.
Mitchell scores 71 as Cavs catch Bulls
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the eighth-highest individual haul in NBA history, as the Cavaliers came from behind to beat Chicago in overtime.
Djokovic holds no grudge against Australia
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Constant Lestienne in straight sets to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International 1.
Huni eyes return after injury all-clear
Australian heavyweight boxer Justis Huni has been given the all-clear to return to training and is eyeing a return to the ring in March.
Australia seals first United Cup win
Another win for Jason Kubler and mixed doubles success for Samantha Stosur and John Peers have earned Australia their first United Cup tennis victory.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Ukrainian strike ‘kills 89 Russian troops’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not addressed a strike on a temporary barracks in the Russian-controlled area of Donetsk which killed at least 89.