Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
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Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Australia handed T20 WC flogging by NZ
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup defence is already hanging by a thread after just one game, flogged by 89 runs in their SCG tournament opener by New Zealand.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw
The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.
Bella Nipotina claims G1 Manikato Stakes
Bella Nipotina has arrived as Australia's latest Group One winner after taking out a rescheduled Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Brisbane battle for ALM point at Wanderers
Brisbane coach Warren Moon has labelled a recent rule change as "stupid" after it potentially denied them a first win of their ALM season against the Wanderers.
Phoenix edge Bullets in NBL thriller
Mitch Creek scored 31 points as South East Melbourne Phoenix came from behind to defeat Brisbane Bullets.
Carrigan hails support after Hampson death
Patrick Carrigan has thanked Mal Meninga and his Australian teammates for comforting him following the loss of his friend Liam Hampson.
Lions roaring toward AFLW finals
Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.
Gloomy backdrop for first Albanese budget
The Labor government is handing down its first budget at a time of economic turbulence. Here's why that matters.
Australia adamant World Cup hopes not lost
Andrew McDonald has pointed to Australia's previous fightbacks from early Twenty20 World Cup defeats as proof his side can still defend their title.
NSW faces ‘very dangerous’ 48 hours
With new weather systems closing in on NSW, residents across the state are being warned rain and floods pose massive risks to lives and homes.
Flood levees tested as Vic rivers rise
Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
UK PM candidates Johnson, Sunak ‘to meet’
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the two main potential candidates in the contest to become the UK's next prime minister, will reportedly meet.
Murder charge after Qld woman found dead
A Queensland man has been charged with the murder of a young woman after her body was found in bushland near the Sunshine Coast.
Zampa feels Aussies erred on T20 spin call
Australia's decision not to bowl Glenn Maxwell or any spinner in the powerplay in their T20 World Cup loss may have been an error, reckons leggie Adam Zampa.
Lack of fuel standard a handbrake on EVs
Wait times are long and prices high for electric vehicles in Australia but experts say one policy could trigger a U-turn.
Matildas WC opponents pledge huge support
Australia will play Ireland, Nigeria and Canada at next year's Women's World Cup on home soil, with all three nations pledging major travelling support.
Qld plan to crack down on child offenders
The Queensland government wants to introduce laws to give police greater powers to inspect the digital devices of child sex offenders.
Southern Queensland cops latest soaking
A major flood warning is current for southeast Queensland's Macintyre River, which is expected to peak at up to 9.9 metres at Goondiwindi.
No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.
Levees tested as Vic flood peaks arrive
Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.
Breakers fix slow start to beat Cairns
New Zealand have overcome the equal-lowest opening quarter score in NBL history to beat Cairns on their home floor, 68-64.
Perth top WBBL as rain ruins double header
Perth Scorchers have reclaimed top spot in the WBBL after picking up a point although rain prevented a result in both of Sunday's games at the WACA.
Munster revels in Cleary combination
Cameron Munster has enjoyed playing with Nathan Cleary for the first time as the Kangaroos duo gave head coach Mal Meninga food for thought against Scotland.
Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW
Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.
Kohli blasts India to classic T20 Cup win
A legendary Virat Kohli knock has inspired India to an extraordinary four-wicket T20 World Cup win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the MCG in front of 90,293 fans
Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon’s return
Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.
Kings surge to top of NBL ladder
The Sydney Kings have kept their NBL-record road winning streak alive with victory over Melbourne United.