Young tames Old Course for Open lead
American Cameron Young is setting the pace in the 150th British Open, leading the assault on the defenceless Old Course with his eight-under par 64.
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Russian missiles kill 20 in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles that struck a city in central Ukraine killed at least 20 people and wounded about 90
Leeds outlast Roar in Gold Coast friendly
Two quickfire goals proved enough for Leeds United to see off ALM side Brisbane Roar 2-1 in Thursday night's pre-season friendly on the Gold Coast.
Sunak cements lead in race to be UK’s PM
Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt have maintained their places at the front of the UK Conservative Party leadership race as Suella Braverman was eliminated.
Kubler earns biggest career win in Newport
Jason Kubler's amazing run of success has continued with the Australian beating top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the Hall of Fame Open quarter-finals.
‘Terrorist’ Russia kills 23: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's president has described Russia as a terrorist state following an attack he said killed at least 23 people, as grain exports edge closer to resumption.
Smith eyes Jug after his best Open start
Cameron Smith has made his best start to a British Open to lie in outright third spot following a stylish first-round, five-under-par 67 at St Andrews.
Italian president rejects PM’s resignation
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has refused to accept Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation, according to the president's office.
McIlroy in ‘fantastic’ start at St Andrews
Home favourite Rory McIlroy has put himself in a strong position after the opening day of the 150th British Open at St Andrews.
Jones wants Chappell-like England resolve
England rugby coach Eddie Jones says he wants his team to play like they own the SCG, as former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell did during his hey-day.
National cabinet to meet on virus response
National cabinet will meet next week for a briefing from health officials on the latest COVID-19 surge across Australia.
Sri Lanka president resigns from Singapore
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sent in his resignation letter from Singapore but the parliamentary Speaker is waiting for verification.
Raiders boss blasts Origin rest mandate
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says an RLPA proposal to enforce a mandatory week off for returning State of Origin players isn't the NRL's decision to make.
Pressure mounts over COVID-19 payments
The federal government is under fire for not extending pandemic leave payments for those needing to isolate, as COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb.
McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL
With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.
Forum leaders declare climate emergency
The Pacific Islands Forum's final communique has declared there is a climate emergency as the leaders committed to bringing Kiribati back to the table.
Tino seeks Origin injection for Titans
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui is out to inject his energy and confidence from a successful Origin campaign into his struggling NRL club.
Adams aims to free up North’s AFL attack
New caretaker coach Leigh Adams will simplify North Melbourne's game plan in an attempt to end a 14-match AFL losing streak when they take on Richmond.
Aust netballer hit by COVID ahead of Games
Diamonds defender Jo Weston has tested positive to COVID-19 at the team's training camp in Perth, delaying her travel to the Commonwealth Games.
Jail cut for driver who killed four kids
Samuel Davidson who was speeding, drunk and drug-affected when he killed four children walking on a Sydney footpath has had his prison sentence slashed.
Biosecurity boost to halt foot and mouth
The federal government will spend $14 million to help prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease in Australia.
Brisbane airport freight workers charged
Federal police have charged eight people, including two freight workers, with stealing phones and tablets from packages at Brisbane Airport.
Jones on crusade to get rugby flowing
Master coach Eddie Jones feels rugby is over-officiated and wants coaches to present a case to the sport's governing body ahead of next year's World Cup.
All eyes on women’s high jump in Eugene
The women's high jump shapes as one of the most fascinating events at the world athletics championships.
Tiger’s Open hopes perish in horror round
Tiger Woods needs a a second-round miracle to avoid missing successive British Open cuts for the first time after starting with a horror 78 at St Andrews.
Breakthrough in blood cancer treatment
Researchers have found a vital clue that could improve immunotherapy to help fight blood cancers such as leukaemia and myeloma.
Unemployment rate hit 48-year low in June
The unemployment rate plummeted to 3.5 per cent in June, from 3.9 per cent in May, and was much better than economists were expecting.
Raider prop Tapine coy on new NRL contract
Red-hot Canberra prop Joe Tapine says he hasn't been thinking about his contract situation despite being free to negotiate with other clubs from November 1.
AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The AFL has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately, allowing a small handful of players against having the jab to return to the field.
Suns’ AFL lifer Swallow hailed by Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has hailed the form of David Swallow as the Suns' foundation player prepares to equal the AFL club's appearance record.
Cowboys wait on Toms for Cronulla clash
North Queensland will assess on Thursday whether Tom Dearden and Tom Gilbert can feature in their top-four home clash with Cronulla after State of Origin III.