Storm ‘won’t take a backward step’ in Sharks showdown
Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.
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Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 has crashed into the south China coast after battering Hong Kong and killing 17 people in Taiwan.
‘Not supposed to be here’: Lion’s next shift mentality
Bruce Reville worked jobs at an abattoir and driving forklifts at Bunnings before getting his AFL opportunity at Brisbane, where he's now a cult hero.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster
A major Optus outage that left Australians without access to emergency services has been blamed on human error as its embattled CEO fights to keep his position.
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma
If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
Broncos weapon to target Panthers’ weakest link
Penrith leaked four tries down their left defensive edge against Canterbury and Brisbane strike weapon Kotoni Staggs is ready to cash in at Suncorp Stadium.
Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup
Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.
Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back
Cody Ramsey will cap a remarkable comeback from battling ulcerative colitis to captain St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup final.
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith’s master shogun
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting
The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to letting umpires having access to statistics.
Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild
Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.
Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.
Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV
Jimmy Kimmel insists he never meant to make light of Charlie Kirk's murder as the comedian made an emotional return to his TV show after being suspended.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
Wanted: 100 electric car drivers for energy-saving test
Would you plug your car into the national grid for money off your electricity bill? A growing number of energy providers would like to know.
A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
‘Call to arms’: peak body joins coal royalties fight
A resources sector peak body has issued a "call to arms" urging businesses to join the fight against a state government's controversial coal royalties scheme.
Farming export success sows seeds of growth goal reset
A $100 billion target is expected to be met by Australian agriculture, but whether it remains the best goal has been questioned at a farming conference.
Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks
Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.
Lions back Neale to make right call in race to reach GF
All eyes are on Lachie Neale's bid to make a remarkable grand-final return from injury and his teammates will back him to make the right call.
Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues’ tough season
Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.
AI ‘energy trilemma’ in sights of data centre boss
Keeping data centres running to support the AI boom will require investment in low-emission energy generation, possibly including nuclear, proponents argue.
‘I was ready’: Goodwin reflects on Demons sacking
As he prepares to start a new role at Sydney, Simon Goodwin has used the two months since his sacking as Melbourne coach productively.
Kremlin rejects Trump claims on war in Ukraine
Russian nationalists have mocked Donald Trump's flip-flop on the war in Ukraine after the US president said he believed Kyiv could retake all its land.
Knowles hungry for title before move to NRL’s Dolphins
St Helens forward Morgan Knowles is hoping to sign off from the Super League in style before moving to the NRL's Dolphins on a two-year deal.
Israel moves deeper into Gaza City as Trump talks peace
US President Donald Trump has been in talks about ending the war in Gaza, while Israel continue their push into the heart of the enclave's biggest city.
Most destructive arms race in history looms: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the United Nations General Assembly that the world is living through the most destructive arms race in history.
‘Riding through hell’: Aussie cyclists take world gold
Jay Vine has upgraded his individual silver to a gold in the mixed team time trial relay as Australia's top cyclists defended their world title in Rwanda.
Sharks star shrugs off personal barbs in NRL title race
Nicho Hynes no longer cares what anyone thinks of him, but says he will always stand up for the Sharks as they hunt their first NRL premiership since 2016.