Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options
The injury that prompted the Los Angeles Chargers to demote Jordan Petaia to their reserves list is only minor and the Australian is assessing his options.
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Premiership mentor out of Demons’ coaching race
The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.
It’s a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival
Crowds and organisers are devastated a popular regional festival has been cancelled after heavy rain flooded the event grounds.
Coach ‘not sure’ if Simonsson has played last Eels game
Disgruntled centre Bailey Simonsson is on leave from Parramatta, and coach Jason Ryles is "not too sure" if he will play for the club again.
Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test
Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupo'o and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.
Mitchell returns at centre in ‘spoonbowl’ clash
Gold Coast host South Sydney in a vital bottom-of-the-ladder confrontation, with the visitors welcoming back key players from injury for the clash.
Premier’s big call as state parliament hangs in balance
Tasmania's leader has made an important appointment as he grapples with a hung parliament and braces for a no-confidence vote.
Sharks rueing missed opportunity as Dragons take points
St George Illawarra have defeated Cronulla 22-14 to keep their season on life support, defeating their rivals for the first time in five years
Heeney’s high five cripples Lions in costly loss
Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish.
Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act
Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.
Verran stars for Sharks, Warriors and Knights win
Emma Verran has dominated for Cronulla in their victory over St George Illawarra, while there were also wins for the Warriors and Newcastle in NRLW.
Australia lock in opening pair for ‘foreseeable future’
Australia captain Mitch Marsh has revealed he will open for the T20 team in the T20s against South Africa and leading into next year's World Cup.
Four sin-binned as Roosters wallop Dolphins
The Sydney Roosters have given the Dolphins a 64-12 thrashing in a fiery encounter where both sides played with 11 men after four sin-binnings.
Warriors defiant after loss, Bulldogs answer critics
The Warriors' third consecutive loss has pushed them outside the NRL's top four as the finals series approaches, but the Kiwis say the defeat won't define them.
King flies high as Suns hang on against surging Blues
Gold Coast have hung on for a 19-point win over Carlton, surviving a final-quarter onslaught from the Blues at Marvel Stadium.
Freo hail skipper’s heroics in thrilling win over Port
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.
Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
Astronauts return to Earth after five months in space
Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station.
Gold Coast closing in on maiden AFL finals berth
Gold Coast can almost lock in a maiden finals berth, but coach Damien Hardwick is refusing to look ahead to September just yet.
‘Shoosh!’: Leniu adds vim to villainy after sin bin
Sydney Roosters props Spencer Leniu and Naufahu Whyte showed real character after being sin-binned, going on to inspire a thrashing of the Dolphins.
Swans count costs of ‘massive’ Lions boilover
All-Australian ruck contender Brodie Grundy was left groggy after Sydney outplayed Brisbane to continue their impressive late-season form.
‘Great friends’ Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties
Australia and New Zealand are chasing stronger military and economic ties, with the latter open to following its neighbour's lead on frigate procurement.
Soaring Dockers warned: ‘Don’t get caught in the hype’
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is urging his players to not get caught in the hype of rising into the AFL's top four.
PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’
Australia has downplayed US criticism of international efforts to recognise Palestine as Anthony Albanese criticises Israel's plan to expand its Gaza offensive.
Businesses baulk at cost of bonus public holidays
Businesses could lose more than $100 million a year under a state proposal that adds two public holidays to the calendar, a lobby group claims.
‘New Jamie Whincup’ arrives with thrilling Ipswich win
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve after pit lane chaos to prevail over Cam Waters and claim a second victory in Ipswich.
Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow
The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to deliver mortgage holders more hip-pocket relief in its upcoming interest rates decision.
Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes
In a bid to meet it's target of building 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government has announced new housing laws designed to speed up approvals.
Smith questioned by police, released to play for Souths
South Sydney star Brandon Smith was interviewed by police and let go on arrival on the Gold Coast before taking his place in the team to play the Titans.
Titans respond as captain Tino prepares to test market
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is set to test the market for 2027 and will speak with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga when the time is right.