Alekna and Denny both smash discus world record
Australian Matt Denny has bettered the discus world record in Oklahoma - but so did Lithuanian Mykolas Alekna.
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‘What now?’ McIlroy ends hoodoo to join golfing greats
Rory McIlroy's emotional, nerve-jangling Masters breakthrough has made history but set him up for much more after ending an 11-year wait for his fifth major.
Tobacco war could put pressure on emergency departments
Violence linked to the illegal tobacco trade could lead to serious injuries and more work for busy emergency departments, doctors warn.
At least three Maroons to debut in women’s Origin I
Queenslanders Rory Owen, Jasmine Peters, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Georgia Hannaway and Tavarna Papalii are all in the mix for State of Origin debuts.
North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos
North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel insists the club's journey "isn't linear" and the Kangaroos will bounce back from two deflating defeats.
China’s Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat
President Xi Jinping has warned there are no winners in trade wars as he begins an Asian tour aimed at consolidating relations with China's neighbours.
Galvin to become hot property as Tigers exit confirmed
Superstar five-eighth Lachlan Galvin will leave Wests Tigers at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the NRL club has confirmed.
Tuipulotu’s money man NRL celebration on ice again
A hamstring injury will rule Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu out for at least a week, putting his money man celebration on ice again after its jubilant return.
Tech tariff pivot helps Australian shares take a breath
A development in the US-China tariff war has nudged Australian shares higher with the White House carving out smartphones, computers and other electronics.
PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south
After an awkward exchange with Tanya Plibersek on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether his purported rival will keep her portfolio.
Spat? What spat? Luxon denies trade tensions in NZ
Winston Peters, the wily veteran of New Zealand politics, appears to be dialling up pressure on his boss Chris Luxon ahead of a leadership handover.
Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan
Adelaide defender Nick Murray will attempt to return from a knee injury when he rejoins full training ahead of a clash against GWS.
Dutton’s son saving like mad in hopeless housing market
Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.
Tragedy as tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found
Three people are dead in separate tragedies after a man drowned in a dam trying to save children on kayaks and two tourists were swept out to sea.
Olympian’s ‘lack of empathy’ angers his widow’s sister
Olympian Rohan Dennis has not apologised to the family of his wife Melissa Hoskins over the "tragic accident" that led to her death, a court has been told.
Warriors’ personnel issues deepen as Berry banned
The Warriors are set to lose another player for their NRL round-seven clash against Brisbane as Rocco Berry faces suspension for a late, high shot.
Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has expressed hatred for Hawthorn in a now-deleted social media post in the latest incident in the rivalry between the clubs.
NRL’s Bulldogs chasing 87-year first on Good Friday
Canterbury have the chance to post their equal-best start to a season when they host South Sydney for the NRL's Good Friday clash.
Ex-state Liberal leader ‘used cocaine to escape stress’
A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.
Halves impress Flanagan as Dragons belt Titans
St George Illawarra have thrashed a woeful Gold Coast in round six of the NRL season.
Lachie Kennedy runs 10 seconds flat in 100m in Perth
Australian sprint star Lachie Kennedy has run 10 seconds flat with a legal tailwind in Perth, just a night after Gout Gout posted a wind-aided 9.99 seconds.
Victory push ALW premiership race to final day
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory's battle for the ALW premiership will come down to the final round after both won their penultimate games of the campaign.
‘Selfish’ Vidmar wants Tilio to stay at Melbourne City
Aurelio Vidmar 'selfishly' hopes Marco Tilio spends another season at Melbourne City after he combined with German Ferreyra to spark a 3-2 win over Brisbane.
Brave Waratahs upset table-topping Chiefs in Super epic
The NSW Waratahs have hit back after two losses in New Zealand to upset the table-topping Chiefs 21-14 in a Super Rugby Pacific thriller in Sydney.
Roosters stun Broncos in 10-point win at Suncorp
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset 26-16 victory over the Broncos in Brisbane, with Billy Smith scoring two tries.
Waratahs savour ‘special’ win over table-topping Chiefs
The NSW Waratahs have hit back after two losses in New Zealand to upset the table-topping Chiefs 21-14 in a Super Rugby Pacific thriller in Sydney.
Nealy 400,000 displaced since Gaza ceasefire ended: UN
Around 90 per cent of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced since the beginning of the war, according to the UN.
Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans
Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.
Leniu to avoid trouble unless Nine or Thurston complain
Spencer Leniu's heated altercation with Johnathan Thurston has spilled on to social media, accusing the rugby league great of being two-faced and fake.
US envoy and Putin hold four hour meeting on Ukraine
Officials in the Kremlin say US envoy Steve Witkoff has held "productive" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the Ukraine conflict.
Demon beats Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 for first ‘double bagel’
Alex de Minaur has achieved the first whitewash of his professional tennis career, beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-final.