Coach Goodwin optimistic about Demons’ future
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Demons will attack their last two games at "full bore" despite their finals aspirations being extinguished.
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With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response
After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.
Suns delight in rising star Mac Andrew’s late heroics
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes match-winner Mac Andrew can become a special player, and is adamant Jack Lukosius's future lies with the Suns.
Diver Rousseau surprises himself in near medal miss
Australia's former diving world champion Cassiel Rousseau has finished fourth in a 10m platform final that, aside from a Chinese victory, didn't go to script.
Families prepare to ID victims of Brazilian plane crash
The families of 62 people killed in an air crash in Brazil are gathering at a morgue and hotels in Sao Paulo as experts work to identify the victims' remains.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
Retiring kayaker Wood hails Kiwi legend Harrington
Triple Olympian Alyce Wood says sprint kayaker Lisa Carrington is a "freak" after her Kiwi rival stormed to her eighth Olympic gold medal.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Bangladesh chief justice, bank chief quit amid protests
The shake-up of government officials in Bangladesh continues as the chief justice resigns after protesters warned him of "dire consequences" if he did not.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive
Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
Homes of endangered greater gliders face logging threat
A conservation group is urging the Queensland government to protect land with greater glider habitat after logging near a site where the species has been seen.
Allen’s clutch kick gives West Coast back-to-back wins
West Coast have surged late to beat North Melbourne by five points in Hobart, with Oscar Allen kicking the match-winner with just 18 seconds remaining.
Springboks smash Wallabies to open Rugby Championship
South Africa have inflicted the first defeat on the Wallabies under the coaching tenure of Joe Schmidt, thrashing the Australians in Brisbane
McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony
History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.
Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders’ finals hopes
A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.
Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana
The battle of the west heats up as Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona and Donald Trump hits Montana, which could decide which party controls the US Senate.
Giants snap Lions’ AFL run
The GWS Giants have ended Brisbane's nine-game AFL winning run with an 18-point away win at the Gabba.
Pressure builds for gambling ad ban
As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.
Almost 100 dead in Israeli strike on Gaza school: Hamas
An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza City has killed almost 100 Palestinians, Hamas officials say, ahead of a new round of ceasefire talks.
Dolphins’ Pangai gets Bennett blessing for French move
Tevita Pangai Jnr will join Catalans in France next year and in good news for the Dolphins he and winger Jamayne Isaako are fit to play against the Warriors.
Adelaide Crows keen to take down Bulldogs ‘superstars’
Adelaide have endured a poor season, but they have the chance to pull off a big upset in front of their fans in Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Wong condemns Israeli minister’s starvation comments
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.
No shortage of halves but Sezer part of Tigers’ plans
Benji Marshall wants Aidan Sezer at Wests Tigers in 2025 despite Jarome Luai's arrival adding further selection pressure at a club with ample halves.
Liam Martin’s ban spells back row reshuffle at Panthers
Liam Martin's ban means Penrith are set to name an all-new second row for the game that is likely to decide the NRL's minor premiership.
Tigers out to end Docklands curse in Saints battle
Richmond are seeking to break a nine-match winless streak at Marvel Stadium in a rare home game at the AFL-owned venue against tenant club St Kilda.
Russia fights intense battles in major Ukrainian attack
Ukrainian forces are battling inside Russia as Moscow imposes a security regime on border regions amid calls for restraint around Kursk nuclear station.