Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding
Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.
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Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute
A serious aviation disaster was narrowly averted after a freak accident resulted in a skydiver being suspended from the tail of a light aircraft.
O’Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors
Barry O'Farrell is expected to reclaim his role as Wests Tigers chairman after the club's owners bowed to pressure from the NRL to have the board reinstated.
‘A genuine crack’: Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.
Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied
Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.
Don’t write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.
Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts
AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.
‘Under the radar’: Star’s new role helps Spirit to soar
Bendigo's Olivia Pollerd believes the WNBL is underestimating her team, while Adelaide's Dallas Loughridge says her new coach has reignited their group.
Swimming, but not as you know it: Aussies take on world
Australia's champion Olympic swimmers will take on some of Europe's best in a funky, world-first format in a boutique Brisbane pool.
How Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns
After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.
Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire
Brisbane's reinforcements fired but JaVale McGee, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds, ensured the Illawarra Hawks notched a much-needed home NBL win
Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider
Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.
Queen of WBBL spin back to best for Perth’s title tilt
Alana King has found her best at the right time of the WBBL, and looms as the key performer with the ball for Perth in the final against Hobart.
‘So evil’: woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.
Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright
The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.
No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover
Cairns have overcome the absence of superstar Jack McVeigh to post a shock 17-point win over Illawarra on enemy territory.
Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades
Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.
Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale
Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over
It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.
Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure
The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.
Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more
Jai Opetaia was filthy with his own performance, despite another world title defence ending with an emphatic one-punch knockout on the Gold Coast.
In-form McSweeney’s lesson from tough Test initiation
Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.
Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.
Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar
Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.
Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield
There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.
I have no memory: Bryce Cotton blown away by crazy win
Adelaide have overcome a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to post a famous one-point win over the Wildcats in Bryce Cotton's emotional return to Perth.
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call
Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.
Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar climb up ALW ladder
Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have recorded Sunday victories in the A League Women's competition while Sydney FC and Western Sydney drew.
Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is the toast of Europe after winning the Australian Open but he had local help from his Australian caddy and a tour pro.
Bragging rights secured as Spirit see off Flyers
The Bendigo Spirit have overcome a scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers to win a sixth successive match, but their coach isn't getting ahead of himself.