Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian ‘Raygun’
The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.
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Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL’s top eight
Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.
Dolphins pip Warriors in golden-point thriller
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan came off the bench to land an 83rd-minute field goal and secure a vital 34-32 NRL win over the Warriors.
Record-busting Aussies say au revoir to great Olympics
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling in the Stade de France, as Paris bid au revoir to its magnificent Olympic Games.
Sharpe bags four tries as Knights remain in finals hunt
A four-try haul from Fletcher Sharpe has helped Newcastle hold off Wests Tigers and remain in the race for an NRL finals berth.
Finals hopes at risk as Flanagan referred to judiciary
Kyle Flanagan has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary after being accused of biting Stephen Crichton during St George Illawarra's loss to Canterbury.
Penrith’s amazing comeback a warning shot to NRL rivals
A snapshot of round 23 of the NRL, where the Dolphins won a golden-point thriller and the Panthers fought back to beat Parramatta 36-34 in dramatic scenes.
Jess Stenson leads Aussie charge in Olympic marathon
Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.
Saints eye Cats challenge after adding to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, but will quickly turn their focus to facing Geelong.
Brisbane post huge NRLW win as Dragons stun Knights
Mele Hufanga has hoisted Brisbane to their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, before St George Illawarra stunned heavyweights Newcastle.
Sinead Diver succumbs to cramping in Olympic marathon
Sinead Diver lasted just one kilometre of the Olympic women's marathon before succumbing to severe cramping.
Magbegor’s monster game seals Opals’ bronze
The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.
Australia’s Olympians savour golden French feast
Australia's Olympic boss Anna Meares is basking in the glory of the nation's record-breaking Paris Games, but warns there's no guarantee of a repeat in future.
Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put
Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
Aussie golf prodigy Vilips already eyeing Olympic glory
Emerging Australian golf star Karl Vilips is already eyeing the big time after almost certainly securing his PGA Tour card for next season with a first pro win.
Souths hold no hope as NRL’s desperation month looms
South Sydney's clash against Melbourne is poised to begin a weekend of NRL where three teams could have their faint finals hopes completely extinguished.
Wallabies’ Rugby Championship Test with Springboks full
The opening match of the Rugby Championship between the Wallabies and world champions South Africa in Brisbane is a sellout.
Broncos say Walsh spray of Oates about passion not ego
Brisbane players have explained Reece Walsh's public outburst against winger Corey Oates in the loss to Gold Coast as scrutiny on the club intensifies.
Olympic gold star Waaka ‘nervous’ before Broncos debut
Paris Olympics gold medal winner Stacey Waaka will play her first game of rugby league ever when she debuts for Brisbane in the NRLW on Sunday.
AFL’s top-eight finals race could be tightest on record
The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.
Cowboys identify key to Broncos win as top four beckons
North Queensland fell into an old habit last week in a high scoring win and must improve their defence against Brisbane as they push towards the top four.
Finals teaser the medicine Dragons need at Kogarah
St George Illawarra players believe their sold-out clash with Canterbury will offer their inexperienced youngsters the perfect early taste of finals football.
James Graham gives Sailor urge to fire at St Helens
Utility Tristan Sailor will aim to secure a regular starting position at St Helens when he leaves the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the season.
Aussies issue ‘please explain’ after Hockeyroos’ exit
Hockey Australia has joined India in issuing a 'please explain' to the governing body after the Hockeyroos' controversial Olympics quarter-final exit.
Hockey ace Tom Craig stripped of athlete privileges
Veteran Australian hockey player Tom Craig says he's embarrassed his Olympic teammates, his friends and his sport after being arrested buying cocaine.
Palmer pulls off golden skateboard double for Australia
Keegan Palmer says winning his second Olympic gold medal is a crazy feeling after the skateboard ace saluted in Paris, following teammate Arisa Trew's triumph.
Australian sailor Wearn wins second Olympic gold
Matt Wearn says winning back to back Olympic gold medals is still sinking in, with the Australian sailor a cut above in the men's dinghy class.
Gold gives Australian pursuiters Olympic redemption
Australia have beaten fierce rivals Great Britain in a pulsating men's team pursuit final to win the Olympic gold medal for the first time in 20 years.
Nina Kennedy wins gold medal in Olympic pole vault
Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy has won Australia's record 18th gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Denny’s home circle visions spur historic discus medal
Matt Denny has won Australia's first Olympic medal in men's discus, finishing with bronze in the sport's greatest Games final in Paris.
Kennedy gold vaults Aussies to new Olympic heights
Four Australian gold medals in less than six hours have propelled the nation's Olympic title tally to 18, eclipsing the previous best in Athens and Tokyo.