Lyon laments stoppage ‘annihilation’ in loss to Blues
St Kilda had Carlton on the ropes at halftime after landing some big blows, but they could not capitalise and only kicked one goal in the second half.
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Sweden tip defending champions USA out of World Cup
An inspired display from goalkeeper Zecira Musovic has helped Sweden keep scores deadlocked against the USA before a 5-4 win on penalties in Melbourne.
Van der Poel rises from crash to win world road race
Flying Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel has produced an extraordinary performance, picking himself up from a crash to win the world road race crown in Glasgow.
Gustavsson says Matildas don’t need underdog tag to win
The Matildas love to have the underdog tag but coach Tony Gustavsson is adamant they can fire without it against Denmark in the Women's World Cup round of 16.
Dockers out of finals race but vow to keep fighting
Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over after they suffered a three-point loss to Brisbane in Perth.
Lions keeping it cool as top two charge builds
Brisbane's three-point win over Fremantle has put them within percentage of second spot, but locking in a top-four berth remains their aim.
Australia rout England to regain netball World Cup
Australia's Diamonds have regained the netball World Cup in brilliant fashion, earning a 12th title by beating England 61-45 in the final in Cape Town.
Para-cyclist Reid annexes first Aussie gold at worlds
Para-cyclist Amanda Reid has broken Australia's gold drought at the world championships as Matt Richardson was given a sprint lesson by his Dutch nemesis.
Rabbitohs’ Thomas Burgess to miss three NRL games
South Sydney's Tom Burgess has accepted a three-game ban and won't play again in the regular season unless the Rabbitohs reach the NRL finals.
Eels NRLW skipper Cherrington on dangerous throw charge
Parramatta's Kennedy Cherrington has been referred straight to the NRL Judiciary after being charged with a dangerous throw in Sunday's loss to Newcastle.
Scott misses PGA’s FedExCup playoffs for the first time
Adam Scott's 15-year streak of making the PGA Tour's lucrative FedExCup playoffs has finally come to an end.
Daicos targets AFL finals return in Pies’ flag push
Nick Daicos will miss up to six weeks with a knee fracture but hopes to return in time to help AFL ladder leaders Collingwood in their premiership pursuit.
Marsh gets captaincy nod, Cummins’ injury revealed
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia for the first time on a white-ball tour of South Africa, while Marnus Labuschagne's been dropped ahead of the ODI World Cup.
Blues-Giants in climax to AFL home-and-away season
A blockbuster Essendon-Collingwood clash will open the final round of the AFL season, which ends with a Carlton-GWS battle that could decide top-eight spots.
Sangha bolts into World Cup frame, Johnson on radar
Tanveer Sangha, Aaron Hardie and Spencer Johnson will get their chance in Australian colours on a white-ball tour of South Africa before the ODI World Cup.
Roosters believing again after breakthrough NRL win
The Sydney Roosters are adamant history can repeat and they can string together a series of must-win victories to scrape into the NRL finals.
Ankle injury ends Suns utility Powell’s AFL season
Unlucky utility Wil Powell is set for another stint on the sidelines with a serious ankle injury and will miss the rest of Gold Coast's AFL finals push.
Annesley concedes three poor NRL referee calls
NRL head of football competitions Graham Annesley has admitted referees made mistakes in three games during the latest round of matches.
Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women’s World Cup QF
The Matildas are into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Denmark 2-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
England overcome send-off to beat Nigeria on penalties
England star midfielder Lauren James will miss their Women's World Cup quarter-final after being sent off in the Lionesses 4-2 win over Nigeria on penalties.
Matildas daring to dream as ‘scary’ Kerr prospect looms
Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.
Aussies Petricola, Forster claim para-cycling gold
Para-cyclists Emily Petricola and Alana Forster have both won gold medals at the world champs, but Logan Martin had to settle for silver in the BMX freestyle.
Another men’s pursuit calamity ends Aussie medal hopes
A calamity at the starting gate has cost Australia's pursuit men any chance of a world championship team medal in Glasgow.
Dystopian or optimistic? Artist’s unsettling endeavour
Visionary "speculative architect" Liam Young is having his first Australian solo show at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Diamonds edge Jamaica to make netball World Cup final
Australia have booked a netball World Cup final clash with England after shading Jamaica 57-54 in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Souths at crossroads in NRL season: Demetriou
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says the Rabbitohs must decide what the 2023 NRL season means to them before it is too late.
Hot Knights sweat on groin injury to Bradman Best
The Newcastle Knights could be without some key players for their NRL clash with Canterbury.
Sharp-shooting Sydney hold off GWS for crucial AFL win
Sydney have kept GWS at bay to seal an 11-point victory and stay in touch with the AFL top eight in an enthralling clash at Giants Stadium.
Cats’ AFL flag defence alive after tight win over Power
Ollie Henry has kicked a career-best four goals to help lift Geelong to a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an entertaining contest at GMHBA Stadium.
Sharks snap slump in NRL upset defeat of Souths
Cronulla have recaptured their mojo, upsetting South Sydney 26-16 to consolidate their spot inside the NRL's top eight.
Nick Daicos, Murphy hurt as Magpies stunned by Hawks
Hawthorn have had their best win of the season, while the ladder-leading Magpies have a couple of big injuries and much to ponder after two-straight losses.