O’Callaghan wins 100 free, creates world title history
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has won the 100m freestyle in Japan, becoming the first woman to complete the 100-200 freestyle double at a world championships.
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The making of fearless Cowboys tyro Kuli Finefeuiaki
Cowboys wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been an ultra-aggressive performer ever since he was a schoolboy star at Ipswich State High in Queensland.
Crows won’t underestimate young, flu-hit Port midfield
The race for a season-ending flourish, as well as state bragging rights, will make for a fierce contest as the Crows host under-strength Port Adelaide.
Brilliant Brazil face France in World Cup blockbuster
Heavyweights Brazil and France will face off in Brisbane in one of the most hotly anticipated group stage matches of the Women's World Cup.
Victoria 2026 compensation could offset new host costs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could be held in Australia and any compensation from the Victorian government could go towards offsetting costs for the new host.
Guthrie praises record-breaking Cats coach Chris Scott
Chris Scott will break Geelong legend Reg Hickey's 64-year-old record for most games as coach of the club when the Cats take on Fremantle in the AFL's round 20.
Johnston hat-trick helps Rabbitohs seal crucial NRL win
South Sydney have beaten Wests Tigers 32-18 in Tamworth, with winger Alex Johnston and star fullback Latrell Mitchell among the stand-out players.
Diamonds open netball World Cup campaign with big win
Australia have produced an impressive performance to swamp Zimbabwe 86-30 in the Diamonds first game of the netball World Cup in Cape Town.
Clinical Storm power past sloppy Parramatta in NRL
Melbourne have boosted their NRL top-four prospects and significantly hurt Parramatta's with a clinical 46-16 smashing of the Eels at Marvel Stadium.
Smith rejects retirement call after saving Australia
Steve Smith has helped Australia to a 12-run lead in the first innings of the fifth Test at The Oval, before making clear he has no plans of retiring.
Blues extend AFL winning streak with huge Pies upset
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has kicked six goals to help lift Carlton to a 17-point win over Collingwood in a boilover at the MCG.
Michael Voss had doubts before Blues’ AFL revival
Carlton are on the verge of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought despite a barren run of eight losses in nine matches through the middle of the season.
Swim coach reveals mind games on freestyle force Short
Damien Jones, the coach of Australia's emerging freestyle force Sam Short, says he uses mind games on his star protege.
Returning Brown needs to repay Eels: coach Arthur
Dylan Brown knows he needs to repay his Parramatta teammates when he returns from a lengthy suspension next week, Eels coach Brad Arthur says.
Titans have long-term plan for Campbell: Lenihan
Gold Coast interim coach Jim Lenihan says incoming coach Des Hasler is working on a plan to find the best position and more minutes for Jayden Campbell.
Demons still searching for best forward-line mix in AFL
Melbourne are a strong chance to snare a top-four AFL berth, but they are still struggling to find their best forward-line mix.
Rabbitohs pair avoid NRL shoulder-charge bans
South Sydney have received good news following their 32-18 win over Wests Tigers with Keaon Koloamatangi and Davvy Moale avoiding shoulder-charge suspensions.
Matildas star Sam Kerr available for Canada WWC clash
Superstar captain Sam Kerr has given Australia's Women's World Cup campaign a shot in the arm by declaring herself available for the must-win clash with Canada.
Hammer experiment over, Dolphins stay wary of Bulldogs
The Dolphins have shuffled their own deck and are on alert as Viliame Kikau returns from a long-term injury for the Bulldogs in their Bundaberg clash.
Australia to end world titles as swimming’s No.1 nation
Australia has set a mixed 4x100m freestyle relay world record to claim a 13th gold in Japan, equalling the nation's record haul at a world championships.
Raiders stun Roosters, earn maiden NRLW victory
Canberra have marked their first NRLW game at their home ground with a brilliant upset win, beating the Sydney Roosters 24-14 in their second-round clash.
Kerr return a lift for the Matildas’ morale: Carpenter
Captain Sam Kerr declaring herself available for Australia's do-or-die clash with Canada is massive mentally for her teammates, says defender Ellie Carpenter.
Honesty session helps Matildas move past Nigeria loss
The Matildas have a players-only team meeting immediately after games and Sam Kerr says it has helped them put losing to Nigeria behind them.
Greene powers Giants to stunning comeback win over Dogs
GWS have come from the clouds to snatch a five-point AFL victory over the Western Bulldogs, with Toby Greene sparking the Giants into action in Ballarat.
Ponga on fire as Knights thrash Raiders in Canberra
Newcastle have won their fourth straight NRL game, taking apart a woeful Canberra side 28-6 to continue pushing for a finals berth.
Heimgartner on pole for opening Sydney Supercars race
Andre Heimgartner has claimed his first Supercars pole position of 2023 - the third of his career - going into the opening race of the Sydney SuperNight round.
Manly bust Wollongong hoodoo in DCE’s milestone game
Manly have posted their first win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong for 20 years to keep their NRL finals hopes alive for milestone man Daly Cherry-Evans.
Steven King’s Suns script Lions’ horror QClash show
Brisbane's top-two aspirations have been dealt a blow in an upset QClash loss to Gold Coast, who broke a nine-game AFL losing streak against their state rivals.
Franklin injured as Swans hold off Bombers in classic
Sydney have claimed a classic two-point win over Essendon at Marvel Stadium as legendary forward Lance Franklin suffered a calf injury.
Suns’ Miller calls time on Lions’ rivalry domination
Suns skipper Touk Miller demanded the tagging job on Lachie Neale then delivered in a best-on-ground performance that ended a nine-game losing run to Brisbane.
Kennedy blow adds to Sharks’ woe after Panthers loss
Will Kennedy has limped out of Cronulla's 28-0 defeat to Penrith, as the Panthers returned to the NRL summit and the Sharks' season continues to slide.