Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder
From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.
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‘Gold for Gold’: The slogan pushing Titans’ title dream
Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft.
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba’s new Lion king
Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
Brown changes tune on Lions, but wary of Voss’ Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown has changed his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend.
Preston win, continue to set the Championship pace
Preston remain unbeaten and top of the English Championship thanks to a hard-fought come-from-behind 2-1 home win against Birmingham.
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions’ Dunkley
Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
Warriors keen to make life ugly for ‘pretty boy’ Walsh
The Warriors are aware of the threat electric Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh poses in Saturday's preliminary final.
NRLW star Nathan-Wong cleared of neck damage
St George Illawarra NRLW five-eighth Tyla Nathan-Wong has been cleared of neck damage and released from hospital.
Wallabies’ Slipper unsure of passing Gregan Test mark
James Slipper will become the third Wallaby to play in four Rugby World Cups - but he's not sure if he deserves to become the country's most capped player.
Sydney Marathon sets record as country’s biggest ever
This year's Sydney Marathon had more participants than any previously held in Australia as the city looks to join the highest tier of world-class races.
Roosters’ Hopoate faces ban, set to miss NRLW finals
Prop Pani Hopoate is set to miss the Sydney Roosters' NRLW finals tilt after receiving a two-match ban for a hip-drop tackle.
Luai firming to play in Penrith’s preliminary final
Penrith star Jarome Luai looks increasingly likely to play in their NRL preliminary final against Melbourne, as he battles to overcome a shoulder injury.
McStay eyes Brisbane after Pies’ prelim final hurdle
A possible AFL grand final showdown with former club Brisbane is on Collingwood forward Daniel McStay's mind ahead of Friday's preliminary final against GWS.
Storm’s Wishart excited for potential clash with Cleary
Tyran Wishart has started at halfback just twice this season but the Melbourne utility has no fear about a potential clash with Penrith NRL star Nathan Cleary.
Titans seal finals spot, Cronulla post record NRLW win
Gold Coast have secured a top-four NRLW finish after comfortably seeing off Canberra 30-6 as Cronulla created history in a 56-6 win over Parramatta.
Broncos’ Arthars regains mojo after Warriors loan year
Brisbane winger Jesse Arthars says a year with the Warriors in 2022 remains "a cherished memory" that also helped him find his best form on his Broncos return.
Stanton stands up again in Suns’ AFLW win over Magpies
Remodelled forward Jamie Stanton kicked three goals and Lucy Single limited Bri Davey's impact as Gold Coast posted a 12-point win over Collingwood.
Melbourne Knights to play Roar in Australia Cup semis
Melbourne Knights will host Brisbane Roar in the Australia Cup semi-finals while Melbourne City will welcome Sydney FC.
Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid
Marnus Labuschagne is set to join the World Cup squad with injured Travis Head's availability in doubt on a day when Australia cracked again in South Africa.
Indigenous rugby league pioneer Lionel Morgan dies
The first Indigenous player to represent Australia in rugby league, Lionel Morgan, has died aged 85.
Lions’ eyes on AFLW leaders after Sydney belting
Brisbane have continued their strong AFLW form with a 55-point victory over Sydney but next face a bigger test against ladder leaders North Melbourne.
Snapshot for round three of the AFLW season
A look at round three of the AFLW season as North Melbourne, Melbourne and Adelaide maintained their unbeaten starts and a snake took centre stage in Sydney.
Wallabies fall to Fiji in World Cup horror show
The Wallabies have crashed to their first ever Rugby World Cup loss to Fiji, the 22-15 defeat putting Australia in grave danger of missing the quarter-finals.
Kuss seals Vuelta as Aussie Groves grabs points triumph
Sepp Kuss has sealed a memorable and unexpected Vuelta a Espana triumph in Spain while Australian Kaden Groves made history by taking the points green jersey.
Warriors can weaponise pressure in NRL prelim: Johnson
The Warriors are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders but Shaun Johnson believes the semi-final win shows they can use that pressure positively.
Broncos academy reaps rewards with Walsh and company
The home-grown Broncos brought 14 of their 17-man side through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them.
Crichton buoyed on by Ciraldo’s long days at Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton is happy hearing reports Canterbury players believe they are being pushed too hard, insistent it is the only way his future club will improve.
Cleary hurts finger but Penrith backs halves to play
Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are expected to play in Penrith's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne despite injury concerns.
Brisbane hero Voss plots Lions’ Gabba demise as a Blue
Michael Voss returns to his field of glory, the Gabba, plotting the downfall of his old club Brisbane as 'a Carlton person' in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup
Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.