Without A Fight up for Melbourne Cup battle: Zahra
Without A Fight disappointed at last year's Melbourne Cup but shapes as a genuine contender for next month's race after a scintillating Caulfield Cup win.
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England soccer legend Bobby Charlton has died, aged 86
Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United soccer great whose name was synonymous with English football at its best, has died at the age of 86.
Fornaroli helps Victory to opening ALM win over Sydney
Coach Tony Popovic says Melbourne Victory's 2-0 win at Sydney FC was "a bonus" as his side got their A-League Men campaign off to a flying start.
Demons quash Kangaroos to go top of AFLW ladder
Melbourne have triumphed by 23 points in a blockbuster battle against North Melbourne to return to top spot on the AFLW ladder.
Williams dominates as Phoenix keep winning in NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have made it three straight NBL wins with Alan Williams dominant in a 96-73 victory over the Brisbane Bullets.
Port Adelaide, Gold Coast share spoils in AFLW thriller
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Roar stun Sydney, Pollicina steers City past Canberra
Brisbane Roar have beaten Sydney FC 1-0 while Rhianna Pollicina scored a double to lead Melbourne City in their 2-1 victory over Canberra United in the ALW.
Kiwis crush Samoa to book Pacific RL final with Aussies
Australia will meet New Zealand for Pacific Nations rugby league championship honours after the Kiwis crushed Samoa 50-0 to book their place in the final.
Lions end Crows’ unbeaten run in AFLW thriller
Despite an unconvincing start and inaccurate goalkicking, Brisbane have consolidated their AFLW top-four position with a pulsating two-point win over Adelaide.
Macarthur, Roar open their ALM season with a draw
Macarthur FC and Brisbane Roar have played out a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium to open their A-League Men campaigns.
Goldsworthy steers Giants to AFLW triumph over Blues
A bag of five goals from 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy has led Greater Western Sydney to a thrilling two-point triumph over AFLW finals hopefuls Carlton.
France’s Zarco pinches thrilling Australian MotoGP win
Frenchman Johann Zarco has secured a dramatic maiden MotoGP win, denying Jorge Martin after his teammate had dominated from pole at Phillip Island.
Australian McKeown sets another backstroke world record
Australia's Kaylee McKeown has broken the 50m backstroke world record to become the first woman to hold global benchmarks in the stroke over three distances.
Zahra punt pays off, Without A Fight wins Caulfield Cup
Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of West Wind Blows, with pre-race favourite Gold Trip finishing third.
Tigers beat Hawks to stay in AFLW finals race
Richmond have pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to score an 11-point AFLW win over Hawthorn in Cairns.
Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four
Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Swimming Australia repels global takeover threat
A threat of expulsion from World Aquatics has been averted by Swimming Australia after an emergency meeting of the national governing body voted for reform.
Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades
Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.
Jacob Kiraz re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.
Woolf hungry to make Tonga Tests more than symbolic
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf will return to St Helens, scene of many of his greatest triumphs, for the first of a history-making three Tests against England.
Fitz-Gerald says it’s time for squash to start again
Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.
Ex-heptathlon star Flemming to lead Athletics Australia
Former heptathlon golden girl Jane Flemming has been voted in as the new president of Athletics Australia.
Refreshed Davila desperate to lead Macarthur revival
A trip home to Mexico has attacking midfielder Ulises Davila revitalised and ready to lift Macarthur FC out of the A-League Men basement.
Favourite Gold Trip faces stiff Caulfield Cup battle
Gold Trip is the Caulfield Cup favourite but Irish hoop John Allen is confident Duke De Sessa can challenge in Saturday's "wide open" 2400m test.
Revamped City move on from grand-final humiliation
Melbourne City have overhauled their squad after their A-League Men grand-final humiliation and coach Rado Vidosic is excited by their new mix.
Aussie MotoGP race changes day due to weather
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been moved forward by 23 hours as organisers attempt to avoid predicted wet and windy weather at Phillip Island.
Dees primed for win over Kangaroos in AFLW flag defence
Having learnt from an upset loss to Adelaide in round six, Melbourne are bent on putting away North Melbourne as they hunt a second flag.
Djokovic looking for mixed blessings in Aussie summer
World No.1 and 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will launch his 2024 season at the United Cup mixed teams event in Sydney and Brisbane.
Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned
Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.
Short century leads Vics to Marsh Cup win over Bulls
Matt Short blasted 134 and spinner Todd Murphy took three key wickets in Victoria's 19-run Marsh Cup win over Queensland.