Lions’ fears realised over Ashcroft knee injury
Scans have confirmed young star Will Ashcroft ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Brisbane Lions' win over Geelong.
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Triumphant Titmus breaks 400 freestyle world record
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has reclaimed the women's 400 metres world record with a record-setting victory at the world championships in Japan.
More rain forces Ashes restart to be aborted
Rain has returned to Old Trafford, forcing a restart of play to be aborted on the final day of the crucial fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
Titmus eases into 400m freestyle showdown at worlds
Australia's Ariarne Titmus has qualified second-fastest for the 400 metres freestyle final at the World Championships, setting up a duel with two feted rivals.
Rain delays start of final day at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain returning early on day five.
Snapshot of round 19 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 19 of the AFL season, in which Collingwood's pulsating win over Port Adelaide was blighted by a racist aftermath.
Overnight rain to delay start of play at Old Trafford
Australia's hopes of holding on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test have been boosted by overnight rain, with a wet outfield to delay the start of day five.
Aussie teens Covell, Trew win X Games skateboard golds
Thirteen-year-old Australian skateboarding prodigies Chloe Covell and Arisa Trew have won gold medals at the X Games in California.
Pickett sizzles as Demons resist Crows’ fightback
AFL premiership hopefuls Melbourne let slip a 32-point lead but held off a fast-finishing Adelaide to win a gritty encounter by less than a goal.
Day relying on Norman-like collapse in British Open bid
Jason Day is Australia's big hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he will need a monumental collapse by British Open leader Brian Harman if he is to get close.
Vingegaard seals Tour de France as Pogacar wins stage
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard has stayed on course to win his second Tour de France after keeping tabs on his main rival, and 20th stage winner, Tadej Pogacar.
Panthers thrash Bulldogs on Cleary’s NRL return
Nathan Cleary has made a powerful return to the NRL as Penrith thrashed Canterbury 44-18 at BlueBet Stadium.
Labuschagne century gives Australia hope in Manchester
Australia have given themselves a chance of saving the fourth Ashes Test after losing only one wicket in two hours of play on a wet day four.
Runaway Open leader Harman hunted by big beast Rahm
Jon Rahm has moved firmly into contention at the British Open by producing a dazzling round of 63, but Brian Harman remains firmly in control.
Power take positives from two-point Collingwood loss
Port Adelaide might have lost a thriller to Collingwood on Saturday night, but it has left Ken Hinkley more certain his side can compete with the AFL's best.
Dockers embrace chaotic brand despite loss to Sydney
Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over, but coach Justin Longmuir says there's still plenty to gain from the final five weeks of the season.
Reynolds can be ‘king of Brisbane’ in 10 weeks: Walters
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds is on track to be one of the best recruits in NRL history.
Wests Tigers make perfect start in NRLW win over Eels
Wests Tigers have celebrated their first NRLW match with a 36-8 win over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Down on troops, Arthur not fazed by Eels’ run home
Brad Arthur is adamant Parramatta's finals chances are in their own hands despite a narrow 24-18 loss to North Queensland
Injured Sam Kerr watches on as Matildas resume training
The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane, with injured skipper Sam Kerr sitting out, to begin preparations for facing Nigeria.
Smith revival gives Roosters a kick towards finals
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson remains confident his side can go on a late winning run like they did in 2022, with Brandon Smith's form a key.
Bellamy questions Storm after another lead blown
The final 70 minutes of Melbourne's NRL loss to Newcastle were the most disappointing in recent memory for coach Craig Bellamy.
Late Collingwood fightback takes down Power in AFL epic
Collingwood have pulled off another famous last-quarter comeback to beat Port Adelaide by two points in an instant AFL classic in Adelaide .
Aussie swim star Titmus buzzing for freestyle showdown
Australian ace Ariarne Titmus hasn't felt such a buzz for two years as she prepares for her 400m freestyle showdown at the Aquatic World Championships.
England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup
England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show.
Nanai injured as Cowboys surge into NRL’s top eight
North Queensland are into the NRL's top eight outright with their sixth consecutive victory via a 24-16 win over Parramatta in Townsville.
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory
Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato.
Broncos’ Werner sent off for biting in NRLW loss
Newcastle, Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters all had wins on the opening day of the NRLW season that culminated with a sensational send-off.
Scott not ‘devastated’ after Cats near miss at Gabba
Geelong's two-game AFL winning streak has been ended by Brisbane in a tense, low-scoring Gabba affair that gave coach Chris Scott food for thought.
Aussie skateboarder Chloe Covell, 13, wins X Games gold
Teenage skateboarder Chloe Covell has put herself in prime position to earn a place at the Paris Olympics by winning the X Games' women's street competition.
Fears for injured Ashcroft after Lions hold off Cats
Geelong were slow out of the blocks but eventually pushed Brisbane, who won by 11 points as the Lions lost Will Ashcroft to a potentially serious knee injury.