Aussies win but lose control of T20 fate
Australia have defeated Afghanistan but are now relying on Sri Lanka to beat England if the hosts are to advance to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
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Indigenous families give AFL ultimatum
Four Indigenous families say they will take part in an investigation into racism at Hawthorn if the AFL admits to its own failings on the subject.
Fortune hospitalised before Huni fight
Justis Huni's high-profile trainer Justin Fortune has revealed he discharged himself from hospital hours before the heavyweight's fight against Kiki Leutele.
Demons surge to AFLW final win over Crows
Melbourne have survived an early onslaught from reigning premiers Adelaide to storm home and win their AFLW qualifying final by 21 points at Ikon Park.
Taipans hand United an NBL drubbing
Cairns have won a game at home for the first time this season, and they have done so in style by hammering Melbourne United by 25 points.
Rocked Huni prevails in heavyweight test
Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has been given a huge scare by underdog New Zealander Kiki Leutele before winning a unanimous points decision to move to 7-0.
Aussies ponder what ifs at T20 World Cup
While hoping for a Sri Lankan win over England to keep them alive in the T20 World Cup, Australia's Glenn Maxwell is pondering the what ifs.
Understated PNG loom as World Cup threat
Workmanlike and underestimated, PNG hope to cause an upset when they take on England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.
Sydney FC wary of goal-shy Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have scored just one goal this season and will be desperate to secure their first win when they host Sydney FC.
Addo-Carr gets five as ‘Roos thump Lebanon
Lebanon's Rugby League World Cup campaign is over, suffering a 48-4 defeat at the hands of Australia in Huddersfield.
Hand a concern but Huni’s IQ, grit lauded
Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.
Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
Australia must end France's 10-Test winning streak if they're to notch back-to-back victories for the first time in more than a year on Sunday.
Finch’s future in limbo with Australia out
Aaron Finch will finish up as Australia's third-most prolific run-scorer in white-ball cricket if his international career is over after the Twenty20 World Cup.
Redbacks catch Hughes short in run-spree
Daniel Hughes was run-out at the bowler's end just as it appeared inevitable the century-maker would steer NSW past South Australia's 331 one-day Cup target.
Scorchers, Strikers notch WBBL wins
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 99 has led Perth past WBBL leaders Sydney Sixers, while Madeline Penna hit 56 not out to guide Adelaide to victory against the Stars.
AFL confirms participants in racism probe
The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent investigation.
Philippe leads WA to one-day win over Qld
Western Australia remain unbeaten in domestic one-day competition after a five-run win over Queensland at the WACA.
Lions tame Tigers in AFLW qualifying final
The Brisbane Lions have stormed into a home AFLW preliminary final after a commanding 17-point win against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
England win ends Australia’s T20 campaign
Australia have been knocked out of the Twenty20 World Cup in the group stage after England defeated Sri Lanka at the SCG to qualify ahead of the hosts.
Bullets survive late Tassie charge in NBL
Brisbane have extended their NBL winning streak to three but had to do it the hard way, almost giving up a huge halftime lead against the Tasmania JackJumpers
North hold on to end Cats’ AFLW season
North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.
Hard questions after Australia’s T20 exit
Australia's inability to put the foot to the throat of opponents has meant that years of a planning for a home Twenty20 World Cup has resulted in an early exit.
All-Pacific clash packs Origin intensity
Tonga may have sparked the Pacific revolution in 2017, but now it's Samoa who want to join them at the game's top table.
England offer up right royal RLWC triumph
In front of royalty, England have again flexed their World Cup muscle, blasting into the semi-finals with a ruthless 46-6 crushing of Papua New Guinea.
France deny Wallabies in epic encounter
The Wallabies have suffered a gut-wrenching 30-29 loss to 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts and tournament favourites France in Paris.
ALW champions Victory lure Kellond-Knight
Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has signed with A-League Women champions Melbourne Victory in a boost to their hopes of a third straight title.
Sri Lankan cricketer on sex assault charge
Police allege Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs after the pair met for a date.
Aussies expect T20 player turnover: coach
Australia's T20 outfit faces a turnover of players after the failed World Cup defence, coach Andrew McDonald says.
South Africa bundled out of T20 World Cup
South Africa have suffered a shock 13-run loss to the Netherlands, crashing out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage.
Big WBBL day for Schutt and Harris
A quickfire 50 to Brisbane's Laura Harris and a wicket taking milestone for Megan Schutt highlighted the latest day of WBBL action.
Afridi stars as Pakistan make T20 semis
Paceman Shaheen Afridi has taken four wickets as Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.