Hawthorn coach Mitchell makes call on future
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2030 AFL season.
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Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test
The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.
Perfect mix: stage set for ‘maximum’ bird flu damage
The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.
Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy
Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.
McIlroy the jewel in Australian golf’s bumper summer
Golf officials have revealed a bumper 19-event some schedule highlighted by the return of superstar Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes
Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.
‘Ready to go’: Daley anoints untested coach to lead NSW
Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW State of Origin coach, with Matt King expected to be confirmed as his replacement.
Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
‘I believe’: coach full of confidence in surging Sharks
The Sharks are circling the top two as they look to add a second NRL premiership, a decade after their elusive first.
Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything’
A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.
Crews fight fierce wildfire near Athens for fourth day
Authorities in Greece have recovered the bodies of two pilots who died in a mid-air crash with another helicopter while fighting a fire west of Athens.
Golden Glasgow: Aussies finish with mammoth medal haul
Australia has completed its domination of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 70 gold - more than double England's tally - and 171 medals in total.
Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold
Led by Super Netball stars, the Silver Ferns are Commonwealth Games netball champions for the first time in 16 years after beating giant-killers Jamaica.
Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record
Sprinter Leigh Hoffman has capped his successful Glasgow campaign with the Commonwealth Games record in the 1km time trial and his third gold medal.
Doueihi denied heroic return as Tigers fall to Eels
A 75th minute try from Parramatta's Isaiah Iongi has denied Adam Doueihi a hero's return for Wests Tigers, who fell to a seventh consecutive loss.
Record-breaking Premier League move looms for Socceroo
Socceroos teen sensation Lucas Herrington is a man in demand and the Colorado Rapids defender is on the verge of a bumper move to the English Premier League.
Broncos, Roosters Magic Round wins highlight concerns
Brisbane have flexed their muscles at the NRLW's Magic Round while Gold Coast and Newcastle were made to work for their Sunday victories.
Hot Hynes enters record books as Sharks thump Rabbitohs
Nicho Hynes has kicked a club-record 32nd goal in a row to help pilot Cronulla to a decisive 32-16 win over South Sydney to cement the Sharks in the top four.
Fuel dramas hurt Kostecki as Payne wins Perth Supercars
Grove Racing star Matt Payne has shot 118 points clear on top of the Supercars Championship table after holding off Broc Feeney for a pulsating win in Perth.
Chaotic scene, 3 shot dead at US fast-food restaurant
Three people are dead and seven more are injured after a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in the northwestern US state of Idaho.
US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal
Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.
Aussie doc enjoys surgical javelin victory in Glasgow
Sydney doctor Mackenzie Little has won the javelin gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in surgical fashion as pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall soared to glory.
Miracle mile, men’s relay complete golden Games haul
Australia have won gold in the Commonwealth Games men's 4x100m relay for the first time in 52 years, while Abbey Caldwell led a clean sweep of the women's mile.
‘Never surrender’: Giants on the hunt for wildcard spot
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says the Giants are embracing a mantra introduced by the club's inaugural coach as they hunt a wildcard berth.
Discus king defends crown as Aussies add more medals
Matt Denny was untroubled in winning Commonwealth Games discus gold again in yet another medal-laden session for the Australian team in Glasgow.
Blues smash reigning premiers to enhance finals chances
Carlton have produced a remarkable 76-point thrashing of the Brisbane Lions, boosting Josh Fraser's chances of winning the full-time coaching job at the Blues.
‘The Tank’ rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph
Jye Dixon has become Australia's first boxing champion at the Commonwealth Games, winning the bantamweight crown in Glasgow.
GWS finals hopes alive after sinking Port Adelaide
GWS, with Jake Stringer and Stephen Coniglio both kicking three goals, have banked a vital 12-point away win over Port Adelaide.
Milky Jenkins and silky Cleary star in big Panthers win
Master playmaker Nathan Cleary has set up five tries as Tom Jenkins crossed for a double to help Penrith outclass Canberra in their return NRL bout in Mudgee.
Diamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss
The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.