Port coach Hinkley unfazed by controversial AFL fine
Port coach Ken Hinkley says his $20,000 AFL fine hasn't been a distraction as two key Power players are set to return for the preliminary final against Sydney.
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Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match
The NBL season begins on Thursday night as Melbourne United attempt to turn the tables on the all-conquering Tasmania JackJumpers in a grand final re-match.
‘Red flag’ over Russian operation targetting Aust media
Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targetting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.
Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has defended his performance against Melbourne, but concedes he may now always be known for his poor record in finals games.
Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
Victor Radley and Jesse Ramien could return from injury for the second week of the NRL finals but the outlook is less rosy for Manly winger Jason Saab.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
Winless Collingwood will be without Bri Davey for two weeks after the Magpies skipper suffered a concussion in their 17-point AFLW loss to West Coast.
Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future
Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.
Hezbollah blames Israel as pager explosions kill nine
Lebanese officials say at least nine people have been killed after pagers reportedly brought in by Hezbollah in recent months exploded across the country.
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
About half of Australian families will benefit from more subsidies and free childcare if the federal government pursues a sustainable path to universal access.
Addo-Carr to face integrity unit as NRL future unclear
Canterbury will wait until Josh Addo-Carr has fronted the NRL integrity unit over his positive cocaine test saga before deciding any action of their own.
O’Keefe ‘lucky to be alive’ as bail revoked after OD
A magistrate has lamented the "absolutely tragic" legal dramas that have turned a former television host into a courtroom "frequent flyer", revoking his bail.
Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
NSW Origin teammates Angus Crichton and Haumole Olakau'atu will relish going head to head in a NRL semi-final heavyweight match up on Saturday.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up
Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
Early election ‘stunt’ to ram through housing bill
The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.
Acquittals leave mystery of missing teen mum unsolved
The fate of a teen mother who vanished decades ago will stay unsolved after a couple accused of her murder were acquitted.
Gadecki’s big move despite tense Mexican WTA final loss
Australian Olivia Gadecki's run from Guadalajara qualifying has ended in close loss in the final to Poland's Magdalena Frech.
Coaching overhaul at Rowing Australia after Paris flop
Rowing Australia has lured Great Britain coach James Harris and turned to gold medal-winning mentor Chris O'Brien after a disappointing Paris Olympic campaign.
Dusty and Suns in talks over AFL career revival
Richmond legend Dustin Martin could reunite with Damien Hardwick as talks progress over a deal to continue his AFL career on the Gold Coast.
Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach
The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.
Addo-Carr’s second test positive, future uncertain
Canterbury superstar Josh Addo-Carr's secondary drug test has come back as positive in a blow to the winger's hopes of returning to the field this season.
Panthers bury Roosters in 30-10 NRL finals romp
Penrith are 80 minutes from the NRL grand final after dismantling the Sydney Roosters in a 30-10 win.
Penrith leave Roosters’ premiership dream on the brink
The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith.
Australia’s multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games
Commonwealth Games Australia is offering Scotland millions of dollars to help secure the future of the 2026 edition of the multi-sport event.
AFL order Hinkley to explain his taunting of Hawthorn
The AFL has issued a 'please explain' to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's dramatic semi-final win.
Short’s five-for in vain as England level T20 series
Not even a remarkable five-wicket haul for Australia's part-time spinner Matt Short could stop England levelling the T20I series with a three-wicket win.
Olivia Gadecki into WTA semi-finals and world top 100
Australia's Olivia Gadecki has continued her impressive run in Mexico by advancing to the Guadalajara Open semi-finals after beating Martina Trevisan.
Blues cruise past Cats, keep AFLW finals quest on track
Carlton have won their second game on the bounce after making light work of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless, to claim a 24-point victory at Ikon Park.