Test, Shield star Labuschagne reveals injury battle
Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne has been battling a serious thumb injury since he was hurt in Australia's Ashes victory over England in Sydney.
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Marshall lights up as JackJumpers eye NBL finals
Tasmania thrashed Brisbane to put one foot in the door of the NBL play-in tournament as Nick Marshall cut loose in a career-best performance.
Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns
Kristian Doolittle scored a season-high 32 points to steer the Perth Wildcats into fourth spot on the NBL ladder with a home win over Cairns.
Nuclear talks with US in Oman ‘a good start’, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.
Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record
The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.
Aussie teen skier dealt another cruel Olympics blow
After working her way back into the Australian Olympic team after recently rupturing her ACL, freeskier Daisy Thomas will miss one event through injury.
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest
MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.
Capitals step up to sour coach’s last game for Venom
Mackenzie Holmes' heroics weren't enough for Geelong to end Chris Lucas's coaching tenure on a high, with the Venom losing to the UC Capitals in Canberra.
Patterson’s milestone century puts NSW in control
NSW set South Australia an improbable 446 to win their Sheffield Shield contest after Kurtis Patterson belted 173 no for the home side at the SCG.
Vics’ debutant shines as Shield clash goes down to wire
Victoria's top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG is on a knife's edge, with Dylan Brasher the key to victory for the hosts.
Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle
Jake Clifford starred in North Queensland's pre-season win over Canterbury as Todd Payten considers his halves combination for the Las Vegas season opener.
Duelling Knights halves outshone by teenaged ex-ballboy
It was meant to be the night Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe lit up Kogarah Oval, but the Newcastle duo were outshone by a teenager from St George Illawarra.
Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place
Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.
‘Dream come true’: Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph
Rising Australian Elvis Smylie has made a dramatic mark on LIV Golf, winning his debut on the Saudi-backed tour in Riyadh under lights with a stellar display.
‘Left it all out there’: Guseli falls short in big air
Valentino Guseli has been unable to repeat his qualifying heroics in the final of the Olympic big air event with the young Australian finishing 10th.
Japan’s PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll
Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a resounding win.
Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split
The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the coalition back together, ending a very public and damaging separation.
Sharpe and I can share the field: Newcastle’s Smith
New coach Justin Holbrook is still deliberating which of Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe will partner marquee man Dylan Brown in Newcastle's halves.
Queensland topple Vics again in ‘extreme’ conditions
Queensland's Tom Straker finished with career-best match figures of 7-75.as the Bulls completed a narrow Sheffield Shield win over Victoria at the MCG.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis
US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC
Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.
Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing
Some 20,000 wounded and sick Palestinians are hoping to leave Gaza for medical treatment as Israeli authorities open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to comply with a US Congressional subpoena to testify about their relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Major parties spend big but Clive Palmer goes larger
Billionaires bet big on major parties at the federal poll but the standout spender was Clive Palmer, despite failing to get any of his candidates elected.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Socceroo gambles on UK move ahead of World Cup
Mohamed Toure has potentially risked his near-certain World Cup spot by joining struggling English Championship side Norwich City.