Like a fine Vine: Aussie pedals to world cycling silver
Australian cycling is hailing a brilliant start to the landmark world championships in Rwanda as Jay Vine took silver in the time trial behind Remco Evenepoel.
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Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness
Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue.
Suns’ Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset
Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.
Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have announced their new NRLW head coach after Brett Kimmorley stepped down from the role following a poor 2025 campaign.
Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag
Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.
NRL ‘really comfortable’ with unprecedented finals draw
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has defended the league's decision to schedule its preliminary finals further apart than usual.
Devastated Fox in a world of hurt to miss home champs
Triple Olympic champion Jessica Fox has confirmed she is out of this month's slalom world championships in Penrith as she recovers from kidney surgery.
Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic linked to overseas clubs
Tom Trbojevic's name has been floated as a potential option for multiple Super League clubs, raising questions over his future at Manly beyond 2026.
Brian To’o won’t listen as body screams to stop
A season of injury frustration won't sway Penrith pocket rocket Brian To'o from playing as tough as usual this finals series.
Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death
Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.
Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test
Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.
Usain Bolt’s message to Gout Gout ahead of worlds debut
Usain Bolt has delivered a simple piece of advice to Gout Gout as the Australian teenage sprint sensation prepares for his first world championships.
Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks
Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership
The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.
Ange jokes he may have to win trophy in his first year
Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou laughs he may have to win a trophy straight away at Nottingham Forest to ensure he gets a second season.
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
US calls conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro a ‘witchhunt’
The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.
Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters
It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths
Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.
‘Nothing for granted’: Aussies wary of Davis Cup threat
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team are ready for another fierce battle with old foes Belgium as they chase a spot in this year's Final 8 in Italy.
Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns
Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.
‘Climate fail’: huge gas project approval ignites fury
Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.
NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air
Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.
Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach
Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
Union’s bold salary cap bid for jobless United players
Nearly 40 footballers were left out of work by Western United's "hibernation", now the player union says an A-Leagues salary cap rule can help soothe the saga.
‘I think we have him’: Trump says Kirk suspect arrested
A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump says.
Bombers lay down law over want-away stars
Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.
Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals
Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.