Aussie O’Connor in a world of his own at La Vuelta
Australian Ben O'Connor has enjoyed one of his supersonic days in the saddle to roar from nowhere into a sensational lead of La Vuelta a Espana.
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Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
Court’s landmark ‘trans women are women’ verdict lauded
The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.
Popyrin in line for third 2024 slam duel with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin could get the ultimate test of his soaring progress with another potential grand slam duel with Novak Djokovic in the offing at the US Open.
Australia’s US Open stocks climb to 20 in the main draw
Australia will have 20 tennis players in the US Open singles main draws for the first time since 1979 after six more successfully qualified in New York.
CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting
A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.
Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.
Key pair ruled out of Blues’ vital Saints clash
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.
Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals
Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.
Meninga won’t pick Mitchell for end-of-year Tests
Latrell Mitchell is set to miss Australia's end-of-year Tests, while the NRL and South Sydney aren't on the same page about one aspect of the star's likely ban.
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss
Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
Aussie O’Connor enjoys first day in Vuelta leader’s red
Ben O'Connor has savoured his first day as a Grand Tour race leader at La Vuelta a Espana as he lost just six seconds of his major advantage to Primoz Roglic.
Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll
Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".
RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and has endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Adam Scott dazzles with 63 to control FedEx Cup playoff
Adam Scott has roared into command of the second FedEx Cup playoff event at Castle Pines, Colorado, with a dazzling, nine-under-par second round of 63.
Three dead in German stabbing, attacker on the run
Three people have been killed and four injured in a stabbing attack at a festival in Germany, and the perpetrator is on the run.
Ewing makes it three Aussies in surf world title race
Ethan Ewing has joined fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton charged, facing ban
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is facing a minimum one-match ban for his high shot that left Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with a concussion.
Hazlewood out of T20s in Scotland, Riley Meredith in
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's Twenty20 matches against Scotland with a calf injury, before joining the squad for white-ball games against England.
Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie
The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.
Hawthorn thrash Kangaroos, clinch AFL top eight spot
Hawthorn have walloped North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.
Stewart hamstrung, Cameron on fire as Cats claw Eagles
Tom Stewart and Lawson Humphries sat out the second half of Geelong's huge win over West Coast, which guaranteed the Cats a top-four finish.
Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive
Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.
Jacqui Lambie Network MPs out of party
Two Jacqui Lambie Network MPs have parted ways with the party and will serve as independents.
Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last
Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.
Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win
Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership
Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.
German stabbing rampage suspect is Syrian who confessed
German police say a 26-year-old man turned himself in, claiming to be behind the deadly knife attack that left three people dead.