Australia’s Hauser scores triathlon win before Paris
While many of his Olympic triathlon rivals were missing, Australian Matt Hauser's win in Hamburg is a welcome confidence boost ahead of the Paris Games.
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King and Queen to visit Australia in October
King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia later this year and will carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW.
NBL to run WNBL after Basketball Australia sells
Larry Kestelman and Robyn Denholm will have the majority interest of the WNBL after the 2024-25 season, with Basketball Australia retaining a minority stake.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Back injury leaves J’maine Hopgood’s season in tatters
J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.
Socceroos to face familiar foes en route to 2026 WC
The Socceroos are facing a tough road to the 2026 World Cup after being drawn into a group including Asian powerhouse Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion
The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.
He missed lunch – but Aussie Bolt can dine at Wimbledon
Australian Alex Bolt has written an extraordinary tale at Wimbledon, the last-minute alternate in qualifying coming from match-point down to make the main draw.
India cane England, set up World T20 final with Proteas
India have hammered champions England in their T20 World Cup semi-final to set up a final showdown with South Africa in Barbados.
Democrats in damage control after Biden’s shaky debate
A stumbling effort by President Joe Biden in the first US election debate has renewed worries among some Democrats about his chances against Donald Trump.
Brisbane’s Origin stars to sit out of Warriors trip
Reece Walsh, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas have all been rested from the Broncos' crunch clash in New Zealand, with the trio remaining in Australia.
Ex-Socceroo Zdrilic to be ‘diamond’ coach: Perth Glory
A new era has begun at A-League Men club Perth Glory, with former Socceroos striker David Zdrilic appointed to lead the revamped squad for the next three years.
‘It’s been tough’: rape saga over for ex-NRL star Hayne
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God, his family and supporters after spending more than a year in jail following his third rape trial.
Soward puts hand up for NSW job as pressure grows
NSW women's State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder is under pressure to keep her job after another series loss, with Jamie Soward putting his hand up as an option.
Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat
Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.
Maroons’ Tabuai-Fidow boost as clubs rest Origin stars
Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will be among a galaxy of stars to miss the NRL's round 17, but will be fit to boost Queensland in State of Origin III.
Princess Anne leaves hospital after head injury
Princess Anne has left hospital where she was treated for minor head injuries and a concussion thought to have been caused by a horse.
Aussie Duckworth to face Demon in Wimbledon opener
Australian James Duckworth has been drafted in as a late 'lucky loser' and will enjoy a dream first-round date against compatriot Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
Matt Burton’s field goal sinks Sharks in extra time
Five-eighth Matt Burton has come up clutch for Canterbury, sealing a 15-14 defeat of Cronulla after Nicho Hynes missed his own attempt at field goal.
US top court raises bar for Jan 6 obstruction charge
The US Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against Donald Trump.
Purcell reaches first ATP final in pre-Wimbledon boost
Max Purcell has reached his first ATP final, beating British breakthrough star Billy Harris in the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International.
Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics
Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.
Fit Bontempelli shines in Bulldogs’ win over Kangaroos
Marcus Bontempelli passed a late fitness test and showed no ill-effects of his mid-week back spasms in the Western Bulldogs' 17-point win over North Melbourne.
Martin masterclass lifts Warriors to win over Broncos
Halves pairing Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tevita have led the Warriors to a 32-16 win over Brisbane, who sank to their fourth-straight NRL loss.
India elect to bat in World Cup final against S Africa
India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados.
Mulitple blasts kill 18, injure 30 in northeast Nigeria
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a series of blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno.
Olympic, Paralympic flagbearers feted by prime minister
A group of Australian Olympic and Paralympic flagbearers have been feted by the prime minister after a funding boost from the federal government.
Aussie Purcell overpowered by Fritz in first ATP final
A landmark pre-Wimbledon week for Max Purcell has ended with the Australian being defeated by big-serving Taylor Fritz in his first ATP final in Eastbourne.
Gutsy Cowboys ambush Panthers in Origin-affected clash
A total of 10 State of Origin representatives watched from the sidelines as defensively steely North Queensland stunned Penrith in wet conditions.
Hinkley’s Port hold on by two points over Saints
Port Adelaide have beaten St Kilda by two points in an error-filled clash at Marvel Stadium to ease some pressure on coach Ken Hinkley.