Quite a racquet as Open rivals exchange verbal volleys
Crunching on-court groundstrokes were followed by vicious verbal volleys on the sidelines as tempers flared at the US Open in New York.
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Olympic great undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis
Olympic kayak champion Jessica Fox has withdrawn from upcoming World Cup events in Europe after revealing she had a tumour removed from her kidney.
Why coach Adam O’Brien told Knights he was done
Adam O'Brien has admitted speculation over his future was becoming a distraction at Newcastle, before approaching the board to finish up as NRL coach.
Roosters star Radley ‘hurt’ by links to Smith case
Trent Robinson has launched a staunch defence of Victor Radley after the Sydney Roosters star was dragged into a police probe centred around Brandon Smith.
Tributes flow for ‘vibrant, bright’ school crash victim
A talented student about to hit her teens has been identified as the girl who died in a bus rollover and is being remembered for her infectious personality.
Aussie Hon fire as fan-tastic US Open run continues
Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon is crediting a mystery Instagram follower who attends all her US Open matches as the inspiration behind her run to the last 32.
Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs ‘on schedule’
Australia's biggest airline has ordered a fleet of new jets as its profit takes flight and its CEO wins praise for tackling the company's battered reputation.
Diamond bound: Olyslagers leaps to glory in Zurich
Nicola Olyslagers has won the Diamond League high jump title with a record-breaking display that's sent a message to all her world championship rivals.
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower’s ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
‘Always improvement’: coach reflects on Brown comments
Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.
Dangerous terrain hampers search for accused cop killer
Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as inclement weather hinders the search for the fugitive in difficult bushland terrain.
US school shooting kills three, probed as hate crime
US authorities say a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 wounded is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.
Ex-Wallaby Petaia in French rugby move after NFL exit
Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has confirmed his next move just weeks after his NFL life with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
PNG CEO leaves for Penrith before key appointments made
The NRL's Papua New Guinea franchise is already on the lookout for a new CEO, after Andrew Hill opted to leave the club and join the Panthers Group.
‘Haven’t played enough’: Manly star ready for pay cut
Manly star Tom Trbojevic insists he has a good relationship with coach Anthony Seibold, and is ready to take a pay cut to stay at the NRL club.
Could a pre-finals bye round halt the NRL’s rest-athon?
Amid concerns over the number of NRL stars being rested in crucial late-season games, the idea of a pre-finals bye week has been floated.
Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror
The use of seatbelts will form part of a probe into a tragic bus crash that killed a young student and injured scores of others, including the elderly driver.
Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run
After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.
Dockers coach backs game style for AFL finals
Fremantle expect their contested game will hold them in good stead in September as they gear up for their first AFL finals campaign in three years.
Why Penrith believe they can defy NRL history
Penrith have rested 16 regular NRL starters and all but said goodbye to a top-four finish. But this is why they reckon their premiership race is firmly alive.
‘Toughest decision’ – De Koning informs Carlton of call
Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.
No extra message sent after DV victim knifed 78 times
A 22-year term handed to a violent parolee for brutally slaying his ex-partner won't be increased after it was found to be in line with "broadly similar" cases.
O’Brien departs Knights after wretched 2025 season
Newcastle have made a call on coach Adam O'Brien after an underwhelming NRL season, parting ways with their coach after six years.
‘I can cause trouble’: Popyrin fires warning to Sinner
After taking out Novak Djokovic last year, Alexei Popyrin says his latest US Open challenge holds no fears ahead of a second-round date with Jannik Sinner.
De Minaur leads way as Aussie aces serve up success
Big guns Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin and teen sensation Maya Joint have led another successful day for the Australians at the US Open in New York.
Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss
Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.
Loud bangs heard as police return to scene of slayings
Onlookers have described hearing loud bangs similar to gunshots as police return to the scene where a dangerous fugitive gunned down two officers.
Australia ‘had to act’ on Iran’s hand in Jewish attacks
Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.
Skelton returning to France in blow for Wallabies
Australia have suffered a massive blow in the Rugby Championship with in-form lock Will Skelton leaving the Wallabies to return to French club La Rochelle.
Hidden logic in Penrith’s call to rest 16 NRL regulars
Penrith are playing the long game with their premiership defence, all but forgoing an unlikely top-four spot by resting their frontline stars.