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.
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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.
Kohli-powered India lift T20 World Cup against S Africa
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after inspiring India to a narrow World Cup triumph over South Africa in Barbados.
Joey Manu injured as Roosters pound last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Suspected suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after a series of blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno.
Hinkley chokes up after relief of AFL win 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.
Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed selection for the men's sevens team for the Paris Games and announced his retirement from Australian rugby.
Sam Mostyn sworn in as 28th governor-general
Laywer, businesswoman and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia's governor-general at a ceremony in Canberra.
Sicily injured as Hawks smash Eagles in Perth
Hawthorn are on the cusp of crashing their way into the AFL's top eight after posting a thumping win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Robinson joins Bennett in calling for sin bin overhaul
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for the NRL to consider changes to the sin bin law, fearing it is toying with the integrity of matches.
Manu injured as hot Roosters tame last-placed Tigers
The Sydney Roosters have flogged Wests Tigers 40-6, with only Joey Manu's hand injury souring a dominant night for James Tedesco and the Tricolours.
Roosters unlikely to play Nawaqanitawase in NRL in 2024
Trent Robinson says the Sydney Roosters are unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early, and will instead prepare him for 2025.
Far right wins first round of French election: ministry
France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have reached 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of parliamentary elections, the government says.
Angus Crichton inks new deal after months of build-up
Angus Crichton publicly questioned his future at the Sydney Roosters earlier this season, but is now pleased to have re-signed.
Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender
Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.
Daugunu targets centre start as Wallabies lose troops
Filipo Daugunu has put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.13 jersey after injury and a withdrawal rocked the squad ahead of their opening Test against Wales.
Tigers take four games to CommBank, less at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers bosses have moved to play four games at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium from 2025, with three to be played at Leichhardt and four at Campbelltown.
Tupouniua heads to Dogs, Crichton re-signs at Roosters
Sitili Tupouniua is set to join Canterbury on a four-year deal from 2025, while Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is staying put for the next two seasons.
Depleted Roosters won’t rush Wallaby’s league education
The Sydney Roosters say they're unlikely to play Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NRL if he arrives early as expected, instead preparing him for 2025.
Ex-presidents do have some immunity: US Supreme Court
Hopes of a pre-election trial on charges Donald Trump plotted an insurrection were dimmed when the US Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity.