White-ball stint worth it for Renshaw in Ashes race
Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI series came at the expense of pushing his case for Ashes selection in the Sheffield Shield. He believes it was worth it.
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Trump to hit Canada with 10pct extra import tax over ad
A furious Donald Trump says he will slap an extra 10 per cent tax on imports from Canada because an anti-tariff TV ad wasn't pulled from the air fast enough.
Supercars cult hero claims special Gold Coast double
Supercars ace Chaz Mostert remains firmly in contention for a breakthrough title after dominating the Gold Coast 500 around the streets of Surfers Paradise.
‘So happy’: Minjee leads Australia to world golf glory
Australia's women's golf stars are on top of the world after beating the top-seeded USA to claim the LPGA Tour's prestigious International Crown event in Seoul.
Phoenix ride luck for comeback win over Roar
Wellington have fought back from 1-0 down to claim a dramatic 2-1 win over Brisbane for their first victory of the A-League Men season.
AFLW minor premiers North equal historic winning streak
Ash Riddell, Jas Garner and Emma King starred as North Melbourne sealed the AFLW minor premiership and equalled the AFL's consecutive wins record.
Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final
Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6.
Suspects in Louvre jewel heist case arrested near Paris
Two people have been arrested near Paris over the theft of eight precious pieces of art - worth an estimated $A157 million - from the Louvre.
Nawaqanitawase: NRL return ‘definitely on the cards’
Code-hopping wonder Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed he's likely to be back in the NRL after seeking Rugby World Cup glory with the Wallabies.
Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1
Lando Norris has reclaimed the lead in the drivers' championship from Australia's Oscar Piastri with victory in the Mexico Formula One Grand Prix.
Smith feeling fresh and back to his best after two hits
Steve Smith believes pre-seasons spent in New York are providing the perfect tonic for his batting, setting him up to score runs deeper into the Ashes series.
Hawks at peace with failed Merrett move on historic day
Hawthorn have put the Zach Merrett transfer saga to bed on a day when the iconic statue of John Kennedy Snr found a new home away from their Waverley base.
Why the Curnow trade was “bittersweet” for Swans coach
Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.
Japan’s parliament elects first female prime minister
Japan's parliament has elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the nation's first female prime minister.
Former French president begins five-year prison term
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived at prison in Paris to start a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya.
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company
The administrators of Regional Express Airlines have confirmed a sale and implementation deed has been entered with a US-based air services company.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea
North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.
Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row
A 13-year-old boy became the victim of an ugly neighbourhood dispute when a molotov cocktail was thrown into a house where he was having a sleepover.
‘Outrageous success’: Cats speak after Smith warning
Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.
China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea
China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.
Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.
‘I hide’: how Ashes hopeful blocks out speculation
Matt Renshaw says he'd love to open the batting for Australia in the Ashes series, but it's not the be-all, end-all in his life.
Kangaroos axe former No.3 draft pick, ex-Docker
Will Phillips, a former No.3 draft pick who inherited the number of North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey, has been axed by the struggling Kangaroos.
Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king’s men
Tonga star Jason Taumalolo endured an injury-ravaged year, but a knee clean-out and audience with the King of Tonga has him revitalised for the Samoa showdown.
Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight
Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago.
Diamonds out to end trans-Tasman hoodoo after Cup win
Sophie Garbin starred as the Diamonds flexed their muscles in a decisive third quarter to beat New Zealand in the second Constellation Cup clash.
Aussie World Cup allrounders put England to the sword
Annabel Sutherland and centurion Ash Gardner have steered Australia to yet another win over their perennial victims England in a six-wicket World Cup rout.
Novices star as Aussies claim ODI series win over India
Australia have secured an ODI series win against India with a two-wicket victory in game two in Adelaide, with a trio of unheralded batsmen starring.
Kangaroos aces believe Origin will give them Ashes edge
The Ashes clash with England is a three-Test contest and Origin rivals Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant believe experience in the state head-to-head could tell.
New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA’s Canada expansion
Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.