Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade
Wounded Canterbury still believe they can cause havoc in the finals despite Stephen Crichton headlining a long list of injuries out of their loss to Melbourne.
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Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain
Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits charges
A state governor has credited Tyler Robinson's family with bringing him to justice for the alleged shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi
Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.
‘Not looking great’: Bulldogs sweat on Crichton’s scans
Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.
Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals
Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.
Bombers lay down law over want-away stars
Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.
‘I think we have him’: Trump says Kirk suspect arrested
A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump says.
Union’s bold salary cap bid for jobless United players
Nearly 40 footballers were left out of work by Western United's "hibernation", now the player union says an A-Leagues salary cap rule can help soothe the saga.
Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach
Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air
Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.
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‘Climate fail’: huge gas project approval ignites fury
Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.
Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns
Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.
Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
‘Nothing for granted’: Aussies wary of Davis Cup threat
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian Davis Cup team are ready for another fierce battle with old foes Belgium as they chase a spot in this year's Final 8 in Italy.
Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths
Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.
Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters
It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
US calls conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro a ‘witchhunt’
The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
Ange jokes he may have to win trophy in his first year
Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou laughs he may have to win a trophy straight away at Nottingham Forest to ensure he gets a second season.
Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership
The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.
Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks
Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
Usain Bolt’s message to Gout Gout ahead of worlds debut
Usain Bolt has delivered a simple piece of advice to Gout Gout as the Australian teenage sprint sensation prepares for his first world championships.
Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test
Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.
Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death
Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.
Brian To’o won’t listen as body screams to stop
A season of injury frustration won't sway Penrith pocket rocket Brian To'o from playing as tough as usual this finals series.
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic linked to overseas clubs
Tom Trbojevic's name has been floated as a potential option for multiple Super League clubs, raising questions over his future at Manly beyond 2026.
Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
Devastated Fox in a world of hurt to miss home champs
Triple Olympic champion Jessica Fox has confirmed she is out of this month's slalom world championships in Penrith as she recovers from kidney surgery.
Bulldogs roll the dice with shock bench switch
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says the decision to drop Reed Mahoney and recall Toby Sexton is a tough call but is best for the Bulldogs in their Melbourne final.