Bombers ‘surprised’ by Hawks’ failed trade tactics
Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.
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Timely Ashes boost for Neser, Swepson stars for Bulls
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Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive
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Konstas out for a duck, Abbott hurt in blue day for NSW
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Melbourne won’t rush Bellamy into decision on 2027
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Destined for court: NRL reveals long bans for defectors
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Mariners confirm interim boss after coach’s shock exit
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‘Sandbelt-like’: Leishman heads west for Open tune-up
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Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat
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Wallaroos trailblazer hangs up her Test boots
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‘Worst Australian team since 2010-11’: Stuart Broad
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Pause in dispute over hostage bodies as aid enters Gaza
Repatriating the bodies of hostages remains among issues with the potential to derail a ceasefire that has ended war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
‘Not ideal’: fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade
Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.
French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is proposing to suspend a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid his government being toppled.
Madagascar army colonel says military has taken power
A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island country after President Andry Rajoelina fled.
Rooster hit with four-game ban over NRLW final brawl
The NRLW judiciary have added more pain to the Sydney Roosters' NRLW grand-final loss to Brisbane, with forward Aliyah Nasio banned for four games for punching.
Souths winger Tyrone Munro charged over DV allegations
South Sydney have informed the NRL's integrity unit that winger Tyrone Munro is facing domestic-violence charges.
Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team
Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.
Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant
The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.
Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air
Nikita Tszyu has been forced to stop training after being involved in a car crash that has ramifications on a potential blockbuster against Michael Zerafa.
Devils applaud ‘positive step’ for potential AFL coach
Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.
Gunman’s wild, violent crime spree ends in hotel lobby
A man has been arrested and taken away in an ambulance after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase.
Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer
Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.
Philippe, Kuhnemann in for ODI with Inglis injured
Josh Inglis has failed to overcome a calf injury in time for the series-opening ODI against India in Perth, opening the door for Josh Philippe to play.
Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament
The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.
Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades
The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.
Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel
Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.
NRLW’s best get better as Southwell signs with Broncos
NSW State of Origin halfback Jesse Southwell's new two-year deal with Brisbane is set to raise more questions about the lopsided nature of the NRLW.
Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention
Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.