‘Gutted’ Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland
The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have lost the chance to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 defeat to New Zealand.
breaking_news
Snoop bops, then on-song Lions dance to their own tune
Snoop Dogg was the official AFL grand final entertainment, but it was the Brisbane Lions, and their catchy goal songs, who owned the day against Geelong.
Where there’s a Will there’s two Norm Smith Medals
Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final.
Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter
A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.
Popular Lions ruckman McInerney gets his premiership
Oscar McInerney missed a premiership after playing in every game of 2024, but the popular Brisbane Lions ruck has been finally rewarded with a flag a year on.
Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats’ GF loss
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.
Perfect Roosters edge Sharks to book spot in NRLW GF
Jocelyn Kelleher's late field goal has helped the Sydney Roosters into an NRLW grand final with a 17-16 win over Cronulla.
Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day
Europe have one hand on the Ryder Cup with a stunning performance on an ill-tempered second day of competition at Bethpage Black.
‘Forks in the road’: flat Cats keen to reload again
Chris Scott would rather have stayed in bed the morning after their grand final loss, but has praised Cats fans and urged them to stick with the club.
‘Better than last year’: Fagan hails Lions’ premiership
Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come.
At least 39 dead, 51 injured in Indian rally stampede
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi say's he's 'deeply saddened' after dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a rally for candidate and actor Vijay.
Crows fly past Swans to toast Marinoff’s milestone
Ebony Marinoff has played a starring role in her record 100th AFLW game as Adelaide shook off a plucky Sydney side in the final quarter to claim victory.
Taipans bare their fangs to dethrone wayward Kings
The Sydney Kings were ice-cold from three-point range in their first game of the NBL season, going down to the Cairns Taipans by three points at home
Cotton scores 39 in club debut as 36ers down Brisbane
Adelaide fans are set to be spoilt this season after Bryce Cotton starred for his new team, leading the 36ers to a seven-point win over the Brisbane Bullets.
Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting
A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.
Europe prevails over the US in tense Ryder Cup battle
Europe have retained the Ryder Cup after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.
Storm enforcer puts target on ‘stuck up’ Broncos
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.
Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton
Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.
Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up
One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.
Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players’ Champion
James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.
Noemie Fox leads Aussies to kick off slalom worlds
Shaping as Australia's best chance at a gold medal on home soil, Noemie Fox finished fifth in the kayak cross time trials to kick off the world championships.
John Coates resigns as CAS head due to cancer treatment
Veteran Australian Olympic official John Coates has stood down early as head of sport's highest court, after being treated for cancer
Rate cut run may be over as inflation raises concerns
Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the Reserve Bank of Australia took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.
‘Scapegoating’ Optus blames tech, staff for outages
Optus has blamed technical equipment and human error for two emergency call outages as the prime minister pans the telco for its "unacceptable" failures.
‘Hands off’: cops get message in strip-search compo win
Police could face a massive compensation payout as a festival-goer subjected to a humiliating strip search says others copped "inhumane treatment".
Hamas weighs response to Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
Hamas says it is reviewing a Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump in the White House.
‘Kind of inevitable’: inside Nicole and Keith’s split
Megastars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after nearly two decades of marriage, with reports one of them was desperate to save the relationship.
Lions star picked for grand final, Cats summon ruckman
The Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale has won his race to overcome injury and play in the AFL grand final against a Geelong side to feature ruckman Rhys Stanley.
‘Zero to 100’: alarm over violent youth crime surge
A "perfect storm" is being blamed for a crime wave driven by theft and repeat offenders as police raise concerns about an alarming surge in youth violence.
Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith
Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.
Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer
Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.