Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria
Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.
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Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court
A suicide bomber detonated his device outside an Islamabad courthouse after trying, but failing, to gain entry to the building.
‘Eating me alive’: de Minaur crushed by latest slip-up
Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.
DCE return and grudge games headline NRL’s first month
Daly Cherry-Evans' Brookvale return will headline the opening month of the NRL's 2026 draw, with Melbourne and Parramatta to play the first game in Australia.
‘Distressing’ toll on A-League Women players revealed
Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop believes the lack of stability and full-time professionalism in the league amplifies psychological distress faced by players.
Kerr celebrates Blues start with Champions League brace
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has scored a Champions League brace to mark her first Chelsea start since December 2023, and she is ready for more.
Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld
A ruling in favour of the Commonwealth acquiring land intended for a Russian embassy on national security grounds has been welcomed by Australia's government.
Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump’s absence
Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.
Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails
Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.
Crows, Port to bookend AFL Gather Round
The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round, when all 18 clubs play in South Australia.
Scans deliver mixed news for Aussie hamstrung quicks
Josh Hazlewood is upbeat about his injury scare ahead of the Ashes but Australia's pace stocks have taken a hit, with a fellow Test squad member sidelined.
‘We don’t need set stand down rule’: AFL chief
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has defending the league's handling of a Geelong player's sex assault case while ruling out a no-fault stand down policy.
Star Roosters forward set for early NRL return from ban
Victor Radley will return to the NRL field sooner than expected with the Sydney Roosters opting to count representative and pre-season games in his ban.
Green finds form with bat for Western Australia
Allrounder Cameron Green is in position to make a big total after making an unbeaten 49 for Western Australia, but Queensland hold the upper hand.
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.
Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures
Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.
Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come
An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.
NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch
Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.
‘What a journey’: Whincup hits pause on Bathurst chase
Jamie Whincup's chase for a fifth Bathurst 1000 victory has been put on hold, with the Supercars legend finding a replacement at Triple Eight Race Engineering.
‘I want more’: Aussie beach volleyballer’s golden quest
An Australian beach volleyball veteran says her golden quest will continue when Adelaide hosts the world championships.
Why Socceroos legend isn’t writing off goalkeeper Ryan
Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes captain Mat Ryan will relish the challenge of trying to stave off Paul Izzo as No.1 goalkeeper.
England’s need for speed may not suit the Ashes: Smith
Steve Smith has indicated he'd rather face England's speedsters this Ashes rather than James Anderson and Stuart Broad, given Australia's lively pitches.
AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game
AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.
‘Nazi scum’ chants greet white supremacist on release
A neo-Nazi leader has been met with protesters, media and police as he walked from court after being granted bail over his role in a group attack.
Crows to accelerate contract talks with coach Nicks
Adelaide chairman John Olsen says the Crows will soon accelerate talks with head coach Matthew Nicks about a contract extension.
Season over for Adelaide Lightning import and young gun
Adelaide Lightning rising star Serena Sundell has been hit with the worst possible injury news, but will be encouraged by the comforting words of a WNBL rival.
England beware: Green posts important pre-Ashes knock
A timely 94 has all but rubber stamped Cameron Green's spot for the first Ashes Test against England, with his bowling also looming as a crucial weapon.
England quick suffers injury scare in Ashes warm-up
England's hopes of unleashing Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test in Perth have taken a major hit after the star veteran suffered an injury scare.
‘Swiss Army Knife’ fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers
Adelaide took their foot off the gas in the second half but did enough to register a strong road win over the JackJumpers behind a dominant Zylan Cheatham.
Hurricanes openers set record to blow away Sixers
Hobart Hurricanes remain undefeated in the WBBL after a six-wicket win over Sydney Sixers inspired by their openers and fast bowler Hayley Silver-Holmes.
‘Shift for Joe’: refreshed Wallabies fight for Schmidt
James O'Connor will steer the ailing Wallabies, who are determined to give coach Joe Schmidt a fitting farewell to Dublin Tests at his old stamping ground.