‘Special’ Hughes performance headlines Cowboys thumping
Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has outshone North Queensland No.7 Tom Dearden, scoring two tries as the hosts notched a dominant win in Melbourne.
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Comeback Crows’ late surge sinks Brisbane in thriller
Adelaide have kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to down the Brisbane Lions by five points at Adelaide Oval.
Tottenham sack Europa League winner Postecoglou
Tottenham have dismissed Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou after two seasons in charge of the EPL club and despite victory in the Europa League final.
Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead
Young gun Ryan Wood had a day he'll never forget at the Supercars round in Perth, claiming a maiden win then being cruelly denied in the second race.
Tiger’s name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji
Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.
Cats back Stewart after bump sends Anderson to hospital
Tyson Stengle was the difference with four goals in Geelong's win over Gold Coast, but Tom Stewart's heavy bump on Noah Anderson was the major talking point.
Crow recruit suspended over sling tackle on star Lion
The AFL's match review officer has delivered his assessment of Adelaide midfielder James Peatling's sling tackle on Brisbane star Lachie Neale.
Warriors slaughter Sharks as NRL’s top four break away
Cronulla have been thrashed by the Warriors, who claimed a 40-10 win to entrench themselves in the NRL top four.
History beckons after Brumbies book Super Rugby semi
The Brumbies must make history against the Chiefs to win a Super Rugby Pacific final berth after a Billy Pollard double swept aside the Hurricanes in Canberra.
Power guns fire in pressure-relieving win over Giants
With coach Ken Hinkley under the pump, Port Adelaide have fought out a 16-point win over GWS in Canberra to snap a four-game losing run.
Trump deploys National Guard to quell LA protests
US National Guard troops have been summoned to quell demonstrations as protesters clashed with riot police after sweeping federal immigration raids in LA.
Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss
Justis Huni will likely require surgery after suffering a 10th-round knockout in a WBA interim world title fight he had dominated against Fabio Wardley.
Mal’s Mission: How Meninga plans to poke the Bears
NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a 'great privilege and responsibility' to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears.
‘You’re accepted, you’re loved’: Galvin a hit at Dogs
Lachlan Galvin's Canterbury teammates have made a special effort to welcome the high-profile mid-season signing into the fold.
Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.
Devils call for ‘sanity’ with AFL licence under threat
AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium.
‘Without a doubt’: Dragon tipped to bounce back to NRL
Tyrell Sloan has been axed from St George Illawarra's first-grade side for round 14, but coach Shane Flanagan is expecting the winger to bounce back.
Star duo return for Dolphins, but Stone ruled out
The return of key forwards Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath gives the Dolphins more ammunition to fire at St George Illawarra on their climb up the ladder.
Crows tap into Lions defector’s inside intelligence
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has tapped into his new coaching director's inside knowledge of Brisbane ahead of Friday night's game.
Bears’ huge task revealed as coach announcement looms
The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.
NRL hands bans, $35k in fines to player agents
Two NRL player agents, who between them manage such household names as Josh Addo-Carr and Benji Marshall, have received bans and fines from the league.
O’Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback
Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment
Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.
Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have spoken at a time when stalled tariff negotiations have roiled global trade.
Student’s testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict
Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.
School jumping castle tragedy ‘impossible to predict’
The operator of a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school children, has been cleared of criminal workplace safety breaches.
Israel has activated Gaza Strip clans against Hamas: PM
Israel has "activated" some local clans in the Gaza Strip in the fight against Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Contract talks for Manly lock after fractured rib pain
Manly have opened talks with two more off-contract forwards, with one revealing he has played through the past month needing injections on a fractured rib.
‘A new path’: independent turns tables in recount scrap
A teal independent has been declared the winner in the electorate of Bradfield by a tiny margin after a recount, but her Liberal rival is yet to concede defeat.
Australia’s Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans
World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.