Aussie beats Brazil’s fab four for first WSL title
Australian George Pittar has claimed his first World Surf League event, beating Brazilian great Gabriel Medina in the final of WA's Margaret River Pro.
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Pasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win
Moana Pasifika's former Brisbane Broncos talent Israel Leota improved his stocks with a spectacular try on rugby's Super Round main stage in Christchurch.
Edwards sends Origin reminder as Panthers belt Knights
Penrith remain ensconced atop the NRL ladder after comfortably defeating Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Drua blow their chance to add Chiefs’ Super scalp
The Fijian Drua were in the arm-wrestle against the Chiefs before some forgettable moments blew open the contest to complete Christchurch's Super Round.
Foran breaks coaching record in Manly’s win over Eels
Manly's Kieran Foran has entered rarefied air, becoming the first interim coach in the NRL's grand-final era to begin his tenure with four straight wins.
Heartbreak, outpouring of support as inferno kills kids
A community is rallying around a local family after a house fire killed two children and hospitalised four siblings and their father.
Outback manhunt as abduction fears rise for little girl
A recently released prisoner is the focus of a manhunt after a five-year-old girl went missing at an outback community in a suspected abduction.
Key duo on verge of return for stunned Crows
Adelaide coaching director Murray Davis says some key players are likely to return for the round-eight grudge match against Port Adelaide.
Koroisau’s Origin hopes in tatters as Tigers accept ban
NSW hopeful Api Koroisau will not play again before the State of Origin series opener after accepting a three-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Noah Martin.
‘Frustrating’: GWS young gun opens up on injury lessons
GWS rising star Aaron Cadman has described how relying on team doctors has helped him after he starred in the Giants' win against the Kangaroos.
Dogs captain weighs in on ‘harsh’ Galvin criticism
Lachlan Galvin's struggling form has come under the microscope, but the divisive playmaker has been backed to become an NRL great.
Port’s sought-after star opens up on future
Port Adelaide's acting captain Zak Butters has addressed persistent questioning over his future in the face of lucrative offers from Victoria.
Kisnorbo’s Victory reunion adds fresh spice to Big Blue
Patrick Kisnorbo will face Melbourne Victory for the first time since his abrupt departure when he leads Sydney FC in an elimination final against his old club.
‘Hasn’t been the best week’: AFL changes ARC system
Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies.
Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits
The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.
Still alive: police hold on to hope girl will be found
A desperate search for a missing girl and her suspected abductor has gained national attention, with the prime minister hoping it becomes a "good news story".
‘Love over evil’: Port Arthur remembered 30 years on
Survivors of the Port Arthur massacre have shared their desire for strong gun control on the 30th anniversary of the horrific shooting.
‘The worst’: Rebel claim over star’s alleged complaint
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has labelled a sexual harassment complaint from a lead actor in her directorial debut as the 'worst thing' that could have happened.
Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences
King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.
One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role
Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.
Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador
A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.
‘No excuses’: Dragons star on his ‘very poor’ game
St George Illawarra centre Valentine Holmes has delivered a scathing appraisal of his poor individual performance against South Sydney.
Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content
Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants.
May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley
After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.
Magpies strike balance as Pendlebury milestone looms
Collingwood are acutely aware of Scott Pendlebury's imminent breaking of the VFL/AFL games record while planning when to rest the veteran.
Sacked Demons CEO flags legal action against AFL club
Paul Guerra has engaged lawyers after being axed as Melbourne CEO, with experienced AFL club administrator Brian Cook installed as interim boss.
Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace
Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.
Gasps as ex-charity worker avoids jail over abuse book
An author will be placed on the sex offenders register after penning a novel found to describe the sexual abuse of a child through explicit toddler role-play.
‘Incredible’: Crows young gun on verge of AFL comeback
Adelaide vice-captain Ben Keays says a young gun is ready for an AFL return after attacking his rehabilitation on a serious knee injury.
Off-contract Sharks favourite eyes NRL expansion move
Cameron McInnes sees the attraction of being the face of a new franchise as the off-contract lock prepares to settle his NRL future.