A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
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Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild
Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith’s master shogun
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup
Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma
If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
Big bank is cutting 200 teller, personal banking roles
Westpac is cutting 200 customer-facing roles in its network but says it will try to keep as many workers as possible through retraining and redeployment.
New state police boss didn’t have to be ‘mistake-free’
The new head of Australia's largest police force has come under fire before he even starts, after he was forced to defend himself over perceived indiscretions.
Trump would-be Florida golf club assassin found guilty
A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty.
ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists
The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.
England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted
Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.
Hawthorn’s Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle
Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.
PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move
The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.
Bledisloe Cup mission spurring on bruised All Blacks
New Zealand suffered a thumping 43-10 loss to South Africa the last time they played, now they want to make amends against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup.
How ‘Night Stalker’ rapist was unmasked after 30 years
Tenacious police have revealed how they identified a serial rapist dubbed the "Night Stalker" decades after he terrorised women of the inner suburbs.
NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder
A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
‘Bit of banter’: To’o stands by Instagram comments
Penrith officials have told Brian To'o his Instagram comments were not a good look but the gun winger says he's unsure what the fuss is about.
Call for top cop dismissal after assault charge at demo
Pressure is mounting on the police force after an officer was charged with assaulting an ex-Greens candidate at a pro-Gaza protest that quickly turned violent.
Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil
Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.
‘Hopefully’ Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery
Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.
Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag
Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.
Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have announced their new NRLW head coach after Brett Kimmorley stepped down from the role following a poor 2025 campaign.
Suns’ Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset
Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.
Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness
Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue.
Like a fine Vine: Aussie pedals to world cycling silver
Australian cycling is hailing a brilliant start to the landmark world championships in Rwanda as Jay Vine took silver in the time trial behind Remco Evenepoel.
Piastri crashes out in Baku to end calamitous weekend
Oscar Piastri has crashed out in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen -- but Lando Norris failed to make his teammate pay, finishing only seventh.
Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state in an announcement along with the United Kingdom and Canada.
Olyslagers soars to high jump gold in Tokyo
Nicola Olyslagers has lived up to her world No.1 ranking by winning gold in the women's high jump at the Tokyo world championships.
Penrith’s re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing
Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance.