Tennis star Nick Kyrgios banned for cocaine use
Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive to cocaine with the Australian star apologising for his "huge mistake".
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Release sets stage for Cleary reunion, Walters re-signs
Jett Cleary, the younger brother of NRL superstar Nathan, has been granted a release to return home to Australia and sign with Penrith.
Perfect Storm: coach reveals ideal succession plan
Craig Bellamy will tell Melbourne officials one of his assistant coaches should replace him if he finishes up next year, believing they are ready and capable.
Russian duo suffer US Open setbacks in Cincinnati
Top-15 players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev have suffered blips in their preparations for Flushing Meadows, beaten in the round of 32 in Ohio.
Click, click, boom: AI mania and war trigger rate fears
Insatiable demand for computing power has pushed up prices for technology products, driving up imported inflation to Australia, a Reserve Bank official says.
Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina
Les Kiss has resisted any left-field inclusions for the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina, but will have a welcome selection headache in the midfield.
Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower
The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.
Crown denies catastrophic failures in mushroom trial
A top prosecutor has rejected a triple murderer's claim she suffered a "fundamental irregularity" in her trial as she fights to have her convictions quashed.
‘We’re deeply sorry’: banned Sydney Swans players
Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.
Drone kills one at Zaporizhzhia bus stop: IAEA
A drone attack has reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is under the control of Russian forces.
‘Serious breach’: Swans confirm player punishments
Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.
Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash
Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Mitchell eyes Souths return; other Cleary nears NRL bow
Latrell Mitchell could turbocharge South Sydney's push towards September after being named for the first time in three months.
‘Savage’ coverage not enough to stop Warner conviction
Cricket great David Warner's status as a convicted drink driver could have profound consequences on his commercial earnings overseas, a court has been told.
Alan Jones held ‘extraordinary power’, accuser says
A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting
The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.
‘Couldn’t be more ready’: Fraser details Blues ambition
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has given an insight into why Josh Fraser was chosen as the Blues' full-time senior coach.
Swans board considers stand-downs amid allegations
Sydney players are being interviewed ahead of a board meeting that's set to decide the immediate fate of players linked to a sexual assault allegation.
Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans
The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.
Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report
Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.
Raiders enforcer hangs up boots after glittering career
Josh Papali'i, the most-capped Canberra Raider, has announced his retirement from rugby league after knocking back offers from England for family reasons.
AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich
Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa is gearing up for his first NRL finals with the support of former Brisbane Lions defender and kicking expert Daniel Rich.
‘Needs big runs’: Australia mull change after Test loss
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has left the door ajar for squad changes and addressed the lack of runs by Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald.
Fraser set to be named coach of finals-bound Carlton
Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has won the race for the full-time role after steering the Blues to the once unlikeliest of AFL finals berths.
Swans under investigation over alleged sexual assault
Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is working with relevant authorities over sexual assault allegations involving Swans players.
‘World-class’: Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return
Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week.
Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life
Police are on high alert for possible retaliation after a Melbourne crime figure was shot and discovered lying beside his car in a "pool of blood".
Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth
Carlton have clinched what was once the unlikeliest AFL wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser by drawing with the Western Bulldogs.
Dragons pile more misery on Tigers to set up spoon race
St George Illawarra have pulled off back-to-back wins for the first time all year, holding on to hand Wests Tigers an eighth straight defeat.
‘Not quite functioning’: Australia batters face axe
Australia captain Pat Cummins says the top order's lack of runs has become 'a bit of a trend' in the wake of a stunning Test loss to Bangladesh
Sharpe to rescue as Knights keep top-four hopes alive
The NRL finalists are all but set but where they land remains up in the air, as the Knights kept their top-four aspirations alive with a win over the Titans.