‘Coughing blood’: Rooster details harrowing lung injury
Highly-touted Sydney Roosters rookie De La Salle Va'a has revealed how a tackle in a pre-season game led to him coughing up blood and undergoing lung surgery.
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Ban to stretch Cronulla’s backline even further
Cronulla are set to be without Ronaldo Mulitalo for at least one game, while last-placed Penrith's impotent premiership defence has suffered a fresh blow.
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Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split
The leader of the Nationals is proud of his party's short-lived decision to walk away from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.
Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up
Hundreds of homes have been declared uninhabitable after deadly floods swept through coastal communities, leaving tens of thousands of people isolated.
City fall short of $2m trophy in drama-filled final
Melbourne City have lost the the inaugural Women's Asian Champions League on penalties and with it a game-changing $2 million of prize money.
Joint is jumping as Aussie tennis teen wins first title
Maya Joint has won her first WTA title at the age of 19 in Morocco, leaving Australian tennis to celebrate its brightest new star on the eve of the French Open.
Who needs DCE? Savala shines as Roosters stun Sharks
The depleted Sydney Roosters have pulled off an NRL upset win over Cronulla, claiming a convincing 42-16 victory in Gosford.
Penrith plummet to foot of table as Lucas leads Knights
Dylan Lucas has produced the first hat-trick of his career in a win that breathes life into Newcastle's NRL campaign.
Lions do it for Fagan’s 200th, finally beat bogey team
The Brisbane Lions have responded from a poor fortnight, knocking off Hawthorn by 33 points at the MCG in a big milestone for coach Chris Fagan.
Victory into ALM decider as Auckland rue ‘bad decision’
Melbourne Victory have advanced to a second-straight ALM grand final after stunning premiers Auckland FC 2-0, securing a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win.
French court convicts thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian
A French court has convicted eight people in connection with the 2016 robbery of US celebrity Kim Kardashian after a high-profile trial in Paris.
Changes in the air as Bombers feel more injury strain
Essendon's tall stocks have taken another blow, and it may force Bombers coach Brad Scott into some drastic positional changes.
Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace
Oscar Piastri lost the front wing of his McLaren in a shunt in second practice at Monaco leaving Charles Leclerc to find the fastest way around the circuit.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have swapped hundreds more prisoners, both sides say, hours after one of the biggest combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.
Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final
Australian riser Maya Joint has reached her first WTA final after compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic pulled out with illness during their duel at the Morocco Open.
Debutant fires in Essendon’s scrappy Dreamtime win
Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.
Manly feel DCE’s absence as Eel enjoys fairytale debut
Manly were without Daly Cherry-Evans and Parramatta were lacking Mitch Moses, but it was the Sea Eagles who missed their No.7 more at Commbank Stadium.
$8m loss sparks Football Australia ‘right sizing’
Football Australia could be braced for a period of belt tightening after posting a $8.55 million loss at its annual general meeting.
Major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine: Trump
Russia and Ukraine have completed a major prisoner swap, US President Donald Trump says, while Kyiv says the exchange is still under way.
Concussion symptoms force Dragons veteran to retire
A veteran St George Illawarra forward has called time on his playing career after struggling to overcome concussion symptoms.
Tyrrell foster mum spared intimidation conviction
A court has declined to clear William Tyrrell's foster mother of intimidating another child but has allowed her to walk without conviction.
More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash
Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.
Cartwright chuffed, Aussie star shines in Hull win
Hull have ended their four-game losing streak in the Super League by powering to a 26-12 victory at Leigh.
Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands
Liberal MPs have paved the way for a coalition reunion, giving in-principle support to four key policy demands that had fractured the marriage.
Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car
An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster.
De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open
Alex de Minaur has been handed a minefield of a draw at the French Open as he seeks to go even further than his breakthrough to the quarter-finals in 2024.
Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs’ challenge in classic
Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.
Dolphins rise in the wet to rip through depleted Dogs
NRL ladder-leaders Canterbury have been brought down to earth with a bang after being on the wrong end of a 44-8 loss to the Dolphins.
US House passes Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill
House Republicans have stayed up all night to pass US President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful", multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
NBL legend Bryce Cotton set for bombshell Sixers move
Former Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton, one of the NBL's greatest-ever players, appears set to join the Adelaide 36ers in the biggest move of the off-season.
Blues’ Hollands takes leave again as De Koning returns
Carlton's Elijah Hollands has taken personal leave for the second time this season while teammate Tom De Koning headlines the inclusions in round 11.