Mitchell can cop fine and be available for NSW Origin
Latrell Mitchell has been charged over a hip-drop tackle, but is able to accept a $3000 fine and be available to be selected for NSW in State of Origin.
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PSG win French Cup and double in Mbappe’s last game
Kylian Mbappe has completed his successful stint with Paris Saint-Germain as they added the French Cup title to their league crown.
Maroons shakeup as Hopgood gets debut, Su’A recalled
Queensland will debut Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood in State of Origin and have axed David Fifita, while recalling powerhouse back-rower Jaydn Su'A.
Over 2000 people buried in landslide, PNG tells UN
The number of people feared dead from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has soared to more than 2000, according to the government.
France to lift state of emergency in New Caledonia
The state of emergency in New Caledonia had been imposed by Paris for at least 12 days to boost police powers, but will now be lifted.
Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball
Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.
Halfback Hynes confident on calf for NSW Origin return
NSW coach Michael Maguire has rejected any concerns over Nicho Hynes' fitness, adamant the halfback will not miss any training ahead of State of Origin I.
Mahoney eager to let Hetherington feud subside
Injury to Viliame Kikau means the Bulldogs at set to be without three stars when they meet Newcastle in the NRL on Friday.
Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest
Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment.
Tedesco among first to congratulate Edwards on debut
One of James Tedesco's first acts on learning he'd been axed as NSW captain and fullback was to congratulate the Blues' new No.1 Dylan Edwards.
Stand-in Aleer’s AFL heroics no surprise to teammates
GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.
Trbojevic admits shock at becoming NSW Origin captain
NSW coach Michael Maguire acknowledges his new skipper Jake Trbojevic was probably wondering if he would even be picked for Origin 1.
No regrets for Purcell after underarm misery in Paris
Max Purcell has suffered an agonising five-set loss, even failing with an underarm serve when he had match point, as Australia's French Open drought continued.
Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
Hopoates to set new record with Lehi handed Manly debut
Manly coach Anthony Seibold will debut Lehi Hopoate against Melbourne, while admitting he is considering moving Tom Trbojevic out of No.1 in the long term.
Warriors’ Fonua-Blake stood down after sheds walkout
Prop Addin Fonua-Blake has been disciplined for leaving the changing rooms early after the Warriors' Magic Round win, and will not play against the Dolphins.
Penrith centre May gets no-fault NRL ban after charges
The NRL have issued Penrith centre Taylan May with a no-fault stand down after he was charged with domestic violence offences.
Fresh blow for NSW as Souths star battles calf trouble
Cody Walker looked to be one of few strong halves options available to NSW for the State of Origin series opener, but his fitness is now in doubt.
Yeo back for Eagles, Magpies make five changes
Elliot Yeo will reunite with Harley Reid after the West Coast veteran was named to return for the AFL clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
Jack Bird leaves on medi-cab as Bulldogs slay Dragons
Canterbury have cruised to a big win over St George Illawarra after the Dragons lost Jack Bird, who needed to leave the field on a medi-cab.
Top side Swans overrun injury-ravaged Bulldogs in AFL
Chad Warner has starred as Sydney broke clear in the third term at Marvel Stadium against the Western Bulldogs, who lost three players to injury.
Nadal to face Zverev, de Minaur given tough Paris draw
Alexander Zverev is favourite to end Rafael Nadal's French Open career in the first round, while Alex de Minaur has been offered a tough Roland Garros draw.
Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report
A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.
Court puts ex-top gun’s extradition fate in A-G’s hands
The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Rafah
The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah and open the crossing to Egypt in southern Gaza city.
Hobbled Hooper in Games doubt after sevens omission
An untimely injury flare-up has robbed former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper of one last chance to push his Olympics rugby sevens case.
At least 14 dead in Vietnam residential building fire
More than a dozen people have been killed after a fire broke out in a residential area of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended
Two key witnesses did not give evidence about a man's death during an alternative health retreat after a coroner suspended an inquest, citing potential charges.
NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth
The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.
Hundreds feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide flattened a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, with hundreds of people feared dead.
Dragons star Jack Bird cleared of ankle fracture
Jack Bird's injury has been diagnosed as a significant ankle sprain, but the St George Illawarra centre's return-to-play timeline is still unclear.