Suns defy Dogs’ late surge to remain kings of the north
Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.
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Arzani amazes as Victory knock Wanderers out of finals
Daniel Arzani had a hand in both of Melbourne Victory's goals as they claimed a 2-1 A-League Men elimination final win over Western Sydney.
Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis
Pope Leo XIV is urging the world's Catholic cardinals to continue the vision of his predecessor and renew their commitment to major church reforms.
Lolesio’s spinal injury sours Brumbies’ Super derby win
Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.
Metcalf kicks Warriors to best NRL start in 20 years
Luke Metcalf has nailed a field goal to lead the Warriors to a 15-14 win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong, putting them second on the NRL ladder.
Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ
New Zealand have extended their perfect record over the Wallaroos to 28-0 with a hard-earned 38-12 win in the Pacific Four rugby series in Newcastle.
Old feud re-opened in Bulldogs’ feisty win over Raiders
Canterbury have scored 32 unanswered points in a rampant second half to run over Canberra and extend their lead at the top of the NRL table.
Broc Feeney sprints to Supercars lead with Tassie wins
Broc Feeney has put on a dominant display against Tickford rival Thomas Randle to claim back-to-back wins in Tasmania and take the Supercars championship lead.
Maguire refuses to guarantee Mam recall despite injury
Michael Maguire was tight-lipped about Ezra Mam's chances of a Brisbane recall next week, but Ben Hunt wants the five-eighth back in the first-grade side.
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.
Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series
Alex Fowler, Miela Sowah and Maddison Rocci starred as the Opals took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead with a 41-point belting of the Tall Ferns.
Mitchell magic seals Souths’ comeback win
Latrell Mitchell was at his influential best on return from suspension, helping South Sydney come from behind to beat Brisbane in rainy Sydney.
Hat-trick hero Botic sends Western into ALM semis
Noah Botic has scored a hat-trick to lead Western United to a 3-2 elimination final win over Adelaide United and into a semi-final against Melbourne City.
New Pope vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’
Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an "ark of salvation" as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.
Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs’ costly loss to Reds
Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.
Titans miracle delivers Hasler pressure-relieving win
Des Hasler has declared Gold Coast's 24-20 win over Newcastle isn't about him, but the miraculous comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the coach.
Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.
Multiverse of motherhood shines brightest in Archibald
A portrait addressing the juggle of motherhood, a day job and making art has taken out one of Australia's richest and most prestigious sector awards.
Australians dash to fly home with IPL suspended
The IPL has been suspended due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, leaving Australian players plotting their paths home.
Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over ‘biggest mistake’
Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".
Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.
White smoke billows, signalling new pope elected
White smoke has appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signalling that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals have elected a new pope.
US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay
UK beef farmers will be allowed access to the US market after a deal, joining a group of select countries including Australia with such an arrangement.
Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions’ squad
Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers
Jamie Elliott and Jack Crisp have played match-winning roles as Collingwood overcame a lopsided inside 50m count to post a brave 14-point win over Fremantle.
Farnworth fires Dolphins to NRL win over battling Eels
The Dolphins have edged past Parramatta, with some solo brilliance from Herbie Farnworth sealing a 20-16 win.
Knights ready to welcome Young back with ‘open arms’
Dom Young has been told there's a spot waiting for him in Newcastle, with coach Adam O'Brien making clear he wants the out-of-favour Sydney Roosters winger.
Souths wouldn’t rush Brandon Smith back from injury
There'll be no pressure on Brandon Smith at South Sydney this year as the hooker prepares for an immediate move from the Sydney Roosters.
V’landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media
While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.
Football Australia name interim CEO after Johnson quits
James Johnson has resigned from his role as the chief executive of Football Australia, with the governing body appointing a former Matilda as interim boss.
‘Unfair’ ban prompts call for NRL charge system review
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo suggests the NRL match review charge system needs tweaking in the wake of Jacob Preston's 4-week ban for a grade-one offence.