A-Leagues avoid TV fiasco but financial worries remain
The A-Leagues have avoided the embarrassment of being booted off TV after an 11th-hour deal following the collapse of the APL's television production partner.
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Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair
Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.
China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers
China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.
Jason Gillespie quits as SA, Strikers coach
Jason Gillespie will step down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers and has been linked to the vacant Pakistan national team job.
Panthers shrug off Cleary’s absence to beat Roosters
It was a case of no Nathan Cleary no worries as Penrith overcame the fast-finishing Sydney Roosters for a 22-16 win at Allianz Stadium.
Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor called one of the biggest financial frauds in the US.
Martin out but Macrae in as Tigers, Dogs make changes
An ongoing calf issue will keep Richmond superstar Dustin Martin out of the AFL clash with Sydney, while the Western Bulldogs have called up Jack Macrae.
AFL drugs policy doesn’t cater for clean players: coach
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL's illicit-drugs policy doesn't properly cater for clean players.
Pies veteran Pendlebury avoids ban for whacking Neale
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can escape with a $2500 fine with an early guilty plea for his strike on Brisbane's two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale.
Rabbitohs hold off Dogs to ease pressure on Demetriou
South Sydney's lethal left edge has shown signs of kicking back into gear, as the Rabbitohs eased the pressure on Jason Demetriou by beating Canterbury 20-16.
‘Confident’ McKay powers Blues’ Good Friday romp
Carlton stars Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow have run riot against winless North Melbourne, kicking nine goals between them in a 56-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Fremantle rocket to 3-0 after beating winless Crows
Adelaide face a major battle to reach this year's finals after slipping to 0-3 following a 35-point loss to unbeaten Fremantle in Perth.
Latrell charged for dangerous contact on Addo-Carr
Despite referee Gerard Sutton labelling the collision "incidental", Souths superstar Latrell Mitchell has been charged for dangerous contact on Josh Addo-Carr.
Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji
The Western Force were up a man for 30 minutes against the Drua, but still suffered a 31-13 loss in wet and slippery conditions in Fiji.
Boxer Wilson ‘so close to being world champion’: Valdez
Liam Wilson has been told by ring rival Oscar Valdez he must not give up on a promise he made to his dying dad, despite losing his latest world-title fight.
Brumbies women win, Force suffer first loss in Fiji
The Western Force's unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Women season has come to an end, losing to Fijian Drua, while the Brumbies saw off the Reds.
Mekonnen, Mannix-Power clock fastest Gift heat times
Endale Mekonnen and Chloe Mannix-Power have set the pace in the heats for the 2024 Stawell Gifts.
Wanderers on edge after Phoenix loss hits finals hopes
Wellington have dealt a blow to Western Sydney's finals hopes, while Michelle Heyman equalled an ALW record as Canberra staged a late comeback in Brisbane.
Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda
Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Dragons capitalise on Manly horror show to claim win
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has scored two tries to help the Dragons bounce back to winning ways with a 20-12 NRL victory over a poor Manly side.
Zerafa’s world-tight fight ends in knockout loss
Michael Zerafa's hopes of a world title have ended in tatters with the Australian knocked out by Erislandy Lara in their WBA middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
Aussie surfer Harrison beaten in Bells quarter-finals
World rankings leader Johanne Defay has beaten Australian wildcard Ellie Harrison in the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro.
Table-topping Phoenix scratch out 1-0 win over Brisbane
Wellington Phoenix have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the A-League Men ladder despite losing Alex Rufer to a red card in their win over Brisbane.
ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
Tszyu’s world title fight derailed after head gash
Tim Tszyu has lost his super-welterweight world-title unification bout against American Sebastian Fundora after a head gash cruelly derailed his fight.
Sharks pull off remarkable comeback to down Canberra
Cronulla have gone from 18-0 down after 25 minutes against Canberra to pulling off a 36-22 comeback win at PointsBet Stadium.
Zerafa’s title hopes end in crushing knockout blow
Michael Zerafa's hopes of a world title have ended in tatters with the Australian knocked out by Erislandy Lara in their WBA middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment
Network Ten has lodged an application to reopen the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, citing fresh evidence days before the judgment is due to be handed down.