Adelaide rule out injured Walker for AFL season opener
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has ruled out key forward Taylor Walker for Saturday night's away clash against Gold Coast.
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Rematch: Biden, Trump clinch presidential nominations
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have both secured enough delegates to win their party nominations for president in the November US election.
Oliver’s AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds
Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.
Nolan wins best director Oscar for Oppenheimer
Britain's Christopher Nolan has won his first Oscar for directing Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer sweeps the Academy Awards with major Oscars
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer has won best picture at the Academy Awards.
Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims
Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.
Magpies’ Cox apologises for pushing Giants’ ruck coach
Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.
GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks
GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.
Latest Docherty AFL injury ‘levelled’ Blues: coach Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.
Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.
Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria.
NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur
The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.
NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston
Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.
Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment
The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.
More kids to be jailed in ‘draconian’ crime crackdown
Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.
Tigers’ Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster
Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Magpies’ Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford
The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports
China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.
Rudan skips presser after City smash hapless Wanderers
After Melbourne City put Western Sydney to the sword with a 7-0 thrashing, Wanderers coach Marko Rudan failed to front up for his post-match press conference.
Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals
Sudan's army has wrested back control of the country's radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary group it has been battling for a year.
Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison’s replacement
Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.
Australia take 94-run lead, with Labuschagne supreme
Marnus Labuschagne has shaken off indifferent form by making 90 at Hagley Oval, where Australia claimed a first-innings lead in the second Test against NZ.
NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40
Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.
Cortnee Vine stars as Sydney FC overcome Western United
Sydney FC have landed a big punch in the fight for the A-League Women premiership, while a dramatic late strike earned the Wanderers a draw at Canberra.
Carlton’s Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL
Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.
Addo-Carr grounded, Moses hurt as Eels beat Bulldogs
Josh Addo-Carr has succumbed to a shoulder injury in Canterbury's 26-8 loss to Parramatta, while Eels halfback Mitch Moses struggled with a groin strain.
Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS
Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.