Hawks load up, add JaVale McGee in NBL title defence
A three-time NBA title-winner is heading to Illawarra in a huge coup for the defending NBL champions to cap a manic day of signings.
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Wounded Wallabies rocked by yet another injury setback
The Wallabies have suffered another massive injury setback and are now staring down the barrel of an unwanted place in Australian rugby history.
Ricky Stuart laughs off Canberra’s slow starts
Ricky Stuart has laughed off Canberra's recent habit of starting games slowly, only to completely blow their opposition away after half-time.
Aussie gets second MLB life after trade deadline frenzy
Australian Curtis Mead has been shipped to the Chicago White Sox from the Tampa Bay Rays in a last-minute trade that presents as a major league second chance.
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Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve
Australia has been granted a rare reprieve from higher US tariffs on its goods but officials haven't given up hope of the levies being removed entirely.
Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss
The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.
‘More in us’: Cleary warns Panthers can get better
Ivan Cleary believes the NRL has not yet seen the best of Penrith this season as his side look to make it eight wins in a row against Gold Coast.
Minjee in the mix again at golf’s final major of 2025
Australian superstar Minjee Lee is challenging once again after carding a two-under-par first round at the Women's British Open, golf's last major of the year.
Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning
The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.
Munster steps up as Storm stay in top-two fight
With Jahrome Hughes out injured, Cameron Munster played a role in all three Melbourne tries as the Storm scraped to a crucial 16-10 win over Parramatta.
Magpies’ flag heroes back, Blues lose injured spearhead
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.
Sharks good enough for NRL’s top four: hopeful Hynes
Cronulla sit seventh on the NRL ladder ahead of round 22 but have plenty of factors working in their favour as they look to make a charge into the top four.
‘Had our measure’: High-flying Crows wary of Hawks
Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.
NRL bans agents over altercation at schoolboys carnival
The NRL has handed suspensions and fines to two high-profile player agents, leaving them unable to represent their star clients while sidelined.
Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough
Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.
Deadly Demon leads Aussie charge as seeds go flying
It has been a superb day for Australia's men at the Canadian Open, with the red-hot Alex de Minaur one of three winners at this key US Open warm-up event.
‘Not a sentimentalist’: Schmidt defends shock decision
In a number of team changes, Joe Schmidt has handed retiring half Nic White a surprise Wallabies start in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Ex-cop charged with ‘sickening’ abuse of childcare kids
An after-school-care worker was a serving police officer at the time he allegedly produced child abuse material of 10 pre-school-aged victims.
Cobbo back on wing and dare as Broncos get ruthless
Brisbane's issues in back-field have forced Michael Maguire to recall Selwyn Cobbo and Deine Mariner on the wings after the coach swung the axe.
Dodd insists he’s at Souths to stay after Bennett swipe
Wayne Bennett can't guarantee Lewis Dodd will be at South Sydney for the entirety of his much-discussed three-year deal.
Havili set to move as NRL veterans wait on contracts
Almost 90 NRL players are facing uncertain futures with close to one-sixth of the league still unsigned beyond October.
Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief
A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.
O’Callaghan on cusp of record with relay gold at worlds
An Australian swim star is on the cusp of surpassing an Ian Thorpe landmark after collecting another gold medal at the world championships.
That’s news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper
Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.
Jail for sex offender MP despite ‘risk of degradation’
A state MP's claims he could suffer violence in prison have failed to prevent sheriffs escorting him to jail before sentencing for historical sexual abuse.
Vixens ride wave of emotion into Super Netball decider
The Melbourne Vixens are determined to send coach Simone McKinnis out on a high in the Super Netball grand final after turning their season around.
Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry
GWS firebrand Toby Greene will be missing but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge doesn't expect the rivalry between the teams to dissipate.
Struggling Eagles confirm plea for AFL draft help
West Coast will formally request draft assistance from the AFL as they finish in the bottom three on the ladder for a fourth consecutive season.
Bellamy hopes Hughes signature nets more deals at Storm
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy wants Jahrome Hughes' new contract to be the first of several key deals, desperate to keep his all-star spine intact.
‘Not that type of guy’: Luai makes Tigers contract call
Wests Tigers star Jarome Luai has addressed his contract situation at Wests Tigers, giving the strongest indication yet on whether he will see out five years.
Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away
A man has been arrested over a "politically motivated" synagogue firebombing, with international and local criminals investigated in relation to the attack.