Seven dead, several injured in two Alabama shootings
Seven people, including a young child, have been killed in two shootings in the US city of Birmingham.
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Lions surge into fourth, but Cameron may be in strife
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale has produced a glittering display to help lift Brisbane to a 13-point win on a day when West Coast farewelled Adam Simpson.
Trbojevic still the one as Manly flog Newcastle
Tom Trbojevic has put to bed any questions over his best position at Manly, starring as the Sea Eagles beat Newcastle 44-6 to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Thunderbirds survive Lightning strike to finish on top
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have survived a massive scare to beat Sunshine Coast Lightning by two goals and secure the Super Netball minor premiership.
Foord sits out Matildas’ pre-Games loss to Canada
The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.
Aussie to cash in on rich slice of US baseball history
Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.
Cops, watchdog called on to investigate ‘rotten’ CFMEU
Victoria and NSW want CFMEU officials facing possible criminal investigations to stand down and the Labor Party to suspend accepting its donations.
AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia
The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.
Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics
Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.
Why Queensland jeers won’t stop NSW’s back-fence Spence
Queensland have been warned against trying to put Spencer Leniu off his Origin game, with teammate Liam Martin saying it'll only make the NSW prop run harder.
Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return
Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.
Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney’s AFL ban
Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.
‘Disrespectful’: Hornby says Bennett is not in charge
Wayne Bennett has rejected suggestions he has already taken over South Sydney, with interim Rabbitohs mentor Ben Hornby labelling the claims as disrespectful.
‘Devastated’ de Minaur could face Olympic misery too
Alex de Minaur faces the prospect of further misery after his Wimbledon heartbreak, with the Australian No.1 a major doubt for the Olympics once again.
Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence
Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.
NBA draft prospect Malique Lewis joins NBL’s Phoenix
Trinidad and Tobago forward Malique Lewis has joined South East Melbourne under the NBL's Next Stars program in an attempt to boost his NBA draft stock.
Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire
A man charged with murdering three of his children and attempting to kill others in a fire allegedly wrestled with rescuers to stop them saving the youngsters.
NSW turn on the volume to match Suncorp, Best sits out
NSW have turned to blasting the speakers at the highest decibel and playing crowd sounds to try and recreate the cauldron that is Suncorp Stadium in a decider.
Swans star’s Brownlow hopes over as ban appeal fails
Sydney's Isaac Heeney is out of Brownlow Medal contention after he failed in his bid to have a one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster overturned.
Slipper to captain Wallabies, Wright out injured
The Wallabies captaincy merry-go-round will continue with last week's skipper Liam Wright ruled out of the second Test against Wales due to injury.
Port bracing for fired-up Suns after Hardwick spray
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is predicting a fired-up Gold Coast in response to a spray from their coach Damien Hardwick.
Cameron Smith in Immortal race under NRL’s new rules
The NRL has announced it will add another Immortal in 2024, with Cameron Smith now eligible under new rules announced by the league.
Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard has launched a case in the WA Supreme Court after alleging medical negligence in the treatment of his concussions.
Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.
Aussie duo KO top seeds to win place in Wimbledon final
Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson have reached the final of the Wimbledon men's doubles after defeating the top seeds in straight sets.
Voss needs ‘convincing’ to change Brownlow criteria
Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.
‘No ongoing threat’ as accused Russian spies remanded
Australia's intelligence organisations have been backed by the prime minister after an army private and her husband were charged with espionage offences.
Sore Blues stars Curnow, Weitering set to face Dogs
Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering are expected to play against the Western Bulldogs despite pulling up sore from the defeat to GWS.
Rogers ready to join Broncos race to succeed Reynolds
Brisbane half Josh Rogers has inked a new deal and will get his chance against St George Illawarra as forward Brendan Piakura is given until game day to be fit.
Pair to spend decades in jail over cruel bashing death
A pair have been sentenced to decades in prison after violently bashing a 16-year-old to death over stolen AirPods.
Young English star to boost Raiders as Whitehead exits
As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.