Thunder cap off best season with NBA crown
Oklahoma City, led by a double-double from the league and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 7 against Indiana, are the NBA champions.
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‘Spectacular fall from grace’: elder jailed for abuse
A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.
Healy’s path to World Cup set, will play into summer
Australia captain Alyssa Healy says recent injury woes have made her realise her hunger for cricket remains, confirming she will play beyond the ODI World Cup.
Lawton facing ban for tackle that injured Rooster
Karl Lawton has been handed a grade-three charge over the contact that injured Sydney Roosters second-rower Siua Wong, despite not being penalised on field.
‘Pretty amazing’: how Minjee Lee entered golf folklore
Minjee Lee has eyes on her 'ultimate goal' after winning the $18m Women's PGA Championship, surpassing the great Greg Norman with a third major title triumph.
Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
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PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.
Payten threatens axe on ‘bullied’ Cowboys
Todd Payten has compared North Queensland's loss to the Sydney Roosters as like 'boys against men' at times, conceding his side was bullied in the 42-8 defeat.
Parramatta come out on top in clash of NRL battlers
In a meeting of the NRL's lowest-ranked sides, Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi stood up to inspire a win over Gold Coast.
Roosters’ future ‘scary’ good after Cowboys thrashing
The Sydney Roosters loom as genuine NRL finals threats after a 42-8 defeat of North Queensland, just months after lingering near the bottom of the ladder.
Mavs end losing streak, keep Firebirds in last place
The Melbourne Mavericks shook off a second-quarter slumber to beat the Queensland Firebirds by 11 goals in their Super Netball clash in Brisbane.
Bont BOG as Treloar hurt again, Dogs devour Tigers
While captain Marcus Bontempelli led the Western Bulldogs to a huge win over Richmond, veteran midfielder Adam Treloar has another calf muscle problem.
Unstoppable Feeney seals ‘special’ Darwin clean sweep
Three poles and three race wins made for a perfect Darwin Triple Crown outing for Supercars series leader Broc Feeney.
Eels star Cherrington to miss start of NRLW season
Parramatta star Kennedy Cherrington is set to miss the opening weeks of the NRLW season with the injury she suffered in State of Origin.
Stringer the super sub as Giants come back to beat Suns
Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal on return from injury to launch GWS to a seven-point comeback win over Gold Coast.
Knights star hospitalised with lacerated kidney
Newcastle are set for a change to their halves, with five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe to remain behind in Perth with a lacerated kidney.
Panthers’ watershed win comes at a cost
Penrith's best win of the season has come at a cost with second-rower Scott Sorensen banned for two games for a shot on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
‘Feeling good’: Minjee Lee on verge of third major win
Australian golf ace Minjee Lee is one good round away from a third career major after surging to a big lead at the mega-money Women's PGA Championship in Texas.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Fourteen dissidents including Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski have been released from prison, media reports and relatives say.
At least killed as hot air balloon crashes in Brazil
A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.
Four-try Johnston closes on record but Storm pip Souths
Veteran winger Alex Johnston moved a big step closer to rugby league history in a pulsating extra-time clash between South Sydney and Melbourne.
Knights score late to sink Dolphins as Bostock injured
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga had a blinder to inspire a 26-20 win over the Dolphins, with Knights forward Brodie Jones scoring the match-winner at the death.
Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again
The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.
No Origin stars, no worries; Panthers in boilover win
Penrith have ambushed the Warriors in Auckland, snaring a 28-18 victory despite leaving their five Origin stars at home.
Carlton’s loss to rising Roos ‘unacceptable’, says Voss
Carlton's inconsistent season has plunged into crisis, outworked by rebuilding North Melbourne by 11 points as fans booed the Blues at the MCG.
Feeney flies to fantastic four in dominant Darwin dash
Broc Feeney is closing in on the Darwin Triple Crown after winning both races on Saturday, while rookie Kai Allen secured his first career podium.
Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost
The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.
Minjee Lee poised for Women’s PGA Championship push
Thai sensation Jeeno Thitikul enjoys the halfway lead at the second women's golf major of the year, with a familiar Australian name lurking in second spot.
Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim
Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.
‘Freak’ Darcy ready to lift Bulldogs into top eight
Led by comeback kid Sam Darcy, the Western Bulldogs can break into the top eight with victory over Richmond at Marvel Stadium in round 15.