NBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist
All NBL and WNBL clubs will be involved in regular-season action at HoopsFest for the first time when the basketball extravaganza returns to Perth next season.
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Cats defender cut down with shoulder injury
Geelong defender Sam De Koning will be out of AFL action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury during their win over Essendon.
Rare good news for Seibold’s struggling Sea Eagles
Manly have endured a difficult month but received some positive news on their injured second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu.
Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth
Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation.
City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting
An innocent bystander is one of three victims of a "horrifying" daylight shooting in Sydney that authorities have linked to an ongoing gang war.
Knights confirm return of flying winger
After weeks of speculation, Newcastle have confirmed towering English winger Dom Young is returning to the club.
Ugle-Hagan addresses teammates on Whitten Oval return
Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has ended his leave of absence, rejoining his Western Bulldogs teammates at Whitten Oval.
Trump vows to expand deporting illegals from US
Donald Trump is directing US authorities to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by widespread protests that have caused chaos.
Heal ‘mature’ on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start
Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.
Manhunt ends with arrest over shooting of US Democrats
The man suspected of the "politically motivated assassination" of two US Democrat figures has been arrested.
Spaun drains monster putt for unlikely US Open triumph
Unheralded American JJ Spaun has won a most dramatic US Open after Australian star Adam Scott faded on the back nine of the final round at Oakmont Country Club.
Piastri won’t blame teammate over Montreal collision
McLaren bosses have long expected a clash between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris - and when it happened in Montreal, it was the Australian who benefited.
Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
Donald Trump has arrived in Canada for his first G7 summit since returning to office - and after irking his partners with tariffs and threats of annexation.
Israel says Tehran to ‘pay price’ after attacks
Iran says it used a new method to confuse Israel's Iron Dome defence systems to target each other, allowing Tehran to successfully hit many targets.
Star Eagle suffers rare injury in loss to Blues
West Coast will be sweating on the fitness of a team leader after he went off with an uncommon injury in the Eagles' loss to Carlton.
Facial injury denies NSW reserve spot at Origin II
NSW are on the search for another reserve forward for State of Origin II after Keaon Koloamatangi was ruled out with a suspected eye-socket fracture.
Melbourne coach to continue reform as finals hopes slip
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin will maintain a playing style revamp despite the Demons' finals chances appearing shot after a 25-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Lightning jolts Souths to life but Bulldogs hang on
Lightning brought Canterbury's NRL clash against South Sydney to a standstill and appeared to welcome the Rabbitohs back into the contest.
Housby heroics not enough as Vixens shoot to fourth
The Vixens have led by 11 before the super-shooting Helen Housby almost manufactured a miracle comeback from the NSW Swifts in Melbourne.
‘Warrior’ Kambosos Jnr suffers new world title blow
George Kambosos Jnr is weighing up his future after enduring a knockout loss to American Richardson Hitchins in their IBF super-lightweight showdown in NYC.
Trump’s military parade rolls by on day of protests
The grand military parade long desired by Donald Trump has dominated Washington, against a background of protests over the US President's style of leadership.
Great Scott eyes ‘super fulfilling’ US Open triumph
Australia's veteran former world No.1 Adam Scott will enter the US Open final round chasing all sort of history at Oakmont Country Club.
‘Political assassination’ suspect still at large in US
Authorities in Minnesota are searching for a man suspected of killing a Democrat politician and her husband and attacking another.
Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end
World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate.
South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph
Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.
Dolphins rookies urged to mine golden generation
Lani Pallister has broken a long-standing Commonwealth record moments before Australia named a 40-strong team for the looming world championships.
Roosters win as Radley suffers another head knock
Victor Radley has gone down with the latest in a string of head knocks as the Sydney Roosters came from behind to defeat the Knights in Newcastle.
‘Outstanding’ Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ
The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.
Cats’ call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers
Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.
Australian man shot dead at Bali villa, another injured
A Melbourne man is dead and another Australian is injured following a shooting at a villa in Bali, police say.
From Robin to Batman, Luai says he’s no hero for NSW
Jarome Luai is preparing to reunite with Nathan Cleary on the State of Origin stage after the pair won four premierships together at Penrith.