Two Raiders involved in Las Vegas altercation
Canberra players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been involved in a hotel altercation in Las Vegas, prompting security to be called.
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Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.
Micah makes case for No.1 spot as Matildas fall to USA
Teagan Micah has made a compelling case to become Australia's first-choice No.1 after a strong display in the Matildas' 2-1 SheBelieves Cup loss to the USA.
Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive
Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has appeared in court after being accused of stealing a Toyota Prado.
Leniu set for ban as NRL comes down hard on Rooster
Spencer Leniu is facing a minimum ban of two matches for his high shot on Phoenix Crossland, adding to the Roosters' woes after a weekend to forget.
Germany’s Merz faces tough talks to find coalition ally
Germany's conservative opposition leader will have to negotiate with Olaf Scholz's centre-left party to form a coalition after a national election.
Spirit, Fire strike first WNBL semi-final blows
Bendigo have secured their first WNBL finals win in 10 years, downing the Sydney Flames, while Townsville went one-up in their semi-final series against Perth.
Knights sensation Sharpe blunts woeful Roosters in rout
Newcastle put a dismal Sydney Roosters to the sword 48-10 as new Knights No.6 Fletcher Sharpe starred and Tricolours prop Spencer Leniu was put on report.
Blues’ top pick, Dees’ youngster to miss AFL season
Carlton's No.3 draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will be sidelined for the entire AFL season.
Matildas eye US bounce back after honest Japan review
The Matildas had a players-only meeting after their 4-0 loss to Japan and interim coach Tom Sermanni is confident they can regroup against the United States.
Waters pulls off Supercars wet whitewash in Sydney
Cam Waters has claimed three race wins from three pole positions in the season-opening Sydney 500 to launch himself to the top of the Supercars standings.
More woe for Rabbitohs as Dodd faces ban for high shot
Jamie Humphreys looks set to start the NRL season as South Sydney's halfback with import Lewis Dodd facing a 1-2 game suspension.
Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes ‘tranquil’ night
The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.
Sydney FC can’t land a blow in ALM stalemate at Glory
Perth Glory have been unable to take advantage of a fatigued Sydney FC at HBF Park, as the Sky Blues dug deep to secure a 0-0 A-League Men draw.
Refereeing under fire in dramatic Melbourne derby draw
Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City's coaches have lamented the refereeing of a dramatic 2-2 derby draw filled with controversy.
Inglis ton lifts Aussies to famous ODI win over England
Josh Inglis has cracked a glorious unbeaten 120 as Australia chased down England's record-setting 8-351 to win their Champions Trophy opener in Lahore.
More pain for Souths as Dragons clinch Charity Shield
Sione Finau has scored four first-half tries to help St George Illawarra claim a thumping 46-26 Charity Shield win over South Sydney.
Waters pips Feeney in twin-Cam Supercars photo-finish
Tickford star Cam Waters has claimed back-to-back wins at the Sydney 500 after edging out rival Broc Feeney in the final seconds of the Supercars sprint.
Under-pressure Naden hoping to miss just two months
Brent Naden suffered a sickening knee injury in the Wests Tigers' last NRL trial against Parramatta, but he hopes to be back on the field within two months.
Moses still battling foot injury ahead of round one
Parramatta's star halfback Mitch Moses has required several scans on the foot he injured last March, but the Eels are confident he will start the NRL season.
Sharks won’t be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights
Cronulla are the only NRL side that won't spend their entire US trip in Las Vegas, but the Sharks insist they won't be blinded by the lights on arrival.
Stabbing at Holocaust memorial in Berlin, man arrested
German police have given no details on the identity of a suspect who they arrested after a man was stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial.
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Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified
Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.
Jets soar to third straight ALM win against Roar
The Newcastle Jets have dragged themselves to within four points of the ALM's playoff places after extending their winning run to three against Brisbane Roar.
Top team in Vegas? No worries for Panthers’ youngsters
Penrith have beaten Manly 38-22 in the NRL's pre-season challenge, despite their entire top team already being in Las Vegas for the opening round.
Waters kicks off new Supercars era with Sydney win
Tickford star Cam Waters has pulled off a masterclass drive at the season-opening Sydney 500, while Supercars heavyweights Triple Eight suffered a horror race.
Swans start Dean Cox coaching era with match sim win
Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.
NRL puts deadline on Perth side after record season
The NRL is revelling in a record-breaking 2024 season, which it says was the most lucrative in the game's history in Australia.
‘Un-Australian’ defending costs Matildas in Japan loss
The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.
ASIO’s threat to life priority a ‘hierarchy of hate’
Anti-Semitic attacks are ASIO's top priority when dealing with threats to life, but the Palestinian community has concerns other forms of hatred are diminished.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director
The US Senate has approved Kash Patel as Donald Trump's FBI chief despite concerns about his qualifications and fears he'll go after the president's opponents.