Australia won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup
The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.
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Jewell century lifts Tigers to Marsh Cup win over Bulls
Caleb Jewell's 137 set up a 28-run Marsh Cup win for Tasmania over Queensland despite Bulls opener Ben McDermott's 143 against his former team.
FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by soccer governing body FIFA as the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup after Australia pulled out.
Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.
Oliver, Smith put on notice as Demons defend culture
Clayton Oliver's long-term future at Melbourne remains on shaky ground following a tough year on and off the field for the star midfielder.
WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win
Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee has been given a life before hitting 91 in her side's 24-run WBBL win over the Sydney Thunder.
Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence
A police officer has admitted giving false evidence to justify why he kicked NRL star Jack Wighton out of a Canberra nightclub.
Jones walking is ‘sensible outcome’, says RA boss Waugh
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the departure of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is the sensible outcome after the side's disastrous World Cup campaign.
Goulding fires Melbourne to sixth straight NBL win
Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding has led the NBL ladder leaders to a sixth straight win in a fighting performance against the Illawarra Hawks.
Bizarre run out helps Adelaide end Heat’s WBBL start
Amanda-Jade Wellington has effected a bizarre run out to help Adelaide beat Brisbane in the WBBL, after the Melbourne Stars also defeated Perth.
Tassie pull off record Shield chase to beat Queensland
Tasmania have chased down 432 against Queensland for the biggest successful run chase in their Sheffield Shield history in a thrilling finish in Hobart.
Hawks’ Bates, Bodey shut down Power in AFLW
A super performance in midfield by Emily Bates and four goals by Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an eight-point AFLW win over Port Adelaide.
Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies coach
Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach after a disastrous return that included Australia failing to make the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win
Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.
Queensland set up shot at Shield victory over Tasmania
Tasmania have gone to stumps on day three at 2-88 in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, chasing 432 for an unlikely fourth-innings victory.
No day-night Test for Aussie women in India
India have opted against turning the women's Test against Australia into a pink-ball fixture, with the match to be played during daylight in Mumbai in December.
Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ
Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.
Sam Kerr reveals she injured both calves at World Cup
Star striker Sam Kerr is set to be given more game time in the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against the Philippines at Optus Stadium.
Saints tame Lions to keep AFLW finals campaign on track
St Kilda are still a chance of making the AFLW finals after claiming a 21-point win over fourth-placed Brisbane.
Demons close on McClelland Trophy after Freo win
Melbourne are within touching distance of the McClelland Trophy and a $1 million prize after beating Fremantle by 33 points in the AFLW.
Zheng upstages Aussie golfers in race for Masters berth
Australian teenager Billy Dowling is in second place, trailing Yunhe Zheng, and in the hunt for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and a Masters ticket.
Jillaroos’ win streak ended by Kiwis in Pacific clash
Australia's seven-year winning streak has been ended by New Zealand, who shocked the Jillaroos 12-6 in their Pacific Championships clash in Melbourne.
Kangaroos thump Kiwis ahead of Pacific decider
The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.
Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time
A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.
NSW’s winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics
Victoria have secured their first win of the Sheffield Shield season with a commanding 205-run thumping of struggling NSW at the MCG.
Friends star Matthew Perry found dead at 54
Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose wise-cracking turn as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends brought him international fame, has died at 54.
At least 16 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shooting
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine.
Cleo Smith rescuer leaked to journalist lover
A former WA police detective who rescued kidnapped child Cleo Smith has been found to have leaked sensitive information to journalists.
Front-row seats for Green, Exum at Wembanyama NBA debut
Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama tasted defeat on his NBA debut for San Antonio as Aussies Josh Green and Dante Exum played roles in Dallas' season-opening win.
Man accused of gangland murder faces Melbourne court
Jaeden Tito, 22, has appeared in a Melbourne court, a day after he was charged with the murder of gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston.