Kyrgios’s career in jeopardy after latest injury blow
Injury-plagued Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios has retired hurt from his first-round match at Indian Wells in a major blow for his comeback.
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‘I’ve got bombs in my bag’: teen’s alleged plane threat
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged following a shocking incident at one of Australia's major regional airports.
Broncos fly into Brisbane, beating Alfred and Roosters
The Broncos have arrived home in Brisbane on a charter flight, leaving Sydney straight after steamrolling the Roosters in their NRL round-one clash.
Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months
Labor's popularity has finally rebounded, albeit narrowly, as the government pulled ahead of the coalition weeks ahead of the election, YouGov polling shows.
Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener
Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.
Maguire’s Broncos bully Roosters in 50-14 NRL bash-up
Michael Maguire's Brisbane Broncos era is off to a flying start after his side ran roughshod over the Sydney Roosters in a 50-14 win.
‘My moment’: Tigers debutant never gave up Hope
At the age of 27 and after considering a change of career, Wests Tigers hooker Tristan Hope will make his NRL debut and prove that persistence does pay off.
NSW coach Laurie Daley open to new Origin captain
NSW coach Laurie Daley is a big fan of Jake Trbojevic, but cannot guarantee the Manly workhorse will be his captain for this year's State of Origin series.
Eels’ Mitch Moses to miss six weeks with foot injury
Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses will miss the first six weeks of the new NRL season in a blow to the rebuilding side.
Tapine, Savage suspended after Raiders’ big Vegas win
Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage have both pleaded guilty and will be sidelined following Canberra's impressive round-one NRL win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
New coach McQualter details blueprint for Eagles rise
Andrew McQualter says he's demanding a tough, fast and dynamic style of play as he prepares for his first season as West Coast coach.
‘I’ll never forgive’: survivor, as boys’ killer jailed
A large sentence discount has been awarded to a man behind the deaths of two young brothers, found in a crumpled car still dressed in their school uniforms.
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal
The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.
Hot-handed Hawks smash Phoenix, into NBL title series
Illawarra will take on Melbourne United in the NBL title series after Trey Kell starred in a dominant win over South East Melbourne in their playoff decider.
Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener
Veronica Burton starred with 24 points as Bendigo Spirit took a 1-0 grand-final lead over the Townsville Fire with a 12-point win in the series opener.
Smith calls it stumps on one-day international cricket
Australian batting great Steve Smith is retiring from one-day internationals and will make Test cricket his priority.
Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution
Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.
Japanese trailblazer, World Cup winner hangs up boots
Japanese soccer star Yuki Nagasato, who once signed on loan for a men's team, has hung up her boots after a glittering 24-year professional career.
Reds ready to fly players home pre-match if needed
The Queensland Reds are doing all they can to take care of players' families back in Brisbane while the team prepare to play the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.
Mosque unveiling tainted by alleged massacre taunt
A teen has been charged after allegedly threatening to "Christchurch 2.0" a mosque as worshippers gather for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Green shoots for economy as Australia snaps dire record
Australia has accelerated out of an economic slump after expanding by 1.3 per cent in 2024, leading to a rise in per capita growth - a proxy for prosperity.
Kohli stars as Australia crash out of Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli has scored 84 off 98 balls to lead India to a four-wicket win over Australia in their blockbuster Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
NRL avoids opening-round postponement with Sydney move
The Dolphins and South Sydney will swap home games under an NRL move to bring the opening-round clash between the two teams away from Cyclone Alfred.
China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products
China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.
Brown to fore as Moses ruled out of Eels’ NRL opener
Without Mitchell Moses for his side's opening-round trip to face Melbourne, Dylan Brown has the chance to prove his worth to Parramatta.
Taskforce promise not kept after soccer’s darkest day
Two years after the Melbourne derby pitch invasion, a taskforce Football Australia promised to establish to curb fan conduct has yet to get off the ground.
Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains
AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.
Smith hoping Australia turn it on against Indian spin
Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semi-final in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.
Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash
US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany
Police say a suspect is in custody and at least two people have died after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany.