NBA veteran Aron Baynes cops five-game NBL ban
NBA veteran-turned-Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has received a five-match ban following several incidents in last Saturday's game against Cairns.
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Flights set to rescue Australians from war-torn Israel
The situation for Australians trapped in Gaza is worsening as hundreds of citizens prepare to board repatriation flights out of Israel.
Man held as Singapore-Perth flight returns over threat
An Australian man has reportedly been arrested by Singaporean police after a Scoot plane bound for Perth returned to Singapore because of a bomb threat.
Arnold asks if Albanese has lost his Socceroos’ scarf
On the eve of the Socceroos' clash with England, coach Graham Arnold has slammed scarf-wearing politicians who he believes aren't backing the sport properly.
Baynes sorry for NBL incidents, Forde breaks silence
Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes has spoken publicly for the first time since the much-discussed NBL match against the Cairns Taipans.
Gunston seeks Hawthorn return, Saint lands at Dons
Jack Gunston could be on the way out of Brisbane after just one season, exploring a return to Hawthorn for the twilight of his AFL career.
Think About It continues winning run in The Everest
The Joe Pride-trained Think About It has beaten I Wish I Win and Private Eye to claim the $20 million The Everest at Randwick.
Souths legend Merritt awakes from coma in hospital
South Sydney have confirmed that club favourite Nathan Merritt has awoken from a coma, one week after being rushed to hospital.
Undefeated Crows outclass Bulldogs in AFLW finals chase
Adelaide have claimed a 42-point win to hand the Western Bulldogs their seventh consecutive loss of the AFLW season.
Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.
Luxon claims victory in National’s NZ ‘blue-nami’ win
Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.
Brave Socceroos succumb against England at Wembley
The Socceroos have been beaten 1-0 by England in their glamour friendly but acquitted themselves with distinction on their first visit to Wembley.
Australia cancels humanitarian flights from Israel
Australia has cancelled planned repatriation flights out of Israel, citing the "highly challenging and rapidly changing" environment.
Gallant Giants no match for sharp Saints in AFLW
St Kilda have extended their AFLW winning streak to a club-record four games by defeating Greater Western Sydney by 13 points at Moorabbin.
All states deliver majority ‘no’ vote in voice poll
Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.
Essendon eye AFLW finals after win over Richmond
Essendon can dream of an AFLW finals appearance in just their second season after upsetting Richmond by 17 points at Ikon Park.
Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails
Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.
Multiple Aussie evacuation flights due to leave Israel
Multiple government assisted flights are due to take off from Israel with hundreds of Australians struggling to leave the country in the midst of conflict.
Bannan kicks five as Demons crush Eagles by 70 points
Melbourne have kicked seven goals to nil in the second half to crush West Coast by 70 points in stifling heat in Perth.
North record their highest AFLW score in rout of Port
North Melbourne have booted the highest score in their AFLW history during a 63-point smashing of Port Adelaide at Arden St.
NBL back tribunal as Bullets lament Baynes hearing
The Brisbane Bullets are displeased with the NBL's tribunal system after Aron Baynes received a five-match ban, but the league will not consider any revisions.
Lachlan Lam guides PNG to big win over Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea half Lachlan Lam was at his brilliant best in a 46-10 Pacific Bowl win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.
More evacuation flights for stranded Aussies in Israel
More repatriation flights for Australians stranded in Israel have been secured as people are being warned the security situation could prevent future efforts.
Raptors crush NBL outfit Cairns 134-93 in Toronto
The Cairns Taipans have been blown off the court in the first and last quarters on the way to a 41-point loss to NBA outfit Toronto Raptors.
Australia lose toss, bowl first against Sri Lanka at WC
Australia have lost the toss and will bowl first in their crucial World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Australia need 210 after fightback against Sri Lanka
Australia's World Cup dream appeared on a knife's edge early in the clash with Sri Lanka before Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner inspired a fightback.
Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.
Zampa, Inglis resurrect Australia with Sri Lanka WC win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Hipkins poised to stay on as NZ Labour leader
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" as he returns to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Man dies in bushfire on NSW north coast
A man has died in a bushfire on the NSW mid-north coast, with a watch and act warning still in place for the out-of-control blaze.