Oscar defends McLaren, expects ‘fair shot’ at F1 title
As he awaits his step into F1's season of the unknown, Oscar Piastri believes he can show he's not just a "nice person" but is ready to be world champion.
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‘Could be a star’: Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.
More MCG carnage as Neser rips through Victoria
Queensland took the honours on an action-packed opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria as 17 wickets fell at the MCG.
Phoenix go top, crush Breakers’ finals hopes
The depleted Breakers fired their shots early before the Phoenix responded to win by 31, surge into first place and all but end the Breakers' finals tilt.
‘Perfect storm’ as 36ers stumble, Hawks’ defence alive
Adelaide have fallen from top spot on the NBL ladder while defending champions Illawarra have kept their season alive with a 100-99 victory.
UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says no one was aware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.
Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow
Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.
‘Crazy’: Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style
Australian Valentino Guseli was overcome with emotion after "one of the most amazing moments" of his life, having started the Winter Olympics in stunning style.
High Voll-tage! Aussie masterful in Indian WPL triumph
Australian rising star Georgia Voll has helped power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League title after a thrilling final in India.
49ers confirmed for historic NFL showdown at MCG
The NFL has announced its first ever regular-season match in Australia this season will feature the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG.
NBA brother’s advice inspires WNBL star McConnell
Bendigo's Meg McConnell is taking her NBA brother's advice as the WNBL finals approach while Adelaide's Tayla Brazel wants to avoid the wooden spoon.
Mokbel’s big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is excited about jetting overseas after nearly two decades in jail or on bail, after prosecutors dropped retrial plans.
Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach
Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says.
‘Swim faster than ever’: Aussie to take drugs again
Ready to start another round of performance enhancing drugs, James Magnussen has set himself a big goal for "the most watched swimming event in history".
‘There’s no loose leashes’ for Dragons in Vegas
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan is warning the Dragons they are in Las Vegas on a work trip, not to party.
Landale scores game-high 26 in stunning Hawks debut
Australian centre Jock Landale set aside a whirlwind couple of days when he was traded twice, leading Atlanta to a win over Utah in the NBA.
Priestman’s Phoenix soar to top of A-League Women
Wellington Phoenix are top of the A-League Women table for the first time after leapfrogging Melbourne City with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.
MCG deck plays fair to leave Shield clash in balance
Queensland have a 178-run lead in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria after Bulls captain Marnus Labuschagne threw his wicket away late on day two.
Victory outlast Phoenix for crucial away win
Melbourne Victory have snapped a two-game losing run by claiming a 3-2 away win over Wellington Phoenix, climbing back into the A-League Men finals places.
Bellamy extends his record-breaking run with the Storm
Record setting NRL coach Craig Bellamy has extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm and will lead the club until the end of the 2028 season.
Test, Shield star Labuschagne reveals injury battle
Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne has been battling a serious thumb injury since he was hurt in Australia's Ashes victory over England in Sydney.
Marshall lights up as JackJumpers eye NBL finals
Tasmania thrashed Brisbane to put one foot in the door of the NBL play-in tournament as Nick Marshall cut loose in a career-best performance.
Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns
Kristian Doolittle scored a season-high 32 points to steer the Perth Wildcats into fourth spot on the NBL ladder with a home win over Cairns.
Nuclear talks with US in Oman ‘a good start’, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.
Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record
The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.
Aussie teen skier dealt another cruel Olympics blow
After working her way back into the Australian Olympic team after recently rupturing her ACL, freeskier Daisy Thomas will miss one event through injury.
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest
MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.
Capitals step up to sour coach’s last game for Venom
Mackenzie Holmes' heroics weren't enough for Geelong to end Chris Lucas's coaching tenure on a high, with the Venom losing to the UC Capitals in Canberra.
Patterson’s milestone century puts NSW in control
NSW set South Australia an improbable 446 to win their Sheffield Shield contest after Kurtis Patterson belted 173 no for the home side at the SCG.
Vics’ debutant shines as Shield clash goes down to wire
Victoria's top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG is on a knife's edge, with Dylan Brasher the key to victory for the hosts.
Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle
Jake Clifford starred in North Queensland's pre-season win over Canterbury as Todd Payten considers his halves combination for the Las Vegas season opener.