Fed-up Moloney pulls pin after Mexican stand-off
Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.
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PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him
Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor's "political courage".
Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut
The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
Eels forward announces immediate retirement from NRL
Shaun Lane, a member of Parramatta's most recent grand final team, has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL.
Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double
Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.
Blues want to keep stars as footy boss heads for exit
Carlton football manager Brad Lloyd will leave at the end of the season but new chief executive Graham Wright wants to keep hold of the Blues' top players.
Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully ‘soon’
Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.
Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles’ AFLW venue change
Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.
Burns ready to step up in Sharks’ finals fight
Cronulla's Billy Burns is preparing to start against Gold Coast, with a win much needed to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl
Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.
They smacked us in the face: Crows reset after scare
Adelaide forward Izak Rankine says the ladder-leading Crows must rapidly recover from copping a 'smack in the face' from lowly West Coast.
Bulldogs tie down key forward to new deal
Bailey Hayward has signed a new two-year deal with Canterbury as a showing of faith in the man likely to become the Bulldogs' long-term hooker.
‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has confirmed a change of heart on his playing future, admitting he wants to remain with Canberra in 2026.
‘I don’t need anything further’: Dockers great retires
Two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement and is out to end his glittering AFL career by steering Fremantle to finals.
Crows veteran banned for massive Magpies clash
Adelaide veteran Rory Laird is out of Saturday night's home game against Collingwood after being suspended for his high bump on West Coast's Jamie Cripps.
Essendon’s Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case
Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case.
Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act
Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.
Aussie women’s Cincinnati chances over as US Open looms
A straight-sets defeat for Maya Joint has ended Australian interest in the women's singles in Cincinnati with the US Open due to start in less than a fortnight.
Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence
Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.
Former prop Perrett launches legal claim against Manly
A former Manly prop is seeking a multi-million dollar payout from the club after an alleged "outlandish" training session that ended his NRL career.
Hard call barring ‘Marky Mark’ from rookie gong: Watson
Mark Nawaqanitawase had been considered a leading candidate for the NRL's Dally M Rookie of the Year award until a mid-season rule change.
Lachlan Galvin named to play despite hand injury
Lachlan Galvin has been named to face the Warriors despite suffering a hand injury in the shock loss to his former club Wests Tigers.
Turbo back at No.1 for Manly as Souths get boost
Manly have moved Tom Trbojevic back to his preferred fullback spot as Brandon Smith makes a return for South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell looms large.
Snowtown murderer granted parole after decades in jail
Convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis is no longer considered a threat to the community and has been granted parole after 26 years in jail.
Outback Wrangler star ‘tampered with helicopter dash’
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright interfered with a helicopter's dashboard at a crash site in an attempt "to cover up previous rule breaking", a jury has heard.
Naden fined as Tigers learn fate over khawd gesture
Three Wests Tigers players accused of making an offensive gesture at Canterbury fans have learned whether they will be sanctioned over the incident.
Premier to face immediate test after minority return
A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.
Sloan ready to prove worth as Dragons land big prop
As the Dragons sign a former prop, Tyrell Sloan insists he can prove his worth to St George Illawarra after being given permission to talk to rivals.
Hawks coach confident injury-plagued star will be back
Will Day's season-ending foot injury is a massive blow for Hawthorn as they prepare for a blockbuster against Collingwood.
Another Port player set to miss rest of AFL season
Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne is set to miss the rest the season and be added to a long list of Power players sent for surgery this year.
Longmire, Simpson speak after Goodwin’s Demons sacking
AFL premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire, who are working in the media, have spoken following Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.