Blues shut down Geelong’s trade advance for superstar
Carlton have no intention in entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.
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Doubt grows over Cummins’ availability for Ashes
Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.
Matildas confirm Kerr’s return, Vine and Gorry back
Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.
Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi
Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.
‘I kept a wooden spoon’: Carrigan’s title inspiration
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is celebrating his first NRL premiership and the club's first since 2006 after a literal wooden spoon he kept from 2020 fired him.
Socceroos star suffers another injury setback
Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has been on the sidelines for almost six months with a foot injury and now has suffered a fresh setback.
No grand final bitterness for hard-luck story Walters
Brisbane's Billy Walters was the hard-luck story of the NRL grand final, but a gesture from Adam Reynolds held significant meaning for the injured playmaker.
Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.
Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries
Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.
Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin
Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.
Broncos not done yet: Reynolds chasing Penrith success
Brisbane's title-winning captain Adam Reynolds says the side can create their own dynasty like Penrith, while admitting his critics continue to motivate him.
Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut
Jesse Southwell is poised to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos, after long being viewed as the future of the NRLW in Australia.
Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl
Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final.
NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership
The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.
Melbourne centre’s pain after grand-final injury
Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.
Prosecutors to appeal mushroom murderer’s jail term
Prosecutors have filed the paperwork to appeal Erin Patterson's jail term, describing the 33-year non-parole period as manifestly inadequate.
French crisis deepens as government quits after one day
France's prime minister has slammed the "egos" of opposition politicians as he quit just a day after naming his government and after only three weeks in office.
Bombers didn’t offer more cash to unhappy captain
Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson has formally indicated she will appeal her convictions after she was found guilty of serving a deadly mushroom lunch.
Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism
Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.
Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss
Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.
Politics played down as Australia locks in PNG pact
A landmark military treaty binding Australia and Papua New Guinea ensures domestic security and has little to do with geopolitics, the Pacific nation's PM says.
Bassett claims surprise slalom medal as Fox falls short
Australia's Kaylen Bassett has claimed the men's C1 bronze at the slalom world championships, while Noemie Fox has fallen short of a podium finish.
Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options
Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.
Broncos respond to Storm star’s ‘stuck up’ barb
Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.
Wallabies coach weighs up pros and cons of rebel comp
A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.
Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.
Two dead, suspect shot in attack near UK synagogue
Two people are dead and three others are seriously wounded after a car and stabbing attack near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England.
‘I’m only human’: Piastri eyes Baku bounce back
Oscar Piastri has had more than a week to contemplate his worst grand prix yet but the championship leader is confident he'll bounce back in Singapore.
Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.
Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still ‘broken’
A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.