De Minaur blown away, Sinner wins again at ATP Finals
Alex de Minaur has been swept aside by Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals in Turin, almost certainly ending his chances of progressing in the season's finale.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican communion, has resigned over the Church of England's handling of an abuse case.
Dozens killed in China as driver ploughs into crowd
Police have arrested a man who rammed a car into people exercising at a sports centre in southern China, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others.
Swifts’ Kiwi recruit in low-key Super Netball debut
After helping secure the Constellation Cup for New Zealand, star recruit Grace Nweke will try to steer the NSW Swifts back to the top of Super Netball.
North skipper Kearney’s AFLW All-Australian streak ends
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has missed out on an All-Australian nod for the first time in her AFLW career, while Hawthorn dominated the extended squad.
Freo forward Mulholland ruled out of AFLW semi-final
Fremantle will be without a concussed Amy Mulholland for their semi-final against Adelaide, while coach Lisa Webb remains confident about Ash Brazill's return.
Robinson calls for harsher penalties on kick-off fouls
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.
Judge to quit after ex-partner assault guilty ruling
A Supreme Court judge will resign after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing his then-partner and breaching a family violence order.
Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson’s ear
Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.
Month-long inquest to probe Westfield stabbing rampage
An inquest will examine how and why six people were stabbed to death during a brutal knife rampage at a shopping centre involving a mentally ill man.
Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war
Victoria will become the last Australian state to make businesses have a licence to sell tobacco, but the police boss says laws won't end a turf war overnight.
Competition at Sydney Airport ‘less than we like’
There is less competition at Australia's busiest airport than what the nation's consumer watchdog would like, as it supports reform of flight slots.
Kinder worker’s family mourns ‘light of our lives’
The family of Eleanor Bryant, killed as a truck crashed into a kindergarten in Victoria, has paid tribute to the mother-of-two as mourners laid flowers.
Wallaby Ikitau raves over new rookie partner Suaalii
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's impressive international debut has delighted Wallaby teammate Len Ikitau who believes there's more to come from the rugby union rookie.
Woman dead, child hurt in kindergarten crash tragedy
A driver is understood to have suffered a medical episode when his truck hit a kindergarten, killing a woman and injuring a child weeks after a similar tragedy.
Twickenham rugby joy is why I changed codes: Suaalii
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was left full of emotion - and so was his family - by the joyous Twickenham rugby debut that reminded him why he had made the big move.
Unions slam wind farm’s safety after blade kills worker
The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority.
Tonga-Samoa clash ‘could draw 50,000’ in right venue
Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.
‘I needed to’: cop defends tasering aged-care resident
A police officer told a colleague he had to taser a 95-year-old woman armed with a steak knife to prevent violence in an aged-care home, a jury has heard.
Kangaroos withstand Tongan fightback to win Pacific Cup
Australia's Kangaroos have claimed the Pacific Cup with a 20-14 win over Tonga.
Port power past Richmond in AFLW elimination final
Matilda Scholz, Abbey Dowrick and Ash Saint all starred as Port Adelaide ended Richmond's AFLW season with an emphatic 24-point elimination final win.
Jillaroos reassert dominance with Pacific Cup triumph
Australia have ensured there would be no repeat of last year's Pacific Cup defeat with a comfortable win over New Zealand at CommBank Stadium.
Lions fight past Hawks into AFLW prelim final
Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have beaten Hawthorn by six points at Ikon Park to proceed directly to a home preliminary final.
Whitcomb fires unbeaten Spirit to top of WNBL ladder
A pair of wins over Geelong United and the UC Capitals in round two have put the unbeaten Bendigo Spirit on top of the WNBL ladder.
Connolly fractures hand as Pakistan claim ODI series
Australia have lost their ODI series to Pakistan 2-1 following yet another horror display with the bat and an injury to Cooper Connolly.
Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG
Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.
Lee smashes WBBL records with 150, including 12 sixes
Big-hitting Lizelle Lee broke two WBBL batting records as her Hobart Hurricanes thumped the Perth Scorchers.
New Test opener McSweeney ready to take first ball
Nathan McSweeney will become the first Australian in 47 years to make his Test debut as an opener despite never having batted there at Sheffield Shield level.
Wallabies launch Suaalii era with glorious England win
Australia have won a thrilling Test 42-37 against England, Max Jorgensen scoring a last-gasp try while debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was man of the match.
JackJumpers coach calls out ‘ugly’ online trolls
Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth says players at the NBL club have been subjected to ugly online trolling, including a comment wishing for a miscarriage.
Prespakis injured as Dockers eliminate Bombers in AFLW
Fremantle have set up a semi-final against the Crows in Adelaide next week after defeating Essendon in a hard-fought contest on Saturday.