Tszyu braces for the fight of his life in boxing return
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu knows his career will be in tatters if he loses for a third straight time after agreeing to fight American Joey Spencer.
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Longmuir to coach Dockers without AFL contract
Justin Longmuir will remain as Fremantle coach with no end date in sight after striking a new employment agreement with the AFL club.
Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting
As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.
Panthers lose To’o, make surprise call at No.6
Jack Cole has been handed Jarome Luai's old No.6 jersey for their season opener in Las Vegas, while Chanel Harris-Tavita has won out as Warriors five-eighth.
Australia’s Champions Trophy clash with SA washed out
Persistent rain in Pakistan has forced the abandonment of the Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa, throwing Group B wide open.
Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats
Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.
Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents
Fresh inflation figures should help convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates again in May, despite a slight uptick in underlying price growth, economists say.
Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis has had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican says, as the pontiff remains in a critical condition battling double pneumonia.
Social media, travel ban for nurse in anti-Israel video
A nurse at the centre of a widely condemned anti-Israel video has been bailed on charges of making violent threats amid a "very complex" investigation.
Dragons land Supercars right-hand man as new CEO
Tim Watsford will take over from Ryan Webb as St George Illawarra's new CEO, after announcing he will leave his post as Supercars chief operating officer.
Healy out of NZ tour, but backed to play in World Cup
Alyssa Healy has been told to rest her injured foot for the ODI World Cup later this year, with the captain left out of Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand.
‘Not smart’ for Sharks to offer me long deals: McInnes
A selfless Cameron McInnes says Cronulla would be taking a risk by offering him multi-year contracts going forward.
Player, coach and CEO: Bulldogs club great Hagan dies
Bob Hagan, the only man to serve as a chief executive, coach and player at NRL club Canterbury, has died at the age of 85.
Sermanni slams ‘outrageous’ on-air Matildas criticism
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit out at radio host Marty Sheargold for "outrageous" comments, with Triple M since parting ways with the broadcaster.
Toe injury rules out ‘Ferrari’ Suaalii for Waratahs
A toe injury means code-hopping superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Fijian Drua.
Spinner Kuhnemann’s bowling action cleared by ICC
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.
Daicos stars, recruits impress as Pies beat Tigers
Nick Daicos appears set to kick his game up another gear in 2025 after starring in Collingwood's 83-point pre-season win over Richmond.
‘Hugely relieved’: Sam Burgess cleared for Las Vegas
NRL legend Sam Burgess has overcome visa dramas so will travel to Las Vegas and coach English club Warrington in rugby league's showpiece event.
Ankle pain, personal views behind Starc’s withdrawal
Mitchell Starc's decision to skip the Champions Trophy was about prioritising the World Test Championship final, while "personal views" also played a part.
Afghans KO England in Champs Trophy, now aim at Aussies
Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation -- and will now seek to do the same to Australia.
Seaplane engine tear-down could offer fatal crash clues
The engine of a seaplane that crashed near a tourist island, killing three passengers, will be deconstructed in the hope it will shed light on the cause.
NRL defends Trump’s Vegas invite after charity backlash
White Ribbon called the NRL "tone deaf" for inviting Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures, but the league's chief executive disagrees with the charity.
Football Australia want Matildas coach by mid-year
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will coach at least two more games, but Football Australia want a permanent head coach in place by mid-year.
Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann
Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.
Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season
The early signs are captain Marcus Bontempelli will be ready for round one after he was forced off early in the Western Bulldogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn.
Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.
Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot
For the first time since 2015, Bendigo will contest the WNBL grand final after seeing off Sydney by 17 points in game two of their semi-final series.
Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia
A guarded sense of optimism surrounds Pope Francis and his recovery from pneumonia as he reaches the two-week mark in hospital.
Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists
Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.
‘Embarrassed’ Raiders apologise for Vegas dust-up
Canberra forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have fronted the press to apologise for brawling in the elevator of their Las Vegas hotel.
Sharks won’t be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights
Cronulla are the only NRL side that won't spend their entire US trip in Las Vegas, but the Sharks insist they won't be blinded by the lights on arrival.