BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule
The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.
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Peter Bol gets 800m qualifier for world championships
Peter Bol has taken a big stride forward in a difficult year by bettering the 800m qualifying standard for the world championships.
Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity
Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.
Jones shows faith in Vunivalu against Springboks
League convert Suliasi Vunivalu has been named for his first Test start with Wallabies coach Eddie Jones including four new faces for the South Africa clash.
Man faints as jury finds him guilty of murdering singer
Paul Ross Charlton has collapsed and been taken to hospital as a Victorian jury found him guilty of the murder of his singer girlfriend Joanne Howell in 2007.
Demons star Oliver suffers another injury setback
Melbourne have lost star AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver for another three to four weeks as he continues to struggle with a complex hamstring injury.
Marsh’s dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance
Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban
Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.
Wimbledon win treble as de Minaur leads Aussie revival
Alex de Minaur, Chris O'Connell and Jason Kubler have brought a smile back to Australian tennis with their belated first-round wins at Wimbledon.
Hindley loses yellow jersey as heavyweights take over
Jai Hindley's yellow jersey reign is over with Tadej Pogacar taking the stage win and reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard now leading the race.
Robodebt prosecutions loom after ‘gross betrayal’
A royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has recommended senior figures behind it be prosecuted over their roles in the troubled program.
Minjee Lee four off leaders in US Open title defence
Minjee Lee says she needs to get her "butt into gear" in her Women's US Open title defence, trailing the leaders by four shots after round one at Pebble Beach.
Tigers back Nankervis’ style despite AFL tribunal date
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has been sent to the AFL tribunal, charged with rough conduct over the high bump that left Sydney's Jake Lloyd concussed.
Nick Daicos torches ‘Dogs as Pendlebury breaks record
Scott Pendlebury has set the AFL all-time disposals record as Collingwood teammate Nick Daicos starred in the Magpies' win over the Western Bulldogs.
Raiders survive almighty scare from improved Dragons
St George Illawarra have shown considerable improvement after recent hammerings but it was not enough to prevent a 36-26 defeat by Canberra.
Cummins gets double breakthrough as England crumble
England have temporarily abandoned their free-wheeling Ashes approach, but it couldn't stop them slumping to 7-142 in reply to Australia's 263 at Headingley.
O’Connell becomes first Aussie into Wimbledon’s last-32
A win over Czech left-hander Jiri Vesely has made Chris O'Connell the first Australian to reach the third round at this year's Wimbledon.
Cummins’ haul gives Australia 26-run lead in third Test
Pat Cummins has taken six wickets to help bowl England out for 237 on the second day of the third Ashes Test, giving Australia a 26-run lead.
De Minaur blitzed as O’Connell shines at Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur has crashed out of Wimbledon, blitzed by Matteo Berrettini, but Australian hopes are still alive after a triumph for Chris O'Connell.
Broad gets Warner again after Australia take lead
Australia have gone to tea at 1-29 on day two of the third Ashes Test, holding a lead of 55 after Pat Cummins took six English wickets in the first innings.
O’Connell is the last Aussie standing at Wimbledon
Chris O'Connell has been left as Australia's last hope at Wimbledon after he won his second-round match following losses for Alex de Minaur and Jason Kubler.
Saints’ King hurts shoulder, subbed out of Demons clash
St Kilda have lost star forward Max King and Seb Ross to injuries in the opening quarter of their high-stakes AFL clash with Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage
Australia have gone to stumps on day two of the Headingley Test at 4-116, leading by 142 after another pulsating day of Ashes cricket.
Dutch government collapses over immigration policy
The Dutch government led by conservative Prime Minister Mark Rutte has collapsed over disagreement about asylum policies.
Thunderbirds crowned Super Netball champions
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have ended a 10-year title drought by defeating NSW Swifts in extra time to claim the 2023 Super Netball championship.
Rain delays start of day three at Headingley Ashes Test
Heavy rain in Leeds has delayed the start of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Headingley rain washes out most of day three
Heavy rain in Leeds has washed out the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Australia face tough final session under lights
Heavy rain in Leeds has cleared after the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test were washed out, with Australia 4-116 and leading by 142 runs.
Australia set England 251 in fourth innings in Leeds
England need to chase down 251 in the fourth-innings at Headingley to stay in the Ashes' hunt, after Travis Head hit Australia to 224 late on a wet day three.
Australia to bat first at Lord’s in women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have been put in to bat at Lord's after losing the the toss for the third Twenty20 against England.