Stand-in Aleer’s AFL heroics no surprise to teammates
GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.
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Trbojevic admits shock at becoming NSW Origin captain
NSW coach Michael Maguire acknowledges his new skipper Jake Trbojevic was probably wondering if he would even be picked for Origin 1.
No regrets for Purcell after underarm misery in Paris
Max Purcell has suffered an agonising five-set loss, even failing with an underarm serve when he had match point, as Australia's French Open drought continued.
Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
Hopoates to set new record with Lehi handed Manly debut
Manly coach Anthony Seibold will debut Lehi Hopoate against Melbourne, while admitting he is considering moving Tom Trbojevic out of No.1 in the long term.
Warriors’ Fonua-Blake stood down after sheds walkout
Prop Addin Fonua-Blake has been disciplined for leaving the changing rooms early after the Warriors' Magic Round win, and will not play against the Dolphins.
Penrith centre May gets no-fault NRL ban after charges
The NRL have issued Penrith centre Taylan May with a no-fault stand down after he was charged with domestic violence offences.
Fresh blow for NSW as Souths star battles calf trouble
Cody Walker looked to be one of few strong halves options available to NSW for the State of Origin series opener, but his fitness is now in doubt.
Yeo back for Eagles, Magpies make five changes
Elliot Yeo will reunite with Harley Reid after the West Coast veteran was named to return for the AFL clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
Jack Bird leaves on medi-cab as Bulldogs slay Dragons
Canterbury have cruised to a big win over St George Illawarra after the Dragons lost Jack Bird, who needed to leave the field on a medi-cab.
Top side Swans overrun injury-ravaged Bulldogs in AFL
Chad Warner has starred as Sydney broke clear in the third term at Marvel Stadium against the Western Bulldogs, who lost three players to injury.
Nadal to face Zverev, de Minaur given tough Paris draw
Alexander Zverev is favourite to end Rafael Nadal's French Open career in the first round, while Alex de Minaur has been offered a tough Roland Garros draw.
Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report
A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.
Court puts ex-top gun’s extradition fate in A-G’s hands
The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Rafah
The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah and open the crossing to Egypt in southern Gaza city.
Hobbled Hooper in Games doubt after sevens omission
An untimely injury flare-up has robbed former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper of one last chance to push his Olympics rugby sevens case.
At least 14 dead in Vietnam residential building fire
More than a dozen people have been killed after a fire broke out in a residential area of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended
Two key witnesses did not give evidence about a man's death during an alternative health retreat after a coroner suspended an inquest, citing potential charges.
NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth
The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.
Hundreds feared dead after Papua New Guinea landslide
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide flattened a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, with hundreds of people feared dead.
Dragons star Jack Bird cleared of ankle fracture
Jack Bird's injury has been diagnosed as a significant ankle sprain, but the St George Illawarra centre's return-to-play timeline is still unclear.
Victory’s Miranda targets ‘fairytale’ grand final win
Roderick Miranda says Melbourne Victory want to rewrite this season's fairytale narrative and clinch the A-League Men championship for coach Tony Popovic.
Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges
Detectives have charged disgraced Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable with historic sex crimes against a young girl in the late-1960s.
Manly avoid another collapse, see off late Storm surge
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 26-20, despite looking at risk of giving up a double-figure lead for the fifth time this NRL season late in the match.
Dockers snatch dramatic draw against wobbly Magpies
Mason Cox and Brody Mihocek look set to join Collingwood's lengthy injury list as Fremantle came from 25 points down in the final quarter to snatch a draw.
De Minaur plans to shoot for double glory at Olympics
Australia's top tennis man Alex de Minaur has revealed he will go for gold in both singles and doubles at the Paris Olympics.
US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
The Victorian poultry meat industry is unlikely to be badly affected by US import curbs prompted by a bird flu outbreak, according to a peak body.
Curnow lifts Blues to comfortable win over Suns
Carlton have shaken off their own inaccuracy to beat Gold Coast by 29 points, with Charlie Curnow's four second-half goals sealing victory.
Free-scoring Roosters press Origin case in Raiders rout
James Tedesco has reaffirmed the Sydney Roosters' NRL title credentials, leading his side to a crushing 44-16 win over a lacklustre Canberra Raiders outfit.
Luai’s spectacular NSW audition as Panthers belt Sharks
A superstar showing from Jarome Luai on the eve of State of Origin selection, has guided Penrith to a huge win over fellow NRL heavyweights Cronulla.
Mitchell sin-binned as Souths snap losing run
South Sydney have beaten Parramatta for their first win in almost two months, but Latrell Mitchell's NSW Origin hopes are in doubt after a hip-drop tackle.