Socceroos win – but here’s why Popovic isn’t satisfied
Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.
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Season over for two Lions premiership heroes
The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.
‘Amazing what happens when valued’: Suns’ missing piece
John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.
A million reasons to help the cops catch accused killer
A massive manhunt for an accused double murderer is nearing its third week, with police offering a sizeable reward for info that helps track him down.
UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejigged his cabinet after Angela Rayner quit for breaching the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax amount.
Alcaraz deals with a Djoker, now to exorcise a Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the third grand slam final in a row when they play for the US Open title.
Rabbitohs halfback faces late start to 2026 season
South Sydney will be without their halfback for the first two games of 2026 as they fight to recover from a dismal season.
‘Tragedy’: Dad fatally mauled by ‘obviously huge’ shark
A man killed by a shark while surfing leaves behind a wife and young daughter as beaches remain closed while authorities probe the species involved.
‘False promises’: players fume over Western United woes
Western United players have become free agents after their club was placed into A-Leagues hibernation, with the players' union demanding action.
Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out
The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL.
Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push
Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.
Knights hoping to send O’Brien out a winner
Newcastle have the chance to send Adam O'Brien out a winner when they face Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.
Panthers book finals date with ‘beast’ Fisher-Harris
Penrith's win over St George Illawarra means they will face one of the chief architects of their premiership dynasty in the first week of the NRL finals.
Hawks respond to Mitchell’s message, book spot in semi
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.
Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG
Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.
Sharks’ finals confidence hit, Cowboys fly in NRLW
Tayla Preston helped orchestrate an upset win over her old team as the Bulldogs beat the Sharks in the NRLW, while the Cowboys thrashed the Dragons.
Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals
Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.
Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller
Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.
Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe
Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.
Glad Max: fastest ever F1 lap thwarts McLaren duo
Max Verstappen has taken a record-breaking pole at the Italian Grand Prix as Lando Norris pipped Oscar Piastri for a spot on the front row of the grid.
Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters
Australia's rugby women have made it into the World Cup quarter-finals despite suffering a 47-7 defeat to hosts England in their crucial group qualifier.
Steely Sabalenka buries demons to defend US Open crown
Big-hitting Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defeated American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to claim back-to-back US Open titles.
Papali’i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith
Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.
Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban
Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.
Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers
The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.
Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win
Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.
Geelong silenced ‘haters’ with Lions win: star Cat
Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts.
Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller
The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval.
Southwell stars as Knights put finals bid back on track
Newcastle's Jesse Southwell scored in the shadows of fulltime to add heartache for the Titans as they try to secure a finals spot.
Japan’s PM resigns after bruising election losses
Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba, who has faced a split within his ruling party, has pitched the world's fourth-largest economy into fresh political uncertainty.
Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon
Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.