Dangerous tackle sanctions in ‘right spot’: AFL chief
The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.
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Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
Australia claim honours even despite England rampage
Australia have survived a tricky 20 minutes against a new Dukes ball late on day one of the Ashes, after England declared on 8-393 following a Joe Root century.
McKeown blitzes backstroke field in world swim trials
Kaylee McKeown is expecting to lose her backstroke world records but won't hand them over without a fight after a lightning quick swim at the world trials.
Crawley sets Bazball tone – from the very first ball
Zak Crawley set the tone for England's Bazball approach, joining the list of iconic first-ball moments in Ashes annals.
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.
Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upped the ante on public housing spending, announcing a $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.
Russia summons Australian envoy over Canberra lease
Russia has summoned the Australian ambassador to protest the scrapping of a land lease in Canberra for an embassy and says relations are "at an all-time low".
Min Woo Lee, Cam Smith boost Aussie push at the US Open
Min Woo Lee and Cameron Smith have made their move at the US Open as champ Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed another magic moment with a hole in one.
Aussies Lee, Smith charge into US Open contention
Australian ace Min Woo Lee has fired the lowest score of the day to be four shots off the lead after the second round of the US Open in Los Angeles.
Winterbottom wins in Darwin, ends Supercars drought
Veteran driver Mark Winterbottom has won his first Supercars race since 2016 in a dramatic opener at the Darwin Triple Crown.
Keary suffers suspected broken jaw in Roosters victory
The Sydney Roosters have held on to beat Newcastle 18-16, but lost five-eighth Luke Keary to a suspected fractured jaw.
Dragons’ Hunt and Flanagan set for meetings post-Origin
New coach St George Illawarra Shane Flanagan says granting Ben Hunt an early release from his NRL contract is out of the question.
Victorian senator David Van resigns from Liberal Party
Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party, claiming he has not been afforded procedural fairness over misconduct claims.
Swans’ Wicks banned, Jarrod Berry report thrown out
Brisbane's Jarrod Berry is free to face St Kilda after his match day rough conduct report was thrown out but Sydney's Sam Wicks copped a two-match striking ban.
Gutherson stars as Eels whip Manly, enter NRL top eight
Parramatta have beaten Manly 34-4 to record their fourth win in a row and send a warning to the rest of the NRL that they are right in the premiership race.
O’Callaghan edges McKeon in 100m freestyle trial final
Mollie O'Callaghan wasn't satisfied with a personal best in the 100 metres freestyle which saw her pip Olympic champion Emma McKeon at the world title trials.
Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers
Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.
Inspired Tigers beat Saints in Cotchin’s 300th game
Richmond have fought past St Kilda by 20 points to salute former skipper Trent Cotchin in his 300th game and remain in touch with the AFL top eight.
Khawaja ton shows Australia can do Ashes their way
Usman Khawaja has posted his first Test century in England to help Australia to 5-311 after day two of the first Ashes Test, in reply to England's 8(dec)-393.
Teammates urge Ben Hunt to stick solid with Dragons
Ben Hunt's St George Illawarra teammates want to see him in the Red V through to the end of his contract after his request for a release was denied.
Le Brocq claims final jewel in Darwin Triple Crown
Matt Stone Racing have won their maiden Supercars event thanks to a comprehensive start-to-finish display by Jack Le Brocq in Darwin.
Fowler, Clark share the US Open lead
Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark lead a star-studded leaderboard with one round to play at the US Open.
‘Storm’ passes for Carlton after smashing Gold Coast
Carlton have ended a six-game AFL losing streak and eased pressure on coach Michael Voss by smashing Gold Coast at the MCG by 59 points
Hynes bounces back, Sharks belt woeful Bulldogs in NRL
Nicho Hynes has endured a tough few weeks, culminating in his State of Origin axing, but the Cronulla half bounced back to form as the Sharks belted Canterbury.
Bulldogs backs down injured in win over Kangaroos
Liam Jones and Tim O'Brien were injured before halftime as Cody Weightman kicked six goals in the Western Bulldogs' 21-point win over North Melbourne.
Australia’s 20 minutes of mayhem leave England gloomy
Pat Cummins and Scott Boland have struck under dark, rain-filled skies to leave England, 2-28 and with a lead of 35 on a wet day three of the first Ashes Test.
Martin wins MotoGP’s German Grand Prix, Miller sixth
Spain's Jorge Martin has won the German Grand Prix while Australian Moto GP star Jack Miller had to settle for sixth place.
Kyah Simon included in Matildas’ preliminary WWC squad
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
Smith, Lee post gritty top-five finishes at the US Open
Australian golf stars Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee have finished strongly to record impressive top-five results at the US Open in Los Angeles.
Clark wins US Open for first major title
American Wyndham Clark has hung tough to win the US Open by one shot from Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club.