AFL demands three clubs explain concussion management
Carlton, the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide have been given "please explain" notices from the AFL regarding concussion protocol management of their star players.
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De Koning in finals doubt as Blues sweat on other stars
Tom De Koning will undergo surgery as Carlton sweat on further injuries to Sam Walsh and Blake Acres, while Harry McKay has been cleared of concussion.
Fox sisters’ Olympic milestone is poignant for Meares
Jessica and Noemie Fox's first Olympics together in canoeing is an emotional reminder for Australian team boss Anna Meares about her own sisterly near-miss.
Scott, Day fade as Aussie challenge peters out at Troon
Jason Day and Adam Scott made bright starts in their final-day push at the British Open but failed to cash in as blustery Royal Troon again dashed their dreams.
Backed by Biden, Harris moves to secure White House bid
US Vice President Kamala Harris's allies have hit the phones in a bid to shore up Democratic support for her presidential campaign after Joe Biden withdrew.
Schauffele roars to second major win of year at Open
Xander Schauffele has proved in a class of his own in the final round of the British Open as he raced away to victory at Royal Troon with a closing 65.
Piastri joins Aussie F1 elite with first Grand Prix win
Oscar Piastri has won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to join the winners' circle.
Fox sisters spurring each other at Paris Games
Australian star Jessica Fox will be joined by younger sister Noemie Fox for the first time at her fourth Olympics as she aims for more canoe and kayak success.
Mostert pips Supercars rival Waters in Sydney showdown
Walkinshaw Andretti United star Chaz Mostert has pulled off back-to-back wins in Sydney, emerging victorious in a pulsating showdown with rival Cam Waters.
Brooks on brink of first finals after big Manly win
Manly have put on a second-half clinic to overcome a slow start and beat Gold Coast 38-8, all but ending Des Hasler's hopes of taking the Titans to the finals.
Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth
Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.
Fever run hot to douse Lightning in netball semi-final
West Coast Fever have set up a Super Netball preliminary final with the Melbourne Vixens after a 10-goal semi-final win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in Perth
Walsh fires as Broncos snap six-game losing streak
Reece Walsh has scored a try and set up two others, giving Brisbane hope they can still make the NRL's finals after a 30-14 win over Newcastle.
Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest
A curfew has been extended in Bangladesh after at least 114 people were killed during student-led protests.
I picked a fight with Dixon, says Port Adelaide coach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he recently "picked a fight" with key forward Charlie Dixon, who played a starring role in a win over Richmond.
Sezer latest Tiger in trouble as NRL fines, bans mount
Aidan Sezer is facing the seventh ban for a Wests Tigers player this season, with he and teammates having already missed 12 games and paid $22,850 in fines.
Crows’ Keays cleared of tackle after ‘confusing week’
Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.
NRL stands firm on Origin bans, handling of fight night
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has rejected calls for State of Origin bans to only be served in representative matches, backing the league's current judicial system.
Scott starts hot as British Open reaches ‘moving day’
Early third-round starters in the British Open have taken advantage of mild conditions at Royal Troon with Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott to the fore.
Storm’s Anderson stars in win, ends match in agony
Melbourne winger Grant Anderson has starred with two tries in the Storm's 24-8 win over the Sydney Roosters but hurt himself in the final play of the match.
Aussie Bazzana thrilled to join Guardians in mega deal
Travis Bazzana has completed a meteoric rise from Australian schoolboy cricketer to the Cleveland Guardians' prized MLB capture in a $A13.3 million deal.
Wallabies secure hard-earned win over gritty Georgia
The Wallabies have eked out a 40-29 victory over Georgia to extend their unbeaten run under coach Joe Schmidt to three wins.
Tickford one-two at top of Sydney Supercars grid
Cam Waters has won his fifth top-10 shootout of the season to claim pole position alongside Tickford teammate Thomas Randle in race 15 of the Supercars season.
Ginnivan stars as Hawks bury Magpies in AFL finals bid
Jack Ginnivan has produced a career-best performance to lead AFL finals hopefuls Hawthorn to a stirring victory over his former club Collingwood.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
Guardians tie down No.1 pick Bazzana in $13.4m deal
Travis Bazzana has completed a meteoric rise from Australian schoolboy cricketer to the Cleveland Guardians' prized MLB capture in $13.4 million deal.
Jason Day makes Troon Open move with fine second round
Australian No.1 Jason Day has made a strong second-morning move at the British Open to draw within four shots of the lead.
Global IT outage continues to crash services nationally
Australian banks, governments, airports and media companies have been hit by a major IT outage that appears to be a global issue but is not a malicious attack.
Gasps in court as accused teen arsonists freed on bail
Two 19-year-old men charged over a large fire that left two men dead have been granted bail and must abide by a night time curfew.
NSW’s youngest premier quits politics for BHP gig in US
Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet is leaving politics and moving to the United States with his wife and their seven children to work for mining giant BHP.
Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence
Greg Lynn's lawyer indicated he will appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay and may use a rare legal manoeuvre to delay sentencing.