AFL mourns death of legendary player and coach Barassi
Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a Legend, has died aged 87.
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Newcastle’s 15-minute slip up comes at Knightmare time
Newcastle's lengthy run of great form slipped at a critical time as a poor start meant they were always struggling in their semi-final defeat by the Warriors.
Broncos lock in NRLW finals spot, Roosters to host semi
Brisbane have beaten St George Illawarra 46-12 to wrap up an NRLW finals spot, while the Sydney Roosters finish second after beating North Queensland 40-16.
No sign of Skelton as Wallabies prepare for Fiji
Will Skelton was missing from the Wallabies' final training run ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with Fiji but they insist he hasn't been ruled out.
Coniglio inspires GWS to semi-final triumph over Port
Greater Western Sydney have defeated Port Adelaide by 23 points in a semi-final to book a preliminary final against flag favourites Collingwood.
Hewitt’s brilliant Aussies power into Davis Cup finals
Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis and doubles stars Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have led a 3-0 win over Switzerland to put Australia in the Davis Cup finals.
Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain
A hamstring strain has forced Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams out of the AFL preliminary final, with the midfielder looming as a finals heartbreak story.
Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it has launched two full investigations and five preliminary probes.
Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission
An inquiry into links between ex-minister Stuart Robert and a consulting firm has asked the national anti-corruption commission to take over the investigation.
NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June
The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.
N Korea fires two ballistic missiles with Kim in Russia
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea and Japan.
Defence ‘going through motions’ on veteran suicides
Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.
Bronco’s brother bailed due to ‘extremely weak’ case
A judge who granted Zeda Haas bail said there was no evidence of one charge against him and no basis to keep him in custody on another as police await briefs.
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing’s dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
A-Leagues mull NSW grand final call, Magic Round mooted
The divisive decision to sell the A-League's grand final hosting rights to the NSW government could be reversed and swapped for a Magic Round-style event.
Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.
NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns
The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.
Hewitt’s Aussies beaten by inspired Brits in Davis Cup
Matt Ebden and Max Purcell took a doubles win that could still be crucial as Australia lost their opening Davis Cup Finals group stage tie 2-1 to hosts Britain.
Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance
Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.
Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady
Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.
Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland
The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Labor’s housing breakthrough after tense negotiations
A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.
Tszyu v Mendoza in unified blockbuster on Gold Coast
Boxing star Tim Tszyu's chance to join his father Kostya as a unified world champion will come next month on the Gold Coast against American Brian Mendoza.
Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final
Star Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Storm's semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a calf injury.
Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state
Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.
Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward
Newcastle centre Bradman Best has been identified by Australia coach Mal Meninga as a likely Kangaroos debutant in the end-of-year Pacific Championships.
Wantaway Ben Hunt: I’m still the man to captain Dragons
Despite his widely touted wish to leave the NRL club, halfback Ben Hunt has made clear he believes he remains the right man to captain St George Illawarra.
Uni responses to rape slammed as a ‘searing indictment’
Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.
Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos’ Mariner
The NRL fined the Dolphins $25,000 for trying to induce Brisbane centre Deine Mariner to break his contract, a decision that has "perplexed" CEO Terry Reader.
Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW
Newcastle's NRLW side have claimed the club's maiden minor premiership, but there is an injury concern for star teenage halfback Jesse Southwell.