Ninnis’ coaching stint a ‘constant challenge’: 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal.
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Australia’s Olympians savour golden French feast
Australia's Olympic boss Anna Meares is basking in the glory of the nation's record-breaking Paris Games, but warns there's no guarantee of a repeat in future.
Magbegor’s monster game seals Opals’ bronze
The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.
Record-busting Aussies say au revoir to great Olympics
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling in the Stade de France, as Paris bid au revoir to its magnificent Olympic Games.
Dutch star Sifan Hassan win’s Olympic women’s marathon
Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.
Marshall stands tall as Saints add to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, with ruckman Rowan Marshall leading the way.
Flanagan referred to NRL judiciary after biting claim
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes could hinge on Kyle Flanagan's judiciary hearing after he was referred directly, charged with dangerous contact.
Stunning silver medal for Jessica Hull in Olympic 1500
Jessica Hull has won a sensational silver medal in the women's 1500m at the Paris Olympics to etch her name in Australia's athletic history books.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony
History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.
Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders’ finals hopes
A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.
Liam Martin’s ban spells back row reshuffle at Panthers
Liam Martin's ban means Penrith are set to name an all-new second row for the game that is likely to decide the NRL's minor premiership.
Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA
United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.
Keeney’s glorious springboard to Olympic silver medal
Prolific medal winner Maddison Keeney has lifted her biggest prize yet, an Olympic silver, with a brilliant performance in the women's 3m springboard final.
Penrith score three tries in four minutes to stun Parra
Penrith have come from 34-20 down with seven minutes to play to stun Parramatta 36-34 in the most dramatic comeback of the NRL season.
Diving ace Rousseau inspired by Olympic-winning grandpa
Aussie world champ Cassiel Rousseau has dived into the semi-finals of the 10m platform, inspired by the memory of his French Olympic-winning grandfather.
Peyton Craig runs personal best in Olympic 800m semi
Hugely-promising Australian middle-distance runner Peyton Craig has just missed out on a spot in the Olympic 800m final.
Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final
Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
St Kilda won’t pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash
St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.
Papenhuyzen’s reminder as Storm end Souths’ finals hope
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown signs of his explosive best as the Storm easily accounted for South Sydney 28-16 at Accor Stadium.
Swans, Suns swing the axe following poor losses
Sydney coach John Longmire and Gold Coast counterpart Damien Hardwick have axed four players each following disappointing AFL losses last weekend.
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Urgent call to pass deepfake sexual image sharing laws
Laws that crack down on the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexual images, including digitally altered deepfakes, should pass with haste, senators say.
‘Grotesque’ depravity to dogs lands croc expert in jail
A judge who jailed crocodile expert and academic Adam Britton for the torture and killing of dozens of dogs said he had inflicted "unimaginable" suffering.
NRL inducts referees for first time in Hall of Fame
Bill Harrigan and Col Pearce have been honoured as the NRL's first referees to be inducted into the game's Hall of Fame.