Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings
The Sydney Kings have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBL championship series by defeating the Adelaide 36ers in front of the largest crowd in the league's history.
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Raiders ‘self-destruct’ as Sharks snap losing streak
Coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders will have to stiffen up if they are to return to winning ways after Cronulla dealt them a 34-22 loss at GIO Stadium.
Embattled motorists win bowser relief as taxes slashed
The government has moved to cut taxes on petrol and diesel, as the Middle East war sends global oil prices through the roof.
Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates
Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.
‘Evil man is dead’: Dezi Freeman hunt ends in shooting
Double police killer Dezi Freeman was armed when shot dead by officers after refusing to surrender in a three-hour stand-off.
‘Don’t give up’: Woodland savours special PGA Tour win
The Australians performed strongly as former US Open champion Gary Woodland claimed an improbable victory at the Houston Open.
Kenny ban allows Panthers to unleash ‘fresh energy’
Freddy Lussick is expected to start at hooker against Melbourne as Penrith No.9 Mitch Kenny faces an NRL suspension.
McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield
Nathan McAndrew, who has overcome a form of vertigo, was named player of the final as SA won back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.
Blood smear ‘brain fade’ costs Xerri three AFL games
The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.
Coffee and friendly fire: The key to Sasagi’s hot form
Canberra's Simi Sasagi has opened up on his friendship with Xavier Savage as he looks to continue his glittering start with Matt Timoko hot on his heels.
Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict
A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.
Trump ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker in Cuba
Donald Trump appears to have relaxed a de facto US oil blockade on Cuba as a Russian tanker full of crude oil enters the Caribbean island's waters.
WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal
In a "major setback for global trade", the World Trade Organization has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.
Storm shock as forward suffers suspected stroke
Melbourne NRL player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke after suffering a medical episode on Monday morning.
PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions
Would-be PNG Chiefs players must put the club's culture before cash, says highly-rated foundation coach Willie Peters.
‘Harsh’: star recruit disagreed with Seibold axing
Manly's playing group have addressed the media for the first time since the NRL club fired head coach Anthony Seibold three games into the new season.
The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call
Australia's central bank must abandon its narrow path and choose between getting inflation down quickly or keeping unemployment low, economists say.
‘Don’t know’: Bellamy’s frank admission on Katoa return
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has admitted for the first time he doesn't know if Eliesa Katoa will ever play NRL again after last year's brain seizures.
DCE to let Roosters and their future dictate his 2027
Daly Cherry-Evans spent most of 2025 with his future in the air and as he prepares to take on old club Manly, two young Roosters will determine his 2027.
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, woman awarded $59m
A woman who said Bill Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago has been awarded $US59.25 million in her lawsuit against the US comedian.
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start
Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.
Chilling footage shows skydiver joy before death plunge
A video shows a tandem skydiver strapped to an instructor and grinning ear to ear just moments before an accident turned their jump into tragedy.
Robertson addresses ‘issue’ at heart of Socceroos exile
After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.
Souths to return to Allianz in split-home system
South Sydney have finally been cleared to move more home games from Accor Stadium to Allianz, with a seven-and-five split from 2028.
Kisnorbo lands Sydney job as Talay stands down
Patrick Kisnorbo has signed on as Sydney FC's interim replacement for Ufuk Talay, who has stepped down as manager with immediate effect.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Couchman gets four-game ban for season-ending tackle
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has learned his fate after facing the NRL judiciary on a dangerous contact charge.
ABC staff lament poor wages as strike, re-runs roll on
The ABC will rely on foreign content and repeats of old shows to fill 24 hours of broadcasting as its workers down tools for their first strike in decades.
Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes
The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.
Billions for Rio smelter rescue hailed as ‘slam dunk’
An aluminium smelter will get billions of dollars in government funding to stay open and save thousands of jobs in the latest bailout of a metals manufacturer.