Latrell Mitchell ‘burning” about ‘brain snap’ ban
There is a strong chance Latrell Mitchell might not play in the NRL again this season after choosing to take an early guilty plea for elbowing Tyson Frizell.
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Latham and second MP quit One Nation over ‘money grab’
One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.
Injured Smith, Starc ruled out of South Africa tour
Australia stars Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc are out of the white-ball tour of South Africa as they try to prove their fitness for the ODI World Cup.
Top-four-bound Warriors deny Manly in NRL thriller
The Warriors remain on course for a top-four finish after ending Manly's NRL finals hopes with a Dallin Watane-Zelezniack-inspired 29-22 victory in Auckland.
Tedesco concussed as Roosters dent Eels’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters' resurgence has continued with a 34-12 defeat of Parramatta, but a concussion to star fullback James Tedesco is cause for concern.
Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win
The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.
British nurse murdered seven newborn babies
A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six babies.
Major boost for women’s sport as broadcast changes loom
The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.
Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event
Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.
Souths NRL premiership-winner Kyle Turner dies aged 31
South Sydney premiership-winner and Indigenous All Stars representative Kyle Turner has died at the age of 31.
Wighton to miss Canberra’s vital clash against Bulldogs
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton will be missing for Canberra as they chase a much-needed win against Canterbury to firm up their NRL finals hopes.
Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller
The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.
End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Koroisau the hero as Wests Tigers break NRL drought
Wests Tigers snatched a thrilling and drought-breaking 24-23 NRL win over the Dolphins after skipper Apisai Koroisau kicked a late sideline penalty.
Storm beat Dragons, move closer to NRL top-four finish
Melbourne have recorded a hard-fought 38-28 defeat of St George Illawarra and moved closer to finishing the NRL season in the top four.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Browning cruises into 100m semis at world titles
Rohan Browning has another level to go to after powering into the 100m semis at the world titles in Budapest.
Penrith’s Fisher-Harris to avoid NRL ban for hip-drop
Penrith front-rower James Fisher-Harris is facing a $1000 fine for a hip-drop tackle on Gold Coast's Jacob Alick.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Southwell the match-winner as NRLW Knights beat Broncos
Newcastle teenager Jesse Southwell has withstood the pressure to kick a game-winning conversion against Brisbane in the NRLW.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
Knights beat Souths, strike huge blow in top-eight race
Newcastle are closing in on a return to the NRL finals after a 29-10 win over South Sydney, who may lose Latrell Mitchell to suspension.
Australian walker Jemima Montag wins world silver medal
With her late grandmother there in spirit, walker Jemima Montag has claimed Australia's first medal at the Budapest world athletics championships.
Raiders close to NRL finals after 12-point Bulldogs win
Canberra have come up with the biggest win of their NRL season, seeing off Canterbury 36-24 at GIO Stadium.
Spain drop Putellas, England unchanged for WWC final
England have named an unchanged starting line-up for the Women's World Cup final while Spain have dropped Alexia Putellas for Salma Paralluelo.
Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Spain beat England 1-0 to win Women’s World Cup final
Spain have won the Women's World Cup for the first time by beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney, with captain Olga Carmona scoring the winner.
Browning run out in 100m semis in Budapest
Rohan Browning couldn't find the extra gear he needed to book a spot in the 100m final at the world championships.
Personal items found in defence helicopter search
Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.
Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze
Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.
Georgia charges Trump with trying to overturn 2020 loss
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged Donald Trump and 18 other people, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani, over their efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.