New AOC chief to fight footy codes for sports talent
Mark Arbib, the Australian Olympic Committee's new chief executive, has pledged an aggressive fight for sporting talent with AFL and NRL juggernauts.
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Le Pen barred from running for office for five years
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running in France's 2027 presidential election after she was convicted in an embezzlement trial.
Brathwaite steps down as West Indies Test captain
Kraigg Brathwaite, who steered West Indies to their first Test victory in Australia for 27 years, is stepping down as Test captain ahead of the return series.
Gangland figure Mokbel may taste freedom in three days
Gangland figure Tony Mokbel will learn his fate in days after making a bid for freedom on bail ahead of his long-awaited Lawyer X appeal.
Souths settle on Mitchell’s best fit in comeback game
Jye Gray's form at fullback and Alex Johnston's injury have forced Latrell Mitchell to make his NRL comeback at centre.
‘Stunned’: pilot fighting for life after air show crash
A pilot has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a small plane crashed at a major air show, cancelling the rest of the day's events.
High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia
A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.
‘Not NRL standard’: Struggling Roosters slain by Titans
Jayden Campbell has scored a try and shown his growing calibre as a playmaker in Gold Coast's 30-12 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby
Sydney FC star Mackenzie Hawkesby has scored to help launch her side to victory over Western Sydney in their bottom-of-the-table A-League Women derby.
Dogs pinch thriller to continue Blues’ miserable start
The Western Bulldogs have pulled off a thrilling eight-point win to keep Carlton winless and pile more pressure on coach Michael Voss.
Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce
Israel issued an evacuation order before striking a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, its first since last November's truce with Lebanon.
Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount
An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.
SA win Sheffield Shield for first time in 29 years
South Australia want more after claiming the Sheffield Shield for the first time in 29 years with a four-wicket win against Queensland in the final.
Min Woo in contention despite world No.1 Scheffler’s 62
Scottie Scheffler has fired an early Masters warning shot with a 62, but Min Woo Lee is lurking despite darkness and the weather halting his momentum.
Tennis Australia welcomes Kasatkina nationality switch
Russian-born tennis world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will represent Australia in future tournaments with Tennis Australia supporting her nationality switch.
Manly won’t rush DCE’s teenage heir apparent into NRL
Manly coach Anthony Seibold says he is "at peace" with Daly Cherry-Evans' exit, but won't rush his teenage heir apparent Joey Walsh into the role in 2026.
Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement
The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.
Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers
Andrew Webster knows Jarome Luai better than most coaches in the NRL, and the Warriors mentor is well aware how dangerous the half can be for Wests Tigers.
Liddle stands tall as Dragons seal shock win over Storm
St George Illawarra have their first win of the 2025 NRL season after stunning Melbourne 14-8.
Slow-starting Saints go 2-1 with demolition of Richmond
St Kilda have demolished Richmond by 82 points after piling through 14 goals to two in a second-half avalanche at Marvel Stadium.
Kennedy edges Gout in 200m thriller in Melbourne
Lachlan Kennedy has done the sprint double at the Maurie Plant Meet and relegated Gout Gout to second place in the 200m.
Canterbury are top Dogs for first time in nine years
Bronson Xerri has celebrated his return to Shark Park by scoring a double against his former club Cronulla, sending Canterbury to the top of the NRL ladder.
Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
Aid rushes into Myanmar as quake death toll hits 1700
Aid teams from India, China, Singapore and Thailand are on the ground in Myanmar as the death toll from a devastating earthquake climbs to more than 1700.
Snowboard king Scotty James wins fourth world gold
Scotty James has won Australia's first gold of the FIS snowboard, freestyle and freeski world championships with another dazzling snowboard halfpipe triumph.
Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week.
Houston hot streak has Lee on verge of PGA breakthrough
Min Woo Lee has a four-shot lead entering the Houston Open final round after the Australia blew by world No.1 Scottie Scheffler with a birdie-laden 63.
Richmond forward hit with three-game ban for push
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell has become the first player banned for pushing an opponent into a dangerous contest.
Dragons prop faces long ban, no suspension for Mahoney
Canterbury's hooker Reed Mahoney has been fined twice but avoided an NRL ban, but his teammate Sitili Tuponuia and a St George Illawarra prop weren't so lucky.
Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder
Central Coast have found their mojo in front of goal to beat Perth Glory 3-1 at home with Christian Theoharous lighting up the match with a wonder strike.
Cherry-Evans claims ‘smear campaign’ against him
Daly Cherry-Evans won the PR battle of Brookvale, but Manly have a fresh drama after Tom Trbojevic injured his knee in their 26-12 defeat of Parramatta.