Nadal beaten in possible last French Open clash
Fourteen-time winner Rafael Nadal may have played his last match at the French Open after being beaten in the first round at Roland Garros by Alexander Zverev.
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No regrets for Purcell after underarm misery in Paris
Max Purcell has suffered an agonising five-set loss, even failing with an underarm serve when he had match point, as Australia's French Open drought continued.
Trbojevic admits shock at becoming NSW Origin captain
NSW coach Michael Maguire acknowledges his new skipper Jake Trbojevic was probably wondering if he would even be picked for Origin 1.
Stand-in Aleer’s AFL heroics no surprise to teammates
GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.
Tedesco among first to congratulate Edwards on debut
One of James Tedesco's first acts on learning he'd been axed as NSW captain and fullback was to congratulate the Blues' new No.1 Dylan Edwards.
Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest
Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment.
Mahoney eager to let Hetherington feud subside
Injury to Viliame Kikau means the Bulldogs at set to be without three stars when they meet Newcastle in the NRL on Friday.
Halfback Hynes confident on calf for NSW Origin return
NSW coach Michael Maguire has rejected any concerns over Nicho Hynes' fitness, adamant the halfback will not miss any training ahead of State of Origin I.
Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball
Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.
France to lift state of emergency in New Caledonia
The state of emergency in New Caledonia had been imposed by Paris for at least 12 days to boost police powers, but will now be lifted.
Over 2000 people buried in landslide, PNG tells UN
The number of people feared dead from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has soared to more than 2000, according to the government.
Maroons shakeup as Hopgood gets debut, Su’A recalled
Queensland will debut Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood in State of Origin and have axed David Fifita, while recalling powerhouse back-rower Jaydn Su'A.
PSG win French Cup and double in Mbappe’s last game
Kylian Mbappe has completed his successful stint with Paris Saint-Germain as they added the French Cup title to their league crown.
Mitchell can cop fine and be available for NSW Origin
Latrell Mitchell has been charged over a hip-drop tackle, but is able to accept a $3000 fine and be available to be selected for NSW in State of Origin.
Vixens smash Fever’s unbeaten Super Netball run
West Coast Fever have had their unbeaten Super Netball record ended by the Melbourne Vixens, who subjected them to a 76-65 home defeat in Perth.
Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints
Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.
Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo
Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss.
Tedesco axed as fullback as only six Blues survive
Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with Australia's Test captain James Tedesco a shock axing for the State of Origin series opener.
Gawn, Petracca run riot as Demons crush Saints
Melbourne surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn and midfield gun Christian Petracca outstanding in a 38-point win over St Kilda.
Tedesco axed as fullback in shock NSW Origin shake up
Dylan Edwards has won the race for the NSW No.1 jersey, with James Tedesco to be a shock axing for the Blues in game one of State of Origin.
Bombers hold on to beat Tigers in Dreamtime nail-biter
Richmond pushed Essendon, before the Bombers held on in the last quarter for a 12-point win in the Dreamtime At The 'G blockbuster.
Kanak leader calls to ‘maintain resistance’ to France
New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Tein has called upon supporters to "remain mobilized" against Paris but to refrain from violence.
Mariners seal treble in extra-time ALM win over Victory
A double from supersub Ryan Edmondson has helped the Central Coast Mariners to a dramatic 3-1 A-League Men grand final win over Melbourne Victory.
Luai in stunning NSW audition as Panthers belt Sharks
A superstar showing from Jarome Luai, on the eve of State of Origin selection, has guided Penrith to a huge win over fellow NRL heavyweights Cronulla.
More than 4000 affected by PNG landslide: aid group
The landslide in Papua New Guinea has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 square kilometres, cutting off road access, CARE Australia says.
Calf issue casts fresh doubt on Hynes’ Origin hopes
Nicho Hynes' State of Origin hopes are in fresh doubt after he left Cronulla's clash with Penrith with calf tightness on the eve of NSW's team announcement.
Mitchell sin-binned as Souths snap losing run
South Sydney have beaten Parramatta for their first win in almost two months, but Latrell Mitchell's NSW Origin hopes are in doubt after a hip-drop tackle.
Luai’s spectacular NSW audition as Panthers belt Sharks
A superstar showing from Jarome Luai on the eve of State of Origin selection, has guided Penrith to a huge win over fellow NRL heavyweights Cronulla.
Free-scoring Roosters press Origin case in Raiders rout
James Tedesco has reaffirmed the Sydney Roosters' NRL title credentials, leading his side to a crushing 44-16 win over a lacklustre Canberra Raiders outfit.
Curnow lifts Blues to comfortable win over Suns
Carlton have shaken off their own inaccuracy to beat Gold Coast by 29 points, with Charlie Curnow's four second-half goals sealing victory.
US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
The Victorian poultry meat industry is unlikely to be badly affected by US import curbs prompted by a bird flu outbreak, according to a peak body.