Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell
In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.
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Cards fall Crown’s way in casino licence ruling
Gaming giant Crown can keep operating out of its Melbourne mega-casino after a watchdog ruled the scandal-riddled business has cleaned up its act.
Goodwin steals the show as Socceroos thump Lebanon 5-0
Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.
Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers’ Cox for 12 weeks
Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all
Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.
Tszyu to chase unified world-title dream in Vegas
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu's Las Vegas debut has been elevated to a world-title blockbuster against American Sebastian Fundora.
No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo
Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.
Jets, Canberra must get ownership deals done: APL chair
The Australian Professional Leagues will not come to the rescue of Newcastle Jets or Canberra United if deals for new ownership fall through.
Demolition for school after dangerous mould outbreak
It will be years before a school nicknamed "the jail" is rebuilt after the site is bulldozed following an outbreak of mould that has infested the facility.
Socceroos ace Duke calls out Asian Cup death threats
Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke has lifted the lid on the social media backlash he received following Australia's Asian Cup exit at the hands of South Korea.
Knights axe Hastings for Cogger, as Broncos name Haas
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has dumped halfback Jackson Hastings in favour of recruit Jack Cogger after the Knights' disappointing start to the NRL season.
More prison time for West Gate climate protesters
Two protesters who blocked Melbourne's West Gate Bridge at peak hour have been handed a two-month prison term after they appealed their 21-day sentences.
NRL drops referee after no-try call in Bulldogs game
Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been dropped for round three after a controversial no-try call in Cronulla's win over Canterbury.
Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium
Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.
New information sets off fresh search for missing mum
The search for the remains of slain mother Samantha Murphy has been narrowed to an area 11km from her home town of Ballarat as police act on fresh intelligence.
Ivan Cleary unsure if Panthers can keep Taylan May
Taylan May is off contract with Penrith at the end of 2022, with coach Ivan Cleary unsure the club will be able to retain the highly rated centre.
‘Waste of money’: Victoria’s $589m Games bill revealed
Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Enhanced Games boss slams Olympic ‘smear campaign’
The Australian entrepreneur behind a sports event with no drug testing has hit back at Kieren Perkins, saying he's part of an Olympics smear campaign.
Bancroft ruled out of Shield final after bike accident
WA's hopes of sealing a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles have suffered a huge blow after opener Cameron Bancroft was concussed in a bike accident.
At least 14 dead in China passenger bus crash
At least 14 people have been killed and almost 40 injured after a passenger bus crashed into a tunnel wall in north China's Shanxi province.
Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes
The ACT Brumbies are dealing with a lengthy injury list, forcing them to switch their plans ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
In-form Lomax wants to leave Dragons: Ben Hunt
Zac Lomax might not want to be at St George Illawarra but he's excelling in his new position, says Dragons captain Ben Hunt.
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash
Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.
Raiders mar Benji’s head coach debut with dominant win
Canberra have moved to 2-0 for the NRL season after claiming a 32-12 win against the Wests Tigers, marring Benji Marshall's first game as the Tigers' coach.
Barbarouses stars in comeback Phoenix win over Sydney
A Kosta Barbarouses masterclass and two favourable VAR calls have fired Wellington back to the top of the ALM ladder with a 2-1 win over Sydney FC.
Harding wonder strike lifts Wanderers to win over Glory
Western Sydney forward Sophie Harding has unleashed a long-range special to lift her side to a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory, while Brisbane won at Adelaide.
Wasteful Waratahs fall to Blues in Super Rugby
The Blues have continued their domination of the Waratahs with a 12-10 Super Rugby Pacific win over the NSW side in Sydney.
Miracle try from Storm’s Coates steals Warriors win
Xavier Coates has scored an incredible try in the dying seconds to steal NRL victory for Melbourne over the Warriors, 30-26.
Wanderers put drama behind them with 2-1 win over Glory
Western Sydney have bounced back from their 7-0 loss to Melbourne City with a 2-1 win over Perth Glory, but it wasn't without controversy.
Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints
St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.
NRL under fire as star faces ban for referee contact
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes faces a potential two-match NRL ban for pushing referee Chris Butler while trying to save a try against the Warriors.