Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64
Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.
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Norris closes gap on Piastri in Hungary thriller
Lando Norris has held off a dramatic late charge from Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian GP and cut the Australian's world championship lead to nine points.
Hollands returns as young Blue gets heartbreaking news
Elijah Hollands has returned from personal leave following a two-and-a-half month break, and he's set to play in the VFL this weekend.
Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through
Fremantle have ruled Hayden Young out of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide, but there's still a chance he will return before the finals.
De Minaur hot-foots it to Canadian Open quarter-finals
Alex de Minaur has won a battle between two of the most nimble players on the men's tennis circuit to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.
Fainu ‘100 per cent’ behind coach’s halfback plan
Latu Fainu says he's happy to keep sharing halfback duties with Adam Doueihi if that's what Benji Marshall decides is best for Wests Tigers.
Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign
Injured pair Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick and skipper Siokapesi Palu have both been named in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Crichton dodges ban, Tigers firebrand set for sidelines
Alex Seyfarth's NRL season could be over after a monster ban from the match review committee but the news is better for Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton.
Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights
The ailing Whyalla steelworks is in the sights of an international consortium with deep pockets and led by Australia's largest steelmaker.
NRL integrity unit probing Tigers’ offensive gesture
Canterbury have reached out to the NRL integrity unit after Wests Tigers players made an offensive gesture at the crowd in the latter stages of Sunday's game.
I’ve had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets
Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.
Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.
Penrith cop historic fine, ban over trainer blunder
Penrith have been handed a hefty fine and will be without a trainer for five games following a controversial incident in the NRL win over Gold Coast.
‘Infectious’: Stars looking to stick together at Storm
Ahead of his 100th Storm game, captain Harry Grant says contract talks are continuing but he was thrilled to see halfback Jahrome Hughes extend to 2030.
Sipley exit leaves Manly in need of more muscle
Manly have agreed to release middle forward Toafofoa Sipley from the final year of his NRL contract to take up an opportunity overseas.
Israeli cabinet may order complete takeover of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip according to media reports.
‘Exceeds expectations’: Lions a win for Rugby Australia
While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.
Magpies’ flag heroes back, Blues lose injured spearhead
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.
Munster steps up as Storm stay in top-two fight
With Jahrome Hughes out injured, Cameron Munster played a role in all three Melbourne tries as the Storm scraped to a crucial 16-10 win over Parramatta.
Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning
The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.
Minjee in the mix again at golf’s final major of 2025
Australian superstar Minjee Lee is challenging once again after carding a two-under-par first round at the Women's British Open, golf's last major of the year.
Tired O’Callaghan upset in women’s 100m freestyle final
Australian swimming star Mollie O'Callaghan says she was simply tired after missing out on gold in the women's 100m freestyle final.
‘More in us’: Cleary warns Panthers can get better
Ivan Cleary believes the NRL has not yet seen the best of Penrith this season as his side look to make it eight wins in a row against Gold Coast.
Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss
The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.
Ex-cop charged with ‘sickening’ abuse of childcare kids
An after-school-care worker was a serving police officer at the time he allegedly produced child abuse material of 10 pre-school-aged victims.
‘Not a sentimentalist’: Schmidt defends shock decision
In a number of team changes, Joe Schmidt has handed retiring half Nic White a surprise Wallabies start in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough
Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.
Deadly Demon leads Aussie charge as seeds go flying
It has been a superb day for Australia's men at the Canadian Open, with the red-hot Alex de Minaur one of three winners at this key US Open warm-up event.
NRL bans agents over altercation at schoolboys carnival
The NRL has handed suspensions and fines to two high-profile player agents, leaving them unable to represent their star clients while sidelined.
‘Had our measure’: High-flying Crows wary of Hawks
Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.
Sharks good enough for NRL’s top four: hopeful Hynes
Cronulla sit seventh on the NRL ladder ahead of round 22 but have plenty of factors working in their favour as they look to make a charge into the top four.