Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals
Sudan's army has wrested back control of the country's radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary group it has been battling for a year.
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Rudan skips presser after City smash hapless Wanderers
After Melbourne City put Western Sydney to the sword with a 7-0 thrashing, Wanderers coach Marko Rudan failed to front up for his post-match press conference.
China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports
China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.
Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
Magpies’ Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford
The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
Tigers’ Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster
Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.
More kids to be jailed in ‘draconian’ crime crackdown
Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.
Greyhounds NSW fire contractor over Ezra Mam comment
The person responsible for poking fun at the NRL's recent racism saga in an official form-guide for Greyhounds NSW has been fired, the racing organisation says.
NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston
Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.
NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur
The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.
Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria.
Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.
Latest Docherty AFL injury ‘levelled’ Blues: coach Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.
GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks
GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.
Magpies’ Cox apologises for pushing Giants’ ruck coach
Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.
Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims
Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.
Oppenheimer sweeps the Academy Awards with major Oscars
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer has won best picture at the Academy Awards.
Nolan wins best director Oscar for Oppenheimer
Britain's Christopher Nolan has won his first Oscar for directing Oppenheimer.
Oliver’s AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds
Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.
Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison’s replacement
Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.
Robert Downey Jr wins best supporting Oscar
Three decades after receiving his first Academy Award nomination, Robert Downey Jr has won his first Oscar.
Ten-man Sydney FC claim hard-earned ALM Roar draw
Robert Mak and Henry Hore have traded goals as Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar shared the A-League Men spoils at Allianz Stadium.
Aussie makes Djokovic work for victory at Indian Wells
Unseeded Aussie Aleksandar Vukic has pushed Novak Djokovic to three sets as the world No.1 made a successful return to Indian Wells after a five-year absence.
Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary
Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.
AFL to investigate Cox’s ‘bizarre’ pre-match stunt
GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shame Mumford as "bizarre".
Stop downplaying racism, integrity boss tells sports
Sport Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe says national sports leaders must stop downplaying racism as fresh claims emerge involving the AFL.
Biden says Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ in TV interview
US President Joe Biden says Israel's threatened invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would be his "red line".
Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test
Australia are 4-77 chasing 279 for victory in the second Test after New Zealand's day of dominance at Hagley Oval.