Moloney follows Rose to land on historic Japanese card
Jason Moloney will defend his world title on a card dubbed the biggest in Japanese history, and first at the Tokyo Dome since Mike Tyson's famous 1990 loss.
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‘Incompetent or corrupt’ to employ rapist prison guard
Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.
Superstar Hurricane out for three weeks after red card
A dangerous head-high tackle during the thrilling Super Rugby Pacific win over the Reds has cost Hurricanes star Jordie Barrett three weeks on the sideline.
Anger at justice system as truckie boss avoids jail
The families of four police officers killed on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway are angry and dismayed after a trucking boss implicated in the tragedy avoided jail.
Optus fined $1.5 million for ‘alarming’ safety breach
The communications watchdog has fined Optus $1.5 million for not meeting obligations to an emergency services database.
Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse
Victoria's Department of Education "woefully failed to protect children" from sexual predator teachers for decades, a board of inquiry has found.
Vindication for Qantas worker, airline cops $250k fine
Former Qantas health and safety rep Theo Seremetidis says a fine for the airline is a "drop in the ocean" after he was stood down for raising COVID concerns.
Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case
Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.
Wanderers to back fans after ‘disturbing’ feedback
Wanderers officials have vowed to "stand in solidarity with our members and fans" after the Red and Black Bloc suffered heavy-handed policing on derby day.
Patty Mills’ Miami NBA move a Paris momentum boost
After being released by Atlanta, Patty Mills could play deep into the NBA's post-season with Miami in a boost for his and the Boomers' Paris Games hopes.
Economy hit by ‘dastardly duo’ of rates and inflation
Australia's economy grew very little last quarter but the result was broadly in line with forecasts and unlikely to change the outlook for interest rates.
Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.
Kathleen Folbigg’s former husband dies
The former husband of a woman who spent decades in prison before being acquitted of killing their children has died.
Stuart makes Strange call for Raiders against Knights
Ethan Strange has big shoes to fill at Canberra after being named to start at five-eighth in the club's season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday.
Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers’ Hardwick reunion
Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.
Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues
After a marathon mediation session, Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says her defamation case against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is ongoing.
Fiji could follow USA in hosting NRL match in 2025
Melbourne are eying off playing a historic regular-season NRL game in Fiji in 2025, and are set to open talks with rivals and head office about the proposal.
Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise
The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.
Matildas star Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge
Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.
St Kilda’s Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
Tuqiri accuses Robinson of ‘gaslighting’ Mam over slur
Ivan Cleary has launched a staunch defence of Spencer Leniu's character as Lote Tuqiri accused Roosters coach Trent Robinson of gaslighting Ezra Mam.
Luai firms for Storm clash to begin Penrith exit tour
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says Jarome Luai is close to getting the green light to play against Melbourne in Penrith's NRL season opener.
Webster faces big ban, ‘please explain’ for Clarkson
Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.
Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.
Australia’s Galloway signs NBA deal with Bucks
Sydney Kings forward Jaylin Galloway has signed his first NBA contract, joining the roster at the Milwaukee Bucks for the next two seasons.
Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur
Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
NRL’s brutality on show in USA as Roosters stun Broncos
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset in Las Vegas, barging past Brisbane for a 20-10 win to close out the NRL's bold venture to the USA.