Nobodies perfect: Maroons eye end of 31-year MCG hoodoo
Queensland hooker Harry Grant says the current team is ready to "write a story" and end the 31-year drought of the Maroons at the MCG.
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Brunson delivers again as Knicks win NBA title
Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks have done it again, overcoming Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title.
Great feeling for Koroisau playing Origin at Tigers
In the last five State of Origin series, just three players have earned selection while playing for NRL strugglers Wests Tigers.
Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins
The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.
Six-shooter Ryan shines again as Saints claim vital win
Liam Ryan kicked a career-best six goals and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also starred as St Kilda beat GWS by eight points on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Skipper Jarome Luai leads the Leichhardt party
Jarome Luai has scored a hat-trick as Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with an eight-point win over Gold Coast.
Connolly crunches 149 as Aussies sneak past Bangladesh
Emerging star Cooper Connolly played the innings of his life as Australia almost frittered away an impregnable position to escape past Bangladesh with three
Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling
The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which mediator Pakistan says will be signed in Switzerland later this week.
Piastri fifth as Hamilton grabs emotional Barcelona win
Lewis Hamilton has celebrated an emotional and historic first grand prix victory with Ferrari at Barcelona, with Australia's Oscar Piastri finishing fifth.
Tie-break heartbreak for De Minaur in Dutch final
Australian No.1 Alex De Minaur saw his hopes of a confidence-boosting ATP title win in s-Hertogenbosch dashed with final defeat to Pole Kamil Majchrzak.
Popovic World Cup masterclass to go down in history
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine
European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.
Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.
Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
Young gun shows Fiji World Cup credentials in NRL
Wests Tigers look set to make a significant contribution to a strong Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Norwegian crown princess’ son found guilty of rape
The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.
‘Real fluent’: Moses sees Cleary now the pain has gone
NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses is fit and firing and ready to showcase why his yin and yang liaison with fellow dominant half Nathan Cleary can be a winner.
Roosters teammates set for spicy Origin reunion
Mark Nawaqanitawase plans to seek out Robert Toia in the second State of Origin battle, with his Sydney Roosters teammate giving him the silent treatment.
Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster
Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return
Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.
Australia’s backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future
Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.
Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud
A former AFL player, who ripped off families with shoddy pool installation works, has been jailed for exploiting the trust and goodwill of his customers.
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting
A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.
RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes
Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.
Socceroos focus on actions, US won’t be overconfident
US players have distanced themselves from the suggestion their World Cup clash with Australia will be a "lay-up" victory as the Socceroos soak up criticism.
Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla’s injury concerns
Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.
Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam
A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.
‘Taken for mugs’: KPMG referred for corruption probe
Beleaguered consultancy firm KPMG is under more pressure after being referred to a corruption watchdog, while it also faces a government halt on contracts.
‘Very proud’: grieving Tino backed to honour late dad
Cameron Munster understands the heartache of losing a father during State of Origin camp so knows what grieving prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is going through now.
Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers
Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.
Blues stay solid despite slow State of Origin starts
NSW coach Laurie Daley is keeping faith in his line-up despite the Blues' boasting a winning State of Origin record when Cameron Murray starts at lock.