‘Dubbed a liar’: Port to appeal Butters verdict
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.
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Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.
Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in
Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.
Port star ‘disappointed’ as umpire abuse charge upheld
The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.
Saints consider appealing Collard’s ban over slur
The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years
Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.
School’s out as ‘teacher’ Luai named for NRL return
Energetic playmaker Jarome Luai is set to return from his knee injury as Wests Tigers look to continue their hot start to the NRL season.
Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset
He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.
Rising Australian stars selected in WNBA draft
Four Australians have been picked by the Toronto Tempo, New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft.
Australian women’s rugby team caught in US tornado
The Wallaroos have been caught in the middle of a natural disaster while in the US for the Pacific Four Series.
Gruesome throat injury sidelines Knight for a month
Important forwards Dylan Lucas and Tyson Frizell have joined an increasingly busy casualty ward at NRL improvers Newcastle.
Leeds move away from drop zone with Old Trafford win
Noah Okafor's first-half brace has helped Leeds United move six points clear of relegation zone and secure their first away Premier League win in 45 years.
Australian coach ‘betrayed’ by English club’s axe
Former Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright says he feels "betrayed and disrespected" by English Super League club Hull FC, who are not retaining him.
Crowds abuzz for former royal couple’s Australian visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a warm welcome on their return to Australia as they toured charity organisations and a children's hospital.
US, Iran may resume talks despite port blockade
Efforts are under way for a second round of US-Iran talks that might resume within days as the showdown in the Strait of Hormuz showdown endures.
The one reason Paseka says he’s back to best at Manly
Manly prop Taniela Paseka has credited simplifying his approach to football for his strong form on return from an achilles tendon injury this season.
Lions veteran sidelined again, Eagles recruit tears ACL
One of Brisbane's premiership heroes is sidelined with another calf issue, while a West Coast recruit has suffered a season-ending injury.
‘Circle of life’: major reshuffle as senior MPs quit
Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.
‘Long overdue’: FIFA writes to Albo over football home
As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters
The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
Iran threatens ports as US set to impose blockade
A showdown looms as the US prepares for a blockade of all Iranian ports and Iran warns that no port in the region will be safe if American forces carry it out.
‘I want more’: McIlroy joins legends with Masters win
Rory McIlroy isn't finished yet after joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters jackets.
Sinner rules again as Alcaraz goes bust in Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner has regained his place as the world's No.1, wresting the crown from Carlos Alcaraz after beating his great rival in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
Real deal: Tigers strike to stay in NRL’s top two
The Wests Tigers' improvement has been summed up by Benji Marshall labelling the end of the 42-22 win over Newcastle as "unacceptable", despite the scoreline.
Eels deserved boos, says Ryles as Titans post 50
Gold Coast have surpassed the 50-point mark for just the second time in their history to hammer Parramatta 52-10.
Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay
The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.
NSW forward sidelined as race begins for Origin I
Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.
Better than Bolt: Gout runs sub-20 in national 200m win
Teenage phenom Gout Gout has become the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier over 200m with a time that would have beaten Usain Bolt at the same age.
Day dream believer eyes famous Aussie Masters triumph
Australian former world No.1 Jason Day craves to be in the mix down the stretch after storming back into contention for Masters glory at Augusta National.