Magnay monsters Perth as Cotton is wrapped in wool
Tasmania JackJumpers centre Will Magnay has helped put the brakes on a Perth team missing Bryce Cotton in an 86-72 win ahead of the NBL Finals.
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Raiders belt Eels in trials but spine questions remain
Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.
Kings thump Phoenix, beat Bullets to NBL Finals berth
Two-time defending champions Sydney will sneak into the NBL Finals at Brisbane's expense after a historic flogging of the Phoenix in the final round.
Beautiful Bolden hat-trick takes Jets into ALW top six
Three goals from Newcastle striker Sarina Bolden have earned the Jets a 3-0 A-League Women victory against the Brisbane Roar.
Carey’s 90 helps SA to handy Shield lead against Bulls
Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey's 90 runs helped South Australia set Queensland a target of 206 in their Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval.
Dragons’ Flanagan era starts with Charity Shield loss
The Shane Flanagan era is underway at St George Illawarra but it was South Sydney who left Jubilee Stadium with the Charity Shield, winning 28-6.
Ruthless Aussies pluck Proteas, now watch out world
Australia have totally outplayed South Africa to win the women's Test in Perth by an innings and 284 runs to wrap up victory in the multi-format series.
Cogger makes case for Knights’ No.6 jersey in trial win
Jack Cogger has kicked a 40/20 and scored a try in a 44-18 win over Cronulla to push his case to claim the Newcastle No.6 jersey ahead of Tyson Gamble.
Dom Young taken to hospital after crusher tackle
Roosters winger Dom Young has been stretchered into an ambulance and taken to hospital for neck scans after a crusher tackle in a pre-season win over Manly.
Trump found liable in New York civil fraud case
Former US president Donald Trump has been found liable in his civil fraud case, and has been banned from doing business in New York for three years.
De Minaur avenges Rublev defeat to make Rotterdam semis
Alex de Minaur has exorcised his Australian Open loss by beating Andrey Rublev at the Rotterdam Open and setting up a semi-final on his 25th birthday.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead: prison
Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the country's prison service says.
Breakers beat Bullets to lock in NBL Finals spot
American import Parker Jackson-Cartwright has steered the New Zealand Breakers into the NBL Finals, starring in a tough 103-87 home win over Brisbane.
Labuschagne fights hard for Bulls on Adelaide minefield
Struggling Test No.3 Marnus Labuschange has top-scored for Queensland as 17 wickets tumbled on a chaotic day of Sheffield Shield action against South Australia.
Sutherland cracks double ton in women’s WACA Test
Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has helped propel Australia to the highest score in women's Test cricket on a record-breaking day at the WACA Ground.
New owner wants Perth Glory to be the envy of everyone
Perth Glory have finally landed a new owner, with property developer Ross Pelligra setting big goals for the A-Leagues club.
Taylor Swift plays a record-breaking night at the MCG
Taylor Swift has kicked off the Australian leg of The Eras Tour by playing to her biggest-ever audience at the MCG, and debuting a tune from her new album.
Rybakina, Swiatek into Qatar Open semis, Osaka out
Elena Rybakina is on track for her third title this season after reaching the semi-finals of the Doha Open with a 6-4 6-4 win over Leylah Fernandez.
Wanderers coach Rudan suspended for referees rant
Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan will miss out on at least two games for his explosive comments about A-League Men match officials.
Hollingsworth takes down loaded field in women’s 800m
Middle-distance stars Claudia Hollingsworth and Stewart McSweyn were among the big winners at the Maurie Plant Meet.
Papenhuyzen scores on return as Storm lose to Bulldogs
Melbourne have lost their pre-season trial 24-12 to Canterbury, but Ryan Papenhuyzen's electric speed was back with a try in his return from a dislocated ankle.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind
While Rugby Australia say the axing of staff doesn't mean the end of the Rebels, coach Kevin Foote says it's hitting home that the club may not survive.
Healy out for 99 as Australia dominate South Africa
South Africa have endured a nightmare start to their Test match against Australia, losing Marizanne Kapp to illness before being dismissed for a record low 76.
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Asbestos-tainted mulch potentially at hundreds of sites
Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.
Silver Ferns cast net wide for coaching role
Netball New Zealand have decided to run an open contest for the Silver Ferns coaching role, meaning current coach Noeline Taurua must re-apply.
Australia’s jobless rate hits two-year high
Fresh labour data is unlikely to shift the dial for the central bank despite the jobs market slowdown appearing a little ahead of schedule.
Revamped income tax cuts clear their first major hurdle
Taxpayers earning under $150,000 are in line for a greater tax cut, after the Albanese government's overhauled income tax package cleared the lower house.
Adam O’Brien signs new three-year deal at Knights
Adam O'Brien has signed a new three-year extension as coach of Newcastle after being rewarded for the club's 2023 finals run.
Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension
Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.
Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to marry his partner Jodie Haydon, after announcing their engagement a day after Valentine's Day.