NBL fines Kings coach Buford $3.5k for referee comments
The NBL has fined Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford for comments made about the officiating of the fourth game of the championship series.
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US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
Canberra, Auckland next A-Leagues expansion targets
Canberra and Auckland have been named as the Australian Professional Leagues' 'preferred markets' as the A-Leagues look to expand for the 2024-25 season.
Power prices to soar as Australia heads into winter
Energy regulators expect maximum residential electricity prices to rise more than 30 per cent in some areas amid high commodity prices and generation costs.
Arthur’s Eels extension complete, locked in until 2025
Parramatta have triggered a one-year extension for coach Brad Arthur, locking him down to the NRL club until the end of 2025.
One in five women experience sexual violence
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest personal safety data, showing an estimated eight million Australians have experienced violence.
NRL to order stand down after concussions
The Australian Rugby League Commission is set to invoke a mandatory stand down for players after they are diagnosed with concussion.
Tigers’ Webster packs on Shield pain for ailing Qld
Queensland's Sheffield Shield final hopes have continued to slip away in Hobart as Beau Webster hit a big century for Tasmania against a diluted Bulls attack.
Dolphins’ Marshall-King facing two-game ban
Joseph Suaalii will be free to play against Souths next week, but the Dolphins' depth may be tested with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King facing a two-game NRL ban.
Aussie golfer Louis Dobbelaar claims first pro success
Queenslander Louis Dobbelaar has claimed his first professional victory, winning the New Zealand PGA by three strokes.
Tim Tszyu KOs Harrison to claim world boxing title
Tim Tszyu has beaten American Tony Harrison to claim the interim WBO super-welterweight belt and emulate his father Kostya in becoming a world boxing champion.
Australia open with No.11 after India’s 571 in Test
Virat Kohli's drought-breaking century gave India a lead of 91 before Australia sent out No.11 Matt Kuhnemann to open in place of injured star Usman Khawaja.
Maclaren playing hurt as injury-hit City beat Roar
Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is battling a broken toe ahead of the Socceroos' games against Ecuador while Aiden O'Neill has made his case for a call-up.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Scheffler top of golf world after winning the Players
Scottie Scheffler has cashed in on a costly collapse from Australian Min Woo Lee to romp to victory at the rich Players Championship and return to world No.1.
Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
Australia make 480 on flat fourth Test pitch in India
Australia lead India by 444 runs after day two of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad thanks to memorable Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green centuries.
Kostecki quickest in Newcastle 500 Supercars practice
Day one of Supercars 2023 action has delivered a perfect balance for the competition's Gen3 cars with Brodie Kostecki the fastest driver.
Aussie allrounder Green scores maiden Test century
Australia allrounder Cameron Green has broken through for his first Test century, bringing up the milestone on day two against India in Ahmedabad.
Kennedy treble steers Sharks to NRL win over Eels
Cronulla have claimed their first win of the NRL season, defeating Parramatta 30-26 with fullback Will Kennedy scoring three tries.
Swim star McKeown breaks 200m backstroke world record
Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has broken the 200m backstroke world record at the NSW State Open Championships, taking 0.21 seconds off the previous mark.
Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final
The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.
Melbourne overcome Waratahs for first Super win
Melbourne, led by young playmaker Carter Gordon, have cracked their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, downing the NSW Waratahs 34-27.
Magpies, Power strike deal over prison bar guernsey
Collingwood have relaxed their staunch opposition to Port Adelaide's 'prison bar' guernsey, allowing the Power to wear it in their AFL showdown with Adelaide.
Protest lodged in Red Bull’s one-two Newcastle Gen3 win
Red Bull Ampol Racing's one-two Supercars season-opening victory in Newcastle could be overturned after a protest was lodged by two rival teams.
Tszyu, Harrison trade final barbs at lively weigh-in
Home-town favourite Tim Tszyu and American Tony Harrison have successfully made weight ahead of their super-welterweight world-title fight in Sydney.
NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands
Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.
NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option
The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.