ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
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Table-topping Phoenix scratch out 1-0 win over Brisbane
Wellington Phoenix have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the A-League Men ladder despite losing Alex Rufer to a red card in their win over Brisbane.
Aussie surfer Harrison beaten in Bells quarter-finals
World rankings leader Johanne Defay has beaten Australian wildcard Ellie Harrison in the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro.
Zerafa’s world-tight fight ends in knockout loss
Michael Zerafa's hopes of a world title have ended in tatters with the Australian knocked out by Erislandy Lara in their WBA middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
Dragons capitalise on Manly horror show to claim win
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has scored two tries to help the Dragons bounce back to winning ways with a 20-12 NRL victory over a poor Manly side.
Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda
Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Wanderers on edge after Phoenix loss hits finals hopes
Wellington have dealt a blow to Western Sydney's finals hopes, while Michelle Heyman equalled an ALW record as Canberra staged a late comeback in Brisbane.
Mekonnen, Mannix-Power clock fastest Gift heat times
Endale Mekonnen and Chloe Mannix-Power have set the pace in the heats for the 2024 Stawell Gifts.
Brumbies women win, Force suffer first loss in Fiji
The Western Force's unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Women season has come to an end, losing to Fijian Drua, while the Brumbies saw off the Reds.
Boxer Wilson ‘so close to being world champion’: Valdez
Liam Wilson has been told by ring rival Oscar Valdez he must not give up on a promise he made to his dying dad, despite losing his latest world-title fight.
Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji
The Western Force were up a man for 30 minutes against the Drua, but still suffered a 31-13 loss in wet and slippery conditions in Fiji.
Latrell charged for dangerous contact on Addo-Carr
Despite referee Gerard Sutton labelling the collision "incidental", Souths superstar Latrell Mitchell has been charged for dangerous contact on Josh Addo-Carr.
Fremantle rocket to 3-0 after beating winless Crows
Adelaide face a major battle to reach this year's finals after slipping to 0-3 following a 35-point loss to unbeaten Fremantle in Perth.
‘Confident’ McKay powers Blues’ Good Friday romp
Carlton stars Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow have run riot against winless North Melbourne, kicking nine goals between them in a 56-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Rabbitohs hold off Dogs to ease pressure on Demetriou
South Sydney's lethal left edge has shown signs of kicking back into gear, as the Rabbitohs eased the pressure on Jason Demetriou by beating Canterbury 20-16.
Pies veteran Pendlebury avoids ban for whacking Neale
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury can escape with a $2500 fine with an early guilty plea for his strike on Brisbane's two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale.
AFL drugs policy doesn’t cater for clean players: coach
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the AFL's illicit-drugs policy doesn't properly cater for clean players.
Martin out but Macrae in as Tigers, Dogs make changes
An ongoing calf issue will keep Richmond superstar Dustin Martin out of the AFL clash with Sydney, while the Western Bulldogs have called up Jack Macrae.
Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor called one of the biggest financial frauds in the US.
Panthers shrug off Cleary’s absence to beat Roosters
It was a case of no Nathan Cleary no worries as Penrith overcame the fast-finishing Sydney Roosters for a 22-16 win at Allianz Stadium.
Jason Gillespie quits as SA, Strikers coach
Jason Gillespie will step down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers and has been linked to the vacant Pakistan national team job.
China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers
China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.
Olympic doubts loom over key Matildas pair
Injuries have cast a shadow over the Olympic hopes of Matildas mainstays Katrina Gorry and Clare Hunt with the Paris Games less than four months away.
Demetriou soaks up pressure as heat cranks up on Souths
Jason Demetriou is playing it cool as the South Sydney coach faces increased scrutiny over his future at the club.
NRL say time is right for Dogs, Warriors to join NRLW
The NRL are adamant the expansion of the women's game from 10 teams to 12 in 2025 will improve the league, with Canterbury and the Warriors to be added.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
A-Leagues avoid TV fiasco but financial worries remain
The A-Leagues have avoided the embarrassment of being booted off TV after an 11th-hour deal following the collapse of the APL's television production partner.
Phoenix striker Zawada’s A-League season in doubt
Polish hot-shot Oskar Zawada is in serious doubt to return for Wellington Phoenix's A-League Men title charge after a fresh injury setback.
Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, who led the city through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is quitting after six years in the top job at town hall.
United pip JackJumpers, force NBL championship decider
The NBL championship series is heading to a decider after Melbourne United edged out the Tasmania JackJumpers by two points in a game-four thriller.
Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call
The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says.