‘We know’: Thunder absorb bail drama to reach BBL final
Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.
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Davis, 36ers make statement in Kings take-down
Kendric Davis produced another top-drawer performance as Adelaide beat Sydney to move into the NBL's top six and push the Kings from second to fourth.
‘Healing’: Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars
An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap
Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.
Narvaez wins on Willunga to snatch cycling Tour lead
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez has taken the Tour Down Under lead and should win the title after triumphing in an explosive fifth stage at Willunga.
Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners
Wellington and Central Coast have fought out a dramatic 0-0 draw, with the Phoenix having two penalty shouts contentiously denied in their A-League Men clash.
Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year
The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight.
Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours
Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.
Madison Keys wins Australian Open final for maiden slam
American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.
Welsford wins final Tour stage, Narvaez secures title
Australian Sam Welsford has won the last stage of the Tour Down Under, while Jhonatan Narvaez is the first cyclist from Ecuador to win overall.
Harrell gets birthday wish as 36ers trounce Breakers
Birthday boy Montrezl Harrell paved the way for a comfortable Adelaide defeat of New Zealand that pushed the 36ers into outright sixth on the eve of the finals.
Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long
Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
Late Moreno magic sinks WSW as Auckland go top in ALM
Colombian forward Neyder Moreno has sent Auckland back to the top of the A-League Men standings with a 95th-minute winner against Western Sydney Wanderers,
South Korea’s President Yoon indicted for insurrection
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree after being indicted on charges of leading an insurrection.
Sinner crushes Zverev to defend Australian Open crown
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Australian Open crown to join legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tennis history books.
Perth Glory snatch last-gap win over Roar in ALW
Ella Abdul-Massih scored a late winner in the Glory's 3-2 defeat of Brisbane Roar in their A-League Women clash in Perth on Sunday.
Sinner salutes Aussie Cahill after defending Open crown
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Australian Open crown to join legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the tennis history books.
Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough
An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
Aussie rugby women win Perth Sevens as men lose final
Australia have beaten New Zealand 28-26 in a thrilling women's final of the Perth Rugby Sevens with the home men's team finishing runners-up to Argentina.
Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House
The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.
Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown
Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.
Australia’s Mailata through to Super Bowl with Eagles
Jordan Mailata is headed for a slice of history with the Sydney-born NFL star set to become the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls.
Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill
World No.1 Jannik Sinner hopes Aussie super-coach Darren Cahill can help him complete a career grand slam before finishing up with the Italian at year's end.
‘Be brave’: Aussies mull radical batting experiment
Travis Head says Australia will consider taking the radical step of changing the batting order mid-game against Sri Lanka.
Sydney’s Socceroo Matthews joins Pompey in $2.5m deal
Sydney FC's Hayden Matthews has sealed a move to English Championship club Portsmouth in a record $2.5 million deal.
Ruckman Marshall headlines trio of injured Saints
St Kilda are dealing with a mounting injury list ahead of the AFL season, with Rowan Marshall potentially sidelined for round one along with Mattaes Phillipou.
Next Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday: Hamas
One of the Israeli hostages freed from Gaza says she has "returned to life" as Hamas says the next group of Israeli hostages will be released on Saturday.
Selectors haven’t raised Test debut with Connolly
Test bolter Cooper Connolly is yet to hear from selectors about the possibility of earning a maiden baggy green in Sri Lanka.
Mistakes aside, Welsford sprints to Tour stage win
Australian Olympic cycling gold medallist Sam Welsford has dominated the opening stage of the Tour Down Under in the Adelaide Hills.
Nine arrested over ski resort hotel fire that killed 76
The death toll from a Turkish ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in the devastating blaze.
Finals-chasing Western United thump Glory in ALW
Western United have claimed a straightforward 4-1 win over Perth Glory, including a spectacular goal from defender Grace Maher.