McLean cops NRL ban for hit that broke Dog’s jaw
Casey McLean is set to sit out Penrith's trip to Darwin to take on the Dolphins after being charged for a high shot on Bulldogs prop Max King.
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Cool Day masters Augusta as Rory turns up the heat
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day is in a familiar lofty spot on the Masters leaderboard after a stinking hot first round at Augusta National.
Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection
US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
De Minaur subdues ‘incredible talent’ in Monte Carlo
Buoyant Alex de Minaur has made the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a shootout to be world No.1.
Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter.
Crows’ second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener
While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.
Bulldogs boilover ends Penrith’s perfect start
Penrith's perfect start to the NRL season has come undone with a stunning upset loss to Canterbury at Accor Stadium.
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
‘Maintain the rage’: Demons coach challenges players
Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
Higgins’ relief as Lehrmann rape finding stands forever
A refusal by Australia's highest court to hear Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against his defamation loss brought finality to a painful chapter, Brittany Higgins says.
Savage set for lengthy sideline stint with ankle injury
Winger Xavier Savage will miss about eight weeks of NRL action as Canberra try to get their season going against South Sydney in Perth.
It’s been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around
Shane Flanagan insists he is still the right man to turn St George Illawarra around, while knowing he needs wins fast to keep his job as Dragons coach.
Whatever it takes: Port’s sights set on top draftee
Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system.
Patient Aussie ousts ‘idol’ to begin Bells defence
Defending champion Isabella Nichols and world champion Molly Picklum are the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season opener.
Sharks suffer centre blow with scans not kind to Ramien
Cronulla's backline depth will be tested after scans showed centre Jesse Ramien suffered a grade-two medial ligament tear.
New age Tigers out to end wait for three on the spin
Wests Tigers haven't won three-straight NRL games in eight seasons. Could they break that hoodoo against Newcastle?
Redmayne ignores retirement call to reach milestone
Urged to retire by Sydney FC last year, goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tells AAP why he defied the advice to bring up 300 A-League Men games.
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years jail over Perry’s death
A US judge has handed a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
‘Be patient’: Baker-Finch’s tip for beastly Augusta
Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.
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Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy
US President Donald Trump's fragile ceasefire is teetering as Israel continues it bombardment of Lebanon and Iran continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Ciraldo not looking too far ahead about Xerri’s future
Cameron Ciraldo sees no point addressing Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury as the centre prepares for his comeback from a "rocky patch" out of the NRL side.
Lomax set for island time while Brumbies pair return
Zac Lomax could make his long-awaited Super Rugby Pacific debut in Fiji while Brumbies stars Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan are back from serious injury.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
‘Thought I’d win’: Min Woo Lee’s Masters faux pas
Australian No.1 Min Woo Lee has learnt one valuable lesson from his disappointing 49th-place finish from last year's Masters.
Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell
There are hopes the prosecution of Australia's most decorated living soldier will spark a global reckoning on crimes committed in a war-torn nation.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Iran's foreign minister says ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the next two weeks under co-ordination from Iran's military.
Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled
London's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom.
City dash Mariners’ finals hopes; keep their own alive
Socceroo attacker Daniel Arzani's big game and goals from Andreas Kuen and Andrew Nabbout have lifted Melbourne City to a 2-1 win over Central Coast.
Cartwright to depart English club Hull at season’s end
Hull FC have begun their search for a new Super League coach with John Cartwright leaving at the end of the season.
‘Whole civilisation will die’ if Iran doesn’t make deal
US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.