Gardner takes eight wickets in Australia Ashes triumph
Ashleigh Gardner's record-breaking eight-wicket haul has spun Australia to an 89-run Ashes Test win over England, offering a glimpse of the team's next decade.
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Dees’ Oliver still out with lingering hamstring injury
Hamstrung Demon Clayton Oliver is set to miss two more games while Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia is unavailable for Thursday's match against Brisbane.
PM sees Voice poll slip but says ‘yes’ vote still high
Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.
Understrength Panthers suck the life out of Knights
Even without six State of Origin stars, Penrith have proven far too classy for Newcastle in a comfortable 20-12 NRL win over the Knights at BlueBet Stadium.
Record-breaking Swans thump Eagles to boost finals bid
Sydney have set AFL records and poured more misery on an embattled West Coast outfit that was again hit hard by injuries in a 171-point loss at the SCG.
Melbourne storm home to beat Manly 24-6 in NRL
Melbourne have shrugged off an error-ridden first half for a 24-6 NRL victory over Manly with a double from Xavier Coates, who was backing up from Origin.
Luke Jackson boots three as Dockers beat Bombers
Fremantle have banished their first-quarter blues on the way to a 32-point AFL win over Essendon in Perth.
Beaumont breaks records but Australia lead Ashes Test
Tammy Beaumont has broken an 88-year record to post the highest Test score by an Englishwoman, but Australia lead by 92 with 10 wickets in hand after day three.
Thunderbirds pip Swifts, into Super Netball grand final
Adelaide Thunderbirds are the first team through to the Super Netball grand final after a thrilling 64-62 major semi-final extra-time win over the NSW Swifts.
De Minaur takes Hewitt inspiration into Queen’s final
Alex de Minaur has surged into the final of the Queen's Club Championship in London, taking inspiration from Australia's last winner there, Lleyton Hewitt.
Rebel Russian mercenaries return, end advance on Moscow
As Wagner mercenaries retreat and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin moves to Belarus, the world's eyes are on what their mutiny says about Russia's internal struggles.
Wimbledon fears for Kyrgios after Mallorca withdrawal
2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of another grass-court warm-up event, leaving his prospects of a big run at the grand slam looking bleak.
Security situation in Russia still ‘evolving’: Wong
Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.
Pene dodges ban for kneeing Croker in the tackle
The NRL has decided against a suspension for Melbourne forward Aaron Pene following his below-the-belt challenge on Manly's Lachlan Croker.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Magpies pinch another thriller against Adelaide
Collingwood are back on top of the AFL ladder after coming from behind to beat Adelaide by two points in a see-sawing contest at the MCG.
Rabbitohs risk missing finals amid form slump: Coach
South Sydney have lost for the fourth time in five matches, with their NRL premiership credentials open to debate after a 31-6 loss to North Queensland.
Fever beat Vixens to seal Super Netball prelim berth
West Coast Fever captain Courtney Bruce has produced a stand-out display to lead her team into the Super Netball preliminary final.
More heat on Freddy as Teddy unsteady in Roosters loss
NSW captain James Tedesco's place in the Blues side for State of Origin III is under mounting pressure after a poor game in the Roosters' loss to Canberra.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Gardner spins Australia back into tight Ashes Test
Ashleigh Gardner has provided three late wickets to spin Australia back into the Ashes Test after a chaotic day four, with England 5-116 chasing 268 to win.
Alcaraz downs de Minaur to become Queen’s king and No.1
Australian Alex de Minaur found Carlos Alcaraz just too strong in the Queen's Club Championship final as the Spaniard roared back to No.1 in the world.
Don’t blame Adam Simpson for our failings: Shuey
The futures of West Coast coach Adam Simpson and chief executive Trevor Nisbett are up in the air following the club's season from hell.
Dragons retain Hunt, thwart Broncos’ bold poaching bid
St George Illawarra have doubled down on their stance on the Ben Hunt saga, reiterating the captain will not be permitted to leave the struggling NRL club.
Damien Hardwick wants to coach at AFL level again
Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick admits he misses coaching and wants to return to the AFL fold at some point.
Bronco Walsh referred to NRL judiciary for foul rant
Brisbane's Reece Walsh insists his foul-mouthed spray on Sunday was not aimed at referee Chris Butler after he was referred straight to the NRL judiciary.
High Court blocks Russian bid to keep embassy site
The High Court has rejected efforts by Russian diplomats to hold on to their Canberra embassy site following a federal eviction.
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.
Labuschagne won’t overthink Broad’s Ashes bowling
Marnus Labuschagne insists Stuart Broad does not have the wood over him, saying he won't overthink the England quick's outswing after his two outs at Edgbaston.
Putin says he sought to avoid bloodshed of mutiny
Vladimir Putin has made his first televised address since Wagner group soldiers led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched on Moscow before abandoning the mutiny.
Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land
The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.