German soccer legend Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who won the World Cup as a player and a manager, but was then implicated in a bribery scandal, has died.
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Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well
Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Oppenheimer triumphs at Golden Globes, Barbie eclipsed
Oppenheimer has won the Golden Globe for best movie drama as Christopher Nolan's epic dominated the awards, while Poor Things took out best comedy or musical.
Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court
A Melbourne man accused of stabbing five people in a random series of attacks over the weekend has refused to speak to his lawyer or leave his jail cell.
Sam Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ ACL injury
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.
Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India
Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.
Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany
Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.
Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo
The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.
Plapp, Harper cap Jayco AlUla domination at nationals
Luke Plapp and Jayco AlUla teammate Chris Harper have dominated the men's road race at the road cycling nationals, as Ruby Roseman-Gannon won the women's title.
Socceroos’ Ryan still touch-and-go for Asian Cup opener
The Socceroos have beaten Bahrain 2-0 in a testing final friendly before the Asian Cup, with Joe Gauci stepping in as goalkeeper for injured captain Mat Ryan.
De Minaur downs Zverev but Aussies out of United Cup
Alex de Minaur has continued his dazzling form by beating German star Alexander Zverev but it still wasn't enough to keep Australia in the United Cup.
Galic’s quickfire hat-trick as Melbourne City down Reds
Melbourne City have continued their hot form with a 5-0 rout of Adelaide, while the Victory slumped to a third straight defeat in a 4-1 loss to Western United.
Warner’s 57 reminds Australia what they’ll be missing
David Warner has signed off with the kind of batting that made him one of Australia's greatest Test openers, hitting 57 in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth
Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in their Sydney semi-final.
Warner shows off tricks in SCG farewell innings
David Warner has raced to 52 not out in his farewell innings in Test cricket, with Australia closing in on a target of 130 to beat Pakistan in the third Test.
Litchfield keeps Aussies afloat as Indian teen shines
Phoebe Litchfield has continued her rich run of form but two Australian batting collapses have put India on top in the first T20 in Navi Mumbai.
Cummins, Head, Mooney, Gardner up for top ICC awards
Pat Cummins and Travis Head are on the shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner in line for the women's honour.
Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win
Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.
Strikers win toss, put Scorchers in to bat in BBL
The bottom-of-the-table Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and put unbeaten second-placed Perth Scorchers in to bat in their BBL clash at the Adelaide Oval.
Hazlewood triple-wicket maiden puts Australia on a roll
Josh Hazlewood has claimed three wickets in an over to leave Pakistan 7-68 in their second innings, a lead of 82 over Australia after day three at the SCG.
United unleash depth and firepower to beat Kings
Melbourne United simply had too many contributors highlighting their depth in a 101-85 road victory against defending NBL champions the Sydney Kings.
Brown aiming for Paris Olympics gold in time trial
Olympic cycling medal favourite Grace Brown shrugged off a back injury to win her fourth Australian time-trial championship.
Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late
Pat Cummins has enjoyed another red-letter day as Australia's premier quick with his third straight five-wicket haul helping dismiss Pakistan for 313 in Sydney.
Walters leads Heat to victory over Sixers in BBL
Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic as Australia soar into semis
Australia have secured a spot in the United Cup semi-finals after Alex de Minaur stunned Novak Djokovic before Ajla Tomljanovic won her singles match.
Australia and Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Top seeds Poland and tournament hosts Australia are the first two nations through to the semi-finals of the $US10 million United Cup mixed tennis showpiece.