Crows star investigated over alleged vilification
Adelaide star Izak Rankine is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur to a Collingwood opponent, with any suspension threatening his finals campaign.
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Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit
A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.
‘Ruthless’ sacking of staff lands Qantas with $90m fine
Qantas has vowed to rebuild trust after the embattled airline was fined $90 million for illegally sacking more than 1800 ground staff during the pandemic.
Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again
Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah.
Whyte ‘took it personally’ to replace Roosters great
Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.
PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting
Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.
‘We love Nas’: Saints star makes call on AFL future
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has spoken of his joy and relief that young gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is staying at the club.
It came out of nowhere: Port captain on false rumour
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says a false rumour about his personal life "came out of nowhere" as he awaits an AFL integrity unit investigation outcome.
Worst injury fears confirmed for Sharks captain
Cameron McInnes is expected to miss the remainder of this NRL season and a significant portion of the next one after scans confirmed a serious knee injury.
Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor
A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.
Port Adelaide veteran, young Sun to challenge AFL bans
Port Adelaide veteran Ollie Wines will miss coach Ken Hinkley's farewell game against Gold Coast on Friday night unless he can overturn his three-match ban.
Cleary urges ‘common sense’ on mid-air tackle ruling
Ahead of a key top-four NRL game against Melbourne, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary hopes a controversial penalty try rule won't impact the game.
Storm lose Papenhuyzen, Sharks bitten by centre blow
Melbourne's spine has taken another battering with fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen out of the blockbuster against Penrith, as Cronulla lose Jesse Ramien.
Australia’s win streak ended by S Africa’s rising star
Emerging star Dewald Brevis has smashed a record 125 not out in 56 balls to set up a 53-run victory for South Africa and level the T20 series with Australia.
Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA
Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Aussie duo suffer agonising defeats in steamy Cincy
Alexei Popyrin and fellow Aussie Adam Walton have both suffered close, energy-sapping defeats in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
St Kilda coach slams ‘half-baked stories’ over trades
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has slammed "half-baked stories" surrounding his club as they become the centrepiece of early trade talks.
Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest
A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.
Bulldogs’ Hayward switch could be best in 15 years
Canterbury teammates are liking what they've seen from Bailey Hayward as he settles into the starting hooker job at the premiership hopefuls.
Whistling Wahs coach bins journos for ‘crap’ questions
A cheeky Andrew Webster has come up with an unorthodox way of keeping journalists in check at the Warriors' weekly media session.
Fed-up Moloney pulls pin after Mexican stand-off
Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.
PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him
Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor's "political courage".
Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut
The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
Eels forward announces immediate retirement from NRL
Shaun Lane, a member of Parramatta's most recent grand final team, has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL.
Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double
Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.
Blues want to keep stars as footy boss heads for exit
Carlton football manager Brad Lloyd will leave at the end of the season but new chief executive Graham Wright wants to keep hold of the Blues' top players.
Dillon says AFL State of Origin call hopefully ‘soon’
Amid reports that State of Origin will return to the AFL next February, Andrew Dillon says negotiations are still ongoing.
Turfed: Muddy square forces Eagles’ AFLW venue change
Badly damaged turf in the centre square has forced a venue change ahead of West Coast Eagles' AFLW opener.
Burns ready to step up in Sharks’ finals fight
Cronulla's Billy Burns is preparing to start against Gold Coast, with a win much needed to stay in the NRL's top eight.
Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl
Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.
They smacked us in the face: Crows reset after scare
Adelaide forward Izak Rankine says the ladder-leading Crows must rapidly recover from copping a 'smack in the face' from lowly West Coast.