Volkanovski knocked out in UFC title rematch
Australian Alexander Volkanovski has been knocked out in the first round after taking a short-notice rematch with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
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McKeown breaks second world record in two days
Kaylee McKeown has broken a second world record in two days at the World Cup in Budapest, adding the women's 100m backstroke landmark to her 50m mark.
Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne
Residents in Melbourne have felt a 5.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the southwestern Victorian coast.
England soccer legend Bobby Charlton has died, aged 86
Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United soccer great whose name was synonymous with English football at its best, has died at the age of 86.
Fornaroli helps Victory to opening ALM win over Sydney
Coach Tony Popovic says Melbourne Victory's 2-0 win at Sydney FC was "a bonus" as his side got their A-League Men campaign off to a flying start.
Demons quash Kangaroos to go top of AFLW ladder
Melbourne have triumphed by 23 points in a blockbuster battle against North Melbourne to return to top spot on the AFLW ladder.
Williams dominates as Phoenix keep winning in NBL
South East Melbourne Phoenix have made it three straight NBL wins with Alan Williams dominant in a 96-73 victory over the Brisbane Bullets.
Port Adelaide, Gold Coast share spoils in AFLW thriller
Struggling Port Adelaide and finals hopefuls Gold Coast have fought out a nail-biting AFLW draw at Alberton Oval.
Roar stun Sydney, Pollicina steers City past Canberra
Brisbane Roar have beaten Sydney FC 1-0 while Rhianna Pollicina scored a double to lead Melbourne City in their 2-1 victory over Canberra United in the ALW.
Kiwis crush Samoa to book Pacific RL final with Aussies
Australia will meet New Zealand for Pacific Nations rugby league championship honours after the Kiwis crushed Samoa 50-0 to book their place in the final.
Macarthur, Roar open their ALM season with a draw
Macarthur FC and Brisbane Roar have played out a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium to open their A-League Men campaigns.
Goldsworthy steers Giants to AFLW triumph over Blues
A bag of five goals from 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy has led Greater Western Sydney to a thrilling two-point triumph over AFLW finals hopefuls Carlton.
PMs pay tribute to ‘architect of Medicare’ Bill Hayden
Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.
France’s Zarco pinches thrilling Australian MotoGP win
Frenchman Johann Zarco has secured a dramatic maiden MotoGP win, denying Jorge Martin after his teammate had dominated from pole at Phillip Island.
Australian McKeown sets another backstroke world record
Australia's Kaylee McKeown has broken the 50m backstroke world record to become the first woman to hold global benchmarks in the stroke over three distances.
Zahra punt pays off, Without A Fight wins Caulfield Cup
Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of West Wind Blows, with pre-race favourite Gold Trip finishing third.
Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four
Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Swimming Australia repels global takeover threat
A threat of expulsion from World Aquatics has been averted by Swimming Australia after an emergency meeting of the national governing body voted for reform.
Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades
Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.
PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog
Peter-John Collins has been banned by ASIC from providing financial services for eight years following his role in the PwC tax advice scandal.
Jacob Kiraz re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Rebuilding NRL side Canterbury have tied promising outside back Jacob Kiraz to a long-term contract extension.
‘My son’s no spy’: mum defends man still in custody
The mother of a man charged with reckless foreign interference has criticised delays in his prosecution as a magistrate again denies his release on bail.
Aussie MotoGP race changes day due to weather
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been moved forward by 23 hours as organisers attempt to avoid predicted wet and windy weather at Phillip Island.
Diamonds fall to Silver Ferns in netball Cup series
After two wins, Australia have lost the third match of the Constellation Cup netball series against New Zealand, going down 56-53 with one game to play.
Fast-finishing Lee makes impressive start in LPGA event
Aussie golf superstar Minjee Lee has raised hopes of a rare family double with a sizzling first round at the LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.
Former ‘first bloke’ convicted of sexual assault
Tim Mathieson, the ex-partner of former prime minister Julia Gillard, has been convicted and fined $7000 after he sexually assaulted a friend.
NBL’s Taipans consider legal action after Baynes clash
The Cairns Taipans are considering their legal options following a half-time clash between Brisbane Bullets centre Aron Baynes and their coach Adam Forde.
Demon Smith and new Blue Hollands in drugs drama
Melbourne's Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after the round 23 win over Hawthorn, and now Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands is facing his own drug drama.
Jobs market ‘softens around the edges’ after rate rises
The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6 per cent from 3.7 per cent, according to official data, after a modest 7000 jobs were added to the economy.
Dees’ Smith tested positive to drugs during AFL season
Melbourne player Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after his AFL club's win over Hawthorn in round 23.
Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires
Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.