Spain drop Putellas, England unchanged for WWC final
England have named an unchanged starting line-up for the Women's World Cup final while Spain have dropped Alexia Putellas for Salma Paralluelo.
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Raiders close to NRL finals after 12-point Bulldogs win
Canberra have come up with the biggest win of their NRL season, seeing off Canterbury 36-24 at GIO Stadium.
Australian walker Jemima Montag wins world silver medal
With her late grandmother there in spirit, walker Jemima Montag has claimed Australia's first medal at the Budapest world athletics championships.
Knights beat Souths, strike huge blow in top-eight race
Newcastle are closing in on a return to the NRL finals after a 29-10 win over South Sydney, who may lose Latrell Mitchell to suspension.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
Southwell the match-winner as NRLW Knights beat Broncos
Newcastle teenager Jesse Southwell has withstood the pressure to kick a game-winning conversion against Brisbane in the NRLW.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Penrith’s Fisher-Harris to avoid NRL ban for hip-drop
Penrith front-rower James Fisher-Harris is facing a $1000 fine for a hip-drop tackle on Gold Coast's Jacob Alick.
Browning cruises into 100m semis at world titles
Rohan Browning has another level to go to after powering into the 100m semis at the world titles in Budapest.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Storm beat Dragons, move closer to NRL top-four finish
Melbourne have recorded a hard-fought 38-28 defeat of St George Illawarra and moved closer to finishing the NRL season in the top four.
Koroisau the hero as Wests Tigers break NRL drought
Wests Tigers snatched a thrilling and drought-breaking 24-23 NRL win over the Dolphins after skipper Apisai Koroisau kicked a late sideline penalty.
End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Roosters, Sharks post NRLW wins, Dragons pinch thriller
The Sydney Roosters confirmed their status as the NRLW's benchmark team in a 30-8 win over Gold Coast as St George Illawarra and Cronulla also posted victories.
Wighton to miss Canberra’s vital clash against Bulldogs
Star five-eighth Jack Wighton will be missing for Canberra as they chase a much-needed win against Canterbury to firm up their NRL finals hopes.
Souths NRL premiership-winner Kyle Turner dies aged 31
South Sydney premiership-winner and Indigenous All Stars representative Kyle Turner has died at the age of 31.
Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event
Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.
Major boost for women’s sport as broadcast changes loom
The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.
British nurse murdered seven newborn babies
A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six babies.
Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win
The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.
Tedesco concussed as Roosters dent Eels’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters' resurgence has continued with a 34-12 defeat of Parramatta, but a concussion to star fullback James Tedesco is cause for concern.
Top-four-bound Warriors deny Manly in NRL thriller
The Warriors remain on course for a top-four finish after ending Manly's NRL finals hopes with a Dallin Watane-Zelezniack-inspired 29-22 victory in Auckland.
Injured Smith, Starc ruled out of South Africa tour
Australia stars Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc are out of the white-ball tour of South Africa as they try to prove their fitness for the ODI World Cup.
Personal items found in defence helicopter search
Personal items and further wreckage from a defence helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland have been found in recovery efforts.
Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze
Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.
UK chat-show king Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions
A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.
UK broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Demons’ Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".
Jobless figures ‘final nail in coffin’ for rates hike
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in July, fuelling expectations the cash rate could remain on hold in a relief for home owners.
More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear
Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.