NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
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NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Dawson’s teen lover sues NSW for his ‘perverted’ action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Boomers centre Reath earns Portland NBA deal
Australian centre Duop Reath will join his many Boomers teammates in the NBA next season, set to sign a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard cleared at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard is free to play in his team's preliminary final next week after escaping suspension for his collision with Angus Brayshaw.
Demons skipper Gawn fit for AFL semi-final: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists captain Max Gawn will be fit to face Carlton in their AFL semi-final, but refused to confirm whether he has a toe injury.
Port’s Dixon raises hopes of comeback in semi-final
Port Adelaide midfielder Connor Rozee says key forward Charlie Dixon will be a big chance of returning from a foot injury in the semi-final against GWS.
‘Emergency Situation’ declared for major NT bushfire
An anxious wait continues for the 3000 residents of Tenant Creek as a mega-blaze looms on the outskirts of the town.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping
Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.
Labor, Greens strike deal to deliver $10b housing fund
The Greens have struck a deal to pass the Albanese government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund through parliament.
Sean Strickland stuns Israel Adesanya in UFC boilover
American Sean Strickland has caused one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, winning the middleweight title with a unanimous points win over Israel Adesanya.
Port’s Butters avoids AFL suspension over Zorko clashes
Port Adelaide have breathed a collective sigh of relief after star midfielder Zak Butters escaped with fines over his run-ins with Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko.
World stability at ‘critical juncture’, PM tells G20
Anthony Albanese has urged countries to come together to uphold the rules-based order during his final speech at the G20 summit in New Delhi.
Irvine cleared of serious injury in Socceroos’ draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been cleared of a serious ankle injury after the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
Hawthorn kick-start AFLW season in win over Bulldogs
Hawthorn have claimed their first win of the AFLW season with a seven-point victory over a gritty Western Bulldogs outfit in Ballarat.
Irvine injured as Socceroos slip to Mexico draw
Midfielder Jackson Irvine has been taken off on a stretcher as the Socceroos let a two-goal lead slip in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mexico.
SA fire bombers sent to battle large bushfire in NT
South Australian fire bombers have been called in to fight a massive bushfire burning east of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with fire bans in place.
Coco Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open
Teenager Coco Gauff has surged back after losing the first set to beat Aryna Sabalenka and win her first grand slam title, taking the US Open title 2-6 6-3 6-2.
Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia
The Wallabies are no longer winless under Eddie Jones after downing Georgia 35-15 in their Rugby World Cup opener in Paris, as fullback Ben Donaldson starred.
Ewing’s epic WSL title fight falls at final hurdle
Ethan Ewing has fallen at the last hurdle in the WSL finals, the Australian narrowly missing out on a world surf title a month after fracturing two vertebrae.
Flying Warner and Head on Bradman-esque pace in ODIs
Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner have shone as Australia gave South Africa a 123-run ODI hiding in the latest promising hit-out before the World Cup.
Walker helps Roosters pip Sharks in elimination final
Sam Walker has kicked a late field goal to help the Sydney Roosters to a gripping 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla.
Snapshot of the Giants’ AFL elimination final win
A look at Greater Western Sydney's 24-point AFL elimination final win over St Kilda at the MCG that booked the Giants' spot in a semi-final.
Webster confident in Johnson to return for NRL semi
Shaun Johnson's absence cost the Warriors dearly in a big qualifying-final loss to Penrith but their coach is confident he will return for next week.
Panthers set for Luai boost after Warriors thumping
With a 32-6 walloping of the Warriors, reigning champions Penrith have moved to within one win of a fourth straight NRL grand final appearance.
Scheer class helps Cats fight off surging Swans
A hat-trick from Jackie Parry and five goals by Chloe Scheer have helped Geelong beat the hard-working Swans by 27 points at North Sydney Oval.
Key forward Davidson steers Lions past Port in AFLW
Brisbane have made amends for their AFLW opening-round loss by easily accounting for Port Adelaide by 50 points, with key forward Dakota Davidson starring.
Knights top of NRLW ladder after huge Roosters upset
Fullback Tamika Upton has put on a clinic to lead Newcastle to an upset 20-4 win against the Sydney Roosters.
Leckie out for six weeks, Arnold to test new Socceroos
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has promised to change his team and their roles against Mexico while winger Mathew Leckie is sidelined for around six weeks.