Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
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Injured Cody Walker racing the State of Origin clock
State of Origin hopeful Cody Walker has suffered a minor quad injury that could affect his ability to earn a NSW recall for the second game of the series.
Premiership star Scott Sorensen re-signs with Penrith
Penrith forward Scott Sorensen has ended speculation he might be forced to leave the club by signing a contract extension with the Panthers.
Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.
Blues end NSW Waratahs’ season with big Eden Park win
The NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end in the quarter-finals for the second straight year after a heavy loss to the Blues in Auckland,
Warriors rout Raiders to spoil Croker celebration
The Warriors have produced a gutsy win in Canberra, beating the Raiders 36-14 to overshadow Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.
Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
Turbo-charged Manly thump injury-hit Dolphins 58-18
Tom Trbojevic has led Manly's demolition of the Dolphins at Brookvale Oval, scoring twice as the Sea Eagles claimed a comfortable NRL win.
Power beat Bulldogs to surge to 10th-straight AFL win
Port Adelaide have won 10 games on the bounce after Charlie Dixon's four-goal haul on return helped the Power to a 22-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle
Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.
Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case
Unsealed documents show Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts related to holding classified information, obstructing justice and false statements.
Walters drops Paix, gives Smoothy Broncos debut
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has sent hooker Cory Paix back to Queensland Cup to work on his game, while giving Tyson Smoothy his club debut.
Trump faces US criminal charges over documents probe
Former US president Donald Trump will appear in a federal court in Miami after being indicted over his handling of classified government documents.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights
Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.
Boland pushes Ashes case as Aussies control Test final
Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.
France lauds ‘backpack hero’ of Annecy attack
Two toddlers are in a stable but critical condition, two more escaped with minor injuries after a Syrian national went on a stabbing rampage in a French park.
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
‘Political profit’: Labor under fire on Higgins’ claims
Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.
Bomber Wright to face Blues, Bulldogs ring changes
Essendon will be bolstered by Peter Wright playing his first game of the AFL season against Carlton, while the Western Bulldogs have swung the selection axe.
Harry gives evidence in court against tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has become the first senior royal to testify in court in more than a century as he began evidence in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Uncompromising Ange keeps driving Aust football forward
Ange Postecoglou won't stray from his attractive, attacking style at Premier League club Tottenham, and if history is anything to go by he will deliver success.
LIV merger a ‘historic day for golf’: PGA chief Monahan
PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has emerged from a "heated" meeting with players to say the sport will be "better off together" after the shock merger with LIV Golf.
Josh McGuire hit with 12-game Super League ban
Former Queensland and Australia Test prop Josh McGuire risks being sacked by his Super League club after being banned for 12 games for unacceptable language.
Inflation-beating pay rises can’t be widespread: RBA
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.
Australia’s economy losing steam as pressures mount
Australia's economic performance is starting to wane as aggressive interest rate increases continue to bite.
LIV chief Norman hails golf peace deal as “great day”
LIV Golf's chief Greg Norman says a peace deal between his breakaway tour and the US PGA is a great day for golf.
Guilty verdict for 1987 murder in Sydney ‘gay beat’
Jurors have returned a guilty verdict against the man accused of killing Raymond Kean in a suspected gay bashing in Sydney more than 35 years ago.
Brown stood down but Eels won’t become distracted
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown will be stood down indefinitely from his NRL duties after being charged with five counts of sexual touching.
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final
Travis Head has hit a sparkling unbeaten century and Steve Smith 95no to lead Australia to 3-327 on day one of the World Test Championship final against India.