Ugle-Hagan shines as Bulldogs dismantle Dockers
The Western Bulldogs remain firmly in touch with the AFL top four after beating Fremantle by 29 points, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicking four goals.
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Rankine stars as Adelaide hammer North Melbourne in AFL
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 66-point thumping of North Melbourne which returns the Crows to the AFL's top eight.
Tszyu-Charlo fight off as American moves up two weights
US boxer Jermell Charlo has pulled out of the unification bout with Australian Tim Tszyu after opting to move up two divisions to fight Mexican Canelo Alvarez.
Australia in control after England’s meek surrender
Australia have gone to stumps on a rain-affected day three of the second Ashes Test at 2-130, with a lead of 221 runs on a poor day for England at Lord's.
Kyrgios in Wimbledon draw but question marks remain
Nick Kyrgios is set to play Wimbledon's opening round on Monday but a move of his pre-tournament news conference has raised more questions about his readiness.
Heeney snatches thrilling draw for Swans against Cats
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a 54-all draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Penrith thump Melbourne to extend NRL ladder lead
Penrith have clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit to roar to a 34-16 victory over Melbourne and extend their NRL ladder lead.
Nathan Lyon on crutches with ‘significant’ calf strain
Nathan Lyon's chances of playing again in the Ashes are becoming increasingly bleak, with Australia confirming he has suffered a "significant" calf strain.
Socceroo Aaron Mooy retires from football
Aaron Mooy has called time on his 13-year professional career, the Socceroos and Celtic midfielder announcing his immediate retirement from football.
Coach Clarkson to return to work at North Melbourne
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne before the end of the season after easing back into work at Arden St over the next month.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.
Finucane to miss at least two weeks for dangerous throw
Cronulla co-captain Dale Finucane will miss at least two weeks after being cited for his dangerous throw on St George Illawarra's Blake Lawrie.
Ben Simmons will not play for Boomers at World Cup
NBA superstar Ben Simmons will not play for the Boomers at the upcoming FIBA World Cup, after weeks of speculation about his potential involvement.
Olyslagers equals Oceanian record in Lausanne high jump
Australian Olympic high jump star Nicola Olyslagers has maintained her season's unbeaten record and equalled her Oceanian record in Lausanne.
Aussie Hunter storms into the main draw of Wimbledon
Storm Hunter has become the lone Australian player to negotiate the qualifying minefield at Wimbledon, making it into the main draw without losing a set.
Hynes bests Hunt as Sharks belt Dragons
Cronulla could finish the weekend as high as second on the NRL ladder after thrashing hapless St George Illawarra 52-16.
Lyon injury woe as England errors leave Test in balance
Nathan Lyon's Ashes series is at risk of being over with a calf injury, as England finished day two of the second Test on 4-278, in reply to Australia's 416.
Steve Smith equals Steve Waugh with Test century No.32
Steve Smith has gone equal second on the list of all-time Australian Test century makers, joining Steve Waugh after completing his 32nd ton at Lord's.
Gardner, O’Donnell back for injury-hit Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs have been forced to reshuffle their defence while Sydney have lost gun midfielder Chad Warner for their clash with AFL premiers Geelong.
Schuster takes hip-pocket hit to re-sign with Manly
Josh Schuster has taken a pay cut to re-sign with Manly until 2027, with the five-eighth set for a positional switch from next season.
Clarkson, North Melbourne plot coach’s AFL return
Alastair Clarkson's path back to North Melbourne is being mapped out, with the four-time premiership coach on the verge of a return to the Kangaroos.
Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash
Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty.
Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss
Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to pay the costs of three media firms he sued after a judge found reports of war crimes in Afghanistan were substantially true.
Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in
Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.
Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding
Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.
Presumed human remains found in wreckage of Titan sub
Evidence from the wreckage of the Titan submersible, including what are likely human remains, will be transported from Canada to the US for formal analysis.
Bairstow hailed ‘a hero’ after halting pitch protesters
Australia and England players stopped protesters from wrecking the Lord's wicket in the second Test, with even the British PM hailing Jonny Bairstow's actions.
Smith and Head put Australia in full control at Lord’s
Australia have gone to stumps at 5-339 on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, after a blazing 77 from Travis Head and with Steve Smith still in on 85.
Pickett back in Tigers side to face Brisbane
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett will return to AFL action against the Brisbane Lions in round 16 after being granted bail by a Perth court earlier this month.
Tas couple jailed after shooting dead former son-in-law
Cedric Harper Jordan and Noelene June Jordan have been found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law, Shane Geoffrey Barker.
Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks
A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.