England hit six to top group D as James steals the show
Two goals and three assists for Lauren James steered England to a 6-1 win over China in a meeting of the European and Asian champions, sealing Group D top spot.
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Denmark beat Haiti 2-0, set up clash with Matildas
Denmark have beaten Haiti 2-0 in Perth to book a place in the Women's World Cup last 16 against Australia in Sydney next Monday.
Judiciary gamble backfires on Cowboys’ Holmes
North Queensland have fought and lost Valentine Holmes' case at the judiciary and will now be without their star player for the rest of the regular season.
Storm star Papenhuyzen to make return in Queensland Cup
Coming back from a shattered right kneecap, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen will play his first match in more than a year in a return with Storm's feeder club.
Beale’s bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer
Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.
Peter Bol ‘exonerated’ as anti-doping case is dropped
Sport Integrity Australia has dropped its anti-doping case against middle-distance runner Peter Bol, citing 'varying expert opinions' of his sample.
Australia’s bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap
Australia have slumped to a 49-run loss to England on the last day at The Oval, leaving the Ashes series drawn at 2-2 after the fifth and final Test.
Matildas beat Canada to reach World Cup knockouts
The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.
Morrison rejects robodebt royal commission findings
Ex-Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken publicly about the robodebt royal commission for the first time and rejected findings he misled cabinet.
Remains identified as girl police allege was murdered
DNA testing has confirmed remains found in Tasmanian bushland belong to 14-year-old alleged murder victim Shyanne-Lee Tatnell.
Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career
Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.
Sonia Kruger wins Gold Logie
Sonia Kruger has taken home the Gold Logie at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, hosted by Sam Pang.
Warner, Khawaja set up thrilling finale to Ashes series
David Warner and Usman Khawaja have pushed Australia to within 249 runs of an Ashes series triumph, taking the tourists to 0-135 on a rain-hit day at The Oval.
Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds
Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.
Top-level tributes for victims of army chopper tragedy
A difficult search and recovery operation is under way for the bodies of a crew of an army helicopter that went down during military drills in Queensland.
England set Australia 384 to win the fifth Ashes Test
Stuart Broad hit his final ball in Test cricket for six before England were all out for 395 early on day four at The Oval, leaving Australia needing 384 to win.
St Kilda secure important win over gritty Hawthorn
St Kilda have moved into fifth on the AFL ladder after powerful first and fourth quarter bursts in a 29-point win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.
Forrester chases Australia’s record-breaking swim gold
Fastest qualifier Jenna Forrester has the chance to claim a record-breaking gold medal for Australia in the 400 IM on the last night of the world swim titles.
Dragons veteran de Belin faces hefty NRL ban
Jack de Belin is facing a month on the sidelines after the St George Illawarra veteran was hit with his third dangerous contact charge of the NRL season.
Broad’s Ashes dominance to end with Oval retirement
England bowling star Stuart Broad has announced that he's going to retire from cricket after the final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval.
Piastri’s best F1 day, runner-up in Belgian GP sprint
Australian Oscar Piastri has earned the first top-three place of his Formula One career, ending runner-up behind Max Verstappen in the Belgian GP sprint race.
Wallabies’ Alaalatoa to miss World Cup after MCG injury
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has been stretchered off the MCG with a ruptured Achilles ruling him out of Rugby World Cup in France in September.
Walker stars as Crows thump Adelaide rivals Port
Taylor Walker has matched the record for the most goals in a Showdown as the Adelaide Crows crushed rivals Port Adelaide by 47 points.
Bazball assault leaves Australia in trouble at The Oval
England have gone to stumps on day three at The Oval on 9-389 and with a lead of 377, after attacking batting and early poor bowling left Australia in trouble.
Wallabies crash to Bledisloe Cup loss to All Blacks
Australia have crashed 38-7 in the Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand at the MCG with the night made worse by a serious injury to Allan Alaalatoa.
Kennedy blow adds to Sharks’ woe after Panthers loss
Will Kennedy has limped out of Cronulla's 28-0 defeat to Penrith, as the Panthers returned to the NRL summit and the Sharks' season continues to slide.
Franklin injured as Swans hold off Bombers in classic
Sydney have claimed a classic two-point win over Essendon at Marvel Stadium as legendary forward Lance Franklin suffered a calf injury.
Manly bust Wollongong hoodoo in DCE’s milestone game
Manly have posted their first win over St George Illawarra in Wollongong for 20 years to keep their NRL finals hopes alive for milestone man Daly Cherry-Evans.
Heimgartner on pole for opening Sydney Supercars race
Andre Heimgartner has claimed his first Supercars pole position of 2023 - the third of his career - going into the opening race of the Sydney SuperNight round.
Ponga on fire as Knights thrash Raiders in Canberra
Newcastle have won their fourth straight NRL game, taking apart a woeful Canberra side 28-6 to continue pushing for a finals berth.