‘Should I being doing this?’: Aussie ace out to end woe
Australian No.1 Maya Joint, who's been going through an alarming slump in form, is thankful to Sam Stosur for helping her battle out of the doldrums.
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Veteran urges Socceroos’ youth to seize WC chance
Ajdin Hrustic's first World Cup was ravaged by injury and he feels perfectly placed to guide all the Socceroos' young debutants through this tournament.
Defiant Inglis can’t save Aussies from Pakistan defeat
Stand-in captain Josh Inglis hit 65 but the all-round power of Pakistan told as Australia slipped to ODI series defeat in Lahore.
Tex banned, Stewart cleared in fallout from tense win
Adelaide's gripping one-point win over Geelong has come at a cost, with a veteran Crow suspended and two teammates nursing injuries.
Crows hang tough to silence Cats in the wet
Jordan Dawson was at his inspirational best as Adelaide hung on for a thrilling victory over Geelong at a rain-soaked Adelaide Oval.
Foran crowns new deal as Sea Eagles sink Rabbitohs
Manly have brushed South Sydney aside in the week of Kieran Foran's new deal, claiming a 28-14 NRL win.
Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father
Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.
Star Lion out of QClash as Suns name debutant
Brisbane are on a three-match losing skid and have lost co-captain Hugh McCluggage to injury for the huge AFL clash with Queensland rivals Gold Coast.
‘Us against the world’ ahead of Bulldogs’ crunch clash
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has provided an update on injured stars Jacob Kiraz and Stephen Crichton..
Brumby has grand plans to ride Hurricanes into history
James Slipper is looking to weather the table-topping Hurricanes in Wellington, aiming to help rewrite the Super Rugby Pacific history books once again.
Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride
Teenager Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest ever World Cup starter, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
Long Knight ahead as Newcastle re-sign Origin prospect
Resurgent NRL side Newcastle have signed highly rated second-rower Dylan Lucas to a three-year contract extension.
‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
World Cup players scared to speak out: Foster
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says players are unwilling to speak up about human rights abuses because of fear it will affect their World Cup hopes.
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Budget relief for families but debt burden soars
South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control.
Flanagan addresses ‘challenge’ of father’s Dragons exit
St George Illawarra playmaker Kyle Flanagan has opened up about his father Shane's departure as head coach of the NRL battlers.
‘Powerful’: Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies
Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.
Man barricades himself inside US bank with hostages
Police are on the scene in Bakersfield, California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.
Foran confident Manly can win NRL premiership in 2026
Kieran Foran has opened up on his high hopes for Manly in 2026 the day after he was appointed the Sea Eagles' coach for 2027 and beyond.
Victoria’s BBL bombshell leads to ‘confusion, anxiety’
Cricket Victoria's plans to sell one of its BBL licences to private investors is no done deal, says the sport's players union.
Ellis steps up as Australia draw level in Pakistan
Nathan Ellis has taken 4-33 as Australia won the second ODI in Pakistan by 41 runs to level the series with one match to play.
Second ODI: Pakistan puts Australia in
Pakistan has won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the second one-day international in Lahore.
Plan for Stars, Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up
Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades.
NSW bolter Kiraz backs Crichton to be fit for game two
Jacob Kiraz has been heavily linked to a spot in NSW's backline for the second State of Origin match, but is backing Stephen Crichton to retain his spot.
Eels team list clouds Moses’ hopes of Origin return
Mitchel Moses' absence from Parramatta's side to meet Canterbury has opened up fresh questions about his hopes of a State of Origin recall.
Call made on Foran’s future after Manly revival
Manly have handed Kieran Foran the top job on a permanent basis after his impressive start to life as an NRL head coach.
Young Socceroos can shock world again: veteran attacker
Mathew Leckie believes a young Socceroos squad can shock the world at the World Cup, just like they did in Qatar.
Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs
A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.
Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt
Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman is among a trio of freshly injured Lions players ahead of QClash, while Geelong youngster Lawson Humphries could miss time.
Manly’s form without Turbo best since injured run began
Across Tom Trbojevic's luckless run of long-term injuries that began in 2019, Manly had never posted a winning record until his most recent absence.