US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
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NBL fines Kings coach Buford $3.5k for referee comments
The NBL has fined Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford for comments made about the officiating of the fourth game of the championship series.
Ferry operator hit with $75k fine over polo pony deaths
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator and polo identity Andrew Williams have been fined a total of $90,000 over the deaths of 16 horses.
No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023
The NRL has opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.
Cummins stays home for ODIs in India, Smith to captain
Captain Pat Cummins will remain in Sydney to continue grieving the loss of his mother and miss Australia's three-match ODI series in India.
Boland, Sutherland blast out WA top-order in Perth
Western Australia's free-scoring batters have endured a rare failure against a hungry Victoria in the Sheffield Shield in Perth.
Arthur set for new contract but Moses talks rage on
Brad Arthur is on the cusp of a contract extension but the Eels coach has downplayed suggestions his new deal will weigh into Mitch Moses' own negotiations.
Blues batters in South Australia Shield battle
Sheffield Shield wooden-spooners NSW have lost two quick wickets to Nathan McAndrew early on day one after being sent in to bat by South Australia.
Saints AFLW spearhead Greiser traded to Tigers
Richmond have snapped up St Kilda forward Caitlin Greiser via a three-way trade that sent Tiger Harriet Cordner to Carlton and Blue Natalie Plane to the Saints.
James Tedesco re-signs with Sydney Roosters
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until at least the end of 2025.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.
Shining Jewell dulls Queensland’s Shield hopes
Queensland's grip on a ticket to the Sheffield Shield final has been loosened on day one against Tasmania, with batters profiting after injury to Michael Neser.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs in $368b deal
A new class of nuclear-powered submarines will be in Australia by the early 2040s under plans to acquire eight vessels in its largest-ever defence investment.
Socceroos call up Man City prospect Robertson
Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson is the surprise inclusion in Graham Arnold's Socceroos squad for friendlies with Ecuador later this month.
Australia to command eight nuclear subs
A new class of nuclear powered submarines will be in Australian hands in the early 2040s, with Canberra planning to acquire a total of eight vessels.
Smith rues Delhi Test collapse after losing series
India have won the Border-Gavaskar trophy series 2-1 after the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in Ahmedabad ended in a draw.
Victory defeat arch-rivals City, ALW finals loom
Melbourne Victory are closing on an A-League Women finals berth after beating third-placed Melbourne City 2-0 at AAMI Park.
Australia’s fourth Test in India heading for draw
Australia are set to lose the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 with the fourth Test against in Ahmedabad set for a drawn result.
Former tax deputy’s daughter guilty over massive fraud
The jury in a long-running trial has returned another guilty verdict for a woman who conspired with a group of others to defraud the Commonwealth.
Khawaja unlikely to bat again in fourth Test in India
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja is unlikely to bat again in the fourth Test against India because of a lower leg injury.
Everything Everywhere wins best picture at the Oscars
Everything Everywhere All at Once has won best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Roosters stars urge fans to respect Mitchell
James Tedesco and Luke Keary have called on Sydney Roosters fans to treat Latrell Mitchell respectfully in their NRL rivalry match against South Sydney.
Jacob Saifiti set for long NRL ban after high tackle
Newcastle's Jacob Saifiti is set for at least five games on the sidelines after the NRL handed down its most serious charge for a high tackle in five years.
Scheffler top of golf world after winning the Players
Scottie Scheffler has cashed in on a costly collapse from Australian Min Woo Lee to romp to victory at the rich Players Championship and return to world No.1.
Dragons shirk off-season pressure to beat Titans
Widely dismissed after a turbulent off-season, St George Illawarra have dominated Gold Coast in their first NRL game for 2023 with a 32-18 win.
Knights’ Hastings apologises for post-game skirmish
Jackson Hastings and David Klemmer were separated by security staff in a heated post-game exchange as Newcastle defeated Wests Tigers.
Kings rail against ref as NBL finals go to decider
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford has once again lashed out at referees ahead of a NBL finals decider against the New Zealand Breakers.
Ponga concussion sours Knights’ win over Tigers
Newcastle have overcome the loss of captain Kalyn Ponga to another concussion to beat Wests Tigers 14-12.
Maclaren playing hurt as injury-hit City beat Roar
Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is battling a broken toe ahead of the Socceroos' games against Ecuador while Aiden O'Neill has made his case for a call-up.
Australia open with No.11 after India’s 571 in Test
Virat Kohli's drought-breaking century gave India a lead of 91 before Australia sent out No.11 Matt Kuhnemann to open in place of injured star Usman Khawaja.
Tim Tszyu KOs Harrison to claim world boxing title
Tim Tszyu has beaten American Tony Harrison to claim the interim WBO super-welterweight belt and emulate his father Kostya in becoming a world boxing champion.