Six-goal Papley stars as Sydney steamroll Richmond
Livewire Tom Papley has booted six goals in Sydney's 44-point win against Richmond in an AFL Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
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Manly outlast Storm in another brutal Battle of Brookie
Manly have held on to beat Melbourne 18-8 in another brutal NRL clash that included three players being sin-binned and ended with five players on report.
Hynes the hero as Sharks claim NRL win over Roosters
Nicho Hynes was the gamebreaker for Cronulla as they claimed a 22-12 NRL win over the Sydney Roosters at Shark Park.
Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win
After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.
Raiders sign first English player to NRLW contract
England teenager Hollie-Mae Dodd will create a piece of women's rugby league history after signing an NRLW contract with Canberra.
Chief executive Buckley quits Swimming Australia post
Just over a year out from the Paris Olympics, Swimming Australia has lost another leader with chief executive Eugenie Buckley announcing her resignation.
Collingwood’s Ginnivan returns to AFL after drug ban
Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan, who was banned for illicit drug use in February, will return to AFL action against St Kilda on Sunday.
Giants’ No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut
The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.
Reds snap out of Super drought with Samoa win
Tate McDermott and Suliasi Vunivalu have set the tone as the Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 40-28 in Samoa in Super Rugby Pacific action.
Dolphin Bromwich suspended, Stone and Murray dodge bans
Dolphins second-rower Kenny Bromwich is set to miss the side's intrastate clash with Gold Coast after being charged by the match review committee.
Ambos mourn mate killed in car park stabbing
A 29-year-old paramedic and father is dead after being stabbed at a fast food restaurant in southwest Sydney where police arrested a knife-wielding man.
Union condemns AFP ban on controversial spit hoods
The federal police union warns banning spit hoods will compromise officer safety, while others welcome harsher restrictions on the "instruments of torture".
Fullback Will Kennedy re-signs with Cronulla
Cronulla have retained the services of fullback Will Kennedy, who has signed on through to the end of the 2025 NRL season.
FBI arrests man for ‘criminal’ US intelligence leaks
A US Air Force National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified documents has been arrested by the FBI in the state of Massachusetts.
Hayne ‘remarkably’ still on bail before judge jails him
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
Cyclone Ilsa still destructive as inland on red alert
Remote communities on red alert have been urged to be vigilant as Cyclone Ilsa continues to track inland bearing destructive wind and rain.
Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues
Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.
Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash
The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.
Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months
Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.
Hawthorn’s Day, Geelong’s Rohan cop rough tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day has failed to have his sling tackle ban reduced at the AFL tribunal and is set for a two-game stint on the sidelines.
Cyclone Ilsa to cross WA coast as highest category five
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has been upgraded to a highest-category five system as it barrels towards Western Australia's coast.
Harry to attend King’s coronation, Meghan to stay in US
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father at Westminster Abbey next month, but Meghan will not be there.
Crikey releases ‘Trump explosion’ defamation defence
Crikey has highlighted texts sent between Lachlan Murdoch, his father and Fox executives about "crazy" claims made by Donald Trump in its defamation defence.
AFL trying to hunt down racists: CEO McLachlan
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says he's exasperated at a fresh spate of racist abuse of players, while pledging to continue to try and hunt down culprits.
Duo who raped friend after 21st avoid more jail time
Shaun Bloomfield and Luke Merryfull, who had their convictions overturned before again being found guilty of rape, have avoided more time behind bars.
Day, Rohan to challenge AFL dangerous tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day and Geelong's Gary Rohan will front the AFL tribunal in a bid to have their respective rough conduct charges downgraded.
Pec injury sidelines Bulldogs NRL star Kikau
Bulldogs star forward Viliame Kikau is facing a lengthy spell out of the NRL after reportedly tearing a pectoral muscle.
Sam Kerr inspires Matildas to amazing win over England
Sam Kerr has scored one goal and created another as her exceptional Matildas earned a sensational 2-0 victory over European champions England in London.
Collingwood’s Crisp avoids sanction over leaked photos
Magpie Jack Crisp has avoided any meaningful sanction for a video that circulated on social media featuring images of him and references to illicit drugs.
Storm shift Munster to fullback, Foran to face Broncos
Melbourne have shifted Cameron Munster to fullback as they deal with another injury setback, while Gold Coast welcome back Kieran Foran to take on Brisbane.
Sydney’s Lance Franklin ruled out of Tigers AFL clash
Sydney will be without superstar forward Lance Franklin for their clash with Richmond after he failed to recover from a knock to his knee.