Mosque bombing kills 28 in Pakistan
At least 28 people are dead and scores more are wounded after a suicide bomber struck inside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan.
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Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been announced as the Big Bash League's most valuable player at the Cricket Australia Awards.
Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been accused of intimidation at a Sydney pub, threatening to call the police on a woman before she was told to leave.
Cooks, Creek, Cotton up for NBL MVP award
The NBL has announced the nominees for its annual awards, with Xavier Cooks, Mitch Creek and Bryce Cotton all up for the league's most valuable player gong.
Prosecution referral over death in custody
A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable, called for bail law reform and found corrections had failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Djokovic’s Australian Open perfect 10
Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a straight-sets final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Socceroos just getting started: Arnold
Graham Arnold has been reappointed as Socceroos coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign and is adamant there's plenty more to come from his squad.
Heat cruise past Renegades in BBL knockout
Melbourne Renegades' first BBL finals appearance in four years has proved short-lived, losing to an Usman Khawaja-inspired Brisbane Heat by seven wickets.
Horror Juande injury overshadows ALM match
Adelaide midfielder Juande has suffered a horror lower-leg injury against Melbourne City, with coach Carl Veart lamenting the lack of an on-site ambulance.
German wins Cadel’s race in sprint finish
German rider Marius Mayrhofer was the surprise winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, taking out the sprint finish.
Olympic official Coles dies aged 91
Long-time Australian IOC member Phil Coles has died aged 91.
Khawaja, Marnus in for BBL knockout
The Brisbane Heat's Test trio of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Renshaw is poised to play in the knockout final against the Melbourne Renegades.
Bulldogs unveil unique captaincy structure
Canterbury have named Matt Burton and Reed Mahoney their "on-field captains" for season 2023, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner will be their "club captain".
Price on target as ALW Wanderers down Jets
A goal from Olivia Price has proved the difference as the Western Sydney Wanderers edged out the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women.
Djokovic’s father not sighted at AO final
Novak Djokovic's father has not taken his usual place in the courtside box despite officials clearing him to attend Sunday night's Australian Open final.
Man dies following suspected snake bite
A man aged in his sixties has died following a suspected snake bite east of Brisbane.
Father ‘misused’ by Russia fans: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says his father did not intend to show support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he posed with Vladimir Putin fans at the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has fought back from a set down to beat Kazakh Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final to win her first grand slam singles crown.
Smith fails to fire as Sixers post 8-151
Sixers captain Moises Henriques has struck 58 off 43 balls and Jordan Silk chipped in with an unbeaten 47 to lift their side to 8-151 against the Scorchers.
Sixers to bat first against Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers wil face off on Saturday, with the winner to earn hosting rights for the BBL grand final.
Breakers grind out NBL win over Melbourne
New Zealand Breakers have overcome a slow start to triumph over Melbourne United 80-74 in Auckland and keep their chase for a top-two NBL finish alive.
Jets’ rallying cry after 4-0 ALM win
A second-half onslaught allowed the Newcastle Jets to overcome a frustrating start and record a comfortable 4-0 ALM win over Brisbane Roar.
Vasiljevic hot as Kings down JackJumpers
Dejan Vasiljevic's hot shooting powered the Sydney Kings to a dominant road win over Tasmania JackJumpers to end a two-game slide in the NBL.
Khawaja stars, Heat oust Thunder from BBL
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne have helped the Brisbane Heat eliminate the Sydney Thunder from the Big Bash finals in a rain-affected clash.
Nick Meaney re-signs with NRL’s Storm
Nick Meaney has re-signed with Melbourne through to the end of 2024, while the Warriors have locked in local juniors Bunty Afoa and Tom Ale.
Djokovic, Tsitsipas to clash in Open final
Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will play for the Australian Open title after winning their respective semi-finals at Melbourne Park.
WA Opposition leader Mia Davies resigns
Mia Davies, Western Australia's Opposition leader and Nationals leader, has announced her resignation from both positions.
Brazilians win Australian Open mixed title
Brazilian pair Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos have overcome Indian veterans Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title.
Church member in court over child abuse
A 36-year-old Geelong man who is a member of the Geelong Revival Centre has faced court accused of child sexual abuse offences.