Kohli blasts India to classic T20 Cup win
A legendary Virat Kohli knock has inspired India to an extraordinary four-wicket T20 World Cup win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the MCG in front of 90,293 fans
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Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW
Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.
Perth top WBBL as rain ruins double header
Perth Scorchers have reclaimed top spot in the WBBL after picking up a point although rain prevented a result in both of Sunday's games at the WACA.
Flood levees tested as Vic rivers rise
Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.
Brisbane battle for ALM point at Wanderers
Brisbane coach Warren Moon has labelled a recent rule change as "stupid" after it potentially denied them a first win of their ALM season against the Wanderers.
Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw
The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Australia handed T20 WC flogging by NZ
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup defence is already hanging by a thread after just one game, flogged by 89 runs in their SCG tournament opener by New Zealand.
Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
Shaky Wallaroos seal spot in RWC quarters
Grace Hamilton has been Australia's best as the Wallaroos won through to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating Wales 13-7.
Netball Australia lose major sponsor
Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.
Former Roar ALM striker Masato Kudo dies
Brisbane Roar are paying tribute to their former striker, Japan international Masato Kudo, who has died at age of 32 in his homeland.
Cleary shines as Kangaroos thump Scots
Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages after a 84-0 win over Scotland in Coventry.
Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female PM
Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first female prime minister after leading an alliance of conservative parties to victory.
Defence, energy at top of Japan talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida have met in Perth, signing new agreements to boost security and energy ties.
Halep will fight to clear name over doping
Two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep protests that she has never cheated after being provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the US Open.
Imports shine as 36ers beat Kings in NBL
Led by their three imports, the Adelaide 36ers have defeated the Sydney Kings in Friday night's battle of two NBL heavyweights at Qudos Bank Arena.
Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK PM
Candidates are canvassing support to become Britain's next prime minister, with Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson leading the potential contenders.
Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth
Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.
Storm’s Coates to miss PNG’s RLWC campaign
Melbourne's Papua New Guinean flyer Xavier Coates won't play in the Rugby League World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
Charges dropped for fatal NT chopper crash
Two directors of a major livestock producer will no longer face prosecution over the death of a pilot in a 2018 Northern Territory helicopter crash.
Panthers swap Staines for Tigers’ Peachey
Penrith winger Charlie Staines has signed with Wests Tigers as part of a swap deal that sees the Panthers welcome Tyrone Peachey back to the club.
Voll leads Heat to WBBL win over Renegades
A half-century by Georgia Voll was the decisive factor as Brisbane beat the Melbourne Renegades by 26 runs in their WBBL clash in Adelaide.
Marsh’s bowling final piece of T20 defence
Mitch Marsh is firming as a chance to bowl in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup opener against New Zealand, with the hosts now settled for their title defence.
Josh Curran charged over alleged assault
Warriors forward Josh Curran has been charged over an alleged assault on a teenager on the night of the NRL grand final.
Bad light robs Queensland of Shield win
Queensland's openers needed 16 runs from three overs to beat NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash in Sydney when the umpires called of play due to bad light.
Sullivan withdraws request to exit Dragons
St George Illawarra's long-term halfback Jayden Sullivan has withdrawn a request to leave the NRL club, leaving him committed until the end of 2025.
Murdoch, Crikey fail in defamation stoush
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and news publication Crikey have both unsuccessfully attacked each others' pleadings amid a hotly contested defamation lawsuit.
‘Manly seven’ duo thank Hasler for backing
Tolatau Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu have thanked axed Manly coach Des Hasler for his support during the pride jersey furore.