Connolly fractures hand as Pakistan claim ODI series
Australia have lost their ODI series to Pakistan 2-1 following yet another horror display with the bat and an injury to Cooper Connolly.
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Whitcomb fires unbeaten Spirit to top of WNBL ladder
A pair of wins over Geelong United and the UC Capitals in round two have put the unbeaten Bendigo Spirit on top of the WNBL ladder.
Lions fight past Hawks into AFLW prelim final
Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have beaten Hawthorn by six points at Ikon Park to proceed directly to a home preliminary final.
Jillaroos reassert dominance with Pacific Cup triumph
Australia have ensured there would be no repeat of last year's Pacific Cup defeat with a comfortable win over New Zealand at CommBank Stadium.
Port power past Richmond in AFLW elimination final
Matilda Scholz, Abbey Dowrick and Ash Saint all starred as Port Adelaide ended Richmond's AFLW season with an emphatic 24-point elimination final win.
Kangaroos withstand Tongan fightback to win Pacific Cup
Australia's Kangaroos have claimed the Pacific Cup with a 20-14 win over Tonga.
Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.
‘We have your back’: push to ban kids from social media
A push to ban Australian children under the age of 16 from social media has the support of families who have experienced the dark side of online content.
Sentence for killing two sex workers ‘unjust’: advocate
The life of a migrant sex worker is treated as less valuable than others, advocates say, as a man was jailed for at least nine years for killing two women.
Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic
Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
‘Impossible to process’: why Raygun has quit breaking
Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.
McSweeney, Bancroft out cheaply after Neser injured
Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell for 14 while opening for Australia A, keeping the door open for Marcus Harris to be recalled instead.
‘Don’t want them in Australia’: ex-detainee crack down
Australia is pressing ahead with its hardline approach to former immigration detainees, seeking to pay third-party countries to take in members of the cohort.
Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake
The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.
Scientists tip 2024 to be world’s hottest on record
The European climate agency says 2024 will very likely be hottest year on record, driven by the burning of fossil fuels.
Fortress Alberton holds no fears for ‘hardened’ Tigers
Richmond will play an AFLW game in Adelaide for the first time this Sunday when they take on Port Adelaide at Alberton in an elimination final.
Cavs notch best-ever NBA start, Warriors pip Celtics
Cleveland are 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history, the red-hot Warriors beat champions Boston and Boomer Jack McVeigh debuted for Houston.
Orcas’ bid has NRL coach, immediate title claims in NZ
The Southern Orcas have launched their bid to become the NRL's second New Zealand team, armed with a current NRL coach and $325 million in funding.
Kearney remains sidelined for North ahead of AFLW final
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney remains out with her serious hamstring injury as the Kangaroos make one change for their AFLW qualifying final.
Scorchers pull off minor miracle, Thunder defeat Heat
Perth Scorchers speedster Ebony Hoskin has bowled a superb final over to lift her side to a thrilling two-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades.
Sydney FC fall short as Sanfrecce snatch 1-0 win
J-League heavyweights Sanfrecce Hiroshima came to Sydney and put a dent in the Sky Blues' AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Richardson to ride in cycling league after defection
Former Australian cyclist Matt Richardson, who has defected to Great Britain, will compete in the track champions league despite a two-year national ban.
Wallabies debutant Suaalii unleashed against England
Superstar cross-code signing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been selected to make his Wallabies' debut at outside centre against England at Twickenham.
Anguish over paramedic killer’s ‘tragic’ case verdict
The man who brutally stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death has been cleared of his murder on mental health grounds, leaving a family searching for answers.
Kangaroos captain Kearney nears AFLW return for finals
North Melbourne's hamstrung captain Emma Kearney and Fremantle's Ash Brazill are among the notable players in the mix to return in week one of the AFL finals.
Tonga’s Katoa is game’s ‘next great halfback’: Meninga
After sealing Tonga's spot in the Pacific Championships final, Mal Meninga says Isaiya Katoa can go on and become a leading NRL halfback.
How coach Woolf thought Taumalolo call was a prank
Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.
Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win
A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.
Queen Camilla has chest infection: Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace says Queen Camilla is suffering a chest infection and has been forced to pull out of her engagements.
Donald Trump extends lead in US presidential race
Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the winner.