Aussie NBA star suffers hamstring injury in big loss
Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has suffered a blow in his All-Star hopes, limping off in Chicago's home defeat to Minnesota with a hamstring injury.
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Kings ‘easily’ NBL’s best team: Bullets coach
Xavier Cooks and Kendric Davis starred as NBL heavyweights the Sydney Kings scored a comfortable win over the visiting Brisbane Bullets.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Time penalty leads to historic Sydney to Hobart win
Overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart have dramatically changed hands after a post-race penalty, paving the way for a record-breaking winner.
Trump says US has to have Greenland for security
Donald Trump says Greenland is essential for America's national security and has appointed a special envoy to the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Premier’s key advisor upends century-old witness law
A premier's right-hand man threatened with arrest has neutralised a federation-era law in a decision set to have far-reaching political ramifications.
Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown
Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.
‘Never give up’: mum’s message 27 years after son slain
A mum who spent decades fighting for answers after her son was fatally injured at a sleepover has delivered a powerful message as justice was finally served.
Syd-Hob’s Maud Demazure literally born to sail
Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
AFC cops the blame as Serie A game in Perth scrapped
The Asian Football Confederation has been blamed for setting "impossible" conditions for a Serie A game to be played in Perth, forcing the match to be scrapped.
‘Unsafe’: Sydney FC’s Leichhardt fixtures postponed
Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.
Bulls hold City despite Behich stunner
Melbourne City has missed out on the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat and move into third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur.
Jackies imports fire in upset of United
Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.
Bondi heroes to be honoured amid grim death toll alert
People who put themselves in harm's way, including those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the Bondi terror attack, will receive a special award.
Syd-Hob tipped to be ‘cold, wet, bumpy’ not treacherous
Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks
Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.
No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead
Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.
Is Syd-Hob’s greatest yacht returning better than ever?
The yacht formerly known as Wild Oats XI is returning to the Sydney to Hobart after undergoing significant modifications and a rebrand.
A million more potential Epstein documents discovered
The discovery of an additional million documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has delayed further releases.
The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge
The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.
‘It’s tough’: the Australian Open’s Kyrgios conundrum
Mark Philippoussis says Australian Open organisers face a tough call on whether to grant a drawcard a wildcard in the form of the polarising Nick Kyrgios.
Australia’s bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test
Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.
Three clubs in three years for NRL’s Davvy Moale
South Sydney prop Davvy Moale has signed a one-year deal to join NRL rivals Melbourne for the 2026 season.
Biggest gun buyback since 1996 following Bondi attack
The prime minister has flagged major changes to Australia's gun laws after the nation's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.
Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention
Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs.
Rocky Balboa inspires URM Group on Syd-Hob comeback
The crew of mini-maxi yacht URM Group are drawing on legendary film character Rocky Balboa as they plot their Sydney to Hobart race comeback.
Gunman in US university shooting found dead
A man who's suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a US storage facility.
Home hero Head enters rare air with another Ashes ton
Travis Head has become the fourth Australian to score four Test centuries in a row at the same ground by hitting a superb Ashes ton in his home city, Adelaide.
Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win
The Bendigo Spirit have defeated the Adelaide Lightning in scorching conditions to notch their eighth straight WNBL victory.