‘Swim faster than ever’: Aussie to take drugs again
Ready to start another round of performance enhancing drugs, James Magnussen has set himself a big goal for "the most watched swimming event in history".
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Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach
Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says.
Mokbel’s big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is excited about jetting overseas after nearly two decades in jail or on bail, after prosecutors dropped retrial plans.
NBA brother’s advice inspires WNBL star McConnell
Bendigo's Meg McConnell is taking her NBA brother's advice as the WNBL finals approach while Adelaide's Tayla Brazel wants to avoid the wooden spoon.
49ers confirmed for historic NFL showdown at MCG
The NFL has announced its first ever regular-season match in Australia this season will feature the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG.
High Voll-tage! Aussie masterful in Indian WPL triumph
Australian rising star Georgia Voll has helped power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League title after a thrilling final in India.
‘Crazy’: Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style
Australian Valentino Guseli was overcome with emotion after "one of the most amazing moments" of his life, having started the Winter Olympics in stunning style.
Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow
Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.
UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says no one was aware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Perfect storm’ as 36ers stumble, Hawks’ defence alive
Adelaide have fallen from top spot on the NBL ladder while defending champions Illawarra have kept their season alive with a 100-99 victory.
Phoenix go top, crush Breakers’ finals hopes
The depleted Breakers fired their shots early before the Phoenix responded to win by 31, surge into first place and all but end the Breakers' finals tilt.
More MCG carnage as Neser rips through Victoria
Queensland took the honours on an action-packed opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria as 17 wickets fell at the MCG.
‘Could be a star’: Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.
Oscar defends McLaren, expects ‘fair shot’ at F1 title
As he awaits his step into F1's season of the unknown, Oscar Piastri believes he can show he's not just a "nice person" but is ready to be world champion.
Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads
The squads for the NRL's annual All Stars match have been unveiled, with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to miss the match for a second consecutive year.
Lions star backs Andrews to be club’s sole captain
Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.
Nothing silly with Ili in United’s title push
Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.
Family suspect twist in likely death of missing boy Gus
A family member of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont is a suspect in the boy's disappearance, as police declare his likely death a major crime.
Invasion Day terror accused sought ‘pro-white’ material
A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.
AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May
Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.
‘Sensational’: NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch
One of New Zealand's most prolific international rugby league players has backed a move to play State of Origin across the ditch in 2027.
Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump
A man convicted of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare
The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.
China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call
Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump, officials from both countries say.
Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour
Moguls medallists Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will be Australia's flag bearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race
The ALW premiership race is wide open after Western Sydney upset leaders Melbourne City to send Sydney FC, who lost to Brisbane, to the foot of the table.
Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.
NRL dumps kick-off change, reveals 2026 rule tweaks
The NRL has reversed plans to drastically alter the kick-off, but made a handful of eye-catching tweaks to its rules for the 2026 season.
‘Frightening’: why Reds will stoke Kiwi rugby rivalry
Stoking rivalries across the Tasman and pushing an up-tempo brand of rugby is the focus of the 30th Super Rugby Pacific season, which begins next week.
Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget
Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.
Injured Aussie under cloud ahead of Olympics opening
Superstar Laura Peel can turn to former aerials champion and now Australian chef de mission Alisa Camplin, who made an amazing return from injury to win gold.