Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed
Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.
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Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne
Lachlan Kennedy has done the sprint double at the Maurie Plant Meet and relegated Gout Gout to second place in the 200m.
Penrith the NRL’s only unbeaten team with win over Eels
Penrith have continued their great start to the year with a big win over Parramatta, who lost a key player to a hip-drop tackle for the second consecutive week.
Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur
Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.
Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint
St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Bulldogs coach blasts ‘soft’ traits in loss to Knights
Newcastle have given Canterbury an NRL reality check with Dominic Young scoring a hat-trick to lead the Knights to a 24-16 win.
Hurricanes blow away Reds to snap four-game Super run
The Hurricanes have sent a statement with an eight-try romp in Wellington to snap the Reds' four-game Super Rugby Pacific winning streak.
Vics close in on Shield title after substitute drama
Amid some confusion, Victoria have used the injury substitute rule before dominating SA late on day three of the Sheffield Shield final.
Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints
Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season.
Manly interim coach’s message to doubters
Kieran Foran knows there'll be plenty doubting his appointment as Manly's interim coach, but tackling big challenges is nothing new for the NRL legend.
‘Ridiculous’: coach slams ACT government over stadium
Ricky Stuart has lambasted the ACT government over GIO stadium, but praised 21-year-old potential debutant Joe Roddy ahead of Canberra's clash against Cronulla.
They kept hitting him: Harley Reid’s maturity praised
Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port.
Tiger Woods released on bail after arrest in Florida
Another car crash involving 15-time major golf winner Tiger Woods has led to the 50-year-old's arrest near his home in Florida on suspicion of DUI.
Houthis claim first attack on Israel since start of war
A missile has been fired at Israel from Yemen for the first time since the start of the war in Iran one month ago.
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Australia to be ‘overprepared’ for ongoing fuel woes
Australians are being urged to use common sense instead of stockpiling petrol and diesel as the government proposes new powers to secure supplies.
The teen wonder who’s bolting into Socceroos contention
Tony Popovic has revealed the moment he knew teenage World Cup hopeful Lucas Herrington was ready to handle a Socceroos debut at age 18.
‘Critical’: Manly’s era-defining call post-Seibold
Manly claim not to be in any rush to pick out Anthony Seibold's full-time successor, but concede they cannot afford to bungle the call.
Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies’ win over Giants
Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.
Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon
A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.
Seibold out: Manly sack coach three games into season
Manly have sacked head coach Anthony Seibold after a dismal start to his fourth NRL season at the helm, leaving his assistants "shocked".
Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock
Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.
Five stitches later, Ciraldo yet to hear from stadium
After an injury in the coaches' box in Canberra, Canterbury's Cameron Ciraldo has received stitches but no contact from GIO stadium.
Knights star kept Bulldogs coach ‘awake all week’
Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.
‘Played 200 or 300 games’: Strange flatters halves mate
Five-eighth Ethan Strange has heralded his halves partner Ethan Sanders ahead of their clash against Cronulla on Sunday.
Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final
Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.
Blaize Talagi grows from boy to man at Panthers: Cleary
Five-eighth Blaize Talagi has grown from a boy to man at Penrith, says his superstar halves partner Nathan Cleary.
Don’t love it: Cherry-Evans’ empathy for winless Manly
Daly Cherry-Evans believes the booing he copped was "in jest" at Brookvale, but admits he feels for Manly's winless players after they also copped it from fans.
Saab suspended as Manly’s nightmare start continues
Jason Saab has received a one-game ban from the NRL match review committee in the fallout from Manly's defeat to the Sydney Roosters.
Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record
Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.
New sports career suits Ryan Papenhuyzen to a tee
Ryan Papenhuyzen left the NRL at the top of his game but the former Storm star is using his experience in league in his new career on the golf course.
Head coach Willie Peters agrees to join PNG NRL side
Willie Peters is expected to be named the head coach of the NRL's forthcoming 19th team, to be based out of Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.