AFL grand final with no Victorian teams a ratings hit
The AFL grand final between non-Victorian teams Brisbane and Sydney was the most-watched decider for three years but didn't hit the Matildas' high ratings mark.
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Holli Moly – Wheeler likely to miss start of finals
Cronulla prop Holli Wheeler is likely to miss the first week of the NRLW finals after being charged by the match review committee.
Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training
Geelong assistant coach Steven King is expected to recover after suffering a medical episode at training before the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
‘Full throttle’ double killer jailed for 12 years
A driver who ignored his passenger's pleas to slow will spend at least eight years behind bars for the deaths of a couple driving home from night shifts.
Trindall writes redemption script in Sharks’ finals win
Cronulla will meet Penrith in an NRL preliminary final after a 26-18 win over North Queensland.
Swans soar into AFL grand final with big win over Port
Sydney have cruised into the AFL grand final after defeating Port Adelaide for the first time in eight years, winning a preliminary final by 36 points.
Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys’ season
North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.
Toll from strike that killed Hezbollah commanders at 31
The death toll from an air strike that killed senior Hezbollah military commanders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi in Beirut has risen to 31.
Nicho Hynes ready to put Cleary lessons into action
Nicho Hynes has spoken of how he took valuable lessons from Nathan Cleary in the off-season, and how he plans to help Cronulla take down the Penrith No.7.
PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’
Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Suspect in cold-case murders nabbed at Rome airport
Police were looking for the man arrested over the 'Easey Street murders' for years, as the victim's families revealed they never gave up hope.
NZ pilot freed from captivity in Indonesia’s Papua
Rebels in Papua have released New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens more than one-and-a-half years after kidnapping him.
Firefighters to backburn overnight as fire threat eases
Residents in parts of Sydney's Northern Beaches are being urged to monitor conditions after the threat from an 80-hectare fire was downgraded.
All Blacks edge out Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup will remain in New Zealand for a 23rd straight year after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller in Sydney.
Injured Lions ruck McInerney to miss AFL grand final
Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the club's grand final showdown against Sydney at the MCG.
Cats star Dangerfield set for dangerous-tackle scrutiny
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield could have a delayed start to next season after a dangerous tackle on Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage in the preliminary final.
Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck
Brisbane have snatched an epic win over Geelong in the AFL preliminary final to book a spot against Sydney in next week's season decider.
Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats’ finals exit
Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.
NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era
A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.
Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory
Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.
Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire after strike
Heavy exchanges of fire across Lebanon's southern border follow an Israeli strike against Hezbollah commanders in the capital Beirut.
Quad group expands maritime security co-operation
Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.
Israel shuts down Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah
Heavily armed Israeli soldiers have raided Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, ordering the satellite news network to shut for 45 days
Swans sweat McDonald, Mills fitness for AFL decider
An ankle injury to Logan McDonald has added to Sydney's injury concerns, with the key forward absent from training ahead of the AFL grand final.
Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder
Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.
Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach
Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.
Broncos NRLW minor premiers despite Roosters’ triumph
The Sydney Roosters have narrowly missed out on claiming the NRLW minor premiership, falling six points short on differential after beating Parramatta 32-18.
Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
The Western Bulldogs have secured their first win under new AFLW coach Tamara Hyett, booting eight straight goals to smash Collingwood by 42 points.