Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.
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Wallabies suffer injury blow ahead of Bledisloe opener
Andrew Kellaway is the latest Wallabies player to be ruled out with a calf injury, paving the way for Max Jorgensen to make his Bledisloe Cup debut at fullback.
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma
If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup
Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith’s master shogun
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild
Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.
Uncertainty remains over NBL star’s drugs violation
The NBL future of Adelaide 36ers star Montrezl Harrell remains uncertain as the Australian hierarchy seeks more information about his drugs violation in China.
A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
‘Riding through hell’: Aussie cyclists take world gold
Jay Vine has upgraded his individual silver to a gold in the mixed team time trial relay as Australia's top cyclists defended their world title in Rwanda.
Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN
The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.
Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil
Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.
Call for top cop dismissal after assault charge at demo
Pressure is mounting on the police force after an officer was charged with assaulting an ex-Greens candidate at a pro-Gaza protest that quickly turned violent.
‘Bit of banter’: To’o stands by Instagram comments
Penrith officials have told Brian To'o his Instagram comments were not a good look but the gun winger says he's unsure what the fuss is about.
NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder
A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
How ‘Night Stalker’ rapist was unmasked after 30 years
Tenacious police have revealed how they identified a serial rapist dubbed the "Night Stalker" decades after he terrorised women of the inner suburbs.
Bledisloe Cup mission spurring on bruised All Blacks
New Zealand suffered a thumping 43-10 loss to South Africa the last time they played, now they want to make amends against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup.
PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move
The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.
Hawthorn’s Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle
Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.
England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted
Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.
ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists
The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.
Trump would-be Florida golf club assassin found guilty
A man found lurking at US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club with the intention of assassinating him tried to stab himself as a jury found him guilty.
New state police boss didn’t have to be ‘mistake-free’
The new head of Australia's largest police force has come under fire before he even starts, after he was forced to defend himself over perceived indiscretions.
‘Hopefully’ Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery
Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.
NRLW star’s recovery from ‘most uncomfortable’ injury
For Sydney Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly, getting back on the field in time for the NRLW finals has been quite literally like pulling teeth.
‘Frustrated’ Mata confident he and ALM can rise again
Former Premier League star Juan Mata has departed the Western Sydney Wanderers and joined one of their A-League Men rivals, believing the only way is up.
Ciraldo rolls dice with new-look Bulldogs spine
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has gone for broke, naming a heavily rotated Bulldogs side for Sunday's clash with Penrith.
‘Thought that was me’: Papalii’s ankle fears revealed
Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training.
Albornoz back for Pumas ahead of South Africa trip
Argentina will be boosted by the return of No.10 Tomas Albornoz for their final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa.
Key Suns utility wants out, veteran Dog signs new deal
A key utility wants out of the Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran.
Eels NRLW hooker cleared of bite at judiciary
Parramatta's Rueben Cherrington has been found not guilty at the NRLW judiciary of biting, after she was referred by the match review panel.
Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Redford has died at his home in Utah aged 89.