Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea
Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.
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‘Dreams come true’: Tudhope claims first Aussie medal
Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia's first medal at the Winter Paralympics, winning silver in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory
Matildas' boss Joe Montemurro says their Asian Cup dream remains alive after they qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq’s World Cup dream
Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.
Khamenei’s hardline son named as Iran’s supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline cleric son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has been named his successor as the US-Israel war with Iran sends oil prices surging.
Another US military service member dies in Iran
A total of seven US military service members have now died during operations in Iran.
Sharks halves combination the best it’s been: Trindall
Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.
‘Fear is stalking markets’: ASX plunges amid Iran war
The ASX200 has dropped almost three per cent, wiping out all its gains for the year amid the spiralling war in Iran.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat
The Trump administration's war on "narcoterrorists" continues with another strike on a small alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games
Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes
An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.
Connor Watson fears for NRL’s utility players
Sydney Roosters veteran Connor Watson says the NRL's utility players must adapt following the introduction of the new six-man interchange bench.
‘This sport is broken’: Aussie ace in boxing shake-up
Aussie boxing world champion Jai Opetaia has risen above a week of distractions to claim the first Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world championship in Las Vegas.
‘Pathetic’: Milton on emotional Paralympics comeback
Competing at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australia's Michael Milton held back tears after racing in his first Paralympics event in 20 years - the men's super G.
Iran firm on oil blockade as Trump threatens strikes
President Donald Trump warns that US attacks could rise sharply if Iran blocks tanker traffic, while Tehran vows that no oil will move if attacks continue.
Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel
Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.
Cowboys’ Vegas pain continues as winger suspended
North Queensland winger Braidon Burns has received a two-match ban for his high shot on Kalyn Ponga during the Cowboys' loss in Las Vegas.
‘Very close’: Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax
Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.
Penrith honoured to start year with diabolical fixture
No NRL side faces a tougher start to the 2026 season than heavyweights Penrith but coach Ivan Cleary claims the gruelling fixture is a privilege.
Brown ready to revert to old role for Knights
Newcastle's attack took a step forward in Vegas, but Dylan Brown is happy to relinquish organising responsibilities if Fletcher Sharpe's injury forces a change.
NBL aims high on expansion after record growth
NBL CEO David Stevenson is bullish about plans to expand the league to as many as 16 teams, with more Australian and Asian markets on the agenda.
Storm target another Eels player in round-one clash
While Melbourne and Parramatta fight over Zac Lomax off the field, the Storm players are ready to target another Eels player in young halfback Jonah Pezet.
Iran conflict widens as Israel launches Lebanon strikes
A top Iranian security official has vowed defiantly that "we will not negotiate with the United States" as the war widens to include militias in Lebanon.
‘This is a stunt’: Hanson rebuked after Muslim remark
Firebrand senator Pauline Hanson has dismissed a censure against her by the Senate as an attack on One Nation following her rise in the polls.
Brilliant Cale to face Wallabies test against Reds
Charlie Cale is poised for a star-studded matchup against fellow back-rower Harry Wilson after continuing his blistering start to the season.
AFL’s Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay.
Middle East war enters fourth day in ‘smoke and blood’
President Donald Trump says the US has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for military operations against Iran.
Lomax’s Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL
The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.
Trump told of ‘some great times’ with Epstein: Clinton
Bill Clinton has testified under oath that Donald Trump told him he'd "had some great times" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before a falling out.
‘Egregious injustice’: Cat to return after rape case
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.