AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault
Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was allegedly punched in the face following an argument with two men, NSW Police say.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
‘Do your homework’: strategist warns big two’s rivals
A respected Australian coach and ex-strategist for Novak Djokovic has offered up some advice on how to conquer Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days
There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.
Tension mounts in Minneapolis after man shot dead
Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.
Vine survives kangaroos crash to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine has won the Tour Down Under for the second time, despite being caught in a crash on the last stage when two kangaroos bounded onto the course.
‘From the heart’: Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars
The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.
‘Breaks my heart’: Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans
South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.
Hooray, hooray, it’s a Holly Holly day for ALW double
Western Sydney's Holly Caspers scored a double to snare victory over Central Coast - a feat matched by Melbourne City's Holly McNamara against Perth Glory.
Buzz grows around Australian Olympic debutant Brown
Indra Brown has continued to impress on the world stage, the Australian teen wrapping up preparations for the Winter Olympics with an X-Games silver medal.
Schoolboy loses fight for life after shark attack
Nico Antic, 12, has died from critical injuries suffered when bitten by a shark at a popular swimming spot.
‘Moneyball, game theory’: crash chaos dents Vine’s Tour
Tour Down Under race leader Jay Vine lost two teammates, including defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez, to crashes in the shortened fourth stage.
Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star’s return
The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.
Van Egmond reveals blueprint for Wanderers revival
Western Sydney head coach Gary van Egmond has outlined his plans to turn the Wanderers' season around and drag them off bottom spot.
I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu
Nikita Tszyu says he was shamefully robbed of a chance to prove his boxing worth by Michael Zerafa in their controversial fight.
‘Unlawful’ police powers ruling a win for protesters
A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.
Aussies Lee, Day make hot starts to US PGA Tour event
A pair of Australian golfers have made hot starts to the US PGA Tour event in California, but world No.1 Scottie Scheffler looms large.
Sydney FC’s Talay makes call on struggling Socceroo
Head coach Ufuk Talay has shed new light on the club's transfer activity, effectively drawing a line through a move for a Socceroos star struggling in Europe.
Record medal haul in sight for Australian Olympic team
On target to top their previous medal best, Australia will send 53 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy led by superstars Jakara Anthony and Scotty James.
Smith heroics power Sixers past ‘Canes, into BBL final
Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.
Fire threat means Tour Queen stage loses Willunga crown
Tour Down Under organisers have taken the iconic Willunga Hill climb out of Saturday's stage because of the fire danger and extreme heat.
Alleged gunman deemed ‘low risk’ before shooting spree
The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.
Pepper red hot as lights-out Wildcats shoot down Snakes
The Perth Wildcats have scorched the Cairns Taipans from long range, romping home 106-69 to continue to close in on the top-four.
Johnson extends open-water dominance with Aussie title
World champion Moesha Johnson and fellow Olympian Kyle Lee have defended their 10km titles at the Australian open-water swimming championships.
Three shot dead in regional town, gunman on the loose
Three people have been shot dead and another seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a regional town, with police urging residents to stay inside.
Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks
Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.
‘There was no talk’: Stajcic on Wanderers axing in ALM
Blindsided by his sacking as head A-League Men coach of Western Sydney, Alen Stajcic says he still has a desire to continue his career in football.
Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips
At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.
Ex-NBL star comes out as gay
Former Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy has come out as gay in an interview with Adelaide 36ers trailblazer Isaac Humphries.
Fowler reveals meeting that ignited Fire’s season
Alex Fowler has described the sit-down session that transformed the young Townsville Fire's season in the WNBL.