Cuba restores power to Havana after grid collapse
Cuba has begun restoring power in the capital Havana after the third major grid collapse this month that left 10 million people in the dark.
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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy, water
The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to retaliate if the US attacks power plants.
‘My time is coming’: Hull enjoys medal double at worlds
Australian star Jess Hull has won her second world indoor medal in a weekend while Adam Spencer also landed a surprise maiden gong.
In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for ‘medium term’
Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca has joined Matt Rowell on the injury list after scans revealed the former Demon has suffered a hamstring tear.
Four Tests in 31 days: cricket’s cluttered new schedule
Australia and New Zealand will play their entire four-Test trans-Tasman series in the space of a month, with cricket's calendar putting a squeeze on fixtures.
Ryles sounds rules warning as Eels lose star to ACL
Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood's NRL season is over after his ACL was ruptured in a hip-drop tackle in the Eels' 30-20 win over St George Illawarra.
Dynamic defence sparks impressive road win for Vixens
The Melbourne Vixens' defence has starred as they continued their unbeaten Super Netball title defence with a 68-52 away win over the Giants.
Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again
Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.
Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined
GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.
Jets beat Sydney to close on A-League Men premiership
Newcastle have claimed a thrilling 2-1 win over Sydney FC to take a massive step towards their first A-League Men premiership.
Not a bad thing: Cherry-Evans embraces Brookie return
Daly Cherry-Evans' call last March that he was leaving Manly sparked a downward spiral the Sea Eagles are still in. But he doesn't expect boos at Brookvale.
Anguish for Cubans as power grid collapses again
More than 10 million people in Cuba have been plunged into darkness, as the national power grid collapses again, amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture
Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.
The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun
Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.
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Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates
Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".
Dramatic medals for Hull, Marschall at world indoors
Australia's athletes now have three medals at the world indoor championships after Jessica Hull, in the 3000m, and pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall annexed bronze.
Double blow: Tigers lose halves in loss to Souths
Jarome Luai could miss a month with a knee injury and Adam Doueihi is set for scans on his hamstring following Wests Tigers 20-16 loss to South Sydney.
Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women’s Asian Cup
The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final.
Glory, Mariners miss chance to move into ALW top six
A scoreless draw in Perth has done little for the A-League Women finals hopes of the Glory and Central Coast Mariners.
Upset win over Sharks gives Dolphins ‘real belief’
Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo have starred as the Dolphins thrashed a disappointing Cronulla at Shark Park.
Queensland claim WNCL title to deny Healy farewell win
Alyssa Healy has missed out on helping NSW to a WNCL title in her final competitive match, with Queensland putting up big numbers to claim the trophy.
Ford, Boyd dazzle as Warriors keep dream start rolling
The Warriors have kept their unbeaten start to the NRL season in tact after dismantling an undermanned and error-riddled Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Reds silence Drua for Fijian first and fourth-straight
The Reds have rested three Wallabies and still managed to win for the first time in Fiji, keeping the Drua try-less in a bonus point 21-6 victory.
Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers
Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.
Positive timeline for ‘lucky’ Dragon’s injury return
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has been buoyed by Loko Pasifiki Tonga's progress after he was hospitalised with a neck injury suffered at training.
Aussies lift St Helens to second in Super League
St Helens' ex-NRL stars have lifted the Saints to second spot in the Super League ladder with a 30-16 win over Toulouse.
Speed Cam: Aussie becomes fastest swimmer in history
Australian speed king Cameron McEvoy has broken the long-standing 50 metres freestyle world record at the China Swimming Open in Shenzhen.
Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll
Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.
World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back
Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins
Brisbane have snapped a four-game A-League Women losing streak to beat Newcastle, while Wellington Phoenix overcame Sydney FC.
Deja vu as Broncos stun Storm with second-half blitz
Brisbane have clawed their way back from 0-14 at halftime to overrun Melbourne in their grand-final replay, winning 18-14 with Jordan Riki scoring two tries.