Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos
Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.
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Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors
Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.
Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.
Springboks ring changes for second Wallabies clash
The Wallabies will meet a new-look South African outfit when they meet in the second Rugby Championship Test in Perth on Saturday.
Watchdog sues ASX Ltd for ‘misleading’ upgrade claims
Share market operator ASX made misleading statements when it said a platform upgrade was "on track" and "progressing well", the corporate regulator alleges.
Valentine Holmes on cusp of joining NRL’s Dragons
Valentine Holmes looks likely to join St George Illawarra for the 2025 season after positive contract talks with the joint venture.
Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.
Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris
After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition.
Demons star Oliver joins Petracca on sidelines
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver won't play again this season after undergoing surgery on his hand, to go with a PCL injury and sore ribs.
Ninnis’ coaching stint a ‘constant challenge’: 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal.
Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.
Abseiling Cruise can’t steal the Paris Olympics show
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony - and marvelling at a daredevil handover to LA by Tom Cruise.
Australia’s Richardson, Glaetzer medal in keirin final
Australian track cyclists Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer have finished second and third in the keirin final behind Dutch sprint king Harrie Lavreysen.
St Kilda won’t pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash
St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
Jessica Hull storms into Olympic 1500m final
Jessica Hull says she is a legitimate gold medal shot in what is shaping as a classic Olympic women's 1500m final.
Peyton Craig runs personal best in Olympic 800m semi
Hugely-promising Australian middle-distance runner Peyton Craig has just missed out on a spot in the Olympic 800m final.
Diving ace Rousseau inspired by Olympic-winning grandpa
Aussie world champ Cassiel Rousseau has dived into the semi-finals of the 10m platform, inspired by the memory of his French Olympic-winning grandfather.
Penrith score three tries in four minutes to stun Parra
Penrith have come from 34-20 down with seven minutes to play to stun Parramatta 36-34 in the most dramatic comeback of the NRL season.
Keeney’s glorious springboard to Olympic silver medal
Prolific medal winner Maddison Keeney has lifted her biggest prize yet, an Olympic silver, with a brilliant performance in the women's 3m springboard final.
Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA
United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.
Liam Martin’s ban spells back row reshuffle at Panthers
Liam Martin's ban means Penrith are set to name an all-new second row for the game that is likely to decide the NRL's minor premiership.
Sharks remain unbeaten after comeback win over Raiders
Cronulla have stunned Canberra with a second half comeback to extend their winning start to the NRLW season, while the Sydney Roosters beat the Tigers.
Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders’ finals hopes
A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.
McKeown, Wearn to carry flag at Games closing ceremony
History-making gold medallists Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn will carry the Australian flag at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.