Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph
Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
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Aussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship
Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.
India chase on point, level series against Australia
Despite some Tim David white-ball fireworks, India have held their nerve to chase down Australia's 6-186 and square the series with two games to play.
Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga’s Katoa taken to hospital
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.
Church saves Jillaroos in narrow win over Kiwi Ferns
Abbi Church had huge boots to fill on debut for Australia at No.1 in the absence of Tamika Upton but starred in a 10-4 Pacific Cup win over the Kiwi Ferns.
Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash
Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.
Bendigo’s spirited showing hands Sydney third loss
The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames.
LA Dodgers win back-to-back World Series
The dominant Los Angeles Dodgers have become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series.
Two fighting for life after mass stabbing on UK train
British police say two people remain in life-threatening condition after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train.
Dolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence
Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.
England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic
England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.
Kangaroos beat England to maintain Ashes stranglehold
Australia have beaten a physical England side 14-4 in Liverpool, wrapping up a 14th straight Ashes series victory with one Test still to play.
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
The Nationals say Australia's climate targets are driving up power prices and shutting down industry but their coalition partner isn't yet on board.
Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot
Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.
Matildas veteran strikes on return as Roar beat Victory
Tameka Yallop has come off the bench to fire Brisbane Roar to a win over Melbourne Victory in wet and wild conditions, while Sydney FC drew with Melbourne City.
McVeigh’s return nets Cairns an upset win over Tasmania
Big-money Cairns signing Jack McVeigh has returned to Tasmania to help his new team to an unexpected NBL victory.
Cup of joy as favourite handed ‘perfect’ barrier draw
Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy could not have asked for a better result after Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours drew barrier eight for the great race.
Toure de force as hat-trick hero helps Sydney jolt Jets
Sydney FC have beaten Newcastle 4-1 thanks to hat-trick heroics from recruit Al Hassan Toure.
The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG’s dominant win
Exactly a year out from the PNG Chiefs being able to hit the market for NRL players, their national side has claimed the Pacific Bowl by flogging Fiji.
Adelaide strike down Capitals to secure first win
The Adelaide Lightning have overcome the UC Capitals 73-65 in a tense encounter thanks to help from their WNBA import, Sania Feagin.
Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win
Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.
Tanzania’s Hassan wins election marred by violence
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.
Boom time: Giddey heights, Daniels delights
Dyson Daniels hit back while Josh Giddey had a career-high night as Chicago improved to 5-0 for the first time since Michael Jordan's 1996-97 championship team.
Klemmer’s future decided as prop leaves the Dragons
David Klemmer will have a new home in 2026, locking in his future after going unsigned by St George Illawarra.
Halloween nightmare in Paris revisited for the Demon
Alex de Minaur has suffered another nightmarish defeat in Paris at the hands of his old tormentor Alexander Bublik - and on Halloween too.
‘No one better’: red-hot Zahra steals show on Derby day
Mark Zahra has secured four straight wins on Victoria Derby day, piloting hot favourite Observer to victory in the $2 million Group 1 feature at Flemington.
Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner
Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.
‘Huge win’: Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller
The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended Townsville's unbeaten streak in the WNBL, defeating the Fire 89-83 thanks to another star turn from Cayla George.
Underdog Wallabies ready to bite at Twickenham again
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson reckons his men revel in the role of underdogs and are ready to pull off another shock triumph at Twickenham
Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history
Tahlia Randall kicked four goals as North Melbourne set an Australian rules football record by defeating Hawthorn for their 24th consecutive victory.
Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG
Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh have starred in Australia's four-wicket win over India at the MCG to go 1-0 up with three games left in the series.