Bombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season
Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points.
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Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt
Egyptian officials say six people have died after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea destination of Hurghada.
Twin tons as Bulls roar back in Shield final against SA
South Australia have to rewrite history in a chase for 270 runs to win the Sheffield Shield after a remarkable Queensland revival on day three of the final.
Leaders eyeball each other as campaign kicks off
The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.
‘Slap on the wrist’: grandma-killing cop spared jail
The family of a great-grandmother who was killed by a police officer are disappointed and struggling to comprehend a decision to spare him jail.
Moises Henriques retires from first-class cricket
Moises Henriques has played his last first-class game of cricket but will continue to turn out for the Big Bash League's Sydney Sixers.
Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages
A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.
Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3
Australians will cast their ballot on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ending months of speculation about the timing of the next federal election.
Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton
The prime minister will set the election date "pretty imminently" as parliament wraps up for the last time before voters cast their ballots.
DCE saga not a good look but Jurbo won’t follow him out
Jake Trbojevic is committed to leading Manly into a new era as the club's messy break-up with captain Daly Cherry-Evans continues.
No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns
Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.
‘No kicking stones’: Dodd adamant he’s still NRL talent
South Sydney's big-money English halfback Lewis Dodd has declared he's still made out for the NRL, despite lingering in the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade side.
Magpies declare De Goey ‘fit to perform’ in AFL return
Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.
Hinkley won’t jump early as Port coach, calls for calm
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.
Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage
New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.
Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks
Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.
Queensland into Shield final after draw with SA
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.
Molo to pay Dragons settlement fee in contract exit
St George Illawarra's long-running contract stand off with Francis Molo is finally over after the prop agreed to pay back part of his salary in order to exit.
Tigers tweaker dashes NSW’s Shield final dream
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.
WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final
Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.
Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin says.
‘Anti-Israeli’ nurse’s odd exit as key video contested
A nurse has left court shielded by a tight scrum of supporters after being charged over widely condemned alleged threats to kill Israeli patients.
Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider
A teenage woman will walk free from court after being found not guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old motocross rider.
Daniels proves a steal as Hawks trounce Hornets
Dyson Daniels has more NBA steals in a season than anyone since Chris Paul in 2009 and the Australian is forecast to reel him in as Atlanta make a finals push.
Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1
Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.
Popovic’s tough love makes, not breaks Daniel Arzani
Daniel Arzani has felt the wrath of a pointed Tony Popovic spray and, at 26 and with just seven caps to his name, says it's what he needed.
Roosters rake to land at Souths on two-year deal
Brandon Smith has found his new home after being told he would no longer be at the Sydney Roosters, signing with South Sydney on a two-year deal from 2026.
Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United.
Zelenskiy hails ‘positive’ Trump call, asks for support
The Ukrainian president described his phone call with US President Donald Trump as "probably his most substantive and positive" talks yet.
Indonesia clash first of four Socceroos finals: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin wants the Socceroos to go full throttle for this month's fixtures as they seek to avoid the jeopardy of the play-off qualification route.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes
Hamas has fired rockets into Israel hours after Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across Gaza, as a ceasefire lies in tatters in the enclave.