Munster returns as Storm claim seventh straight win
Melbourne's push towards the NRL's minor premiership has continued as they marked Cameron Munster's return from a torn groin by beating Parramatta 32-14.
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Flame soars, rain falls in historic Paris Games opening
Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.
Aussie’s semi-final horror show as Fiji roll on
Australia scored first but were then dominated by Fiji in a 31-7 rugby men's semi-final loss that leaves them in a tussle with South Africa for Olympic bronze.
Titmus shrugs off heat defeat to American great Ledecky
Australian swim ace Ariarne Titmus is dismissing a 400m freestyle heat loss to American rival Katie Ledecky as irrelevant at the Paris Olympics.
Australia’s Titmus wins 400m freestyle Olympic gold
Swimmer Ariarne Titmus has won the women's 400m freestyle to collect Australia's second gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Aussie women freestyle relayers join Titmus in gold win
Australia have won the women's 4x100m freestyle relay gold medal at the Paris Olympic to join Ariarne Titmus as gold medal winners in Paris.
Bulldogs stun Swans to clinch AFL top eight spot
AFL finals hopefuls the Western Bulldogs have shocked premiership favourites Sydney with a comprehensive 39-point victory to secure a spot in the top eight.
Fox off the pace ahead of slalom kayak medal race
Jessica Fox is in the hunt for her first K1 gold medal despite the Australian qualifying for the Olympic final in eighth spot.
Covell makes Olympic skate final after early struggles
Chloe Covell's bid to become Australia's youngest Olympic champion remains alive after some early struggles in street skateboard qualifying.
Jennings faces two-game ban, big NRLW penalties loom
Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings is facing a two-game ban for a high tackle, while Brisbane NRLW prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala is in judiciary trouble.
Titans slay Dragons to launch NRLW title tilt in style
NRLW runners-up Gold Coast have reasserted their title credentials with an 18-10 win over St George Illawarra, while Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 32-12.
Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle
Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.
Aussie golden girls ease through return at Paris pool
Australian swimmers Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus had little time to bask in gold medal glory before returning to action at the Paris Olympic pool.
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Tech giants on notice over ‘blindness’ to abuse content
Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.
Son of axed Eels coach Brad Arthur free to leave
Parramatta are set to grant Matt Arthur, the son of ousted head coach Brad Arthur, a release from the final year of his contract with the NRL club.
Eels NRLW player facing neighbour assault charge
A Parramatta NRLW player has been charged with assault that police say stemmed from a food delivery order.
Tszyu world title eliminator off after rival withdraws
Tim Tszyu's scheduled IBF super-welterweight world title eliminator has been cancelled after American Erickson Lubin told officials he was "medically unfit".
De Minaur set for Olympic debut after beating injury
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to make an extraordinary return from a hip injury in time to celebrate his Olympic debut in Paris.
Australian team briefed on alleged Paris sexual assault
Australian team chef de mission Anna Meares says the report of a tourist being attacked in Paris is horrific.
Australian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID
Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.
Depleted ‘Boks gamble on hooker Marx for Championship
World champions South Africa have named their squad for the Rugby Championship and have gambled on the fitness of Malcolm Marx and Peter-Steph du Toit.
Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring
A 43-year-old man has been granted bail over his alleged involvement in trafficking an Indonesian girl in a syndicate luring girls to work in brothels.
NRLW players push for longer season, then more teams
The NRL is set to sell broadcast rights to the NRLW for the first time in the 2028 deal, with professional contracts, season length and teams all up for debate.
Lions lose another key defender ahead of QClash
Already without co-captain Harris Andrews, the Brisbane Lions will be without fellow key defender Darragh Joyce for their QClash against Gold Coast.
NRL open to less games in 20-team competition
The NRL will consider different season structures as part of an expanded 20-team competition, including reducing the number of matches played per club.
Magpies determined to fight to save premiership defence
Collingwood defender John Noble insists the Magpies can still make finals and will fight to save their AFL premiership defence.
At 14, Covell could make Olympic history in Paris
Chloe Covell is a 14-year-old with an uncommon teenager's mindset that has helped to make her a street skateboarding Olympic medal contender.
Martin remains upbeat despite pre-Paris BMX setbacks
Despite a foot injury and a poor result last month, Australian BMX freestyle star Logan Martin's self-belief ahead of the Olympics remains solid.
Freo skipper suffers arm fracture, Papley out for Swans
Fremantle have been dealt a huge blow with captain Alex Pearce fracturing his left arm again, while Sydney's Tom Papley will be sidelined with an ankle injury.
AFL demands three clubs explain concussion management
Carlton, the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide have been given "please explain" notices from the AFL regarding concussion protocol management of their star players.
De Koning in finals doubt as Blues sweat on other stars
Tom De Koning will undergo surgery as Carlton sweat on further injuries to Sam Walsh and Blake Acres, while Harry McKay has been cleared of concussion.