Lions roar into AFL grand final, but lose injured ruck
Brisbane have snatched an epic win over Geelong in the AFL preliminary final to book a spot against Sydney in next week's season decider.
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Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats’ finals exit
Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.
NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era
A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.
Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory
Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.
Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth
Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.
Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire after strike
Heavy exchanges of fire across Lebanon's southern border follow an Israeli strike against Hezbollah commanders in the capital Beirut.
Quad group expands maritime security co-operation
Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.
Israel shuts down Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah
Heavily armed Israeli soldiers have raided Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, ordering the satellite news network to shut for 45 days
Swans sweat McDonald, Mills fitness for AFL decider
An ankle injury to Logan McDonald has added to Sydney's injury concerns, with the key forward absent from training ahead of the AFL grand final.
Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder
Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.
Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach
Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.
Broncos NRLW minor premiers despite Roosters’ triumph
The Sydney Roosters have narrowly missed out on claiming the NRLW minor premiership, falling six points short on differential after beating Parramatta 32-18.
Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
The Western Bulldogs have secured their first win under new AFLW coach Tamara Hyett, booting eight straight goals to smash Collingwood by 42 points.
Swans hold off Giants in frenetic finish for AFLW win
Three goals were kicked in the last two minutes as Sydney beat GWS by three points, with Cynthia Hamilton starring in the final term for the Swans.
Olympic champ Grace Brown seals career with world title
Australian cycling great Grace Brown has put the seal on her glittering career by winning the world individual time trial championship in Zurich.
Cripps has record vote haul for second AFL Brownlow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has dominated the AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to win the award for the second time.
UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Deaths mount in Israeli wave of strikes on Hezbollah
Israel's most widespread wave of air strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah has killed at least 100 people in Lebanon according to local authorities.
Coles and Woolworths head down, down to federal court
The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.
Battered and bloodied, Vine rues medal that got away
Australian Jay Vine has been left bruised and bloodied after another fall at the world road cycling championships - but he felt more pain about losing a medal.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
Mitchell brothers locked in at Souths with Shaquai deal
Prop forward Shaq Mitchell has signed a one-year deal to remain at South Sydney beyond this season.
Seventh heaven as Sam Elliott’s 7-12 rattles Tasmania
Victorian paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait's 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 against Tasmania.
Players vote Edwards NRL’s No.1 fullback
Dylan Edwards and Jahrome Hughes have been voted the NRL's best fullback and halfback respectively in the players' union 2024 Dream Team.
Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream
Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.
Wallabies frustrated by rollercoaster Test performances
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the team badly want an 80-minute performance in their second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
Raiders lock down speedster Weekes for two more years
Canberra's fullback-in-waiting Kaeo Weekes will remain at the club until at least the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Cam Davis aims to turn Cup snub into success back home
Cam Davis is to join fellow stars Jason Day and Cameron Smith in playing this year's Australian PGA Championship and Australian Open.