Breakers end NBL campaign by trouncing Taipans
Sam Mennenga has made a spectacular return from injury as the New Zealand Breakers tuned up for the Ignite Cup final with a 31-point demolition of Cairns.
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S.Korea’s ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
Summer of Scott: Boland fires Vics into Shield final
Veteran pace sensation Scott Boland has taken 6-22 to lead Victoria to a huge win over WA and wrap up top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder.
Dogs take off for Vegas backing their half’s hamstring
Matt Burton has taken off for Las Vegas with Canterbury preparing to have him on the field for their season opener against St George Illawarra.
‘Doesn’t faze me’: Pies star happy to be among best
Collingwood star Nick Daicos wants to spend more time playing out of the goal square, but says he's no Dustin Martin.
Adelaide street circuit to host MotoGP from next year
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be raced on a street circuit in Adelaide after Victoria's Phillip Island lost hosting rights.
Robson sidelined in big early season Roosters blow
The Sydney Roosters all-star spine will have to wait until at least a month into the season to combine, with Reece Robson requiring surgery on his left thumb.
NRL makes big change to integrity unit process
The NRL will have an independent figure to decide sanctions for most off-field matters, in the biggest change since the 2013 introduction of the integrity unit.
Rejuvenated Taylan May aiming for Origin
Taylan May has set himself a target of cracking the NSW State of Origin squad after returning to the NRL with Wests Tigers last year.
Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes
Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.
Great Scott: Aussie aerials star lands silver medal
Freestyle skier Danielle Scott is finally an Olympic medallist, the Australian veteran breaking through to win silver in the aerials in her fourth Games.
‘Buzz in the air’: Matildas settle Asian Cup squad
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is dismissing any concern about a star player's limited preparation for the looming Asian Cup.
Flyers square WNBL semi-final series after dousing Fire
Humiliated in Game 1, the Southside Flyers engineered a 48-point turnaround to trounce hot-favourites Townsville Fire by 20 in Game 2 to force a decider.
Ukraine talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling
Ukraine-Russia negotiations have ground to a halt in Geneva, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of trying to drag out talks to end the war.
SA set to swoop as Victoria loses MotoGP
South Australia is set to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after Victoria's government failed to lock in a deal to keep the race at Phillip Island.
‘ISIS bride’ member barred from return to Australia
One of the 34 partners and children of ISIS fighters in Syria has been barred from returning to Australia for up to two years.
White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant
A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime.
Arch-rivals’ bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs
Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.
Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up
The Socceroos' World Cup preparations will kick into overdrive with a friendly against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles.
Fowler firms but luckless Matilda faces Asian Cup exile
Joe Montemurro has finalised his Women's Asian Cup squad with one Matilda's luckless run set to continue.
Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv
US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have wrapped in Geneva, amid low hopes of a major breakthrough, with land remaining the major sticking point.
Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates
Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.
‘Mind-blowing’: Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash
Some cricket greats say there are many 'please explains' for Australia's selectors about the nation's crash at the T20 World Cup.
Aerials ace Scott backed to star as snow disrupts Games
Milan-Cortina organisers are scrambling to rework the Olympic schedule, with heavy snow in Livigno forcing the postponement of a number of events.
Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win
The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson, a US civil rights leader who became close with Martin Luther King Jr and who twice ran for president, has died at age 84.
Supercars final still hurts for Feeney as rivalry brews
Supercars champion Chaz Mostert is predicting a brewing rivalry to take centre stage, with last year's heartache still lingering for grand finalist Broc Feeney.
Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked
The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.
‘Go time’: Riewoldt wants injured Saints to step up
Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt is looking to two injured-plagued players to have productive seasons as the Saints aim to start moving up the ladder.
Socceroos duo suffer blows ahead of World Cup
Lewis Miller's World Cup dream is over after undergoing surgery, while fellow Socceroo Riley McGree scored again but Boro lost to Championship rivals Coventry.
‘Frustrated’ bobsled Bree falls short of Olympic medal
Bree Walker will leave the Milan-Cortina Olympics bitterly disappointed after missing out on the monobob medals, despite the Australian being ranked world No.2.