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  1. 'Beers more than champagne' for Barty, who will end year as world number one

    Unless disaster strikes and she can't walk on court again this week and Karolina Pliskova takes the title, Barty's gritty win over Belinda Bencic seals the 23-year-old's place in tennis history.

  2. Vets to be sent to farms to euthanase retired racehorses under Victorian plan

    Victorian racing authorities announce a plan for retired racehorses to be euthanased on farms to save them from abattoirs and knackeries, in response to an ABC investigation that exposed cruel treatment of thoroughbreds.

  3. Near miss for spectators after shock absorber from Supercar crashes onto nearby balcony

    The dramatic crash of Scott McLaughlin's Supercar in Surfers Paradise sent a shock absorber flying onto a nearby balcony, wiping out a table but missing two spectators.

  4. South Africa to face England in Rugby World Cup final after beating Wales

    South Africa books a date with England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup final by defeating Wales 19-16 to advance to the tournament decider in Yokohama.

  5. Opinion: England is ruling the world with Australian coaches, so where are we going wrong?

    With England on the cusp of more global domination at a World Cup with an Aussie at the helm, the calls are out to bring these coaches home. But doing so ignores the root of Australia's problems, writes Richard Hinds.

  6. Warner ton leads Australia to massive T20 win over Sri Lanka

    David Warner belts a ton to power Australia to its fourth-highest Twenty20 score of 2-233, which proves to be more than enough as Sri Lanka falls 134 runs short in the first match of the men's team's international summer.

  7. Melbourne City claims derby win over Western United, Glory down Phoenix

    Melbourne City beats Western United 2-1 in the season's second Victorian derby, while Perth Glory enjoy a win over Phoenix by the same scoreline in Wellington.

  8. Diamonds beat Silver Ferns in decider to win Constellation Cup for seventh straight time

    Australia wins the Constellation Cup for the seventh straight time, with a 53-46 win over the Silver Ferns squaring the series and allowing the Diamonds to retain the trophy.

  9. Aussie Jack Miller enjoys a shoey after finishing third at Phillip Island MotoGP

    In true Australian style a jubilant Jack Miller celebrates the first podium finish from a local rider on Phillip Island in seven years by performing a shoey.

  10. 'End of the world': Kiwis get dramatic in aftermath of Rugby World Cup exit

    From the pre-game haka to the post-game guard of honour and everything in between, a lot of people had a lot to say about the All Blacks' early exit at the Rugby World Cup.

  11. Driver rushes to rival's aid after ugly Supercars crash

    Shane van Gisbergen is desperate to make up ground on Scott McLaughlin in the race for the Supercars championship, but he forgot about that in the wake of his countryman's frightening crash on the Gold Coast.

Features

  1. Campaign to #SaveHakeem

    Hakeem al-Araibi's story is testament to the adage "the power of one". This is how former Socceroos captain Craig Foster led a global campaign to free the fellow footballer who was wrongfully imprisoned overseas and exposed bureaucratic slip-ups that landed him there.

  2. Feeling at odds with horse racing?

    Sure, Melbourne Cup isn't just about the horses but reports of mistreatment of the animals that have brought us plenty of delight and (sometimes) money makes the frivolity and festivity hard to swallow for some.

  3. Sleeping giant of women's soccer awakens

    Enormous growth of women's football in Europe threatens to shift the global landscape and change the way leagues and confederations around the world function.

  4. Teenager takes WBBL by storm

    Phoebe Litchfield is a high school student in country New South Wales, who also happens to be one of the brightest young talents to hit the WBBL.

  5. The fans who care the most

    The Red and Black Bloc are the most controversial sports fans in Australia, but the game they love is struggling.

  6. Can Kyrgios emulate the Scud in Davis Cup?

    When Nick Kyrgios puts on the green and gold tracksuit for Australia, he could become another unlikely Davis Cup hero like Mark Philippoussis, writes Richard Hinds.

  7. Gabriel Medina Instagram post sparks abuse of competitor

    Brazilian World Surf League surfers are locked in an online stoush following a disputed judge's call at an event in Portugal.

  8. Baby Shark at the World Series

    In a hitting slump? Season getting away from your team? Here's what you should do do do do do do …

  9. Girls' cricket a serious business

    Jamal is determined not to repeat what he calls the "mistakes" of previous migrants to Australia in their struggle to build a new life. And he reckons cricket could be the key.

  10. Bathurst fines

    The team that won the Bathurst 1000 is hit with the biggest fine in Supercars history as it seems the team engineers and a driver conspired to slow down the rest of the field to give the eventual winner "an unfair advantage".

  11. Wallabies need to look to the future

    The Wallabies' Rugby World Cup dream comes to an end at the hands of an impressive England, signalling that the failed campaign must kickstart a process of regeneration ahead of the 2023 tournament.

  12. AFL coaches benefit from all-round skills

    So-called 'career politicians' are often criticised for not having enough life experience before entering Parliament — but one academic believes the same principle should apply when it comes to coaching.

  13. How Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier

    Eliud Kipchoge captivates the world by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon under two hours, but how did he achieve this stunning feat on the streets of Vienna?

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Cricket

  1. England is ruling the world with Australian coaches, so where are we going wrong?

    With England on the cusp of more global domination at a World Cup with an Aussie at the helm, the calls are out to bring these coaches home. But doing so ignores the root of Australia's problems, writes Richard Hinds.

  2. Warner ton leads Australia to massive T20 win over Sri Lanka

    David Warner belts a ton to power Australia to its fourth-highest Twenty20 score of 2-233, which proves to be more than enough as Sri Lanka falls 134 runs short in the first match of the men's team's international summer.

  3. A 16-year-old has taken the WBBL by storm and she's only getting started

    Phoebe Litchfield is a high school student in country New South Wales, who also happens to be one of the brightest young talents to hit the WBBL.

  4. 'Your brain still rattles around': Gardner hoping for uninterrupted WBBL season after multiple concussions

    Ashleigh Gardner has already suffered five concussions in her short cricket career, but the 22-year-old all-rounder hopes to use the experiences to make her a better player.

AFL

  1. Confidence grows in AFLW deal as new talent taken in draft

    One of the leading holdouts against an AFLW collective bargaining agreement, Darcy Vescio, says a new season of 10 matches plus finals looks set to be part of a new deal.

  2. AFL the answer to Ashleigh Brazill's Australian netball comeback

    For Ashleigh Brazill, 2019 is truly the year she realised she can have it all. The Collingwood star made the AFLW All-Australian squad, has returned to the national netball side and is set to become a first-time mum.

  3. Do football coaches need to spend more time out of the game to be successful?

    When it comes to selecting a coach, there are a range of factors to consider: experience, originality, personality, track record and fresh ideas. But one expert says more emphasis should be placed on skills away from the game.

  4. Who does the data say were the big winners and losers of a confusing AFL trade period?

    At the end of an AFL trade period more notable for its lack of movement, it can be hard to get a read on the results, but using the numbers, we can see how each club really fared at the trade table.

Rugby League

  1. Young Kangaroos impress in victory over New Zealand

    Australia's next generation of rugby league stars land their first blow against New Zealand, bouncing the Kiwis 26-4 in Wollongong.

  2. Jillaroos post convincing victory over Kiwi Ferns to keep winning streak alive

    Australia's Jillaroos maintain their three-year dominance of New Zealand's Kiwi Ferns with a 28-8 triumph in their Test match in Wollongong.

  3. Test star's ban over Bali brawl labelled 'dehumanising' by former NRL stars

    The NRL is accused of treating players like "products" rather than people over its decision to ban New Zealand prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Tests despite acknowledging he was provoked.

  4. NRL under fire from Indigenous body over grand final Welcome to Country

    The Gold Coast Titans regain sponsor TFH Services, who issued an apology to club captain Ryan James for comments over his Welcome to Country stumble at the grand final, but now the NRL is the target of criticism over the incident.

Rugby Union

  1. England is ruling the world with Australian coaches, so where are we going wrong?

    With England on the cusp of more global domination at a World Cup with an Aussie at the helm, the calls are out to bring these coaches home. But doing so ignores the root of Australia's problems, writes Richard Hinds.

  2. South Africa to face England in Rugby World Cup final after beating Wales

    South Africa books a date with England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup final by defeating Wales 19-16 to advance to the tournament decider in Yokohama.

  3. 'End of the world': Kiwis get dramatic in aftermath of Rugby World Cup exit

    From the pre-game haka to the post-game guard of honour and everything in between, a lot of people had a lot to say about the All Blacks' early exit at the Rugby World Cup.

  4. England sends All Blacks packing to advance to Rugby World Cup final

    New Zealand's eight-year reign as world champion is over, as a clinical England outclasses the All Blacks to win 19-7 in an epic semi-final in Yokohama.

Football

  1. 'Broken wing syndrome': Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster and the fight to save a man's life

    Hakeem al-Araibi's story is testament to the adage "the power of one". This is how former Socceroos captain Craig Foster led a global campaign to free the fellow footballer who was wrongfully imprisoned overseas and exposed bureaucratic slip-ups that landed him there.

  2. Melbourne City claims derby win over Western United, Glory down Phoenix

    Melbourne City beats Western United 2-1 in the season's second Victorian derby, while Perth Glory enjoy a win over Phoenix by the same scoreline in Wellington.

  3. Wanderers win Sydney A-League derby, Reds down Jets

    Western Sydney Wanderers claim a 1-0 victory over crosstown rivals Sydney FC, while FFA Cup champions Adelaide United celebrate a 2-1 defeat of Newcastle Jets.

  4. Aussie Sam Kerr's record-breaking season ends with top award

    Aussie superstar Sam Kerr is named the MVP of the US NWSL after another stellar season, as she prepares for the championship game with the Chicago Red Stars and weighs up overseas offers.

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