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Lance Franklin's legendary AFL career is over.

David Warner and Usman Khawaja got the tourists' run chase off to a brilliant start, before rain again intervened.

The sister of Shane Tuck, who died in his 30s, says his brain was "rotting away" from disease and his final days were like "a war zone in his head".

Paris 2024 broadcaster Nine, the owner of this website, revealed today plans for 24-hour coverage.

Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California and was hospitalised on Monday.

The A-Leagues side has been put into voluntary receivership after businessman Tony Sage relinquished his ownership of the club.

While most of the action was in the stadium in Sydney, fans watching around the country were sent into ecstasy.

Australia triumphed in their first game against Ireland, sending fans into paroxysms of delight.

Environmental activists briefly interrupted play at the British Open on Friday by throwing an orange substance to the side of the 17th green at Royal Liverpool, prompting American player Billy Horschel to intervene.

The eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as I Left My Heart In San Francisco graced a decades-long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, has died.

Almost two years to the day since world champion kayaker Nathan Baggaley and his brother were jailed over a bungled cocaine-smuggling plot, Dru Baggaley says there has been a miscarriage of justice.

Tom Tate announced today he'd be more than happy to turn "Victoria's lemon into lemonade".

Peter Beattie said if Queensland had backed out of the 2018 hosting duties it would have cost $1 billion.

A pre-trial hearing for a man accused of stealing Nick Kyrgios's car from the tennis star's mother at gunpoint has been delayed.

Electronic Arts has shared its first look at the next generation of football video games since separating from the FIFA brand last year.

Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died aged 44.

Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing Olympic and college female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.

Queensland Olympian and radio presenter Susie O'Neill the target of a frightening break and enter early this morning.

Suncorp Stadium will be renamed as the world's best footballers descend on Australia and New Zealand in coming weeks.

Talks between the Rugby League Players' Association and the NRL have reached breaking point as players escalate their protests by boycotting all media duties.

The couple announced Barty's pregnancy in January, each sharing a photo of their dog, Origi, lying next to a pair of baby shoes via their respective Instagram accounts.

The debate surrounding the so-called spirit of cricket has made it all the way to 10 Downing Street, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weighing in on the latest Ashes debacle.

Queensland has made several changes for Origin III, as the side targets the first series clean sweep in 13 years.

The NSW Blues State of Origin III team has been confirmed.

The tourists were almost left ruing missed opportunities amid flashbacks to the last time the England captain carried the nation on his back to victory.

The partner of a man king hit in an on-field attack on a South Australian soccer field has expressed dismay that his attacker wasn't jailed.

The Dragons have called an emergency meeting of all players and staff on Monday morning, where it is expected they will be told that skipper Ben Hunt is leaving the club.

Through their rise in popularity, the Matildas' brand has demonstrated a unique ability to rise above the boundaries of gender.

The best players from around the world will descend on Australia and New Zealand for the momentous event which begins on July 20.

The 27-year-old had just announced she plans to return to racing, after a fall in Victoria earlier this year left her with a brain injury.

Revellers play pan pipes at Stonehenge to mark the summer solstice on June 21 in Wiltshire, England.

Nine has announced a new partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) which will see the network support athletes on their journey towards the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

The Maroubra teenager told 9News he "made a fool of himself" and has to live with the consequences.

French investigators are searching the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organisers in a probe into suspected corruption.

A rugby league player dubbed "one of the kindest souls" died after a match in the NSW Hunter Valley, just a week after a nearby sports club lost players in the tragic wedding bus crash.

Pat Cummins and Scott Boland rattled the hosts as sodden weather set up an intriguing twist at Edgbaston.

The teammates of a young NSW rugby league player have paid an emotional tribute to the teen after his death on Friday night.

The Australian Rules footballer sexually abused a Perth girl over a five-year period while at the height of his playing career, a judge has found.

Payne Haas says he's got full confidence in former Broncos teammate Tevita Pangai Jr returning to the Origin arena after he was axed by coach Brad Fittler.

Rugby union player Kurtley Beale will go to trial over a number of sexual assault charges after an alleged incident at a Sydney licensed premises.

NSW Police are investigating officers sent to a brawl on the Central Coast involving Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling they have confirmed.

Shane Flanagan will return to NRL head coaching next year after being offered the St George Illawarra job.

A Sydney football player has been banned from playing in a local soccer comp for nearly seven years after playing for two teams in different council areas

Swedish women's football players were forced to prove their sexuality by showing their genitalia at the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Xavier Coates and Jeremiah Nanai are back in the Queensland side after missing the series opener.

Marlion Pickett has been remanded in custody over multiple charges related to alleged offences in December 2022 and January 2023. 

More than 50,000 people are set to pack Queensland's Suncorp Stadium in less than a fortnight's time to watch the Maroon's attempt to clinch a consecutive series win.