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Ex-NRL star has 'come to Jesus' moment while in custody

Ex-NRL star has 'come to Jesus' moment while in custody

Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott and his mother have both been charged following a violent incident outside the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.

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Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Two men have been charged with offences by police after thousands of fans flooded the field after the NRL's all try-scoring record was broken in Sydney.

Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told

Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told

Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

Mack Horton trades speedos for 'butt cream' and Lycra

Mack Horton trades speedos for 'butt cream' and Lycra

A decade after winning gold, former Olympic swimmer Mack Horton will chase hills, not medals, on a days-long cycling tour to raise millions for cancer research.

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NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

NRLW player cleared of attacking teen neighbour

Allegations that an NRLW player assaulted her teenage neighbour in a violent dispute over a food delivery have been tossed out of court.

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

'Very thin': inside the figures propping up Grand Prix

As the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix gets under way and race fever takes over Melbourne, some are asking if taxpayers' millions could be better spent.

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

Australia's GP appears safe but there are doubts over F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia while other events in the Middle East are being called off.

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.

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Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

Lomax's Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas

Zac Lomax's NRL return will be delayed again as Melbourne Storm's boss prepares to jet off to Las Vegas right before the winger's fate is hashed out in court.

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

Asian Cup to kick off match-fixing crackdown

Australia is susceptible to match fixing set up by offshore criminal networks due to popular illegal betting markets being unperturbed by ad hoc enforcement.

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Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Once rated the A-League's best player, Ulises Davila has dodged a jail sentence for co-ordinating a shady betting scheme with a mysterious overseas figure.

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.

'Taylor Swift effect': Super Bowl fever hits Down Under

Punters and publicans are settling in for a spectacle as the Seattle Seahawks seek revenge at a star-studded Super Bowl LX.

Donald Trump slams US skier Hunter Hess as 'real loser'

Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Olympian Hunter Hess after the US skier said he felt "mixed emotions" about representing his country.

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Embattled rugby league star Zac Lomax could be left in legal limbo for the start of the 2026 season as his court case with Parramatta threatens to expand.

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

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