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Tony Modra, renowned for his spectacular marking and goal-kicking, is recovering in hospital. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Positive news': AFL icon awake after facial surgery

Adelaide and Fremantle great Tony Modra is awake after having surgery on facial injuries suffered in a freak accident near his cattle property.

Steve Larkin

Australia's Callum Robson has scored an impressive win in Brazil over a two-time home favourite. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumAussie surfers ride a wave of success in Brazil

Aussie surfers are making waves in Brazil, with Callum Robson and Ethan Ewing among the men's winners and Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols impressing.

Staff Writers

Josh Weddle has been offered a three-game ban for his bump on Daniel Rioli. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.

Joanna Guelas

Adelaide's three-goal hero Josh Rachele had Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett hot on his heels. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCrows claw their way back for thrilling win over Dees

Adelaide have booted the last two goals of the game for a tense 17-point victory against Melbourne, rising to fifth spot on the AFL ladder.

Steve Larkin

Leo Steed has starred again for WA’s under-18 side.

WAFLSteed’s stunning season rolls on in WA’s loss to Vic Metro

A rising WA prospect has stamped his status as a legitimate contender to be taken in the first round of the AFL draft by producing another stunning performance for the State’s under-18 side.

Josh Kempton

Salaseini Railumu has helped Fijian Drua record a big win over ACT Brumbies. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallaroos playmaker injured as Drua overcome Brumbies

The Fijian Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, although a potential injury to Ella Ryan overshadowed the match in Fiji.

Sebastian Tan

Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey has big implications for both sides - and Australia. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumParaguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

Paraguay star Miguel Almiron will miss his team's high-stakes World Cup showdown with Australia, having been given a red card after a bizarre verbal stoush.

Staff Writers

Cristian Volpato gave his all when he came on as a substitute for the Socceroos against the US. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'I was tearing up': Volpato shines on World Cup stage

Mere weeks after defecting from Italy to the Socceroos, Cristian Volpato was a bright spark on his World Cup debut in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States.

Anna Harrington

Could Luke Jackson win the Brownlow Medal?

AFLHow Freo must avoid hurting Jackson’s ‘unreal form’

Kane Cornes has warned Fremantle about tinkering with their ruck set up ahead of the pending return of Sean Darcy, with concerns his inclusion could hurt star Luke Jackson’s ‘unreal form’.

Mitchell Woodcock

St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie says it's weird to have opposition forwards paying attention to him. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Learning curve': how Saint is handling more attention

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says if opposition forwards want to try to put work into one of his top defenders, then they can go their hardest.

Roger Vaughan

Brazil have gone to the top of Group C with a convincing 3-0 win over Haiti. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMatheus Cunha does the double for table-topping Brazil

Matheus Cunha struck twice and Vinicius Jr added another ‌first-half goal against Haiti to send five-times champions Brazil top ‌of Group C in the World Cup.

Staff Writers

Wayne Rooney says the Socceroos were 'awful' in the opening half of their clash with the US. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.

Anna Harrington

Kai Allen has claimed his second Supercars win with a dominant performance in Darwin. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumAllen claims maiden Darwin win, Kostecki fights illness

Grove Racing's Kai Allen has dazzled to win the second race of the Darwin Triple Crown, while Brodie Kostecki battled with illness to finish third.

Sebastian Tan

IN THE HUNT: Cassie Porter is just one off the lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumUltra-consistent Porter pushing for maiden LPGA title

Young Australian Cassie Porter is just one spot away from the top of the Meijer LPGA Classic leaderboard after shooting a four-under 68 in the second round.

Mohen Govender

USA were awarded a second goal after VAR overruled offside.

FIFA World CupVideoCommentsFans fume as VAR call adds to Aussie woes

Australia put in one of their worst halves of football under Tony Popovic, but were they hard done by in a late VAR intervention?

Jake Santa Maria

Australia have blasted referee Felix for his performance in the needle clash against the US. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerVideoCommentsAussie star blasts referee over controversial USA goal’

The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".

Anna Harrington

Cristian Volpato of Australia shows dejection after the team's 0-2 defeat.

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Socceroos’ ‘Murphy’s Law’ game sees golden chance slip

In the city that produced Pearl Jam, USA were better to a man against Australia, who lost not only the game but also failed to meet the occasion, writes Ben Smith.

Ben Smith

Ismael Saibari scored Morocco's only goal from this effort in their Group C match against Scotland. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSharpshooter Saibari lifts Morocco over Scotland

Ismael Saibari fired in his second goal of the World Cup to give Morocco a 1-0 win over Scotland in their World Cup group game.

Staff Writers

Mike Grella was not gracious in victory,

FIFA World CupVideoCommentsPremiumAussie villain revels in Socceroos defeat

For 45 minutes, Australia did look like a “lay-up” team, but the Socceroos dug deep to show why they remain a legitimate threat for teams at this World Cup, not that it mattered to one childish pundit.

Jake Santa Maria

Tony Popovic has defended his controversial selections.

SoccerVideoCommentsPremiumPopovic defends surprise selection calls after US loss

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic does not believe his decision to start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe was the biggest factor in Australia’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to USA.

Ben Smith

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Paris Hilton attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

SoccerVideoCommentsStars pack Seattle stands for Socceroos clash

It was the biggest show in town as celebrities packed the stands in Seattle for Australia's FIFA World Cup group match against the United States on Thursday morning.

Jake Santa Maria

Hardman Nick Holman (right) is setting the example for the Suns as they try to end their slump. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Glue guy': hardman looks to make sliding Suns stick

The slumping Suns are stacked with silky stars but are looking to a hard-nosed forward struggling to keep his place in the side to inspire them out of a rut.

Murray Wenzel

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UpdatedPremiumTeen’s alleged vile act at Fed Square

Wild scenes were seen at Federation Square on Saturday morning as more than 7500 fans gathered to cheer on the Socceroos, sending off flares and fireworks.

Rhiannon Lewin, Alexandra Feiam

Australia's Matt Renshaw was in superb form for Australia in their T20 victory over Bangladesh. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'I'm good enough': Renshaw banishes any self-doubts

Struggling left-hander Matt Renshaw was stoked to find form at the right time to steer Australia to an unassailable 2-0 lead in their T20 series in Bangladesh.

Ian Chadband