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Moloney chases redemption in Japan title shot
NSW boxer Andrew Moloney pursues IBF super flyweight gold in Nagoya after returning to professional boxing following a career hiatus.
5 June 2026Mary Fowler: From athlete to cultural icon in Australian sport
The 23-year-old Matildas star has transcended athletic achievement to become one of Australia's most influential cultural figures in sport.
5 JuneAussies embrace the pressure chasing rugby sevens world crown
Australia's men's rugby sevens team heads to Bordeaux finale in contention for the World Championship title, showcasing the mental resilience that defines their campaign.
4 JuneFowler wins FA Cup glory with Manchester City
Australian footballer Mary Fowler claimed her first major English trophy as Manchester City defeated Brighton 4-0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.
1 JuneLiverpool sack Arne Slot after dramatic second-season collapse
Liverpool Football Club has terminated manager Arne Slot's contract after two seasons following a disappointing campaign that saw the Premier League champions finish fifth.
31 MayBlues Chase Shield as State of Origin Game I Kicks Off
New South Wales and Queensland clash in Game I of State of Origin at Sydney Olympic Stadium, with the Blues aiming to seize control of rugby league's fiercest rivalry.
27 MayBirrell stuns fifth seed as Osaka and Sabalenka dazzle at French Open
Australian Kimberly Birrell pulls off a stunning upset over world No. 5 Jessica Pegula at the French Open, advancing to the second round for the first time.
27 MayTravis Head and wife hit with social media abuse after IPL incident
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his wife Jess face online harassment following a heated on-field confrontation with Virat Kohli during an IPL match.
25 MayDuckworth advances via walkover as Diallo injured at French Open
Australian tennis player James Duckworth progresses to the French Open second round after opponent Gabriel Diallo retires with injury.
24 MayAuckland FC makes A-League history with maiden grand final victory
Auckland FC becomes the first New Zealand team to win an A-League championship, cementing their remarkable debut season success.
23 MayPendlebury poised to break AFL's most durable games record
Scott Pendlebury is set to surpass Brent Harvey's decade-long record for most games played in VFL/AFL history.
23 May
Thilthorpe suspended as Crows' injury crisis deepens
Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe has been handed a one-game ban for an off-the-ball incident, compounding the Crows' woes following their loss to Hawthorn.
22 MayJai Arrow retires from NRL after motor neurone disease diagnosis
South Sydney enforcer Jai Arrow has announced his retirement from professional rugby league following a diagnosis of motor neurone disease.
20 MayIndyCar driver hospitalised after horror 350km/h crash at Indy 500
American IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi has been hospitalised following a catastrophic high-speed crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
19 MayMotoGP star Alex Márquez hospitalised after horror Catalan crash
Spanish motorcycle racer Alex Márquez has been hospitalised with a fractured vertebra following a high-speed collision at the Catalan Grand Prix.
18 MayBrown shock omission as Australia names Women's T20 World Cup squad
Australian selectors surprise by dropping experienced pace bowler Darcie Brown from the Women's T20 World Cup squad, backing 20-year-old Lucy Hamilton instead.
13 MayNetball Australia suspends woman over antisemitic abuse claim
A 42-year-old Sydney woman has been charged and provisionally suspended by Netball Australia following an alleged antisemitic incident at a children's netball match.
11 MayJay Vine hospitalised after horror crash at Giro d'Italia
Australian cyclist Jay Vine narrowly escaped serious injury after a high-speed crash during stage two of the Giro d'Italia, sustaining a fractured elbow and concussion.
10 MayPhoenix make A-League history with grand final triumph
Wellington Phoenix become the first New Zealand club to reach an A-League Women's grand final after a dramatic 2-0 extra-time victory over Brisbane.
10 MayAthletes unite in nationwide stand against gender-based violence
Players across multiple sports are coordinating action against gender-based violence and harassment following inadequate responses to serious allegations.
10 MayŚwiątek's coach injured in Italian Open promotional match
Iga Świątek's newly appointed coach Francisco Roig has torn his Achilles tendon during a friendly volleying match whilst promoting the Italian Open in Rome.
9 MayLions player suspended for four-match homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions prospect Koby Evans has been suspended for four matches after being found guilty of making a homophobic slur during a VFL match.
7 MayFed Square cancels World Cup screenings over safety concerns
Melbourne's Fed Square has scrapped public World Cup match screenings due to antisocial behaviour and safety risks from previous tournaments.
6 MayMitchell ends media silence on form and PNG speculation
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell breaks nearly two-year media ban to discuss his resurgence in form and address overseas opportunities.
5 MayPopovic stands by midfielder's Trump criticism ahead of World Cup
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has defended a midfielder's controversial comments about Donald Trump, hoping the US president will still attend Australia's World Cup match.
4 MayRugby sevens star Levi signs with Gold Coast Titans
Australian rugby sevens international Teagan Levi has joined the Gold Coast Titans for the 2026 NRLW season in a major recruitment coup for the Queensland club.
4 MayPiastri faces uphill battle as rain forces Miami GP start time shift
Oscar Piastri must recover from seventh place start at Miami Grand Prix after race brought forward three hours due to forecasted heavy rain.
4 MayPonga returns as Knights face Rabbitohs in NRL triple-header
Newcastle Knights welcome back star fullback Kalyn Ponga for Sunday's opening match against South Sydney in an exciting NRL triple-header at Hunter Stadium.
3 MayFagan slams 'hero' parent after Lions strategy leak
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has condemned a parent for leaking confidential team analysis ahead of the club's dominant 64-point win over Essendon.
3 MayTwo pivotal plays secure NSW victory in Women's State of Origin
New South Wales has edged Queensland in a tightly contested Game I of the Women's State of Origin series, with two decisive moments proving the difference at Hunter Stadium.
1 May