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Moloney chases redemption in Japan title shot

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 2026
Mary Fowler: From athlete to cultural icon in Australian sport

Mary 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 June
Aussies embrace the pressure chasing rugby sevens world crown

Aussies 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 June
Fowler wins FA Cup glory with Manchester City

Fowler 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 June
Liverpool sack Arne Slot after dramatic second-season collapse

Liverpool 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 May
Blues Chase Shield as State of Origin Game I Kicks Off

Blues 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 May
Birrell stuns fifth seed as Osaka and Sabalenka dazzle at French Open

Birrell 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 May
Travis Head and wife hit with social media abuse after IPL incident

Travis 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 May
Duckworth advances via walkover as Diallo injured at French Open

Duckworth 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 May
Auckland FC makes A-League history with maiden grand final victory

Auckland 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 May
Pendlebury poised to break AFL's most durable games record

Pendlebury 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

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 May
Jai Arrow retires from NRL after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Jai 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 May
IndyCar driver hospitalised after horror 350km/h crash at Indy 500

IndyCar 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 May
MotoGP star Alex Márquez hospitalised after horror Catalan crash

MotoGP 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 May
Brown shock omission as Australia names Women's T20 World Cup squad

Brown 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 May
Netball Australia suspends woman over antisemitic abuse claim

Netball 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 May
Jay Vine hospitalised after horror crash at Giro d'Italia

Jay 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 May
Phoenix make A-League history with grand final triumph

Phoenix 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 May
Athletes unite in nationwide stand against gender-based violence

Athletes 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 May
Świątek's coach injured in Italian Open promotional match

Świątek'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 May
Lions player suspended for four-match homophobic slur

Lions 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 May
Fed Square cancels World Cup screenings over safety concerns

Fed 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 May
Mitchell ends media silence on form and PNG speculation

Mitchell 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 May
Popovic stands by midfielder's Trump criticism ahead of World Cup

Popovic 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 May
Rugby sevens star Levi signs with Gold Coast Titans

Rugby 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 May
Piastri faces uphill battle as rain forces Miami GP start time shift

Piastri 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 May
Ponga returns as Knights face Rabbitohs in NRL triple-header

Ponga 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 May
Fagan slams 'hero' parent after Lions strategy leak

Fagan 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 May
Two pivotal plays secure NSW victory in Women's State of Origin

Two 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