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• McLaren on pole for Hungary

  25-07-2026 23:46 via smh.com.au
  
  McLaren is back on the front row in Hungary, with reigning champion Lando Norris quickest in qualifying as his teammate Oscar Piastri starts in fifth.
  
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• Raining golds for Australia at Comm Games

  25-07-2026 23:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia leads medal tally after superb performance in pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Sobers could only do everything — including for SA's Sheffield Shield side

  25-07-2026 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  In 1961, Sir Garfield Sobers was almost indisputably the world’s greatest cricketer. In a masterstroke, South Australian administrators were able to secure his services and, by extension, a path to Sheffield Shield triumph.
  
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• Pogačar on the cusp of Tour history after dramatic penultimate stage

  25-07-2026 23:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Tadej Pogačar rides a safe stage to put him on the cusp of his fifth Tour de France victory, as an American loses his lead in the stage after a dramatic crash.
  
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• ‘F*** me’: Piastri rages as Hamilton shocker penalised, Norris claims shock pole

  25-07-2026 22:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World champion Lando Norris of McLaren narrowly outpaced Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to seize his first pole position of the year for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, before the elder Briton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli were handed penalties.
  
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• ‘F*** me, man’: Piastri rages as Hamilton shocker penalised, Norris gets shock pole

  25-07-2026 22:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World champion Lando Norris of McLaren narrowly outpaced Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to seize his first pole position of the year for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, before the elder Briton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli were handed penalties.
  
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• ‘No longer’: Big US call as Tszyu’s ‘crowning moment’ arrives... with 30 years of history on his side

  25-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  As Tim Tszyu prepares for a battle royale with fellow former champion Errol Spence Jr, he must be aware that this fight is an opportunity he has never had before.
  
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• Boxing 2026, Tim Tszyu vs. Errol Spence Jr preview: What Sydney fight means for legacy, Ben Damon verdict

  25-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  As Tim Tszyu prepares for a battle royale with fellow former champion Errol Spence Jr, he must be aware that this fight is an opportunity he has never had before.
  
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• Aussies won't allow anticipated clash with English defector to distract them

  25-07-2026 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's men's sprint showdown with teammate-turned-Englishman Matthew Richardson is one of the most anticipated moments of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, but Leigh Hoffman says the team cannot focus on him. 
  
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• No Goodes: Booing is on the Crows to arrest

  25-07-2026 21:30 via smh.com.au
  
  One would hope the Isaac Quaynor saga doesn’t stretch into the finals if Adelaide meet Collingwood, or into next year. Action – if only in the form of the right words – is now required.
  
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• Jailed ex-Manly hooker wanted to play league wearing an ankle bracelet

  25-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Manase Fainu, who is serving a prison sentence for stabbing a youth worker at a church dance, hoped to play in a local A-grade competition while on weekend release.
  
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• How a global pandemic helped Olympian Josie Baff clinch gold

  25-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The gold medallist reflects on how she balanced elite sport with her HSC and how those skills still help her today.
  
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• Benji Marshall has total control at the Tigers. The club thinks that needs to change

  25-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Marshall’s agent brokered a deal that gave his client more power than almost any coach in the NRL. The drama with Adam Doueihi has laid bare the problem with that situation.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Gymnasts win first gold in 16 years after Australia sweep medals in the pool

  25-07-2026 19:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s netballers dominated on day two of competition in Glasgow, while there will be plenty of medals up for grabs in the pool and Georgia Godwin will lead the country’s female gymnasts in the team all-around final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Australia sweep medals in 400m freestyle; Gymnasts off to brilliant start in women’s final

  25-07-2026 19:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s netballers dominated on day two of competition in Glasgow, while there will be plenty of medals up for grabs in the pool and Georgia Godwin will lead the country’s female gymnasts in the team all-around final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 as it happened: Gymnasts win first gold in 16 years after Australia sweep medals in the pool

  25-07-2026 19:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s women’s gymnastics team have won their first team gold in 16 years as Australia sweep the medals in the pool. Follow all the action.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Australian gymnast aiming for history; Swimmers hunt for gold in the pool

  25-07-2026 18:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s netballers dominated on day two of competition in Glasgow, while there will be plenty of medals up for grabs in the pool and Georgia Godwin will lead the country’s female gymnasts in the team all-around final.
  
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• Even Diamonds were cheering for Tonga in the Comm Games netball opener

  25-07-2026 16:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
  
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• Diamonds on the board, Tonga on the map in Glasgow

  25-07-2026 16:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds easily beat Tonga, as expected, but the love for an underdog is so prevalent in Glasgow that even Australian players were cheering for the Commonwealth Games debutants.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Titmus praises young Aussie star as swimming continues; Diamonds beat Tonga 99-38

  25-07-2026 15:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s netball campaign begins on day two of competition in Glasgow, while there will be plenty of medals up for grabs in the pool and Georgia Godwin will lead the country’s female gymnasts in the team all-around final.
  
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• As Diamonds begin bid for gold, a pay dispute is brewing in netball – again

  25-07-2026 15:22 via theage.com.au
  
  The Diamonds’ win on Saturday was the first step in the defence of their 2022 gold medal from Birmingham, but once again they will have a campaign overshadowed by a battle with Netball Australia over pay.
  
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• Tiger cubs’ season goes from bad to worse; star onballer leaves an on-field interview to join a scuffle

  25-07-2026 14:56 via smh.com.au
  
  After the Blues’ resurgence continued and the Bombers and GWS were destroyed, the Tigers are taking the fight to the Dogs. Follow along live.
  
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• Superstar’s live TV response to contract call; Roosters plot $14m move: Transfer Whispers

  25-07-2026 14:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Isaah Yeo has responded to a report suggesting he has started talks with the Panthers over a possible extension.
  
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• ‘Shattered’ Maguire’s heartbreaking admission as Broncos season’ slips towards disaster

  25-07-2026 14:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Brisbane Broncos season is officially on life support after they failed on another golden chance to reignite their finals push against the North Queensland Cowboys.
  
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• LOCKED IN? Wildcard berth all but confirmed for Bulldogs after win over ‘sub-standard’ rival

  25-07-2026 14:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs have all but locked in their place inside this year’s top 10, defeating Richmond by 57 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Cowboys v Broncos - Round 21

  25-07-2026 14:10 via theage.com.au
  
  The North Queensland Cowboys host the Brisbane Broncos in Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Warriors - Round 21

  25-07-2026 13:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the New Zealand Warriors in Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Watch: Petracca’s bake from Suns teammate; star onballer leaves an on-field interview to join a scuffle

  25-07-2026 13:59 via theage.com.au
  
  After the Blues’ resurgence continued and the Bombers and GWS were destroyed, the Tigers are taking the fight to the Dogs. Follow along live.
  
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• Riki drop kills Broncos' finals hopes

  25-07-2026 13:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Jordan Riki grasses a Kotoni Staggs pass, killing off any chance the Broncos had of keeping their finals dream alive.
  
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• World No.1 Diamonds run riot in crushing Comm Games opener

  25-07-2026 13:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The world No.1 Australian Diamonds have cruised to a 61-goal win in their opening match of their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow.
  
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• Bulldogs bounce back from slow start with wildcard berth up for grabs as ‘sub-standard’ Tigers stall — LIVE

  25-07-2026 13:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs are just one win away from locking in their place for the inaugural wildcard round, looking to make things official against Richmond on Saturday night.
  
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• ‘Story of their season’: Misery for the Broncos as season on life support after Cowboys loss

  25-07-2026 13:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Cowboys have dashed Brisbane’s dreams of a fairytale finals run with a nailbiting 18-10 triumph in Townsville.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Watch: Watch: Petracca’s bake from Suns teammate; Bulldogs’ feel-good story; Hawks dominate Bombersrs

  25-07-2026 13:25 via smh.com.au
  
  After the Blues’ resurgence continued and the Bombers and GWS were destroyed, the Tigers are taking the fight to the Dogs. Follow along live.
  
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• ‘Way too easy’: Aussies run riot in Tonga’s horror half as star injured - Netball LIVE

  25-07-2026 12:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The world No.1 ranked Australian Diamonds start their gold medal defence on Saturday night with a big clash against the rising Tonga Tala. Follow LIVE
  
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• AFL LIVE: Watch: Petracca’s bake from Suns teammate; Bulldogs start to roar; Hawks dominate Bombers

  25-07-2026 12:46 via theage.com.au
  
  After the Blues’ resurgence continued and the Bombers and GWS were destroyed, the Tigers are taking the fight to the Dogs. Follow along live.
  
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• Bulldogs bounce back from slow start with wildcard berth up for grabs over Richmond — LIVE

  25-07-2026 12:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs are just one win away from locking in their place for the inaugural wildcard round, looking to make things official against Richmond on Saturday night.
  
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• Walsh steamrolled, Cowboys score

  25-07-2026 12:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Reece Walsh is put flat on his back by Braidon Burns, who hurtles away to score for North Queensland.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Tigers pushing Dogs early; childhood Bomber Gunston dominates Dons; Petracca bake exposes ‘fractures’

  25-07-2026 12:37 via smh.com.au
  
  After the Blues’ resurgence continued and the Bombers and GWS were destroyed, the Tigers are taking the fight to the Dogs. Follow along live.
  
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• Record blitz sinks ‘embarrassing’ Giants… after mid-interview exit to join scuffle, bizarre fire alarm

  25-07-2026 12:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Swans have emphatically answered their premiership credentials doubters, blitzing a subpar Giants outfit early to cement their top-two spot on the ladder in a Sydney derby that took some bizarre twists and turns.
  
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• Petracca sprays teammate for holding the ball

  25-07-2026 12:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Leo Lombard delivers choice words to Christian Petracca after a spray.
  
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• Purdue grubbers, Luki scores

  25-07-2026 12:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Jaxon Purdue threads a grubber and Heilum Luki gathers and scores.
  
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• ‘Not worth it’: Why Titans will be without star; Sharks’ big loss up front: NRL Late Mail

  25-07-2026 12:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Both the Sharks and Titans have lost forwards ahead of Sunday’s games, while the Gold Coast have opted against contesting a big call on one of their stars.
  
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• ‘Just way too easy’: Aussie star runs riot in blistering Comm Games start - Netball LIVE

  25-07-2026 12:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The world No.1 ranked Australian Diamonds start their gold medal defence on Saturday night with a big clash against the rising Tonga Tala. Follow LIVE
  
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• Richmond test Bulldogs early for wildcard berth as Liberatore returns — LIVE

  25-07-2026 12:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs are just one win away from locking in their place for the inaugural wildcard round, looking to make things official against Richmond on Saturday night.
  
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• New father Crichton returns to lead Bulldogs past Warriors

  25-07-2026 12:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Canterbury have won five of their past six games and are well in the race for a finals berth after bringing down the third-placed Warriors.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Tigers up for the fight; childhood Bomber Gunston shines as Hawks dominate; Petracca bake exposes ‘fractures’

  25-07-2026 11:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Fresh off their second win of the year, Essendon endeavour to cause an upset against arch rival Hawthorn.
  
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• Record blitz sinks ‘embarrassing’ Giants... after mid-interview exit to join scuffle, bizarre fire alarm

  25-07-2026 11:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Swans have emphatically answered their premiership credentials doubters, blitzing a subpar Giants outfit early to cement their top-two spot on the ladder in a Sydney derby that took some bizarre twists and turns.
  
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• Horror howler erased by match-saving heroics; Dogs go back-to-back — NRLW Wrap

  25-07-2026 11:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jada Taylor bounced back from one of the most extraordinary bombed tries you’ll ever see to produce two stunning try-saving plays to help the Sharks pick up their first win of the season.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Titmus praises young Aussie star as swimming continues; Diamonds take on Tonga

  25-07-2026 11:39 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s netball campaign begins on day two of competition in Glasgow, while there will be plenty of medals up for grabs in the pool and Georgia Godwin will lead the country’s female gymnasts in the team all-around final.
  
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• Swans turn Giants into punching bag in Sydney Derby demolition

  25-07-2026 11:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Charlie Curnow kicked four goals as the Sydney Swans outclassed the Giants 139-88 in the 33rd Sydney Derby.
  
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