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• Aussie athletics star shocked at massive pay packet for coming second

  12-09-2026 00:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Nicola Olyslagers finishes second in the high jump at the new Ultimate Championship competition.
  
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• Swans star in the mix for preliminary final selection

  16-09-2026 07:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Sydney coach Dean Cox confirms Justin McInerney is a chance to return for the clash with Fremantle.
  
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• ‘It’s time to move on’: NRLW greats Elliott and Baxter call time on careers

  16-09-2026 06:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Two of the NRLW’s pioneers – Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter – will retire at the end of 2026 after helping build the league across the past nine years.
  
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• Fusitu'a extends Warriors lead

  16-09-2026 06:19 via theage.com.au
  
  The Warriors put on a superb set play that saw winger David Fusitu'a score his second try
  
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• ‘Crazy couple of years’: How freakish Warriors flyer ended up playing rugby for the Reds

  16-09-2026 06:18 via theage.com.au
  
  As the Warriors plot to keep their NRL season alive, one of the most enigmatic try-scorers in their history will launch a new chapter in a rival code.
  
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• NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals

  16-09-2026 06:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.
  
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• Tszyu backflips on post-fight admission

  16-09-2026 06:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Nikita Tszyu backflips on his comments after a controversial split draw with Ben Mahoney and now believes he won the fight.
  
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• Bruno Guimarães scores screamer for Arsenal

  16-09-2026 06:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Bruno Guimarães scores a screamer for Arsenal against Sunderland.
  
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• Pendlebury move causes free agency compensation shock for Hawks, Suns

  16-09-2026 06:06 via theage.com.au
  
  The two clubs were stunned to learn the Collingwood champion’s departure would dilute the compensation the Suns receive for losing Ben King, and impact the Hawks’ pursuit of Zach Merrett.
  
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• Oar, Foster unpack Spurs woes

  16-09-2026 04:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Tommy Oar and Craig Foster unpack Spurs' woes as they remain winless in the Premier League after four games.
  
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• Ange's tense exchange with journo

  16-09-2026 04:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Ange Postecoglou's heated exchange with a journo after Al-Nassr lost 4-0 to Al-Ain.
  
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• Roosters stars to retire from NRLW

  16-09-2026 04:10 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters stars Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter will retire from the NRLW following the finals series.
  
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• Renshaw’s maiden ODI century was great. But can he fire in Tests against South Africa when it counts?

  16-09-2026 03:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Matt Renshaw’s first international century in almost a decade came in an unlikely setting in Zimbabwe. Now comes the far tougher assignment: proving he belongs at the top of Australia’s Test order.
  
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• Wallaroos lick wounds after England loss

  16-09-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallaroos lick their wounds after the side's 48-15 loss to England in Salford.
  
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• Renshaw reveals secret behind milestone ODI century

  16-09-2026 03:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Matt Renshaw admits he may not have experienced his milestone moment had he opened the batting for Australia against Zimbabwe.
  
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• The boxer, teacher and curse breaker: The coach who shone from Bennett’s shadow

  16-09-2026 03:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Earlier this year, Kristian Woolf stood in front of his players and threw down the gauntlet. Trading gloves with an NRL hitman paved the way for their success.
  
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• Trainer pleads to move back home after lying about having a ‘leak’ and copping a three-year ban

  16-09-2026 03:07 via theage.com.au
  
  Disqualified trainer John Leek jnr has applied for a special exemption after being found guilty of stomach tubing a race horse.
  
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• Where’s Jarome? Luai a no-show at Wests Tigers’ awards night

  16-09-2026 02:05 via theage.com.au
  
  It is not uncommon for players to be overseas on holidays and miss end-of-season presentations. But it is rare for a co-captain to skip the event.
  
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• Are the Titans on track for their first premiership?

  16-09-2026 00:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Darius Boyd reveals why he believes the Gold Coast Titans NRLW has what it takes to win the club's first premiership.
  
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• Teammate praises Trindall's toughness

  16-09-2026 00:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Sharks forward Toby Rudolf praises the toughness of teammate Braydon Trindall after he played through a busted shoulder.
  
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• Cameron Smith and LIV players warned of no immediate return to PGA Tour

  16-09-2026 00:41 via smh.com.au
  
  As major-winners from the past five years, Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau were all offered, but declined, a deal to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year.
  
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• Solution to 'pathetic' NRL crowd issue

  16-09-2026 00:10 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL has a problem with "pathetic" crowds at finals game and the QLDER panel think they have a solution.
  
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• Messi offered farewell by Argentina after international retirement

  15-09-2026 23:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Argentine fans may have the opportunity to farewell football great Lionel Messi, who announced his international retirement earlier this month.
  
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• PGA Tour not considering return program for LIV Golf players

  15-09-2026 23:19 via abc.net.au
  
  LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing has left the playing futures of some of the breakaway circuit's biggest names in doubt. ​
  
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• Sturt versus Norwood stirs up 1978 controversy ahead of SANFL final

  15-09-2026 22:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Free kick or mark, the call that helped Norwood to a SANFL grand final victory has been contentious for 48 years, but the eastern suburbs rivals are about to set the record straight.
  
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• Rush to put Zverev in Alcaraz-Sinner tier premature despite twin titles

  15-09-2026 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  As men's tennis looks for its next dominant triumvirate, Alexander Zverev's two grand slam titles don't mean he has entered the upper echelon just yet.
  
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• Freak accident injures Aussie WWE star

  15-09-2026 22:04 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian WWE star Bronson Reed tears his biceps in a freak accident earlier this year.
  
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• Matthew Pavlich created ‘Wharfie Time’. Now the Swans have to put a stop to it

  15-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The once-dorky Fremantle Dockers are not only closing in on a long-awaited maiden flag, but they’ve also become - dare we say it - quite cool.
  
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• Charlie Cameron first dreamt of the NRL. Days spent at mines and sweeping floors changed that

  15-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  There was a time when playing Australian rules was far from Cameron’s mind. These numbers prove one of the AFL’s greatest small forwards chose the right code.
  
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• Renshaw scores maiden ODI century in first-clash win over Zimbabwe

  15-09-2026 18:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Matt Renshaw made 109 and Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide Australia to a 59-run win over the hosts in the first of the three-match series.
  
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