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• Aussie defector under investigation

  13-10-2026 00:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Matt Richardson is under investigation amid allegations of misconduct.
  
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• Less can be more for Rugby League World Cup

  14-10-2026 03:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The Rugby League World Cup exists in a constant state of change, but ahead of the tournament opener between Australia and New Zealand, the much-maligned tournament can prove less can be more. 
  
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• ‘Everyone will play’: Kevvie reveals reasoning for shock No. 1 call — World Cup Early Mail

  14-10-2026 03:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has revealed that all 23 players of his squad will feature across the first two games of the tournament.
  
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• The A-League can’t afford to play more games. It also can’t afford not to

  14-10-2026 02:17 via smh.com.au
  
  The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of an Australian football code, and yet too small by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.
  
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• Aussie stars put on a show in Champions League

  14-10-2026 01:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia's Gianni Stensness fires the first goal into the back of the net against German giants Bayern Munich, while Nestory Irankunda sets up an assist for Luis Suarez.
  
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• Broncos’ $4m reveal despite worrying change; Sydney club circling flyer — Whispers

  14-10-2026 01:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Despite an agent change which worried Broncos fans, Brisbane are expected to re-sign versatile forward Xavier Willison to a huge extension in the coming weeks.
  
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• ‘Half a good idea’: Rory’s brutal LIV eulogy as olive branch proposal divides golf world

  14-10-2026 01:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rory McIlroy has again sunk the boot into LIV Golf amid the rebel tour’s collapse, pinpointing exactly what he thinks went wrong to leave the league bankrupt.
  
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• ‘Not again!’ Stunning repeat of controversial act burns Aussie conquerors in wild Test finish

  14-10-2026 00:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Sediqullah Atal’s marathon century and some inspired lower-order resistance – as well as a familiar controversy – inspired Afghanistan to a dramatic draw in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
  
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• F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal

  14-10-2026 00:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Africa will return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 1993 with Rwanda set to host a grand prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal.
  
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• Munster camp’s response to $350k Storm call; Gus raids rival in big Dogs coup — NRL Daily

  14-10-2026 00:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Storm could be set to lose veteran playmaker Cameron Munster, with his camp reportedly puzzled by the club’s recent contract extension offer.
  
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• The six-word sledge that sparked Cotton-Davis drama; three cities in race for NBL expansion — Daily

  14-10-2026 00:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It was a six-word sledge that sparked another chapter in the Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis rivalry, while the NBL’s expansion plans are heating up, with three cities emerging as potential destinations for the league’s 11th team.
  
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• Could this Australian team actually get better?

  14-10-2026 00:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a stonking victory for Australia over South Africa in Durban.
  
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• AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Bombers push to land star Lion

  14-10-2026 00:03 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.
  
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• AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Bombers push to land premiership Lion

  14-10-2026 00:03 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.
  
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• Trades still hanging in balance as big mystery hangs over AFL — Deadline Day LIVE

  14-10-2026 00:00 via foxsports.com.au
  A busy Tuesday saw some of the biggest names find homes before AFL deadline day, but there’ll still be plenty of action in today’s final hours.
  
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• NRL 2026: North Sydney Bears great Greg Florimo talks about fight to get the brand back into the NRL, rejection, Latrell Mitchell, marquee man, Mal Meninga, Perth

  14-10-2026 00:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  North Sydney legend Greg Florimo says getting the Bears back into the NRL broke him physically and mentally, and now that they’re back he’s given coach Mal Meninga a warning over making Latrell Mitchell the new Perth club’s marquee man.
  
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• De Minaur sets up Shanghai quarterfinal with Zverev

  14-10-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur has taken a giant stride towards clinching another ATP Finals berth after roaring into the last eight of the Shanghai Masters.
  
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• Matildas run riot against Haiti

  13-10-2026 23:54 via theage.com.au
  
  The Matildas put on a clinic in a 7-1 rout of Haiti in a friendly in France.
  
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• Irankunda’s perfect UCL entrance as ‘absolutely lethal’ moment continues stunning streak

  13-10-2026 23:50 via foxsports.com.au
  Nestory Irankunda has dazzled on his UEFA Champions League debut, providing an assist in Sporting CP’s away win over Lens.
  
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• Forgotten Aussie rocks giant in 72 seconds; Utd crisis deepens over ‘despicable’ call — UCL Wrap

  13-10-2026 23:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Bayern Munich were held 3-3 at Viking in the Champions League on Tuesday with the Norwegian champions equalising late through Herman Haugen after Michael Olise was sent off.
  
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• Wheeler stunner in Matildas clinic

  13-10-2026 23:39 via smh.com.au
  
  Clare Wheeler scored a stunner from the top of the box as the Matildas put on a clinic in a friendly against Haiti.
  
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• Tszyu’s ‘legacy defining moment’ locked in as host city contenders emerge for world title blockbuster

  13-10-2026 23:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tim Tszyu’s chance to write his own chapter in Aussie boxing history is locked in.
  
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• Regulator says he would quit over political influence in Man City scandal

  13-10-2026 23:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The regulator in charge of English football club licences says he would resign if there was any political pressure put on him regarding the Manchester City payments scandal.
  
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• How it happened: Hazlewood’s career-best seals unforgettable Aussie win after Renshaw heroics

  13-10-2026 23:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood bowled Australia to a 214-run victory on day five with a career-best six-wicket haul as South Africa’s tail fell like a deck of cards in the first Test in Durban.
  
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• Why hair tests are still not being used in the AFL's illicit drugs battle

  13-10-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
  
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• What's happening with the AFL's new Illicit Drugs Policy?

  13-10-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
  
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• Walters explains bold Tedesco snub

  13-10-2026 22:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters explains his decision to snub Clive Churchill Medal winner James Tedesco from his Kangaroos team.
  
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• Minnows’ ‘spectacular’ act stuns Matildas in 2min CHAOS… before brutal reality check

  13-10-2026 22:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Less than two minutes into their clash with lowly Haiti, the Matildas looked set to finish the international window in brutal fashion against lowly Haiti with a rapid-fire goal.
  
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• Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test

  13-10-2026 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia started the first Test against South Africa on the back foot, but its 214-run victory has silenced any critics of the selection strategy.
  
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• Matildas stun Haiti in 90 seconds

  13-10-2026 21:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Leticia McKenna finds the back of the net for the Matildas to open the scoring against Haiti within 90 seconds of kick off.
  
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