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• Demon makes a stunning dive

  04-07-2026 15:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Zachary Svajda looked as if he'd done enough to win the point before Alex De Minaur dived parallel to the ground.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Mbappe penalty pips Paraguay in round of 16; Morocco end Canada’s run

  05-07-2026 03:01 via smh.com.au
  
  The golden boot race continues in earnest as Kylian Mbappe reaches seven goals for the tournament, meaning he joins Lionel Messi as joint leader.
  
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• Foz calls on young core as 'key' for Socceroos

  05-07-2026 02:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Although the Socceroos were knocked out in the knockout stages, Craig Foster knows that Australia has 'greater ambition' for the game.
  
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• Quick hits: Salah's class towards Aussies, Paraguay labelled a 'disgrace'

  05-07-2026 02:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Mo Salah's classy post-penalty act to the stricken Socceroos and a Paraguay team blasted as a "disgrace". Here are today's World Cup quick hits.
  
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• Australian marathon record falls

  05-07-2026 02:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Haftu Strintzos breaks the Australian marathon record in the Gold Coast Marathon, clocking 2:06:20.
  
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• Myers dominates, breaks Australian mile record

  05-07-2026 02:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Myers, aged just 20, dominates the men's mile at the Prefontaine Classic and becomes the outright national record holder.
  
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• Boks carve up England

  05-07-2026 02:41 via smh.com.au
  
  South Africa score a try through Cheslin Kolbe against England.
  
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• Ireland hang on after Donaldson missed kick

  05-07-2026 02:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Wallabies' Ben Donaldson misses a crucial kick for his side as Ireland hold on to victory in a thriller.
  
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• Co-host Canada lose to Morocco

  05-07-2026 02:32 via smh.com.au
  
  Co-hosts Canada lose to Morocco in the Round of 16 after a three goal thriller.
  
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• France finally breaks free of stubborn Paraguay on Independence Day

  05-07-2026 02:06 via abc.net.au
  
  After strolling through the World Cup so far, France faced its first major test against the determined defence of Paraguay. In stifling heat and with tensions boiling over, Les Bleus came through largely unscathed.
  
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• France finally breaks free of stubborn Paraguay at World Cup on Independence Day

  05-07-2026 02:06 via abc.net.au
  
  After strolling through the World Cup so far, France faced its first major test against the determined defence of Paraguay. In stifling heat and with tensions boiling over, Les Bleus came through largely unscathed.
  
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• Australians cagey about champ Perry ahead of T20 World Cup final

  05-07-2026 01:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The women's T20 World Cup final looms in what could be Ellyse Perry's last match for Australia, and an injury cloud hangs over the champion.
  
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• ‘In hindsight, everyone knows better’: Football Australia backs under-fire Popovic

  05-07-2026 01:42 via smh.com.au
  
  The governing body says it has full confidence in the Socceroos coach but acknowledged the team need to evolve beyond the physical style they’re known for.
  
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• ‘Never seen anything like it’: England’s wild reception where past World Cup dreams have ‘gone to die’

  05-07-2026 01:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England received a not so friendly welcome to Mexico City as they prepare to take on the World Cup co-hosts at the famous Stadio Azteca in the Round of 16 on Monday morning.
  
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• Mbappe’s cold response to dodgy tactic as superstar makes big move in World Cup golden boot battle

  05-07-2026 01:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mbappe penalty pips Paraguay in round of 16; Morocco end Canada’s run

  05-07-2026 01:07 via smh.com.au
  
  France and Paraguay are fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals as they go head-to-head in Philadelphia. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mbappe penalty fires France ahead of Paraguay; Morocco end Canada’s run at round of 16

  05-07-2026 00:40 via smh.com.au
  
  France and Paraguay are fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals as they go head-to-head in Philadelphia. Follow all the action.
  
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• The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see

  05-07-2026 00:09 via abc.net.au
  
  If you watched greyhound race videos on Tasracing's website, you would likely never know that dozens of dogs were injured or killed during events last year.
  
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• Sherry Cask fell in her last race and is now 'retired'. That means she is dead, Greens say

  05-07-2026 00:09 via abc.net.au
  
  If you watched greyhound race videos on Tasracing's website, you would likely never know that dozens of dogs were injured or killed during events last year.
  
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• ‘Needed a rocket up them!’ Moment hope was lost for ‘deflated’ Vixens in horror GF loss

  05-07-2026 00:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  What a difference 12 months makes.
  
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• ‘Yikes’: Serena shares nasty update on Wimbledon ‘heartbreak’ as defending champion stunned

  04-07-2026 23:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On a day of sensations at Wimbledon, defending champion Iga Swiatek and former winner Elena Rybakina were both ousted from the championships, while icon Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from a doubles outing with her sister Venus.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Frustrations boil over as France meet Paraguay in round of 16; Morocco end Canada’s run

  04-07-2026 23:49 via smh.com.au
  
  France and Paraguay are fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals as they go head-to-head in Philadelphia. Follow all the action.
  
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• Who are the Deadliest players of the last 50 years?

  04-07-2026 23:46 via theage.com.au
  
  These Indigenous stars have left their mark on rugby league over the last 50 years. But who is the most Deadly player of them all?
  
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• ‘Unbelievable talent’: Tendulkar record toppled as teen sensation shines on debut

  04-07-2026 23:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob Bethell ensured the “unbelievable talent” finished on the losing side in the second T20 at Old Trafford.
  
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• Broken back prompts apprentice electrician to chase footy career

  04-07-2026 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Rather than ending his promising sporting prospects, a fractured back has prompted Mount Gambier tall Jobe Janeway to chase his dream of playing in the AFL.
  
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• ‘Rather be us’: Eliminated coach’s ‘bold’ World Cup claim as opposite number left baffled

  04-07-2026 23:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday morning AEST in Houston.
  
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• ‘Couldn’t be prouder’: First quarter-finalists decided as World Cup co-hosts eliminated

  04-07-2026 23:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday morning AEST in Houston.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: France and Paraguay meet in round of 16; Morocco end Canada’s run

  04-07-2026 22:56 via smh.com.au
  
  France and Paraguay are fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals as they go head-to-head in Philadelphia. Follow all the action.
  
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• Antonelli claims sprint race

  04-07-2026 22:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
  
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• Tears flow as 21yo Filipino stuns reigning champion at Wimbledon

  04-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Alexandra Eala is left in tears after her stunning victory over reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek.
  
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