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• Pietsch gets Wallabies off to perfect start

  04-07-2026 12:41 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallabies had the overlap and Dylan Pietsch scored in the corner in just the fourth minute against Ireland.
  
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• Hey now, you’re an All-Star: Australian rookie Bazzana makes history in US baseball league

  05-07-2026 05:49 via smh.com.au
  
  He was the first Australian taken with the No.1 pick in the MLB draft, and made his debut for the Cleveland Guardians just over two months ago, but Travis Bazzana’s star is on a rapid rise.
  
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• Late blow as Eels forward sin binned

  05-07-2026 05:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Parramatta prop Boss Kapua is sin binned for a high shot late in her side's clash with the Wests Tigers.
  
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• Rising Aussie puts world on notice with stunning record run in US

  05-07-2026 05:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Cameron Myers puts up a new Oceania record and claims victory in a stunning mile run at the Eugene Diamond League.
  
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• To shed the underdog tag, Australian soccer needs to have some tough conversations

  05-07-2026 05:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Judging by the response to the Socceroos’ shattering World Cup exit against Egypt, fans and players have had a gutful of gallant defeats. So how do they become the team we want them to be?
  
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• Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to Ireland

  05-07-2026 05:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.
  
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• ‘He definitely gets away with a lot’: Blues want referee to ignore Grant’s on-field antics in decider

  05-07-2026 05:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Storm skipper and Maroons hooker Harry Grant had a great mentor in Cameron Smith when it came to talking to referees. NSW want Ashley Klein to ignore him.
  
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• ‘Dumbest thing for the year’: Possible ban, major fine on table for BOTH teams after ‘out of control’ brawl

  05-07-2026 05:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood’s clash with the Gold Coast has descended into chaos with a shock all-in melee at half time after Pies star Brayden Maynard was dropped off the ball.
  
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• Live: Pezet returns against Manly before electric Knights-Dolphins showdown

  05-07-2026 05:25 via abc.net.au
  
  With Mitchell Moses on Origin duty, off-season recruit Jonah Pezet will face Manly in his first game since round five. Follow live. 
  
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• Foran’s late Sea Eagles switch; Eels’ hammer forward pack blow: NRL Late Mail

  05-07-2026 05:23 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Sea Eagles have made a late pack switch while the Eels will be without a key middle.
  
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• Winmar statue removed during NAIDOC Week after assault conviction

  05-07-2026 05:03 via abc.net.au
  
  A statue immortalising a key moment in AFL history against racism is taken down, after its subject Nicky Winmar is found guilty of assaulting a woman.
  
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• 'Sad feeling': How this World Cup has been one of exclusion for many fans

  05-07-2026 04:59 via abc.net.au
  
  There's never been a more diverse World Cup in history, but the 2026 version has also been one of exclusion for many fans wanting to join in the fun.
  
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• Tigers hooker bloodied after head clash

  05-07-2026 04:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers hooker Salma Nour is forced from the field after a sickening head clash with teammate Sarah Togatuki.
  
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• Joey, Smith react to Walker brain snap

  05-07-2026 04:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith weigh in on Cody Walker kicking Jack Cogger.
  
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• Broncos self-destruct as finals hopes dashed

  05-07-2026 04:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Smith admits the Broncos have 'self-destructed' as their NRL premiership defence goes up in smoke.
  
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• Apss scores in Tigers onslaught

  05-07-2026 04:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers captain Kezie Apps gives her side a massive first-half lead over the Eels.
  
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• Nine celebrates 50 Years of Deadly

  05-07-2026 04:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Nine is celebrating 50 Years of Deadly, with voting now open to determine the greatest Indigenous player in that period.
  
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• ‘Speechless’: Aussie MLB star Travis Bazzana’s rapid rise continues with stunning honour

  05-07-2026 04:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian Travis Bazzana’s rapid rise in Major League Baseball has continued after earning a place on the American League roster for the All-Star Game through player balloting.
  
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• Aussie duo make history as records tumble in 20-year marathon first and statement US win

  05-07-2026 04:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia has a new marathon record as Haftu Strintzos became the first Australian to win the Gold Coast Marathon in two decades, while rising star Cameron Myers also broke a national record on his way to a Diamond League triumph.
  
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• Why England’s bowlers are annoyed with a global pop star ahead of World Cup final

  05-07-2026 04:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England are annoyed their bowlers’ usual pre-game routines will be changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s on Sunday.
  
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• ‘Armageddon hit’: Yze leaps to Lynch’s defence after return from early season ‘shocker’

  05-07-2026 04:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Richmond coach Adem Yze leapt to the defence of spearhead Tom Lynch after another quiet night in a heartbreaking loss to Carlton.
  
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• ‘Not easy, is it?’: Former captain’s cheeky taunt for ex-teammate after ‘disgusting’ WC moment

  05-07-2026 03:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Beth Mooney has been in the wars over the last couple of weeks.
  
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• Expect chaos: Piastri warning after ‘dangerous’ sprint; Russell cops title blow — Talking Points

  05-07-2026 03:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Andrea Kimi Antonelli didn’t want to exit pit lane first at the end of Q3. Traditionally a disadvantage, the Italian teenager knew that he might miss the track at its very best, when the most rubber had been laid down.
  
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• ‘Everyone knows better’: Aussie bosses issue verdict on Popa’s shock Socceroos calls

  05-07-2026 03:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Football Australia’s two most senior officials have once again given Tony Popovic their backing despite the Socceroos boss receiving backlash after Australia bowed out of the World Cup on penalties against Egypt.
  
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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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