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Australia steps up Qatar WC protests

<p>Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issue...

Coach Arnold brainwashes his Socceroos

<p>Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is brainwashing his players, banning the 'F' word - France - ahead of their World Cup clash.</p>

Cycling great Meares to lead Olympics team

<p>Track cycling great Anna Meares will be Australia's chef de mission for the Paris Olympics, taking over the important honorary role from Ian Cheste...

Reigning champions Perth miss WBBL finals

<p>Reigning champions Perth will miss the WBBL finals after being upset by the Melbourne Renegades in a rain-affected match in Moe.</p>

Snapshot of A-League Women Round One

<p>A look at the highlights of an eventful A-League Women round one, when Western United sprung a surprise on champions Melbourne Victory.</p>

Melbourne overrun Capitals in WNBL victory

<p>Melbourne trio Cayla George, Tiffany Mitchell and Kristy Wallace combined for the Boomers' third win of the WNBL season with a 35-point victory ove...

Kings sink Hawks in buzzer-beating NBL win

<p>A corner three-pointer from Shaun Bruce has sealed a classic NSW derby win for the Sydney Kings over the Illawarra Hawks in an NBL nailbiter.</p>

Injured Socceroo Boyle out of World Cup

<p>Star Socceroos winger Martin Boyle is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury in what coach Graham Arnold says is a devastating setback for h...

Reds in last-gasp ALW win over Sydney FC

<p>Substitute Emilia Murray has scored a stunning 87th minute winner to help Adelaide United open the A-League Women season with a 1-0 victory over Sy...

Celtic return unlikely in short term: Ange

<p>After the Sydney Super Cup, Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou said his side was likely to take friendlies to other countries before returning to Austra...

NSW the Pride of Australian hockey

<p>NSW Pride have claimed the 2022 Hockey One League women's title with a thrilling grand final shootout win over defending champions Brisbane Blaze i...

Everton beat Celtic in Sydney Super Cup

<p>After two scoreless halves, Premier League side Everton have defeated Scottish champions Celtic on penalties in the second game of the Sydney Super...

New Zealand defence minister visits Kyiv

<p>Peeni Henare, New Zealand's defence minister, spent 10 hours in Kyiv on Saturday to show support for Ukraine's resistance against invading force Ru...

Smith has Aust Open golf in his sights

<p>Cameron Smith is set to contest the Australian PGA at Royal Queensland but has one eye on winning the Australian Open for the first time. </p>

Long road ahead for NSW flood victims

<p>Authorities are warning it could be months before flooding impacts are resolved in NSW as a second death is recorded in Eugowra.</p>

USA imports star for Breakers in NBL win

<p>New Zealand have prevailed in a tight NBL contest over Adelaide behind strong performances from Barry Brown Jr and Dererk Pardon.</p>

Starc has strong opinions on World Cup axe

<p>Mitchell Starc claims he made his strong opinions known to George Bailey about his axing from Australia's Twenty20 side during the World Cup.</p>

Rojas, Pollicina star in City ALW win

<p>Rhianna Pollicina and Maria Rojas were the party poopers for Wellington Phoenix in their first home A-League Women match, as Melbourne City won 4-1...

PM to tell unions to push ahead on wages

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the International Trade Union Confederation's 5th World Congress in Melbourne on Monday.</p>

Hawks' King set to miss rest of NBL season

<p>The Illawarra Hawks have lost a second NBL import in as many months after scans confirmed George King requires a long stretch out with a leg injury...