PARIS (AP) — IOC president Thomas Bach says he will leave office next year and Olympics is “best served with a change in leadership.”
South Africa will bat first against Afghanistan in their first one-day international against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Sri Lanka have reached 7-302 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle, thanks to a century from the in-form Kamindu Mendis.
Taylor Smith stood tall for the Brisbane Lions after a key late scratching to boot four goals in a 47-point defeat of the improved Western Bulldogs.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have put their political differences aside in a phone call, which the former US president described as "very, very nice".
India have extra incentive to clean sweep Bangladesh when they meet in a two-match home Test series beginning on Thursday.
Collingwood midfielder Mikala Cann and skipper Brianna Davey will miss Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs due to suspension and injury respectively.
A Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause has made a raft of recommendations, including reproductive leave and better education.
Faced with an AFL preliminary final, Sydney's Isaac Heeney says his team is "back" since their August 3 thrashing by Friday's opponents Port Adelaide.
A key housing bill will be pushed back into parliament despite the government, the opposition and the Greens reaching a stalemate in negotiations.
Every aspect of Aboriginal people's lives was controlled on missions in Queensland, including their wages, the state's truth-telling inquiry has been told.
Manly star Tom Trbojevic says his problem shoulder is feeling better ahead of the NRL semi-final against Sydney Roosters, but end-of-year Tests are unlikely.
Cronulla are circling the minor premiership but coach Tony Herman says the squad is not getting carried away at the prospect of their first ever finals berth.
Key forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne after 14 AFL seasons and a premiership with West Coast.
Roma have gone winless in their opening four Italian league matches and coach Daniele De Rossi has paid the price.
Australia is working with a number of other countries to try to change a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority which comes to a vote this week.
Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she tried to avoid being divisive despite ignoring warnings on social media over attending a controversial rally.
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has set his sights on returning for the Demons in round one next year following some horrific injuries.
Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.
A man who murdered his partner due to jealousy over her serving customers in a Thai restaurant has been sentenced to more than two decades in jail.
Coach Jo Yapp has made four changes as the Wallaroos look to stretch their winning run over Wales to seven straight victories in their Test match in Newport.
