After a weekend in which the AFL and NRL delivered thrilling grand finals, Australian rugby laments the lost opportunity of its worst World Cup campaign.
Two goals in a minute, from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja, have earned Chelsea their first EPL win since August with a 2-0 triumph over neighbours Fulham.
New legislation enforcing mandatory closure periods for venues with gaming machines will be introduced in the Victorian parliament.
Michael Andretti, son of American motor sport veteran Mario, has crossed another hurdle in his bid to become the 11th team on the grid in Formula One.
Grand slam champions Coco Gauff and Iga Switek both made winning starts at the China Open in Beijing but Australia's only representative Daria Saville is out.
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has recovered from an achilles injury and will re-join the Southside Flyers in the WNBL this season at the age of 42.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes blew a 17-point lead but lifted again to beat the New York Jets 23-20 in the NFL on Sunday night.
The AFL and NRL's premiership coaches say their triumphs came in all-time classic grand finals.
The Ryder Cup is back in European hands - as it always is when they play at home - after a dramatic final day against the US in Rome.
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
The AFL grand final battle between Collingwood and Brisbane was a ratings hit, becoming the most-watched program this year outside of the Women's World Cup.
Scotland romped to an 84-0 win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup ahead of a final pool clash with Ireland which they must win to have a hope of advancing.
Europe have control of the Ryder Cup after building a five-point lead over the US heading into the final day singles matches at Marco Simone in Italy.
Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
Playing Australia's first cricket match of the home summer on the same day as rugby league's grand finals is "really positive", captain Alyssa Healy insists.
Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.
Gold Coast No.1 Evania Pelite's showdown with Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton could decide the NRLW grand final with Pelite set to showcase her raw power.
The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.
The mercury is expected to soar in multiple cities as special provisions are put in place for a scorching NRL grand final.
Tyson Fury is to fight Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world heavyweight title showdown in Saudi Arabia.
Paralympic chiefs have ruled that Russian athletes can compete at next year's Paris Games but not under the country's flag.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.
Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.
Laurie Daley has ruled himself out of consideration for the NSW State of Origin coaching role vacated by Brad Fittler.