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Photo: DustyNail / Wikimedia (CC0)Labuschagne's century in Potchefstroom eases pressure before South Africa Tests
Labuschagne retired out for 111 near his Klerksdorp birthplace, with Steve Smith and Alex Carey also contributing as Australia's tour match ended in a draw ahead of the Durban Test opener.
Photo: Fleets / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Daly Cherry-Evans kicks match-winning field goal in reported NRL finale as Roosters stun Knights
James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal as the Sydney Roosters claimed their first premiership since 2019, beating the Newcastle Knights 19-18 before 80,814 fans at Accor Stadium.
Horton-Milne and Bertagno headline SFNL's 2026 best and fairest night
Clubs across the Southern Football Netball League gathered to honour the best players of the season, with two awards split between joint winners.
Photo: DaHuzyBru / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Adelaide 36ers slump to 2-3 as Isaac Humphries injury drags on
The club is seeking a second opinion on its injured star centre after back-to-back losses exposed a lack of size and scoring depth beyond Bryce Cotton.
Nine signs seven-year deal to broadcast Australian athletics from 2027
The agreement with Athletics Australia extends beyond the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, running to at least the end of 2033.
Photo: Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Unbeaten Roosters crush Broncos 30-6 to claim third NRLW title
Brydie Parker's hat-trick helped power Sydney to a 26-0 half-time lead over Brisbane in Sunday's Grand Final at Accor Stadium, the largest half-time margin in NRLW decider history.
Photo: CityBoy777 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Phoenix end losing skid with 17-point win over Hawks
South East Melbourne snapped a three-game slide at John Cain Arena, denying Illawarra a second straight win to open its NBL27 campaign.
Photo: Pic HNB - Sri Lanka Melbourne firm signs deal to open Australian doors for HNB customers
Hatton National Bank has partnered with a Melbourne-based company to connect its customers with Australian universities, government bodies and sporting organisations.
Sri Lanka beats Bangladesh by 63 runs to claim Asian Games cricket bronze
Tharindu Ratnayake struck a rapid 65 and claimed two wickets as Sri Lanka recovered from an early batting collapse to defeat Bangladesh in the third-place play-off at the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin, Japan.
Photo: DI2000 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Cairns Next Star Luke Paul likened to NBA great John Stockton by ESPN
The 17-year-old point guard will finish the season with the Cairns Taipans before heading to Duke University for the 2027-28 college season.
Photo: Pete Nowakowksi / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Sydney FC Women land ten new signings, Golden Boot winner returns
The A-League Women club has also welcomed back record appearance maker Jada Whyman from Sweden as part of a 23-player off-season overhaul under coach James Slaveski.
Mendis replaces Asalanka as Sri Lanka's T20I captain for Pakistan tour
Dushmantha Chameera is included subject to fitness as the 15-player squad prepares to leave for Pakistan on October 4, ahead of three T20Is in Rawalpindi this month.
Photo: DaHuzyBru / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Wildcats sink Phoenix at RAC Arena for third home win in a row
The Wildcats have now won three straight at home, though the NBL's release did not include a final score from their clash with the Phoenix.
Toby Greene signs three-year deal with Geelong as free agent
The three-time All-Australian departs Greater Western Sydney after 15 seasons and 282 games, with the Giants to receive a second-round compensation pick currently slated at pick No. 26.
New Victorian agency begins work for multicultural communities
Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria issued its first fortnightly update, thanking two outgoing commissioners and marking a youth milestone for The Huddle.
Carlton holds off Hawthorn fightback for 12-point AFLW win in rain
Carlton captain Abbie McKay racked up 33 disposals as the Blues held off a Hawthorn fightback at Ikon Park, moving to third on the ladder while Hawthorn stays outside the top eight.
Photo: Victorian Amateur Football Association/Revo Fitness / Wikimedia (Public domain)VAFA appoints former AFL player Dean Anderson to lead strategic review
The former AFL player turned leadership consultant will spend October and November consulting clubs and the board before reporting back in December.
Photo: Haribhagirath / Wikimedia (CC0)Sri Lanka to open 2027 World Cup campaign against qualifier in Windhoek
The ICC has released the full schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the tournament opening in October and the final in Johannesburg.
Sri Lanka crash to lowest-ever T20I total of 45 as India reach Asian Games final
Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in the first over as Sri Lanka slumped to 45 all out, with India's 124-run win setting up a first-ever Asian Games meeting with Pakistan.
Photo: mikecogh / Openverse (CC BY-SA 2.0)VAFA reveals 2026 best and fairest winners, three sections end in ties
A Danish rookie claimed a league medal in her first season in Australia as the VAFA handed out best and fairest awards across 18 sections, with three counts finishing level.
Photo: Camw / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Olyroos name 23 for Korea Republic as new Olympic cycle begins
Four Melbourne City players and two from Melbourne Victory are among the squad that will face Korea Republic U23s at Gosford as Australia begins its push toward Los Angeles 2028.