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Tiger Woods apologises for tampon prank, poised to make cut

Tiger Woods made an apology and appeared to make the cut at the Genesis Invitational on Friday, as a prank gone wrong overshadowed his return to action at his first official PGA Tour event in nearly eight months.

Chiefs win thrilling Super Bowl, deny Eagles’ Aussie pair

Kansas City have pipped Philadelphia 38-35 in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs' comeback denying Australian pair Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs a historic victory.

Heartbreak for Aussie Volkanovski in UFC title fight

Alex Volkanovski has failed in his bid to make UFC history, losing to champion Islam Makhachev in their lightweight title fight in Perth.

LeBron James breaks NBA’s scoring record

LeBron James is now the NBA's leading point scorer after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark of 38,387 points.

Australian Eagles’ bid for Super Bowl rings heats up

Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs could become only the second and third Australians to win a Super Bowl, if Philadelphia can beat Kansas City in Arizona.

Aussie Jordan Mailata headed to Super Bowl with Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have beaten the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 in the NFC Championship game to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.

World Athletics ponders transgender rule change

World Athletics says it is consulting with member federations on a proposal that would impose more stringent testosterone limits on transgender women athletes competing in women's track and field events.

Aussie Josh Giddey stars in OKC win over Nets in NBA

Australia's Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have scored 28 points apiece in Oklahoma City's 112-102 win over a Ben Simmons-less Brooklyn in the NBA.

NFL’s Damar Hamlin off ventilator, talks to team

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own again after his cardiac arrest during a game and can talk after having his breathing tube removed.

NFL star Damar Hamlin critical after mid-game collapse

The NFL clash between Cincinnati and Buffalo has been suspended after Bills' Damar Hamlin required lengthy medical treatment following an on-field collapse.

FIA wants more teams in Formula One

Formula One's governing body the FIA is ready to start a process for new teams to enter the championship. The move from the organisation's president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, could open the door to...

Football legend Pele dies at age 82

Soccer legend Pele has died in Sao Paulo aged 82, with the hospital saying death was due to due to multiple organ failures from the progression of colon cancer.

France into World Cup final with 2-0 win over Morocco

France will take on Argentina in the World Cup showpiece after beating Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing semi-final to end the fairytale run of the north Africans and stay on course for a successful title defence.

Messi magic secures 3-0 win for Argentina to reach World Cup final

Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with superstar Lionel Messi in ominous form as the South Americans chase a third title.

Penalty pain for Harry Kane as France beat England at World Cup

France remain on track to defend their World Cup win from four years ago after defeating England 2-1 in the final quarter-final in Qatar.

Argentina into World Cup semis with penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Lionel Messi and Argentina have advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.

Croatia stun Brazil in World Cup boilover

Croatia have caused another sensation at a shock-laden World Cup, knocking out favourites Brazil in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final.

World Cup fever as Socceroos unite nation

Football fever is building in Australia as fans make plans to cheer the Socceroos in their David-and-Goliath clash with football giants Argentina.

Socceroos down Denmark for spot in final 16 at World Cup

Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knock-out stages for just the second time.

Rainbow flag protester runs onto field at Qatar World Cup

A protester holding a rainbow flag has invaded the pitch during the World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay in Qatar.

Cameron Smith claims third Australian PGA title

Cameron Smith has capped an emotional homecoming with a third Australian PGA Championship victory, three shots clear of Jason Scrivener and Ryo Hisatsune.

Cristiano Ronaldo first to score at five World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored for the fifth World Cup in a row from a penalty as Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in a pulsating match in Group H.

Jeff Fenech retrospectively handed fourth world title

Aussie boxer Jeff Fenech has been retrospectively awarded a fourth world title, 31 years after being controversially robbed of the super-featherweight belt.

NFL player Bobby Wagner flattens protestor on field

A protestor who ran onto the field during an NFL game was flattened in a tackle by LA Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner.

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $A15m

Michael Jordan's jersey worn in the NBA Finals during his 'Last Dance' season has fetched a record price.

Daniel Ricciardo won’t rule out a break from F1

Daniel Ricciardo says he'd consider taking a sabbatical from Formula One if the right opportunities don't emerge next season after his break with McLaren.

Diamonds shine for Australia 1000-gold milestone

Australia reached 1000 Commonwealth Games gold medals on Sunday night, with the Diamonds reclaiming their netball crown by beating Jamaica in the final.

Canberra’s Kelsey-Lee Barber wins javelin gold on last throw

Kelsey-Lee Barber has produced yet more last-throw heroics to win javelin gold in Birmingham.

Emma McKeon sets Commonwealth Games medal record

Australian swimmer Emma McKeon is now the most successful athlete ever at the Commonwealth Games, with a record 19 medals.

Tiger Woods rejected $A1billion LIV Golf offer: Greg Norman

Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was around $A1 billion to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
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