Sport

The Western Bulldogs have scored a thrilling five-point win over premiers Brisbane at the Gabba.

Lions run down as Bulldogs go toe-to-toe with champs

Ed Richards starred as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 points behind to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Annabel Sutherland has powered Australia to the brink of victory with a remarkable all-round performance.

Supreme Sutherland powers Aussies to brink of victory

A remarkable and record-breaking all-round performance from Annabel Sutherland has powered Australia to the brink of victory in their day-night Test against India at the WACA Ground.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Jake Stringer has soared to great heights in kicking five goals in the Giants' win over Hawthorn. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Hawks got what they deserved in Giants loss: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the Hawks got exactly what they deserved in a 27-point season-opening loss to GWS.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Video
Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen’s start to life in the new generation of Formula One cars has made a horror start.

Mercedes set pace in Melbourne after scary Verstappen crash

Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has made a horror start to life in the new generation of Formula One cars, crashing out of qualifying in Melbourne on his first flying lap. SEE THE VIDEO

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Iran players saluted instead of singing their national anthem before the Matildas match. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Iranian footballers face wrath of Tehran over brave defiance

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
A look back at Cometti's career highlights

The many heights of Cometti’s calling career

From East Fremantle Oval to the colosseum of the MCG to the biggest sporting stage of them all Cometti’s brilliance took him not just around Australia but across the world.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Formula One has finally entered its bold new generation with the paddock flocking to Melbourne for the season opening Australian Grand Prix.

The MUST KNOW F1 changes ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Formula One has finally entered its bold new generation with the paddock flocking to Melbourne for the season opening Australian Grand Prix. And these are the MUST KNOW changes for season 2026.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Alyssa Healy has played what may be her final international innings.

Retiring legend falls in fast-forward WACA day-nighter

Alyssa Healy has completed what may be her final international innings, figuring among 13 wickets to fall in the fast-forward start to their day-night Test match against India at the WACA Ground.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Craig McRae has been forced to address rumours about his marriage.

Coach addresses swirling marital rumours

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has moved to address not one but two rumours that have run rampant during the AFL off-season.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
There are grave fears for Iranian’s women’s football players after they been labelled ‘wartime traitors’.

Players suddenly in grave danger after clash with Matildas

A journalist has sounded the alarm and says the team is facing ‘arbitrary detention and execution’.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Video
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary’s kitchen at his luxury Sydney home has been destroyed.

Chaos strikes Nathan Cleary home on eve of blockbuster clash

The nightmare situation has severely disrupted the champ’s preparation for his season-opener.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
The Matildas have booked their spot in the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Matildas put four on Iran as Korea clash looms

The Matildas have booked their spot in the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals, but need to defeat South Korea in Sydney on Sunday to qualify top of Group A despite a 4-0 win over Iran.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Ash Gentle and husband Josh Amberger are expecting.

Aussie Olympian’s baby joy three months after devastating miscarriage

The inspirational athlete bravely competed just days after experiencing unimaginable pain before Christmas.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Video
The new AFL season has sparked to life as former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow slotted his first goal as a Swan.

AFL opener sparks to life with spicy Curnow scuffle

It’s taken a half, but the new AFL season has sparked to life as former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow slotted his first goal as a Swan.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney

‘Soundtrack of our nation’, McAvaney farewells Cometti

On the eve of a new season, the AFL lost one of its greatest champions as close friend, Bruce McAvaney, led a fitting tribute to farewell Dennis Cometti. 

Updated
Read more (2 min) →