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The Lexus Melbourne Cup market has been rocked by the withdrawal of the best international raider from the field.

A grand master at 13, refusing to play an American dogged by allegations of cheating, and venturing into the world of online chess gaming all made Norway's Carlsen a household name.

"For a person who has purported professionally to be such a supporter of women in the sporting field this is, apart from not being acceptable, it is appalling."

Fighter jets tracking the private jet with one of the world's top golfers aboard reported seeing the crew slumped in their seats.

Giulia Manfrini was impaled by a needlefish while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.

Carl Ditterich is accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 16 in 1985.

Police have charged an Erebus Motorsport engineer with assault after he allegedly also falsely claimed he was the victim of an assault.

Designed to withstand nuclear attack, the bolthole aimed to whisk him away, but everything didn't go to plan.

Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst "the size of a small grapefruit" removed from her neck and "all is OK."

Farmers digging a well on a property in Cardiff, New York, uncovered what they claimed to be the remains of an ancient giant on October 16, 1869.

Port great Kane Cornes has taken to video form and run his eye over the Dan Houston trade.

The condition, sometimes referred to as breakdance bulge, is thought to be caused by repeated friction between the scalp and the floor during headspins.

Former Hawthorn player Carl Peterson appeared drunk or drug-affected and lost his clothing after being picked up by a club official at the airport, the AFL club claims.

Welcome to day four of our live coverage of the AFL trade period.

The WACA Ground is midway through the biggest redevelopment in its 131-year history, with a new pool set to offer fans the coolest place to watch the cricket.

A female jockey has suffered critical injuries in a horror race fall at Gawler, South Australia.

Star forward Joe Daniher has confirmed to Brisbane Lions teammates that he is retiring, dropping the bombshell days after helping his team to a premiership.

Minor premiers Melbourne will take on the Panthers in this year's NRL grand final, with the two best teams in the competition making it through to the big dance.

Among the celebrities in the crowd were American TV host Conan O'Brien, New Zealand director Taika Waititi and former boxer David Tua.

His attorney is claiming the 18-year-old had possession of the ball, before a buff man ripped it away from him.

Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players are getting a taste of the atmosphere they will experience tomorrow.

Kevin Walters has been sacked as head coach of the Brisbane Broncos less than 12 months after taking the side to a grand final.

The Lions are desperate for a win after last year's loss against Collingwood. But will the sun be on the two teams' side?

Simon Burgess has pleaded guilty to breaching family violence orders and hitting a woman.

Newcastle Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga has withdrawn from the race to represent the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships.

The Brownlow Medal, the AFL's most prestigious individual award, is being handed out on September 23. Check out the best looks from the red carpet here.

Just days after Graham Arnold announced his departure from the role, Football Australia has unveiled Tony Popovic as his successor.

The brother of Australian boxer Michael Zerafa has been sentenced over an unlawful punch-up in a boxing ring.

Ahead of the Brisbane Lions' clash against Sydney Swans on September 28 at the MCG, airfares are already skyrocketing in price.

There have been multiple investigations into the tragic death of Manly junior Keith Titmuss four years ago, but research has now shown the impact football had on his brain.

Steven King has been taken to hospital after collapsing at GMHBA Stadium on Friday, on the eve of the preliminary final.

Games are attended by 60,000 spectators at a time and watched by hundreds of millions on television.

After a 30-year absence and more than 20 years of speculation, Toyota has finally confirmed the brand will re-enter the top class of Australian motorsport in 2026.

He's taken some of the most famous Formula 1 photos in the world, but during his off-time, Kym Illman calls the sandy beaches of a coastal Western Australian town home.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been handed a $20,000 fine for his antics in engaging in taunting against Hawthorn players on Friday night.

Matt Burton had two chances to level it up but couldn't get it done in the dying minutes.

A record number of runners flooded the streets of Sydney to tackle the city's annual marathon.

Grand final game in Adelaide turned out of control after players engaged in a brawl.

Adam Kneale was awarded the huge sum over years of abuse he endured at the hands of fundraising volunteer Graeme Hobbs.

Police have charged a man who allegedly stole four Olympic medals from rowing champion Drew Ginn in Victoria.

Rebecca Cheptegei was doused in gasoline and set alight. She died days later with burns to most of her body.

The club boss has addressed the conflicting reports regarding Josh Addo-Carr's roadside drug test.

An officer has been placed on administrative leave after the detainment of the football star in Miami.

The makers of this technology claim the device can accurately determine if someone is concussed and is calling for the AFL to introduce its technology across the league.

He told South Korean media that he hoped Kim Woo-min would beat Australia's Elijah Winnington and Sam Short in the 400m freestyle.

A Sydney football team has awarded a Grand Final victory to their opponents in a tribute to a player who died during the game, saying it was "the right and humane thing to do."

Promising footy player Nick Campo's father revealed allegations about modifications to the Hilux ute, including an unbolted front seat.

A local Sydney soccer club is grieving the sudden loss of one of their players who died during a match over the weekend.

When six people were killed at Westfield Bondi Junction in April, Scott shot dead the attacker, Joel Cauchi, stopping his terrifying stabbing spree.