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A Launceston man has drowned while competing in the swimming leg of the Coles Bay Triathlon, an annual event on Tasmania's east coast. 

Australian skiers finish first, second, third and fourth at the FIS Freestyle World Cup event, the first time in history the nations' skiers have achieved the feat in aerials.

Three wickets in the final five overs of day three have Australia on the brink of victory in the second Test and a series sweep against Sri Lanka.

Australian Open golf men's and women's tournaments are to split after a Golf Australia review, following criticism from leading players.

NRLW players are more likely to hurt themselves or their opponents in a tackle than their male counterparts. Players and coaches explain why and what is being done to fix it.

Alex Carey is hopeful both he and Josh Inglis can feature in future Test teams, as Australia braces for a selection squeeze after the Sri Lanka series.

Major Liz Daly's seven-day peacekeeping duty became a month of terror and trauma, and now sport and the Invictus Games is helping her overcome it.

Yet to drop a set in Rotterdam, world number eight Alex de Minaur moves a step closer to a potential clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the tournament decider.

Steve Smith broke more records as the man once dubbed his protege, Marnus Labuschagne, edged closer to being dropped. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test in Galle.

Fiji has fired director of rugby Laijipa Naulivou, a former women's national team captain, after she said there was a "gay problem" in a newspaper interview.

Max King, Jack Sinclair and Mason Wood have all suffered injuries and been sent for scans after a training session at St Kilda. 

Alex Carey joins Steve Smith in raising his bat as a massive partnership puts Australia 73 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand in the first innings after day two of the second Test.

Brad Donald departs as Jillaroos coach, with his replacement Jess Skinner making an immediate statement ahead of the upcoming Test against England in Las Vegas.

Under-pressure Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Spurs were outclassed in their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool in the second leg of their League Cup semifinal at Anfield.

Foxtel apologises after inadvertently telling subscribers their services will be cut, but others are not so lucky.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe welcomes the return of the mile event in the athletics program for the streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of making history, but an online conspiracy about referees favouring them has cast a cloud over the Super Bowl and forced the NFL to defend its officials.

Afghans in northern Victoria say Shepparton's Nations Cup soccer tournament provides a sense of connection to locals and a reason to celebrate during difficult times for their country. 

Australia hands Cooper Connolly a Test debut in Galle at the expense of Todd Murphy, with the tourists mindful runs will be "at a premium" on a tricky wicket against Sri Lanka.

Travis Head proves he is the ultimate golden arm and Mitchell Starc works wonders with both the old and new ball as Sri Lanka's risky selection call pays off. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test in Galle.