Sport
How Socceroos’ newest star went from accidental goalkeeper to national hero
Ten years ago, Patrick Beach was playing softball, left-back and dabbling in goalkeeping. On Sunday, he made a name for himself on soccer’s biggest stage.
- by Emma Kemp
NRL
Opinion
NRL 2026
Klein should stand down from Origin duties following gambling revelations
As the NRL closes in on what it hopes will be a $4 billion broadcast rights deal, it is now dealing with unwanted attention.
- by Roy Masters
Jarome and hosed: Luai hat-trick seals stunning Leichhardt farewell for Tigers
In a match of mad momentum swings, it had to be the Tigers’ co-captain who stood tall and steered his side to victory on Sunday.
- by Dan Walsh
Klein’s problem gambling spiralled on NRL’s watch
- by Chris Barrett, Roy Masters and Adrian Proszenko
Exclusive
NRL 2026
Tigers consider playing all home games at Leichhardt Oval in 2028
- by Adrian Proszenko
Eels 15 Raiders 12
NRL 2026
Gritty Eels snap losing streak and dent Raiders’ finals hopes
- by Dominic Brock
Insight & Analysis
The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin
Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July
The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
The World Cup has only just started, and FIFA has already suffered a humiliating defeat
The outrages are mounting for the world game’s governing body. All of which should have been foreseeable, and none of which have been addressed.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Cricket
Soccer
‘Experience only does so much’: A world of possibilities awaits the Socceroos
If Australia’s win over Turkey shows what’s possible today, with the youngest World Cup team Australia has ever fielded, what else could be?
- by Vince Rugari
‘Let these people talk’: After silencing Turkey, Irankunda turns to his American doubters
Nestory Irankunda and the Socceroos know the talk is going to continue but he and his teammates are fired up to prove critics in the USA wrong when the two nations meet in a pivotal group game.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Popovic made some massive calls. It’s fair to say they paid off
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
Swans superstar Heeney reveals Cox’s rev-up to their leaders before furious comeback
- by Danny Russell and Roy Ward
AFL Briefing
AFL 2026
Solomon’s dire warning for the Bombers; player contact with an umpire could cost one club $50,000
- by Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
Basketball
Knicks break their drought and deliver long-awaited sporting glory to New York
After a 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again, thanks to another come-from-behind win.
- by Tim Reynolds
Exclusive
Boomers
Battle of the ages: The veteran Boomers stars fighting for one last Olympic charge
In a rare interview, Boomers coach Adam Caporn discusses Patty Mills, Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles, and Australia’s new wave of basketball talent.
- by Jon Pierik
Racing
Also in Sport
Shayna Jack’s brother helped her through hell. They’re now on an Australian team
Australia will take a team of 60 swimmers to Glasgow for next month’s Commonwealth Games.
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Commonwealth Games
Why Chalmers was right to fire up at IOC over athlete funding
In a remarkable post-race interview, Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers blasted the IOC and said he had major fears for the future of swimming.
- by Tom Decent
