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Liam Lawson holds off Max Verstappen for eighth at Hungarian Grand Prix
The Kiwi Racing Bulls driver finished ahead of his former Red Bull team-mate – the first time a Racing Bulls driver had beaten Verstappen on track this season.

Lions player ratings - the incredible, the unlucky & the poor
Who was an "utter machine" and who was the "unluckiest player in living memory"? It's our British and Irish Lions player ratings.

'We dug under our house and found a Nazi bunker'
Shaun and Carrie Tullier have plans to convert the building - but want to keep the history inside.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.

Mum's 'brutal' murder still a mystery 20 years on
Lucy Hargreaves was on the sofa when three men burst into her home while her toddler cried upstairs.

Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ
The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a "deliberate" strike, but Israel said it has "no information" about it.

Power veteran hurt in ugly collision with Geelong star
Ollie Wines looked hurt after a clash with Tom Stewart.

A month ago, the Sharks were fighting to make the finals. They can now aim much higher
And on the seventh day, the sun came out, the waters subsided and Cronulla sized up a remarkable run up the NRL ladder.

Don’t let FOMO fool you: Selling Big Bash teams is a bad idea
Cricket Australia must consider what is best for the fans, and the grassroots clubs and associations that ultimately own the game. Publicising the report that recommended Big Bash teams be sold would help us decide for ourselves.

Blues young star suffers serious looking knee injury
Carlton defender Harry O'Farrell has suffered a knee injury during his side's clash with Fremantle.

'He's got away with it!' - Siraj carries Brook catch over rope for six
Mohammed Siraj catches Harry Brook on the fine leg boundary but inadvertently steps over the rope on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

I went to games knowing we would struggle - Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on last season's difficulties, his relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his hopes for the new season.

Watch: Australians play in snowy winter wonderland
Parts of New South Wales were blanketed with the heaviest snow in 20 years.

Tens of thousands turn out for Sydney pro-Palestinian march
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed by the march, after it was authorised to go ahead by the Supreme Court hours earlier.

Third arrest after teenager stabbed to death in car park
A third 19-year-old man is detained after another 19-year-old was killed on Friday, police say.

Amber warning issued ahead of Storm Floris
The amber warning covers most of Scotland while a yellow warning covers the north of England.

Albert runs through McGregor to score
Elsie Albert puts in a barnstorming run to score, taking out Raecene McGregor in the process.

Ref bins bloody Dearden
Tom Dearden heads to the sin bin sporting an obvious cut.

Lloyd's concerns with Collingwood star Darcy Moore
Matthew Lloyd's vision exposing Collingwood star Darcy Moore's lack of form.

NRL Highlights: Sharks v Cowboys - Round 22
Cronulla Sharks host the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 22 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Sharks Stadium, Sydney.

Collingwood recruited a star. After another worrying loss, it’s time to let him shine
Dan Houston’s output at Collingwood has not reached expectations. As the Magpies look for a way out of their late-season slump, it’s time to let him do what he does best.