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Bullets with hooves: McDonald is loaded and ready to fire on Champions day
Some trainers and jockeys wait a lifetime to be involved in one good horse. On Saturday, Chris Waller and James McDonald will race three in 80 minutes – Joliestar, Autumn Glow and Aeliana.

Fight stopped for bizarre reason
Kya Sparks is forced to get his rat's tail taped up in the middle of his fight against Zidane Tavares.

'Absolute chaos' as referee misses towel
The referee fails to notice a towel being thrown in during Paulo Aukuso's win.

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Paul Gallen viciously knocked out before Asofa-Solomona throws punch at spectator
Moments after the fight was waved off, Asofa-Solomona jumped out of the ring and into the crowd, but was escorted back into the squared circle.

'We have our own fair playing field': 1Xtra launches first ever UK rap chart
The top 20 best selling UK rap tracks will be celebrated each week on Radio 1Xtra with DJ Kenny Allstar.

Big AI is about to get a big reality check
It was starting to look like nothing could stop or even slow the coming AI avalanche, with Anthropic, OpenAI, and others rushing toward AGI while government officials largely stood on the sidelines. But then came Tuesday’s Democratic blue tsunami, which remade the political landscape overnight and upset the calculus of AI...

The viral footage which got cricket cheat ‘Clicky Ponting’ banned for two years
Brian Devine cannot play, coach, umpire, score or manage junior teams for the length of his suspension after cheating scandal

Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.

NRL could strip licence from Wests Tigers’ owners after fresh board ructions
The NRL may consider stepping in after the CEO of the club’s controversy-plagued owners, the Holman Barnes Group, was abruptly stood down this week.

Former Cronulla Sharks star knocked out in first round
Paul Gallen has been rushed to hospital after copping a sickening series of blows in his round-one knockout loss to Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Eels board set to clear Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr is set to be cleared by the Eels board after a false positive roadside drug test.

Nelson knocks Gallen out, jumps into the crowd
Nelson Asofa-Solomona knocks out Paul Gallen then takes a swing at someone in the crowd.

Dear Mac fans: Welcome to our glorious touchscreen future
Apple’s first MacBook with a touchscreen goes on sale today, so I just wanted to take a moment to welcome Mac fans to the party that is tapping and swiping on your screen. Those of us on Linux and Windows have been doing it for ages, so we know all...

Olivia Rodrigo's Christmas song sounds familiar... on purpose
The pop star sought permission from cult 80s band The Waitresses before releasing her festive single.

Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley also said what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns winner as BBC axes the series
The UK spin off of the global hit show is being shelved after eight series on the BBC.

Teen goalkeeper stars as Phoenix shake-up delivers first win of season
Handed a shock start over experienced Fern Vic Esson, 19-year-old Brooke Neary helps Wellington break their duck with a 2-0 win over Adelaide.

How your votes are counted on election day
You're ready to cast your vote, but what happens after that and how is it secure?