The Latest Breaking News from Richard Wainwright

Hawks grind out crucial AFLW win over Fremantle

Hawthorn posted a third consecutive AFLW victory to boost their top-four hopes, outlasting Fremantle in cold and windy conditions in Frankston.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Fight to stop illegal betting apps stepping into ring

Overseas gambling companies banned in Australia are sponsoring fighters who will compete in an onshore event, sparking concerns about illicit advertising.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

Quicker and wiser: Rohan Browning set to fly in Tokyo

Rohan Browning and Jessica Hull will be among a host of big-name Australians in action on day one of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.

AAP · Sep 11, 2025

Wildcats veteran's diet tweak key to NBL title bid

Perth Wildcats forward Jesse Wagstaff has shed nine kilograms and feels ready for whatever coach John Rillie throws at him in his 17th NBL campaign.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

How Buffon put rising Serie A star on path to Socceroos

Milos Degenek says it's only a matter of time before Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati earns a move to a top Italian club.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

How even ping-pong brings out the beast in Freo forward

Patrick Voss was delisted by Essendon in 2023 without even playing an AFL game, but he has become a cult hero, a menace, and a proven match-winner at Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Indian star in talks for game-changing stint in BBL

After only recently retiring from the Indian Premier League, spin great Ravichandran Ashwin could feature in this summer's Big Bash League.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo

Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.

AAP · Aug 31, 2025