FIFA gives Trump a peace prize
President Donald Trump has described being given the new FIFA peace prize as "one of the great honours of my life".
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Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status
A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.
‘Well played, son’: tears as teen cricketer farewelled
A talented young athlete who died after a freak cricket training accident has been remembered by his devastated loved ones as a source of endless joy and love.
Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler’s courage
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public with alleged discriminatory treatment she received playing for French club Montpellier.
Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport
A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.
‘So easy’: Della Maddalena crushed in UFC title defence
Islam Makhachev has become just the 11th fighter in UFC history to become a two-division champion after crushing Australian Jack Della Maddalena in New York.
‘Cherish Ben forever’: dad’s tribute to teen cricketer
A "popular and much-loved" 17-year-old cricketer who died after being struck by a ball at training will forever be cherished, his grieving father says.
Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen’s life
Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.
NRL powerhouse pips AFL goliath as most valuable club
A four-straight NRL champion has eclipsed the AFL's marquee team in brand value, with high-flying football clubs surging in value according to a survey.
MP’s unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests
Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.
Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club
A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.
Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts
Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.
Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon
NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.
Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act
A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.
John Coates resigns as CAS head due to cancer treatment
Veteran Australian Olympic official John Coates has stood down early as head of sport's highest court, after being treated for cancer
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
‘Bit light’: NRL star’s verdict on lying cop’s sentence
A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.
Behind the lens of the Sydney Olympics, 25 years on
Watched by 3.7 billion people, the Sydney Olympics holds iconic status in the Games' history and AAP chief photographer Dean Lewins was there to capture it.
Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you
The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.
Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow
The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.
Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers
It has been a choppy ride for three Scottish rowing brothers closing in on Australia's east coast after raising $1.5 million for clean water projects.
First Nations runners chasing major marathon goal
Three First Nations runners are chasing a huge milestone, completing their seventh world marathon major on Sunday.
‘Betrayal’: soccer players convicted over betting fraud
Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.
Indigenous group in legal bid to stop Olympic park plan
Plans to convert a park into the 2032 Olympic centrepiece are facing legal action from an Indigenous group who say it will damage a significant cultural site.
Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness
Netballer Laura Geitz, AFL goalkicking machine Jason Dunstall and sports physician Dr Peter Harcourt are among the latest Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.
Brisbane goes for gold with $70b win from 2032 Olympics
The next Olympic Games in Australia is forecast to inject more than $70 billion into the economy over 20 years but an expert has cast doubt over its legacy.
Allianz Stadium could go offline for drainage works
The A-League is bracing for the possibility of being without a major Sydney stadium for part of the summer, due to longstanding concerns over drainage.
Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.