Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight
Embattled rugby league star Zac Lomax could be left in legal limbo for the start of the 2026 season as his court case with Parramatta threatens to expand.
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Raising the Bar: The Queensland Kid Who Just Lifted History
Jackson started lifting weights as a way to rebuild his confidence after having a tough time at school. Now that journey has taken him all the way to a World Record.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels
Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
‘Not a one-off’: calls grow for Bondi royal commission
Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours
Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.
‘Baz’ McCullum concedes England’s prep didn’t work
Coach Brendon McCullum has admitted for the first time that mistakes in England's Ashes preparations played a part in his side's downfall Down Under.
Wizard’s magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds
Aussie darts cult hero Simon Whitlock has fallen at the first hurdle at the darts world championship in London, going down 3-2 to Englishman Connor Scutt.
Back again: Wizard of Oz shoots for darts glory
Australia's most famous darts player Simon Whitlock is ready for yet another crack at the world title, a year after many were predicting he was finished.
Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding
Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.
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".
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.