Full-circle emotion as Alcott joins sport Hall Of Fame
Next month's Sport Australia Hall Of Fame annual awards dinner will feature seven inductees, including one whose younger self would not comprehend the honour.
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Brisbane beckons for Mathews’ Australian Olympics goal
After winning two bronze medals at the 1956 Olympics and marching in the opening ceremony at Sydney 2000, Marlene Mathews plans to still be around for Brisbane.
‘A special buzz’: fans farewell racing at dog track
As thousands packed out the stands for the final greyhound races at an inner-city track, the devotees have mourned the loss of a piece of sporting history.
AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out
The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.
Selection headaches loom as Matildas thrash Haiti
Leticia McKenna starred with two goals as the Matildas rebounded from a poor loss with a big win over Haiti as they prepare for next year's World Cup.
Kerr ankle injury as error-hit Matildas fall to Germany
With their eyes firmly set on the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas received a reality check in a loss to a European powerhouse.
P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans
An 18-year-old driver has been granted bail after a car ploughed into a crowd who were farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
‘Gobsmacked’: emblem response thrills 2032 Games boss
A largely positive response to the leaked 2032 Brisbane Games emblem has thrilled organisers as they sweat on the Olympic sport program being finalised.
Inside billionaire’s bargain waterfront arena lease
A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.
The heart of Newcastle: fans chant even in defeat
More than 22,000 Newcastle fans packed into the Knights' home stadium and watched the NRL grand final together, for an evening that ended in misery.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans
Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.
Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF
Moving on from the "hardest part" of her NRLW career, Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken is set for a starring role in the grand final against Brisbane.
Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build
A joint venture is through to the next stage of talks in a major step on the road to delivering the 63,000-seat, 2032 Olympics' main stadium in Brisbane.
Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final
Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final.
Footy codes unite on Aussie rules’ big day
A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season
The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.
Japan almost shock India in T20 thanks to Brisbane boy
A Brisbane-based teen grade player has given India a scare in their T20 match against Japan in Sano, held to celebrate 75 years of mutual diplomatic relations.
What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as ‘fake news’
A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage.
Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated
The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
Nation’s ‘best bathtub’ locked in for Olympic rowers
Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world's best rowers to Australia's subtropics in 2032.
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price
Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.
Disputed Haaland goal wins derby for 10-man Man City
England international Phil Foden was sent off, but 10-man Manchester City still scrapped to earn a controversial 1-0 win in the derby against United.
Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge
A last-minute cancellation of a controversial sporting event is not a death knell but disappointed attendees can seek refunds, the sport's founder says.
‘Not for turning’: premier lashes Rocky naysayers
A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.
‘Big marker’: Perkins warns on Brisbane Olympic sports
Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins says the Olympics faces a big moment around decisions on the program for the Brisbane Games.
Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe
Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.
Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032
Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.
Rising costs: study shows how expensive kids’ sport is
The cost of playing community sport is rising throughout Australia, with some clubs taking it upon themselves as codes mull how best to reduce expenses.
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Abused AIS athletes receive more than $3m restoration
About 225 former Australian Institute of Sport athletes have received a collective $3 million in restoration for abuse suffered at the sporting hub.