Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city
Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.
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Inquiry into ex-Richmond player’s death to begin
An inquest is set to begin into the death of ex-Richmond footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck, after he was found to have a brain condition.
Olympics secure despite Commonwealth Games axing: PM
Anthony Albanese says Brisbane's future of hosting the 2032 Olympics is secure despite the axing of the Victoria Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Whittaker prepared for most ‘dangerous fight of career’
Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.
Aussie entrepreneur launches Olympics for drug-takers
An Australian entrepreneur is launching an Olympic-style competition for drug-takers and is adamant the event is morally correct.
Bus tragedy leaves footy club in ‘unfathomable sadness’
Players from the football club devastated by the loss of members in the Hunter Valley bus crash are leaning on each other after the "unspeakable" tragedy.
Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women
Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.
Devastated Beale faces trial on sexual assault charges
Rugby union star Kurtley Beale will now face trial as he fights allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in a Sydney licensed premises.
Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits
Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.
Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
No ‘sweetheart deals’ for sports-loving energy giants
Some of Australia's leading companies are fending off accusations they are trying to buy public support with sponsorship of sports events and the arts.
Blind jiu jitsu warrior to inspire at world titles
Kadek Artayana hopes his journey to the Brazilian jiu jitsu world championships can inspire anyone with a disability to believe anything is possible.
Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum
More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.
Chiefs bounce back to winning form in Super Rugby
The Chiefs have wasted no time in regaining their Super Rugby Pacific mojo with a 23-12 win over the Hurricanes in Hamilton.
Aussie Groves wins chaotic Giro d’Italia fifth stage
Australian cyclist Kaden Groves has survived to win a damp, chaotic fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia on a crash-strewn day.
Deputy premier slams critics for ‘politicising’ tragedy
The Palaszczuk government has touted a young offenders program while accusing its critics of politicising a tragedy as it defends its approach to youth crime.
Jones likens Volkanovski’s UFC legacy to his own
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes Australian Alexander Volkanovski will take over his mantle as the world's best when he retires.
Manly target Seibold success against old club Brisbane
Manly prop Josh Aloiai has laid bare his team's desire to beat Brisbane for Anthony Seibold, after the Sea Eagles coach's tough stint at the Broncos.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
Hazara refugees shine in Easter sports competition
Hundreds of Hazara refugees who escaped the Taliban have held an annual sports tournament, which for many players has provided a sense of a home away from home.
Does exercise help you lose weight?
It’s no surprise exercise is one of the first things we turn to when we decide it’s time to lose weight. But does exercise help you lose weight, or is it just diet?
States mark 100-day countdown for Women’s World Cup
Ahead of the highly-anticipated FIFA Women's World Cup, NSW Premier Chris Minns says the biggest ever women's football event will be "history-making" for NSW.
Record-breaking rower to reach home soil
After spending 238 days at sea on a solo row across the Pacific Ocean, Michelle Lee will finally step foot on land, arriving in Cairns.
Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.
Dolphins thump Roosters, cap fairtyale NRL debut
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins have rocked the Sydney Roosters 28-18 on debut, with enforcer Felise Kaufusi winning the Artie Legacy Medal for a brutal display.
Paralympic Games broadcast rights still up in the air
Paralympics Australia is in talks over an alternative broadcast deal for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after the Nine Network left them hanging.
Australia joins Paris Olympics ‘neutrality’ call
Australia has joined 34 other nations who want clarification from the IOC on what "neutrality" means ahead of next year's Paris Olympics.
Re-jigged Queensland Reds locked in for Super start
Queensland will potentially get creative to address their injury-hit lock stocks in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Hurricanes.
Complete Gabba rebuild in $7b Brisbane Olympics deal
A complete rebuild of Brisbane's Gabba stadium and a new 17,000 seat arena in the city will form the cornerstone's of Queensland's Olympic infrastructure.