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.
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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.
Outgoing Lions skipper names three captaincy candidates
Dayne Zorko believes Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale and Hugh McCluggage are capable of taking over as Brisbane Lions captain this year.
Australian Sports Commission facing sex abuse lawsuit
A high-performance para-athlete is suing the Australian Sports Commission for allegedly failing to act against sex abuse claims while she was at the AIS.
NSW sports schools designated ‘Olympic pathways’
It's hoped a new partnership between NSW sports schools and the Australian Olympic Committee will help create future generations of Olympians and Paralympians.
Boost promised for ‘chronically underfunded’ NSW sports
NSW Labor is promising more money for community sport if elected, saying the sector's funding has been effectively frozen since the Sydney Olympics.
Rugby star charged over sex assault
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Tributes pour in for World Cup great Pele
Footballers past and present, alongside world leaders, have led tributes across the globe to Brazil great Pele following his death at the age of 82.
Majestic Pele was beautiful game’s King
Pele won a record three World Cups in his peerless soccer career and was regarded unaminously as one of his sport's all-time greatest players
Aussie science kicks winner on penalties
University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.
Morocco make soccer history, Ronaldo exits
Morocco have become the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals by beating Portugal 1-0 and ending Cristiano Ronaldo's dream.
Community sport on a losing streak in NSW
Young people wanting to play sport in NSW are turned away or forced to drive for hours because there are not enough playing fields, pools and sports courts.
England plan fast, free play against Japan
Jack van Poortvliet insists England aim to play with freedom when they evoke the spirit of their summer tour to Australia to revive their autumn.
A race to help kids diagnosed with cancer
Race car driver Jimmy Vernon is giving 20 per cent of his corporate sponsorship to a foundation helping kids with cancer.
England’s Hill homing in on Smith record
Veteran England prop Chris Hill is inching ever closer to Cameron Smith's World Cup appearance record after being selected for the semi-final against Samoa.
Seven in court over $450m cricket contract
Seven will contest the quality of last season's BBL, where lower-grade players were used when compared to the IPL, in its court fight with Cricket Australia.
Arsenal’s Pablo Mari stabbed in attack
Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari is in hospital after being stabbed in an attack in Milan which left one person dead.
Resource firms ‘using sports to greenwash’
Coal, gas and oil companies are greenwashing their images with sports sponsorships worth up to $18 million a year, a new report says.
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
England beat Pakistan in needless warm-up
Ben Stokes made welcome runs as England warmed up for the T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a low-key affair at Brisbane.
Opportunity beckons for Australian sport
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins says a 10-year window of major events is a chance to set the nation up for long-term success.
Sport must reflect Aust society: Perkins
Australian Sports Commission chief executive Kieren Perkins says he will have failed if the country's Olympic team is not more diverse at the 2032 Games.
Marsh to bat only if picked for T20 game
Australian T20 captain Aaron Finch has confirmed allrounder Mitch Marsh is not yet fit to bowl, but is backing him at No.3 in their batting order.
Kyrgios asks for mental health adjournment
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will make an application to have common assault charges against him dismissed due to his mental health.
Politicians relay their support for sport
Politicians and elite athletes have joined forces to promote sports philanthropy at an inaugural event outside Parliament House.