Warne family accepts state funeral offer
Shane Warne's family has accepted the Victorian government's offer of a state funeral for the cricketing legend.
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Hearts break, beers flow for Shane Warne
Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne is being mourned by fans and friends at home and around the world following his sudden death in Thailand.
Total eclipse of Russian sport even closer
At least 30 sports have now barred or suspended Russian athletes from competition with the eve-of-Paralympics ban their biggest indignity yet.
Pasifika in for daunting Super Rugby debut
The Moana Pasifika team are set to make their COVID-delayed Super Rugby debut against the benchmark Crusaders in New Zealand on Friday.
Riding bulls in the US on the cards for Queensland rodeo’s young “Mr Fabulous”
Number one Queenslander, Donovan Rutherfurd, is living up to his mantra “the harder you try, the better you do” after claiming the biggest win of his career at the national rodeo finals.
Russian para athletes kicked out of Games
The International Paralympic Committee has backflipped on its decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Beijing Games.
More sport sanctions and bans for Russia
The sporting isolation of Russia and Belarus, after the invasion of Ukraine, has intensified with a growing number of governing bodies imposing sanctions.
Wallaby Salakaia-Loto to join Northampton
Wallaby and Reds second row forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is to join English top-flight club Northampton after the Super Rugby season concludes.
Russia cast into world sporting wilderness
Athletes from Russia and Belarus face isolation after a number of sports acted on the IOC's recommendation to suspend teams and individuals from competition.
IOC calls for ban on Russians, Belarusians
The International Olympic Committee has called for a ban on all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.
Aussie divers, skiers in Russian boycott
Australia's divers and two aerial skiers have pulled out of events in Russia as Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged other sports to boycott the country.
Sport celebrates WA’s March 3 reopening
WA's hard border will come down on March 3 in a move that will make it easier to schedule A-League, AFL, NBL, Super Rugby, and netball games in Perth.
KO king Tuivasa predicts UFC ‘takeover’
Australian UFC star Tai Tuivasa has proved he does more than "drink piss out of shoes" after strengthening his heavyweight title shot prospects in Houston.
Whittaker’s shot at UFC redemption arrives
Australian combat sports star Robert Whittaker and champion Israel Adesanya have faced off a day out from their UFC middleweight title rematch in Houston.
Top cricketers join war on climate change
Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins has mobilised an army of top players to fight climate change, starting with the nation's 4000 local clubs.
Nikita Tszyu joins family boxing business
Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut.
Clubs send bold Australia Day messages
Almost every single AFL club have posted about the pain and suffering that January 26 signifies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Musician, mining magnate receive honours
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.
Darling fails to meet AFL vax guidelines
West Coast star Jack Darling is in limbo, unable to train with his club because he has failed to meet the AFL's COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.
Phoenix set to play despite COVID-19 cases
Wellington expect to play Adelaide United in the A-League Men on Saturday despite a member of staff and two players testing positive to COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases take toll on ALM fixtures
COVID-19 cases at Brisbane Roar, Melbourne City and Central Coast have resulted in the postponement of three more A-League Men games.
NBL postpones game due to COVID-19 cases
The NBL game between Illawarra and South East Melbourne Phoenix has been postponed due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases among the Hawks squad.
AFL club Sydney hit by COVID outbreak
The Sydney Swans have confirmed some of their players have tested positive for COVID-19, as Australian and England cricketers face additional Ashes protocols.
Ashes players keep family Christmas wish
Ashes players have been given the green light to have Christmas with their families in Melbourne but they must adhere to additional COVID-19 protocols.
Ky can’t match his dad Ray at world darts
Aussie Ky Smith couldn't match his dad Ray's feat and got knocked out of the first round of the world darts championship along with Brisbane's Gordon Mathers.
Darts dad wins… now it’s over to son Ky
Australian Ray Smith has reached the second round of the world darts championships, watched by son Ky who'll try to follow suit on Sunday.
Queenslanders added to Games committee
Well known Queensland sports administrators Tracy Stockwell and Rebecca Frizelle will join the organising committee for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
AFLW match called off due to COVID case
One of the seven AFLW practice matches scheduled before Christmas has been called off because of a COVID-19 case in the GWS Giants camp.
Swim champ Perkins takes top sports role
Two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Kieren Perkins has been named the Australian Sports Commission's new CEO.
COVID spike plays havoc with world sport
The spike of COVID cases around the world is beginning to disrupt sport yet again.
Woods ‘crazy good’ before golf return
Former world No.1 Tiger Woods is getting ready to return to some form of competition and the early reports are encouraging.