Aussie boxing world champ locks in title defence date in Melbourne, but opponent still unknown
Unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr confirms he will defend his three world title belts at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium on June 5.
Dallas Cowboys reportedly paid $3.3 million to settle cheerleaders' voyeurism claims
ESPN reports the NFL franchise paid more than $500,000 each to multiple cheerleaders after claims that a senior executive spied on them in the locker room in 2015.
Świątek, Collins to face off in Australian Open semi-final
Iga Świątek fights back from a set down to beat veteran Kaia Kanepi after just more than three hours on court, while Danielle Collins enjoys safer passage through to the last four after defeating Alizé Cornet.
Three new teams, two seasons, Origin and a World Cup: Here's what you need to know about NRLW in 2022
The NRLW season is about to get underway, but it's just the first of several tournaments in the busiest year of football the 13-woman game has seen. Here's what you need to know.
'It's unreal': Barty reaches first Australian Open final
Ash Barty will face Danielle Collins in the final as she pursues a third major singles championship, becoming the first Australian in 42 years to make the women's tournament decider.
'I'll be fighting': Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and brother to take up arms and fight for Ukraine
Ukrainian boxing greats Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are ready to take up arms in the war following Russia's invasion of their country.
Russia stripped of hosting UEFA Champions League final over Ukraine invasion
The men's final is moved from St Petersburg to the Stade de France in Paris, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian teams will have to play at neutral venues until further notice.
'We're professional athletes, just on a part-time wage': When will NRLW take the final step?
According to St George Illawarra Dragons forward Holli Wheeler, most NRLW players already act like professionals, they just aren't paid like it.
'It's going to happen. It will happen': Why Tai Tuivasa is certain he can become a UFC champion.
After the biggest win of his career, Tai Tuivasa is more certain than ever that he can punch his way to the UFC heavyweight title.
'Thrown under the bus': Verstappen hits out over Australian's F1 sacking
Formula One champion Max Verstappen takes aim at officials for sacking Australian race director Michael Masi over controversial end to 2021 season.
Djokovic to lose top ranking after upset defeat by Vesely
Novak Djokovic tumbles out of number one spot in the ATP rankings — with Daniil Medvedev taking his place — after losing to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Live: Rafael Nadal charging towards first Australian Open final since 2019
Rafael Nadal is dominating Matteo Berrettini as he charges towards a sixth appearance in the men's singles Australian Open final and a shot at a record 21st grand slam men's singles title. Follow live.
Australian Open Live updates: Nadal through to Australian Open final after overpowering Italian Berrettini in four sets
Daniil Medvedev overcomes his own meltdown at the chair umpire and a determined Stefanos Tsitsipas to book an Australian Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal.Paul Johnson (ABC News)
'We want to be feared': Opals in defensive Basketball World Cup mission
The Australian Opals have laser focus on one thing as they build towards this year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney – to be a defensive force to be reckoned with.
Champions League final set to be moved, Vettel boycotts Russian GP
Several sporting events pull out of Russia, as F1 driver Sebastian Vettel boycotts the Russian GP and a German football team removes a controversial sponsor.
Scott Morrison backs Russian sporting boycotts as Australian skier Danielle Scott pulls out of World Cup
Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs sporting organisations pulling out of Russia, as an Aussie skier, an F1 driver, and the Champions League all look to boycott the country.ABC News
After his teammate was quickest on day one, Ricciardo gets his chance to show McLaren's pace
Daniel Ricciardo gets his first proper taste of the new Formula 1 regulations when he takes his McLaren out on track tonight in Barcelona.
Bombers sign son of a club legend after eye-catching practice match
A day before his famous father Gavin is inducted as an Essendon legend, Tex Wanganeen is signed to the club after starring in a practice match.
Fresh off one of the toughest seasons of his career, Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker is on the comeback trail
After one of the toughest seasons of his long career, Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker is out to prove the doubters wrong in 2022.
Cricket legend Rod Marsh suffers suspected heart attack
Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh has reportedly suffered a serious heart attack and is recovering in a Queensland hospital.
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh in hospital after suffering heart attack
Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh has suffered a major heart attack and is recovering in a Queensland hospital.ABC News
'I'm the best middleweight in the world': Whittaker undeterred by Adesanya defeat
Despite losing his rematch with Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker is adamant he's the best middleweight in the world and is already pushing for a third fight with the Kiwi.
Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper lands Australian citizenship after four failed attempts
Veteran Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper is finally able to celebrate his Australian citizenship after a five-year process and four previous rejections.
'It was one of my darkest periods': Kyrgios details mental health, drug battle
Australian tennis entertainer Nick Kyrgios opens up on battling serious depression in a raw post on social media.
Nathan Cleary eyes off round one NRL return following off-season shoulder surgery
Penrith Panther's hopes of winning back-to-back premierships have received a boost with halfback Nathan Cleary pushing for a round one NRL return.
Exiled Afghanistan women's national team begins its journey back to the world stage
After escaping the Taliban last year, Afghanistan's senior women footballers are back on the training pitch, ready to return to the world game.
Manchester United scrape late draw against Atlético Madrid in Champions League
Teenage substitute Anthony Elanga equalised in the final 10 minutes to give Manchester United the edge heading into the second leg.
Two-week ban for on-field sip of beer, but footy player says punishment does not fit crime
A semi-professional Aussie rules player has been suspended for two weeks for taking a sip of a fan's beer.
'Made it up as they went along': Report finds lack of checks played part in cycling equipment failure at Tokyo Olympics
A report into the crash that left Australian cyclist Alex Porter with facial injuries at the Tokyo Olympics finds the faulty part that caused it was not adequately checked, and says individuals "made it up as they went along".
Everything you need to know ahead of Super Netball's 2022 Team Girls Cup
After a two-year hiatus, Australia's elite netball pre-season tournament is back on the calendar, giving fans a glimpse into the upcoming 2022 Super Netball competition.
'I never knew basketball existed': Afghan refugee Sabera has big dreams for a future in a sport she'd never heard of
Afghan refugee Sabera was 12 years old before she'd heard of basketball. Now she has big dreams in the sport and NBA star Steph Curry and former Harlem Globetrotter Tracy Williams are helping her to realise them.
Gymnastics Australia helped write 'independent' process that blocked complaint against chief executive
A complaint about the chief executive of Gymnastics Australia was deemed "out of scope" of an independent complaints process, but new information has revealed Gymnastics Australia itself helped write the complaints policy.
Footy 'retirees' urged to pick up umpiring as leagues face critical shortages
When Matthew retired from playing footy, he became an umpire to "give a little bit back to the game". He says it has given him one of the best seats in the house.
BBL Final live: Who will lift the BBL 11 trophy, Scorchers or Sixers?
The Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers battle it out in the BBL 11 title decider at Docklands Stadium. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
Perth Scorchers crowned BBL 11 champions after smashing Sydney Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have overcome an early collapse to obliterate the decimated Sydney Sixers by 79 runs in the BBL final at Docklands Stadium.ABC News
First-round reactions already adding spice and intrigue to Super Rugby Pacific
In round one of a new season, a team might be excused if things don't completely follow the script. But it seems in 2022, the Australian Super Rugby teams – even those that won on the weekend – will hold themselves to a higher benchmark.
'No excuse': Alexander Zverev booted from Mexican Open for angry outburst at chair umpire
Germany's Alexander Zverev is kicked out a tournament in Mexico for "unsportsmanlike conduct" for repeatedly striking the umpire's chair losing a doubles match.
'I love this kid to death': Tim Tszyu's brutal warning ahead of little brother's pro boxing debut
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu offers a violent appraisal of little brother Nikita's talents ahead of his much-anticipated professional debut in Brisbane next month.
'Feisty' Saville beats US Open champion Raducanu in Mexico
In the longest match of the WTA season so far, Australia's Daria Saville outlasts top seed Emma Raducanu in an uncompromising first-round contest in Guadalajara.
AFLW live: Winless Saints face GWS in Blacktown
St Kilda is desperate to post its first victory of the season when it takes on the Giants, who are coming off a massive loss to the Crows. Follow our live AFLW ScoreCentre.
Aussie Millman forced out of Mexico Open after suffering freak eye injury
John Millman retires from his first-round match at the Mexico Open after sustaining an eye injury in bizarre circumstances.
Football Australia admits to refereeing blunders in Mariners' ALM loss
Football Australia's referee department concedes it got it wrong in the two controversial decisions that cost the Central Coast Mariners in their A-League Men match against Melbourne City.
The try-scoring freak on a mission to become one of the NRL's oldest debutants
The greatest try-scorer you never heard of is closing in on a belated shot at the NRL, and one team has the inside running. Watch Jonathon Reuben's highlights here.
Good guy Grigor Dimitrov helps out cramping opponent in longest match Mexican tournament has seen
Stefan Kozlov only had half an hour to prepare to face Grigor Dimitrov after a late withdrawal, but managed to beat the highly favoured Bulgarian in the longest match in Acapulco tournament history.
