Live: Beijing bids farewell to Winter Olympics with closing ceremony
The Winter Olympics reach their finale in Beijing, with the closing ceremony to officially conclude the Games. Follow our live blog.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, live blog and updates
The Winter Olympics come to an end with an emotional ceremony in Beijing, following the handover to the next hosts in Milan-Cortina. Follow our live blog.Andrew McGarry (ABC News)
Finland wins historic ice hockey gold after beating ROC in final
After medalling in five of the past seven Winter Olympics prior to Beijing, Finland's men finally climb to the top of the podium following a 2-1 defeat of the defending champions.
Hannah Green creates golf history with victory in mixed-gender tournament
Green becomes the first woman to win a 72-hole mixed-gender tournament on any of the world's leading golf tours with her four-shot victory in the TPS Murray River.
Sri Lanka denies Australia T20 series clean sweep with thrilling win
With just one ball to spare, Sri Lanka secures a five-wicket victory over Australia in the fifth and final T20 international at the MCG.
Giddey shines in NBA Skills Challenge, Mills misses out in 3-point contest
Josh Giddey impresses alongside his rookie teammates during the NBA All-Star Weekend, while fellow Australian Patty Mills fails to advance to the final round of the traditional 3-point competition.
Kangaroos defeat Magpies to continue winning streak
The Kangaroos make it five wins in a row with a 23-point triumph over fellow top-six side Collingwood at North Hobart Oval.
Freestyle skier Kennedy-Sim named Australia's closing ceremony flag-bearer for 2022 Beijing Winter Games
The freestyle skier turns to YouTube tutorials after being unexpectedly named Australia's closing ceremony flag-bearer.
Navigating WA's 'tricky' border a hard slog for sports teams. Now they're breathing a sigh of relief
For the Western Force, it was the perfect news on the eve of its Super Rugby season — Western Australia's hard border would be down within weeks.
Speed, skill and tough competition: This is skipping for Australia
Lilly Barker set a national skipping record at just four years old. She's been competing for Australia on the world stage ever since.
'I just lost all my vision': Why women in sport are the 'invisible patients' of concussion
AFLW premiership player Kirsten McLeod faces 12 months on the sideline due to the ongoing effects of concussion. Emerging evidence suggests that women's experience of concussion differs from men's, with the reason lying at the intersection of the biological and political.
'He took away the one thing that I loved as a child and he still takes that from me today'
Sophie Vivian, Jessie Orrell and Libby Hall all left toxic environments at gymnastics. They took up rock climbing and thought they were walking away from the pain, but instead, they said they encountered something worse.
The 27-year-old France international apologises after video shows him slapping cat and kicking it across the floor
Kurt Zouma, the 27-year-old France international footballer, has apologised after a video showed him slapping a cat and kicking it across the floor.
West Ham United condemn Kurt Zouma after cat-kicking video, but he starts Premier League game hours later
West Ham condemned the 27-year-old France international footballer after a video showed him slapping a cat and kicking it across the floor, but manager David Moyes still chose to start him hours later.ABC News
Eileen Gu breaks Chinese social media after winning Winter Olympics gold and delivering message to cynics
After turning her back on Team USA to compete for China, the 18-year-old gold medallist says she does not care what her critics think.
Live: Alpine skier Katie Parker in action today after narrowly avoiding COVID scare
A number of Australian medal hopefuls will get their Winter Olympics underway on a big day of action in Beijing. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Winter Olympics live updates: Scotty James, Belle Brockhoff, Emily Arthur all in action on massive day for Australia
Belle Brockhoff misses a medal in the women's snowboard cross, while Scotty James and Valentino Guseli book spots in Friday's halfpipe final at the Beijing Winter Olympics.Andrew McGarry (ABC News)
Former climbing coach arrested for alleged historic child sexual assaults
The Australian Federal Police arrest a 55-year-old former climbing coach from Canberra over allegations of historic child sexual assault offences.
Olympic skiers complain over ‘joke’ decision to shorten 50km cross-country race
Cross-country skiers use tape to stop their faces from freezing at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, but they were still upset when organisers decided to shorten the 50km race for safety reasons.
An Australian is reportedly on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline, but it's not Ben Simmons
Injured Australian star Joe Ingles is being traded by the Utah Jazz to Portland as part of a three-team deal ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Scotty James flies to silver medal in Winter Olympics snowboard half-pipe
Australia's Scotty James wins silver in the snowboard half-pipe at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
AFLW live: Dees and Giants face off after North continues winning streak
The Kangaroos beat Richmond by 19 points to make it four wins on the trot, before Melbourne's game against GWS. Follow our live AFLW ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.
Fremantle defeats Carlton by 42 points as Melbourne, Kangaroos post AFLW wins
The Dockers take down the Blues in the west, while the Demons and Kangaroos enjoy their respective victories over the Giants and Tigers.ABC News
Tigers take down Eagles in the west as Blues, Crows enjoy massive wins
Richmond beats West Coast, Carlton restricts St Kilda to the equal-lowest score in AFLW history, while Adelaide posts a convincing win over GWS in Sydney.
AFLW live: Eagles clash with Magpies after Lions get past Saints
The Eagles are at home to the Magpies, as the Lions celebrate a five-point win over the Saints. Follow our live AFLW ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.
Western Bulldogs sneak home against Adelaide Crows as Collingwood and Brisbane celebrate AFLW victories
The Western Bulldogs pip the Adelaide Crows by the barest of margins, while Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions enjoy their respective wins.ABC News
After her Winter Games ended with a thud, what happens next for Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva?
The teenage figure skater's Winter Olympics campaign has triangulated wider issues of age limits, doping and the IOC's duty of care. So where to next for Valieva?
'I'm lost for words': Team NZ performs haka as gold medal caps its most successful Winter Games
Nico Porteous wins New Zealand's second gold medal of the Beijing Winter Olympics as rivals crash out in a windy freestyle skiing half-pipe final.
AFLW live: Can the Crows bounce back from last week's shock loss?
The Crows will look to bounce back from last week's shock loss to the Bulldogs, before Carlton take on St Kilda and the Eagles host Richmond. Follow our live AFLW ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.
AFLW live ScoreCentre: Carlton vs St Kilda, West Coast vs Richmond, GWS Giants v Adelaide Crows live scores, stats and results
Carlton takes on St Kilda, before West Coast plays Richmond. Earlier, Adelaide scored a convincing 40-point victory over GWS. Follow our live ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.ABC News
Waratahs snap winless streak against Fijian Drua in first Super Rugby Pacific match
The NSW Waratahs end their 13-match, 538-day winless streak with a 40-10 victory over Fiji's inaugural Super Rugby Pacific side.
Why Tom Trbojevic is chasing a different kind of greatness in 2022
Tom Trbojevic has started 2022 just as he ended last year, but the Manly Sea Eagles star is chasing a different sort of greatness this time around.
'Demanding respect': African-Australian women finding pride and purpose through football
The African Cup NSW is a long-running community tournament, but for the first time in 2021 — women were able to take centre stage.
T20 live: Aussies set Sri Lanka 165 for victory at SCG
Australia reaches 6-164 at the end of its 20 overs in the second T20 international against Sri Lanka. Check out the live score and stats in our ScoreCentre.
Australia clinches T20 international victory over Sri Lanka in Super Over to take 2-0 series lead
In a thrilling finish, world champions Australia come away with a tense win over Sri Lanka at the SCG, with a Super Over needed to decide the result.ABC News
'I always try to be a good example': Erin Jackson wins historic Olympic speedskating gold
American Erin Jackson becomes the first black woman to win a Winter Olympics medal, taking gold in the 500 metres at the Beijing Games.
Live: The Rams take on the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI
The countdown is on to the NFL's biggest game of the year as Super Bowl LVI, between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, is held in California. Follow all the sporting action and the half-time show highlights in our live blog.
Super Bowl 2022 live updates: Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals score, stats and commentary
A touchdown late in the final quarter gives the Rams a thrilling 23-20 triumph over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.Andrew McGarry (ABC News)
Eddie Betts's protege sets out on ever-more-popular footy path via Melbourne private school
Northern Territory teen Waylon Davey has just made the move to a Melbourne private school, in a pathway for AFL aspirants that is increasingly common. But success — on and off the field — is not guaranteed.
Valieva stumbles to top spot in women's short program
Kamila Valieva stares down the attention of the sporting world to lead the women's singles figure skating after the short program but the strain the doping controversy has placed on the teenager is there for all to see.
Mercedes boss praises F1's 'encouraging' changes to race director role after Michael Masi's sacking
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says changes made to the race director role in the wake of Michael Masi sacking are "encouraging".
Bulldogs beat Geelong to sit just outside AFLW top six
The Bulldogs maintain their challenge for a top-six spot with a 12-point win over Geelong at Whitten Oval. Look back at all the stats and scores.
Australia does it again at the MCG, going 4-0 up in Sri Lanka T20 series
A change of venue doesn't change the result, as Australia gets the better of Sri Lanka in the fourth T20 international at the MCG. Check out the scores and stats.
'It has changed my life forever': Nervous Eileen Gu reveals how she calmed herself to win second gold
Eileen Gu, the face of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games who already had a gold and silver heading into her best event, added a third medal and second gold in the free-ski half-pipe competition.
'Chilling': Thomas Bach concerned over 'coldness' of Kamila Valieva's entourage after figure skating
The IOC president says it was "chilling" to see the "tremendous coldness" between Russian skater Kamila Valieva and her entourage after her error-strewn performance in Beijing.
Everything you need to know about NBA All-Star weekend as Giddey and Mills lace them up
The best of the NBA's best will convene in Cleveland this weekend for the annual All-Star festivities, and a number of Aussies will be taking centre stage.
Rams and Stafford to pay hospital bills as NFL photographer fractures spine from stage fall
NFL photographer Kelly Smiley will have her hospital expenses and damaged camera gear covered by the Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford after falling during Super Bowl 2022 celebrations.
Risky business — what is the most dangerous winter sport to get into?
From skeleton to alpine skiing, the Winter Olympics is a thrill-seeker's dream, but with adrenaline comes risk. So what is the most dangerous winter sport to get into? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain.
