'I want to come back to Australia': Djokovic hopes to return despite deportation
Novak Djokovic says he wants to return to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open despite being deported last month, while being given the green light to compete at the Italian Open.
Beijing Winter Olympics official says stories of Chinese human rights abuses are 'lies'
An International Olympic Committee spokesman bats away several sensitive questions regarding human rights, Xinjiang labour camps, Taiwan and Hong Kong – but his counterpart on the Beijing Organising Committee is far more hawkish.
De Minaur denies false COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Alex de Minaur seeks to clear his name amid reports that he's being investigated for buying a falsified COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
'It makes everything look real Mickey Mouse': Phoenix boss slams Football Australia over keeper debacle
Gemma Lewis says the A-League Women's risks looking like a "Mickey Mouse" league after being forced to list outfielder as back-up goalkeeper.
Rams star turns away as woman falls off stage at Super Bowl celebrations
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford turns away from a woman as she falls off stage near the end of wild Super Bowl celebrations.
Lachlan Henderson named as Cricket Australia's third chair in five months
Cricket Australia has a new chairperson with Lachlan Henderson taking on the position following a tumultuous period for the board.
Michael Masi sacked as F1 race director in wake of last year's championship-deciding drama
The Australian is removed from the role after overseeing the controversial finish to last season's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which ultimately cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title.
Controversial figure skater Kamila Valieva misses medals after troubled free skate
Controversial teenage skater Kamila Valieva misses the gold medal in women's figure skating in Beijing, after an error-filled free skate, leaving rival and fellow ROC competitor Anna Shcherbakova with the Olympic title.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffers another ‘mind-boggling’ crash at Winter Games
One of the biggest names at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin, is left to lament a frustrating Games that ends as it began — with a "mind-boggling" crash in the slalom section of the women's Alpine combined.
Aussie Kennedy-Sim equals best Olympic performance with eighth place in ski-cross
Sami Kennedy-Sim completes her third Winter Olympics campaign in the women's ski-cross, with the Aussie making the small final and equalling her best Games performance from PyeongChang.
Brisbane Lions thrash Gold Coast in AFLW drubbing
Ruthless AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions put Queensland rivals Gold Coast firmly back in their box, smashing the Suns by 69 points at Carrara.
Australian NBA rookie Josh Giddey equals all-time legend's feat
Josh Giddey has entered rarefied air, with the Oklahoma City star delivering a third-straight triple-double, the first rookie to do so since Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in the 1960-61 season.
Super Rugby is back, this time with the Pacific at the forefront
The competition has been re-branded as 'Super Rugby Pacific' and will feature a Fijian side, as well as Moana Pasifika, representing players from Samoa and Tonga, as well as other Pacific islands.
Bayern rescue a point, Liverpool squeeze past Inter in Champions League
The German giants were held to a 1-1 draw by underdogs RB Salzburg while Liverpool snatched two late goals to defeat Inter 2-0.
How young is too young? Kamila Valieva case sparks Olympic debate
Russian skater Kamila Valieva's doping case has led to more questions than answers. Some think it's time to ask another — should a 15-year-old be in the Olympics at all?
Ukrainian cross-country skier Kaminska suspended after positive dope test
Ukrainian Olympic cross-country skier Valentyna Kaminska has been provisionally suspended from the Beijing Winter Olympics after testing positive for prohibited substances.
Morocco appoints Liz Mills as men's team coach, a first in the Arab world
Trailblazing Australian basketball mentor Liz Mills is appointed head coach of the AS Sale men's team in Morocco for the upcoming Basketball Africa League season.
From rule changes to Ricciardo, this is what you need to know about F1 in 2022
The first grand prix of 2022 is a month away, but there is already plenty happening in the world of Formula 1.
Injured Neser out of Aussie Test squad, Steketee call in as replacement
Queensland fast bowler Michael Neser has been ruled out of Australia's Test tour of Pakistan after suffering a side strain, but it will allow Mark Steketee to make his Test debut after being called up as a replacement.
No NHL stars, no matter, as ice hockey heats up with USA quarter-final defeat
There might be no National Hockey League (NHL) players at these Beijing Winter Olympic Games, but the supporters will not mind as Slovakia causes a huge upset by beating the USA, on penalties, at the quarter-final stage.
Shouting the house down: Olympic curling is louder than you think
Despite curling being one of the only Winter Olympic sports that cannot not be described as extreme, it's certainly one of the loudest.
Scorchers into BBL final after defeating Sixers
The Perth Scorchers are the first team into the 2021-22 BBL final after scoring a 49-run win over the Sydney Sixers at Docklands.
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Kerr happy to break down barriers with OAM
Sam Kerr becomes one of the nation’s latest Medal of the Order of Australia recipients for her service to soccer, days after being anointed Australian football’s greatest international goalscorer.
English cricket's race issue raises its head in committee to investigate the sport's culture
Middlesex cricket chairman has apologised for telling a Parliamentary committee that young Black athletes prefer football and rugby and Asians focus on education.
Azeem Rafiq criticises Middlesex chairman's comments on lack of diversity in cricket
The Middlesex cricket chairman apologises for telling a parliamentary committee that young black athletes prefer football and rugby and Asians focus on education.ABC News
'I hated sitting on the sidelines': Karen Rolton on her record 209* Test score at Headingley
Karen Rolton's unbeaten Test double century is one of the best all-time moments in women's Ashes history. Here, the Australian power-hitter speaks about the three-year wait that made the milestone all the more sweeter.
Aussie O'Connell eliminated at Melbourne Park as Medvedev, Tsitsipas reach last 16
Wildcard Chris O'Connell falls short of reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open, while tournament heavyweights Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas make it through, but fifth seed Andrey Rublev crashes out.
Wildcard Inglis's inspiring Australian Open run comes to an end
Australia's Maddison Inglis shows plenty of fight but can't get past Estonian veteran Kaia Kanepi, who wins their third-round match in three sets.
Matildas' defeat of Indonesia a reminder that football's lessons aren't always meant for us
Sam Kerr and the Matildas both re-wrote Australian football history on Friday, but their 18-0 thrashing of Indonesia is a reminder that sometimes, the lessons aren't always for us.
Rain, injury frustrate Aussies in second Women's Ashes T20
The second Women's Ashes T20 international between Australia and England is washed out, while the hosts have another injury concern in Tayla Vlaeminick.
Dockers, Demons and Crows post wins during Pride Round
Fremantle, Melbourne and Adelaide enjoy convincing victories during Saturday's AFLW Pride Round action.
Unseeded Keys sets up potential Open semifinal clash with Barty
An emotional Madison Keys is the first woman through to the Australian Open semifinals, with Ash Barty potentially her opponent in the last four.
Madison Keys beats French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková in Australian Open quarterfinal upset
An emotional Madison Keys goes through to the Australian Open semifinals after defeating Czech fourth seed Barbora Krejčíková.ABC News
Berrettini to face Nadal in last four after surviving five-set grind against Monfils
World number seven Matteo Berrettini launches a remarkable resurgence in the fifth set to defeat 17th seed Gaël Monfils and book an Australian Open semifinal with Rafael Nadal.
Matildas reckon with their past while celebrating their future in Asian Cup win over Philippines
With so much focus on the past leading into the Matildas' second group match against the Philippines, what we got instead was a glimpse into the national team's future.
Live: 'You guys are all corrupt': Shapovalov berates chair umpire during Australian Open clash with Nadal
Denis Shapovalov has launched a stunning attack on chair umpire Carlos Bernardes during his Australian Open quarterfinal against Rafael Nadal. Follow live.
Australian Open live: Ash Barty, Rafael Nadal push for semifinals berth
Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov says he misspoke when he called chair umpire Carlos Bernardes "corrupt" but he has taken aim at umpires for what he says is the "preferential treatment" Rafael Nadal receives. As it happened.Paul Johnson (ABC News)
Ruthless Barty edges a step closer to breaking 44-year Australian Open drought
Not since 1978 has an Australian lifted the women's singles trophy at the Australian Open. Now Ash Barty is just two wins away from achieving the feat.
Nadal fends off Shapovalov in five sets to advance to last four
Rafael Nadal battles through stomach issues to outlast Canadian Denis Shapovalov in five sets to secure his spot in a seventh Australian Open semi-final.
Matteo Berrettini to face Rafael Nadal in Australian Open semifinals after outlasting Gaël Monfils
World number seven Matteo Berrettini launches a remarkable resurgence in the fifth set to defeat 17th seed Gaël Monfils and book an Australian Open semifinal with Rafael Nadal.ABC News
Kyrgios, Kokkinakis eye off doubles final after roaring into Australian Open semis
With the crowd once again whipped into a frenzy, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis edge closer to an appearance in the men's doubles decider with a three-set win in the last eight.
Benalla football club on verge of collapse after big drop in player numbers
Two years of disruption has left the Benalla Saints football team without enough players marching in to compete.
Fans promised new race date as COVID again stalls Newcastle Supercars opener
Supercars has pulled the pin on the opening race of the 2022 season in Newcastle, opting to postpone the March event to later in the year.
'Got a bit emotional': Alcott's beaten opponent pays tribute to Aussie great
Andy Lapthorne congratulates Dylan Alcott for his inspirational career, as the pair enjoy a warm embrace following the world number one's semifinal victory at the Australian Open.
