Gabriel Medina announces he is taking a break from professional surfing
Brazilian surf star Gabriel Medina announces he will miss the start of the surfing season after enduring a "difficult time" over the past few months.
African Cup of Nations fans killed in Cameroon stadium crush
At least six people are killed in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at the African Cup of Nations football tournament in Cameroon.
Tennis Australia defends decision to confiscate 'Where is Peng Shuai?' T-shirt, banner at Australian Open
Tennis Australia says Peng Shuai's safety is its "primary concern", despite police and Melbourne Park security confiscating a T-shirt and banner featuring messages in support of the Chinese tennis player.
Live: Australia face former coach Alen Stajcic's Philippines in Asian Cup
The Matildas are up against former coach Alen Stajcic's Philippines side in the second group-stage match of the Asian Cup in India.
Matildas face Philippines in second group-stage match of the Asian Cup
The Matildas' charge towards the Asian Cup title continues with 4-0 defeat of an impressive Philippines side.Samantha Lewis (ABC News)
De Minaur's Australian Open campaign comes to an end
There are no Australians left in the men's main draw after Alex de Minaur goes down to Jannik Sinner, while world number two Daniil Medvedev moves a step closer in his quest to win back-to-back majors.
Emotional Cornet conquers Halep in the heat to reach first quarterfinal at a major
Alizé Cornet breaks down in tears after making her first quarterfinal at a major in her 63rd attempt, with a gritty three-set win over former finalist Simona Halep.
Tsitsipas survives scare to keep Australian Open hopes alive
Fighting back from two sets to one down, Stefanos Tsitsipas outlasts American 20th seed Taylor Fritz to win a thriller in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.
World number two Sabalenka eliminated in massive Australian Open upset
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka lets herself down with staggering 15 double faults in her shock three-set loss to Estonian veteran Kaia Kanepi.
Socceroos coach Arnold positive for COVID, will miss Vietnam qualifier
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 and will miss the World Cup qualifier against Vietnam.
Collins wins gruelling Mertens clash to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
After almost three hours on court in scorching heat, Danielle Collins overhauls Elise Mertens 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to earn her second quarterfinal appearance at Melbourne Park.
Alizé Cornet conquers Simona Halep in three sets to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
Alizé Cornet breaks down in tears after making her first quarterfinal at a major in her 63rd attempt, with a gritty three-set win over former finalist Simona Halep.ABC News
'The game of the year': Chiefs edge Bills in overtime in instant NFL Playoffs classic
After one of the wildest finishes to an NFL Playoffs game in history, the Kansas City Chiefs take advantage of a controversial overtime rule to beat the Buffalo Bills.
Australia finalises team for next month's Winter Olympics
Australia's team for the Winter Olympics in Beijing has more female athletes than ever before, with women making up more than half of the 44-strong squad.
Tennis legend labels Tennis Australia 'pathetic' over confiscation of 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts
A fundraiser to print more T-shirts with "Where is Peng Shuai?" written on them exceeds $10,000 after Australian Open officials confiscated them over the weekend.
BBL Qualifier live: Sudden death for Thunder and Strikers
The Sydney Thunder and the Adelaide Strikers battle it out for the right to face Sydney Sixers in the BBL 11 challenger. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
Adelaide Strikers one win away from Big Bash final after six-run victory over Sydney Thunder
The Adelaide Strikers are one win away from a BBL final berth after a six-run win over the Sydney Thunder at the MCG.ABC News
Belgian Van Uytvanck tests positive for COVID-19 after Australian Open
Belgian tennis player Alison Van Uytvanck says she tested positive for COVID-19 after playing at the Australian Open.
Kyrgios, Kokkinakis continue dream doubles run at Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis storm into the quarterfinals of the men's doubles draw in front of another raucous crowd at Melbourne Park.
Shapovalov knocks Zverev out of Australian Open to book clash with Nadal
World number three Alexander Zverev departs the tournament in an upset defeat, as Denis Shapovalov advances to face Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals.
'I've never been a fan of the soft signal': Khawaja caught out in BBL finals catch controversy
Fawad Ahmed's catch to end Usman Khawaja's innings in the Sydney Thunder's loss to Adelaide in the Big Bash finals puts focus on umpires giving "soft" signals on the field.
'They were a bit salty': Kyrgios, Kokkinakis laugh off 'fight' incident
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis remain unfazed after claiming they were threatened with violence following their win in the Australian Open doubles draw on Friday.
Vlaeminck out of Ashes and WC with stress fracture
Australia quick bowler Tayla Vlaeminck has suffered a stress fracture in her foot, ruling her out of the remainder of the Ashes and another World Cup.
Another washout as third Women's Ashes Twenty20 abandoned due to rain
The third Twenty20 between Australia and England in the Women's Ashes series has been washed out by inclement weather.
Channel Nine criticised for unequal broadcast plans for women's and men's ICC World Cups
The Nine Network — whose broadcast deal with Cricket Australia ended in 2019 — is being criticised for putting popular Australian Women's cricket team games behind Kayo's paywall.
Keys to face Krejčíková in Australian Open quarterfinals
Unseeded Madison Keys — who has been ranked as high as number seven in the world — reaches the last eight in Melbourne for the first time in four years, with French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková her next opponent.
North cruise to 27-point AFLW win over GWS
A dominant game from midfielder Ash Riddell helps North Melbourne cruise to a 27-point AFLW win over GWS.
Alcott defeats great rival Vink to reach Australian Open semis
Seven-time champion Dylan Alcott begins his farewell appearance at the Australian Open with a come-from-behind performance against Dutch rival Niels Vink.
Adelaide Strikers snatch Big Bash thriller over Sydney Thunder to move one step closer to final
The Adelaide Strikers are one win away from a BBL final berth after a six-run win over the Sydney Thunder at the MCG.
Perth Glory defeat struggling Sky Blues in A-League Men
Continuing their West Australian exodus Perth Glory scored a 2-1 win over Sydney FC as the struggling Sky Blues lose more players to Socceroos.
Skateboarding Olympians and Olympic hopefuls gather on the Gold Coast ahead of Paris 2024
How the Tokyo Olympics has changed the future of skateboarding in Australia
Manchester City's win streak ended by spritely Southampton in EPL
Manchester City's long winning run in the Premier League ends at 12 matches after a 1-1 draw with Southampton.
Djokovic saga was a result of 'miscommunication', Australian Open boss says
Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley reveals deported star Novak Djokovic is not suing the governing body for his treatment and will likely return next year.
Francis Ngannou retains UFC heavyweight belt
Francis Ngannou ekes out a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Ciryl Gane to retain his UFC heavyweight title.
Barty advances to last eight at Australian Open
Ash Barty marched into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth straight year after dispensing of American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.
Barty to face red-hot Anisimova in Australian Open fourth round
Ash Barty will face in-form American Amanda Anisimova on Sunday night at Rod Laver Arena to keep her home title hopes alive.
'It was my last really sweet moment': Katherine Brunt on England's drought-breaking 2005 Ashes series win
When England won the Women's Ashes series for the first time in 42 years, Katherine Brunt played a starring role. Brunt and Australia's Kate Blackwell reflect on the elation, devastation, off-field fun and playing 'really simple' cricket.
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Get vaccinated or get Novaked — government’s hardline message to sport
Could Immigration Minister Alex Hawke find it in the public interest to not let athletes such as 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater into Australia for the upcoming WSL events, given the reasoning behind Novak Djokovic's deportation and the top surfer's vaccine comments?
Will athletes like Kelly Slater be denied entry into Australia over vaccine comments, given reasons for Djokovic's deportation?
Could Immigration Minister Alex Hawke find it in the public interest to not let athletes such as 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater into Australia for the upcoming WSL events, given the reasoning behind Novak Djokovic's deportation and the t…Tracey Holmes (ABC News)
Blind cricketers dealt a blow after WA Cricket decides not to send teams to nationals
After months of training, an email on Christmas Eve delivered Bradley Brider and his Venetians teammates a devastating blow, risking their spot at the National Cricket Inclusion Championships.
De Minaur safely secures first Australian Open fourth-round berth
Alex de Minaur is still standing at Melbourne Park, with the 22-year-old the only Australian remaining in the men's draw after advancing to the last 16 at the season-opening major.
