The manager representing Ian Thorpe says media reports the swimming star is in rehab for depression and alcohol abuse are untrue.
Glory years
Ricky Ponting's tribute game in Launceston allowed a number of former Test greats to wind back the clock.
'Borderline' case
The Immigration Department had major concerns about the way Fawad Ahmed got a permanent visa, documents show.
Punchbag to president?
By Foreign Correspondent reporter and former ABC Moscow correspondent Eric Campbell
Boxing champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko glove up in an epic battle to save Ukraine from chaos.
NBA bound
Exciting Australian teenager Dante Exum will enter the 2014 NBA Draft after linking with Kobe Bryant's agent.
Not so neutral
Switzerland's media have fallen to their knees to praise Stanislas Wawrinka as his hometown was renamed in his honour.
Open highlights 2014
Relive all of the highlights of the 2014 Australian Open as called by the ABC Grandstand team.
The referee whistles the abandonment of the Kings Cup clash as players of third-tier Spanish side Racing Santander refused to play against Real Sociedad in a dispute with the club's president Angel Lavin over unpaid wages, at El Sardinero stadium in Santander on January 30, 2014.
Hailing from North Queensland, Zane's beat is the Gold Coast glitter strip.
Based in Adelaide, Matt calls a variety of sports including AFL and cricket.
Jim Maxwell is the most experienced cricket commentator at the ABC.
Drew is one of Australia's most experienced sports commentators.
Based in Hobart, Peter is Grandstand's Sydney-Hobart yacht race expert.
Perth-based Karen is one of the voices of Grandstand summer.
Peter says his job with Grandstand is the best job in the world.
Axed assistant coach Steve Rixon has taken a parting swipe at Cricket Australia and Pat Howard.
England has retained the women's Ashes after cruising to victory in the first Twenty20 clash against Australia at Bellerive.
Star North Melbourne recruit Nick Dal Santo said leaving St Kilda was a tough decision.
Brisbane Lions legend Simon Black has called time on a remarkable AFL career including three premierships.
The ASADA scandal threatens to drag on with Cronulla, Shane Flanagan and Trent Elkin appealing against sanctions.
As promised, the NRL has cracked down on 'cannonball' and 'crusher' tackles in its rule alterations for 2014.
James O'Connor has signed a short-term contract with struggling English Premiership club London Irish.
Jake White has defended his decision to walk out on the Brumbies after being upset at missing out on the Wallabies' top job.
Shinji Ono admits he would have stayed at Western Sydney Wanderers if they had offered him a contract extension.
Portugal and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has won FIFA's Ballon d'Or award as the world's best footballer.
Ricky Ponting draws largest-ever Tasmanian crowd, for charity game
Sport in 90 seconds
Grandstand Thursday 30 January
Coward punches are not acceptable: Danny Green
Grandstand Wednesday 29 January
England wins women's Ashes
Australia flies out to South Africa ready to unseat the world's best
Michael Clarke facing 'greatest challenge' against 'extremely tough' South Africa
China's elite flock to polo fields
Qld boxers quest for the world title