Muhammad Ali's journey: Always the greatest
Dave Anderson 5:58 PM At the end, the mischief was still in his eyes. Even the pall of Parkinson's disease never took that away, but for too many years before his death, Muhammad Ali was not the Muhammad Ali you wanted to remember.
League
Melbourne Storm host the Penrith Panthers
Steve Mascord 7:45 PM Join us for live coverage as Nathan Cleary makes his debut for Penrith while Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk start for the Storm.
Murrihy can clean up game: Fletcher
Adrian Proszenko and Brad Walter 6:47 PM Panthers Group CEO has implored the NRL to find a role for Ray Murrihy, believing racing's outgoing chief steward is the man to get to the bottom of the match-fixing scandal.
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Top stories
Socceroos host determined Greece
Albert Martinez 7:57 PM Football: The Socceroos are bracing themselves for a wounded Greece to try to make up for their disastrous Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
Dwyer has no regrets over Hooper spray
Tom Decent 7:07 PM Rugby: Bob Dwyer says he does not regret the controversial spray he gave Michael Hooper seven weeks ago about being the worst No.7 in Australia.
The moment that finally broke Ange's resolve
Dominic Bossi Football: How nine months in the Greek third division defined the careers of Ange Postecoglou and Benfica star Andreas Samaris.
A-League not dependent on Cahill: Ange
Emma Kemp 8:04 PM Football: Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has weighed in to the Tim Cahill wrangle, asserting the A-League's success doesn't hinge on the veteran striker nor any other player.
Matildas ease past Ferns in Rio warm up
Michael Lynch 5:17 PM Football: Just as the Matildas and the Silver Ferns kicked off a rainbow arced across the streaky Ballarat skies above Morshead Park.
Kyrgios' 16-page 'please explain' from AOC
David Sygall 4:22 PM Kitty Chiller says Nick Kyrgios was sent a similar letter to those handed out to Anna Flanagan and Michael Diamond. Only Kyrgios' was a considerably longer read.
French Open 2016
Rejuvenated Stosur eyes Wimbledon seeding
8:57 AM After her final-four effort at French Open, the Australian's dream of a second grand slam title is alive.
Djokovic faces a daunting last hurdle
Christopher Clarey 8:06 PM For the fourth time in five years, Novak Djokovic is just one victory from completing his collection of grand slam singles trophies.
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Rugby
Wallabies have found true identity: Phipps
Phil Lutton 7:09 PM The Waratahs halfback says the expectations are clear as the Wallabies convene in Brisbane ahead of the first Test against England.
Brumbies open doors to government audit
Chris Dutton 1:52 PM The ACT Brumbies have thrown open their doors to an ACT government audit of their finances as the club looks to rebuild its reputation after one of the darkest periods in its history.
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Football
Blatter could be sued by FIFA over bonuses
Julian Bennetts 7:27 PM FIFA is considering taking legal action against Blatter, Valcke and Kattner after it was revealed the disgraced executives awarded themselves $108 million over five years.
Former EPL star moves to support athletes
Ian Mccullough 7:31 PM A UK initiative set up to help former Premier League stars who have fallen on hard times is joining forces with an Australian organisation.
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AFL
When Ali came to the footy
Andrew Tate 6:41 PM Muhammad Ali is gone, but his legacy will live on with many Victorians no doubt today comparing notes about their moment in the presence of The Greatest.
Kreuzer concussed, in doubt to face St Kilda
Jon Pierik 7:26 PM Carlton will monitor ruckman Matthew Kreuzer this week after he was unable to return to the field after half-time against Brisbane because of concussion.
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Horseracing
Eagle Farm has to wait another week to shine
Chris Roots 8:20 PM The east coast low that caused havoc from central Queensland right down the NSW coast dumped more than 60mm on race morning and the brave predictions of racing were washed away by 9.30.
Jennings to the four with big day out
WARREN BARNSLEY 7:35 PM Koby Jennings' potential was on full display as the young jockey rode a remarkable four winners on a heavy track at Rosehill.
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More sport
Tragic loss unites shooting team
David Sygall 2:21 PM Paralympics: Libby Kosmala has nearly seen it all in her epic 44 years on the Australian Paralympic team. But nothing will match the emotion she will feel competing in Rio.
The bigger picture of our Paralympic tilt
David Sygall Paralympics: Australia's proud history at Paralympic Games is set to continue in Rio. But, with 100 days to go, organisers are keen to show that success will not be measured in medals alone.
Bolt may lose gold medal
Ben Bloom and Ben Rumsby 9:29 AM Athletics: Usain Bolt could be stripped of one of his six Olympic titles after allegations that one of his Jamaican 4x100metres team-mates has tested positive for a banned substance.
Zika may curtail Day's Rio plans
Ben Everill 8:19 AM Golf: World No.1 Jason Day has opened the door to being another high profile exit from the Rio Olympic Games after he raised concerns about the Zika virus in Brazil.
WHO plan emergency panel on Zika and Rio
Stephanie Nebehay and Bill Berkrot 9:52 AM Olympics: The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks tied to going on with the Games.
Moto2 rider Luis Salom killed in practice crash
Adriana Garcia and Martyn Herman 4:28 AM Motorsport: Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after a crash during the second free practice session for the Catalunya Grand Prix, race organisers said on Friday.
Highlights
Muhammad Ali dead at 74
Muhammad Ali, the silver-tongued boxer and civil rights champion who famously proclaimed himself "The Greatest", is dead.
The trend the Sharks have to buck
The Cronulla Sharks will have to set something of a modern-day record if theyare to win the 2016 NRL premiership.
Warriors upset Broncos across the ditch
The Warriors have put together their most impressive performance of the season and handed the Broncos their third consecutive loss as Shaun Johnson steered the team to a 36-18 win in Auckland.
Another Eel involved in off-field drama
Parramatta hooker Kaysa Pritchard almost found himself in serious strife after allegedly attempting to stop paramedics from assisting a mate who had suffered a drug overdose during a night out in the city.
There's nothing like beating big brother
If we are on the wrong side of the scoreboard, there is no worse time to hear that Pommy accent giving it to you.
Murray heads to grand final against Djokovic
Stan Wawrinka failed to stay in the game as Murray defeated the Swiss star 3 sets to 1. Novak Djokovic crushed no. 15 Dominic Theim in three straight sets.
The NRL can't have it both ways on gambling
Spare us the hand-wringing and shocked expressions when it comes to match-fixing allegations.
Nick Kyrgios has bottled it
In the words of Alfred Hitchcock, there is no terror in a bang - only in the anticipation of it. That would have been the AOC's dilemma regarding Nick Kyrgios.
Can Eagles learn to fly high away from west?
The West Coast Eagles' most important staff member in the build up surely would have been the club's sports psychologist.
Warriors beat Cavs in game one
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in game one of their NBA championship series.
Chiller is right and Kyrgios is wrong
Sure, Australians want Olympic gold medals. But we also want a team we can be proud of.
Fulton recalls Vietnam war service
Bob Fulton's mind was focused on two events over an emotional 18-hour period midweek. One was State of Origin. The other was much more personal.
Murrihy can hang his hat on a job well done
Ray Murrihy has come to the end of a long and distinguished reign as the major racing law enforcement officer in New South Wales, from the industry viewpoint the most important position in the state.
Arrival of Mourinho ends power play
In January, the collective of former United players appeared on the brink of world domination. Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the brothers Neville had bought their own football club.
