Sport

Features

  1. Aus Open as it happened

    Serena Williams beats sister Venus to win the Australian Open women's final and claim her 23rd major singles title. Look back on the action in our blog.

  2. Nostalgia over novelty

    The 2017 Australian Open has dished up two of the most feel-good grand slam finals in living memory. But what is it exactly that makes us feel so good about them?

  3. Usain Bolt loses gold medal

    Usain Bolt loses one of his nine Olympic gold medals due to a doping case involving 2008 relay team-mate Nesta Carter.

  4. Brennan's AM for more than just Rio gold

    Olympic gold medallist Kim Brennan was among Australia's Rio champions to earn Australia Day honours, but her award is for much more than just her skill on the water.

  5. Postecoglou reveals his toughest critic

    Ange Postecoglou has won two A-League titles, led Australia to the World Cup and won the Asian Cup, but there is one critic he still cannot shake — his father.

  6. 'Women's game has come a long way'

    David Warner may have won back-to-back Allan Border Medals, but Meg Lanning has gone one better, winning her third Belinda Clark Award.

  7. Why sport (and art) matters

    Sport may not be art - but it can be artistic, beautiful, powerful and emotional.

  1. Offsiders Summer Edition

    Kelli Underwood presents Offsiders Summer Edition on location from Melbourne's Olympic Park precinct. She's joined by ESPN's Brad Gilbert, Rennae Stubbs from the Seven Network and sports writer Richard Hinds.

  2. High praise

    Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer will do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia's Twenty20 squad.

  3. Scorchers do it again

    Perth Scorchers make it three Big Bash League titles from five finals with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers at the Furnace.

  4. Big Bash final: live scores

    The Big Bash final is here, with the Perth Scorchers ready to rumble against the Sydney Sixers. Follow all the action with our live scores, stats and commentary.

AFL

  1. Charges dropped

    Aggravated robbery charges against AFL player Trent Dumont and a co-accused are dropped in the South Australian District Court.

  2. Taxi driver faces cross-examination

    An Adelaide taxi driver who says he was pushed to the ground and robbed by AFL player Trent Dumont and another man "presumed" they took his money, a court hears.

  3. AFL's Trent Dumont faces trial

    North Melbourne AFL player Trent Michael Dumont faces trial after being accused of pushing over a taxi driver in Adelaide and stealing $70.

  4. Junior Danger on the way

    Patrick Dangerfield posts on social media to reveal he and his wife Mardi are expecting their first child.

  1. Why sport (and art) matters

    Sport may not be art - but it can be artistic, beautiful, powerful and emotional.

  2. NRL player Kyle Lovett faces drug charges

    The NRL future of Wests Tigers forward Kyle Lovett is in limbo after being charged with drug offences.

  3. Education not to blame: NRL

    The NRL says its education process is not to blame for the latest controversy to hit the game.

  4. Sharks sign Barba

    Cronulla signs grand final-winning full-back Ben Barba only two months after his contract was terminated by the Sharks following a positive test to cocaine.

  1. Izzy for Maroons in union

    Israel Folau says he would play for Queensland, not NSW, if a rugby union State of Origin gets off the ground.

  2. Parramatta to Toulon

    Semi Radradra's move to French rugby union is confirmed, with the Parramatta star to leave after the 2017 NRL season.

  3. Moore honest about Wallabies' woes

    Australia captain Stephen Moore refuses to sugar coat the Wallabies' woeful 2016 season but he believes they can bounce back this season.

  4. Cheika backed by ARU despite Wallabies' horror season

    The Australian Rugby Union backs Michael Cheika through to the 2019 World Cup, saying the Wallabies coach is not under pressure following the team's worst losing year on record.

  1. Roar edge out Wanderers

    Brett Holman caps his return from injury by guiding Brisbane Roar to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Western Sydney at Lang Park.

  2. Mariners get the win

    Central Coast Mariners again prove to be a thorn in Perth Glory's side, pulling off a 2-0 upset win in Gosford to climb off the bottom of the A-League ladder.

  3. Jets triumphant

    Newcastle livewire Andrew Nabbout continues his A-League purple patch, scoring twice to dismantle Melbourne City 2-1 and lift the Jets back into the top six.

  4. Arnold wants his Sydney FC to be 'best in A-League history'

    Graham Arnold says he and his Sydney FC team is targeting more than the championship or premier's plate — they want the greatest season in the league's history.