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  1. Tributes flow for Springboks great

    Former team-mates and opponents pay tribute to Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen, who dies from motor neurone disease at 45.

  2. ABC sport quiz: February 6

    Think you know your sport? Test your knowledge of the sporting week that was with our quiz.

  3. Alastair Cook steps down

    Alastair Cook, the captain who led England to victory in two home Ashes series against Australia, has resigned from the role after a rough 2016.

  4. AFLW: What we've learned

    Now that the first round of AFL Women's is over we can reflect on what we have learned.

  5. Bolt will be missed

    Talking 'smack' to a 16-year-old schoolgirl may hardly seem fair, but his antics and charisma at the Nitro Athletics series meet in Melbourne shows Usain Bolt will be missed when he retires.

  6. Umpire smashed in face

    Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov is disqualified from the Davis Cup after inadvertently blasting a ball into the umpire's face.

  7. Foxtel outsmarted

    Live streamers momentarily outsmarted Foxtel but they aren't the real threat to the future viability of live sporting events, David Lipson writes.

  1. Aussie 'churn and burn' hurting players

    Players like Nic Maddinson need more support from Cricket Australia upon exiting the Test team, says former player Ed Cowan.

  2. Maddinson taking break

    Cricket Australia announces Test batsman Nic Maddinson is taking an indefinite break from the game because of personal reasons.

  3. PNG Lewas keen to bounce back after opening defeat at World Cup Qualifiers

    The PNG Lewas have two days to regroup at the Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in Sri Lanka, after losing their opening pool match to Bangladesh by 118 runs.

  4. Sport and art

    Will Clarke's family hopes he can gain independence by starting a company which reconditions old cricket bats.

AFL

  1. Crows stay unbeaten in AFLW

    Adelaide remain undefeated after upsetting the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's AFL Women's encounter.

  2. McLachlan reveals extent Hird support

    Gillon McLachlan says the AFL offered support to James Hird during his recent health crisis, and believes the league would welcome the former Bombers coach back.

  3. Where is Jobe Watson's 2012 Brownlow medal?

    The whereabouts of Essendon star Jobe Watson's Brownlow medal has been a mystery ever since he renounced the award in November. Until now.

  4. AFLW double header

    The AFLW's boom opening round prompts a venue change this weekend, with Princes Park to host a double header.

  1. JT at it again

    Johnathan Thurston is the man of the match as the Indigenous All Stars run out 34-8 winners over the World All Stars in Newcastle.

  2. Possible retirements

    Manly veterans Brett Stewart and Steve Matai are on the cusp of calling time on their careers, with the Sea Eagles confirming they are seeking medical retirement clearances from the NRL.

  3. McDevitt to leave ASADA

    Ben McDevitt confirms he will not renew his contract as ASADA chief executive when his three-year term is up in May.

  4. NRL bunker gets overhaul for 2017 season

    The NRL's controversial bunker system is stripped of some of its powers ahead of the 2017 season.

  1. Force ready for Brisbane Tens

    Fourteen teams will compete in this weekend's inaugural Brisbane Tens, including the world club 10s champions, the Western Force.

  2. Brumbies record $800k loss

    The Brumbies record an operating loss of $864,000 for 2016 — a situation they blame mostly on the protracted legal battle with former CEO Michael Jones.

  3. Man charge over All Blacks bug

    A man is charged over the listening device found inside a Sydney hotel room used by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.

  4. Tributes flow for Springboks great

    Former team-mates and opponents pay tribute to Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen, who dies from motor neurone disease at 45.

  1. Perth Glory demoralises Adelaide United

    Perth Glory maestro Diego Castro orchestrates a 5-0 belting of a demoralised Adelaide United in A-League match.

  2. Clash of the giants at MCG

    The MCG will host a 'superclasico', with confirmation football giants Brazil and Argentina will play in Melbourne on June 9.

  3. Wooden stadium for Forest Green

    The world's first vegan football club, Forest Green Rovers, is now looking to reinforce its eco-friendly credentials with a modern-age wooden stadium.

  4. Sydney FC wins 3-1

    Another week, another A-League win for table-topping Sydney FC, who make light work of Wellington to extend their record to 19 games.