An ambitious and controversial plan by a London-based cryptocurrency group to buy A-League club Perth Glory has fallen through, with Football Federation Australia confirming the deal is off.

Don Furner Sr, the inaugural coach of the Canberra Raiders and former Kangaroos boss, dies after a period of illness.

Deontay Wilder says a 19-kilogram outfit, complete with sequins and battery-powered lights, he wore before his heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury was to blame for a sluggish performance.

Kelli Underwood is a pioneer in AFL commentary and she is encouraging more women to follow her example and establish a career calling sport on radio and TV.

At a time when the threat of brain injury and the effect of concussion are in the public eye, the Tyson Fury versus Deontay Wilder heavyweight bout shows professional boxing is as popular as ever, writes Richard Hinds.