Israel Folau tells members of his church he is worrying about finances "for the first time" in over a decade as a panel decides the future of his rugby career after controversial social media posts.

The NRL's Magic Round concludes as the Rabbitohs take on the Cowboys after the Roosters edge a injury-plagued top-four battle. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.

Pakistani cricketing great Shahid Afridi cops a backlash after revealing his daughters are banned from playing outdoor games, or competing in public sports.

Richmond's resurgence continues in the west, a Hawks' win maintains the Giants' terrible record at the MCG and Geelong overcomes the Kangaroos to move a game clear on the ladder.

During the week Shaun Wallbank is a firefighter, but on weekends he takes on the ocean as a big-wave surfer. So volatile is the Shipstern Bluff break, organisers have had to wait nine months for perfect conditions to present themselves.

If it's a case of like father, like son, then Tim Tszyu is in for "one hell of a ride". The son of Australian legend Kostya Tszyu is fast making a name for himself in the pugilistic profession. And legendary trainer Johnny Lewis says he has what it takes to be just like his dad — a world champion.

Lang Park was the scene of a Magic Round bloodbath as the Storm completely belted the Eels. Earlier there were wins for the Warriors over the Dragons and the Knights against the Bulldogs.

Nine Australian religious leaders unite to write letters to Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten over concerns that Israel Folau's clash with Rugby Australia sets "a dangerous precedent" on religious freedoms.

Adelaide withstood a serious late scare to claim Showdown victory over Port, while the Eagles were too good for Saints. Earlier, the Dees pulled off a remarkable victory over the Suns while the Pies and Dogs enjoyed wins.

Andrew Gaze confirms he will quit as the Sydney Kings coach after this year's National Basketball League playoffs — but he still has plans to coach somewhere else.

There is a deep irony to Martina Navratilova's claim in a newspaper article that trans women have a physical advantage over "innocent" cisgender women, writes Noah Riseman.

A landmark case begins in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, as Olympic champion Caster Semenya challenges new IAAF rules around athletes with hyperandrogenism.

It may not become an Olympic sport, but the French fencing federation has opened the door to Jedi and Sith wannabes, making lightsaber duelling an official competitive sport.

The FFA's decision to parachute in a coach with no experience in the elite women's game and lead the Matildas is raising eyebrows, writes Patrick Galloway.

The AFL women's league is growing ever more popular; this round drew impressive crowds at the weekend, but also its fair share of controversy, writes Kate O'Halloran.