Australia beats Sri Lanka by five wickets at the WACA, but the Sri Lankans put up a mighty fight as the hosts' World Cup jitters continue.

Just over 206,000 people attended the event over the four days to Sunday with the lower numbers being blamed on factors such as the bushfires, the weak economy and fewer racing categories.

Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.

AFLW is gaining a reputation for celebrating its LGBTI members and having 'out' women's players means everything to football fans who crave recognition and representation, writes Kate O'Halloran.

It's one set apiece in the blockbuster clash between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, after the local hope claims the second 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Plenty of great players have passed through the NBA, but the sadness and shock Kobe Bryant's death has elicited speaks to a global force who was more than an athlete.

Australian tennis star Margaret Court is acknowledged for her on-court achievements 50 years ago, despite what a fellow tennis legend calls her "offensive views".

Kobe Bryant has a long history of travelling by helicopters, even commuting to games. But this flight ended in tragedy — here's what we know about the crash in California.

The trailblazing Tunisian is creating history at the Australian Open in Melbourne — and she is not satisfied with simply making the quarter-finals of a major for the first time.

Curtis Scott, who joined the Canberra Raiders late last year, is facing five charges including resisting police and two counts of assault.

Teen newcomer Billie Eilish wins all four of the major gongs, as news of basketball player Kobe Bryant's death casts a dark cloud over the Grammy Awards.

Australian golf fans have an Australia Day to remember as Marc Leishman wins a US PGA title at Torrey Pines and Lucas Herbert claims his maiden European tour title at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Scheduled NBA games went ahead following news of Kobe Bryant's death, leaving seasoned players in tears on the sidelines and others paying tribute on the court.

For 20 years, Kobe Bryant gave his all to the LA Lakers and basketball. In that time he became one of the most successful NBA players in history, and inspired millions of people from all walks of life to strive for greatness before his death at the age of 41.

Opinion is divided about whether men's Test matches should be reduced from five days to four, but the Australian players don't want to see any change to the traditional format.