The Tait twins, Sara and Kristen, had a tough start. One was born with spina bifida, the other with two large holes in her heart. But that hasn't stopped either of them from becoming high achievers.

Japan emerges victorious over Scotland after being roared on by a delirious red-and-white-clad crowd as it becomes the first tier-two team to reach the last eight since Fiji in 2007.

Australia blows a five-goal lead to lose 53-52 to world champions New Zealand in the first Test of netball's Constellation Cup in Christchurch.

Eliud Kipchoge captivates the world by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon under two hours, but how did he achieve this stunning feat on the streets of Vienna?

David Gallop hasn't distinguished himself during his tenure as FFA chief executive, but after announcing his upcoming resignation he cannot be blamed for all the ills of Australian football, writes Richard Hinds.

Sam Kerr dazzles at the ESPY Awards again, taking out two awards — including best international female footballer — while the US Women's National Team is named best team following its World Cup triumph.

Brianna Thompson, 17, swims continuously for 22 hours battling jellyfish stings and severe leg cramps to swim the English Channel twice in one day.

Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop will resign from his role at the end of the year.

Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele fails at his second attempt to win a medal at the 2019 Pacific Games as 18-year-old Samoan girl claims nation's first gold

AFL coach and premiership player Mark "Bomber" Thompson is fined $3,000 for drug possession but has a drug trafficking charge against him dismissed.

With a spot in the World Cup final up for grabs, Australia only manages to set England a target of 224 to win, with Steve Smith the only batsman to pass 50 at Edgbaston. Follow all the action in our live blog.

James Tedesco's incredible try handed the Blues an Origin miracle of their own, as Mitchell Pearce finally got his hands on the prize that had painfully eluded him in seven previous attempts.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have not clashed at Wimbledon since Nadal triumphed in their epic 2008 final, while Novak Djokovic faces a semis match against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

That shouldn't have happened. It was never supposed to happen. The crowds wandering around on the Old Trafford turf half-stunned indicate they don't understand that it could.

Fresh from throwing a spanner in the spokes of England's World Cup ambitions, Australia takes on New Zealand hoping to dent the Black Caps' confidence. Follow all the action live in our blog from 10:00pm.

The ACT Brumbies cop a 39-7 thrashing by the Jaguares in Buenos Aires and see their Super Rugby dreams shattered.

The Titans and Sea Eagles lock horns at Robina. Later, the Knights host the Broncos and the Eels take on the Raiders. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

The Eagles visit the Hawks to kick off AFL Saturday, then the Swans host the Suns, the Pies and North meet and finally Port Adelaide clashes with the Bulldogs in Adelaide. Follow all the stats, scores and commentary.

Bees stopped play in Durham but could not stop Sri Lanka falling to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of eliminated South Africa, severely denting its own semi-final hopes.

US captain Megan Rapinoe, involved in a spat with the US President during the build-up to the game, strikes twice as the USA knock hosts France out of the Women's World Cup to set up a semi-final clash with England.

The Cats keep their dominance over the Crows at Kardinia Park, with a solid win to consolidate top spot on the ladder.

The Storm hold off the Roosters at Adelaide Oval to take a six-point lead on the NRL ladder, after the Dragons take down the Cowboys in Wollongong.

Rioli signs on as assistant coach of the Tiwi Bombers in the NT Football League, after heading home last year to spend more time with his family.

While national headlines have been dominated by former rugby player Israel Folau's contract dispute and fundraising efforts, the Brumbies squad is busy winning games.

The Matildas made their earliest departure at a Women's World Cup in 16 years and FFA's sacking of Alen Stajcic is being cited as the main reason for the failed campaign in France.