Former AFL coach Mark "Bomber" Thompson faces court charged with possession and trafficking of illicit drugs, but while he admits taking drugs to "mask the pain" caused by the end of his AFL career, he says he "never had any intention of selling drugs".

In an attempt to appeal to 'the younger generation', the IOC gives the green light to include breakdancing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Australia's principal strike bowler has risen to the World Cup challenge before, and as unlikely as it might so recently have seemed, he's doing exactly the same again, writes Geoff Lemon.

The Eagles are showing faith in a 29-year-old veteran with two rebuilt knees who has played just 15 of their last 62 matches — simply because he remains an important piece of their puzzle, writes Tom Wildie.

For many people of faith, the very identity of Christianity is at stake in the battle over religious freedom. But not all Christians see it that way, writes Geoff Thompson.

A century to Aaron Finch and a blistering bowling performance sees Australia beat England by 64 runs at Lord's, sealing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals and sending a message to the rest of the competition.

Police allege the 28-year-old Queensland trainer sourced and gave unregulated supplements to horses over a three-year period and "dishonestly gained a benefit through entitlement to prize money".

What drives people to spend their weekends suffering as they attempt to run 50, 100, or even 200 kilometres through the bush and over mountains?

England captain Eoin Morgan does not have a problem with fans booing Australian rivals Steve Smith and David Warner in the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup clash at Lord's.

Melbourne hosts top-eight side Fremantle at the MCG to kick off Saturday's AFL action before St Kilda takes on Brisbane, and Geelong travel to Adelaide to take on the Power. Follow all the stats, scores and commentary.

Australia's Hannah Green is playing some extraordinary golf to be three shots clear at halfway in the Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota.

The Cricket World Cup gets a shake-up, as hosts England come a cropper against Sri Lanka, with a top innings from Angelo Mathews followed by a star turn from paceman Lasith Malinga.

Barty comfortably beats Venus Williams but has plenty of praise for the veteran American after the match, calling her an "inspiration to every single girl and boy around the world".

The star striker is an irreplaceable cog in the Australian attack — what would happen if she was injured or sent off through unforeseen circumstances, asks Kate O'Halloran.

A former Hockeyroo is among a handful of Queenslanders preparing for the CrossFit Games in the US where there is no limit to how they will be physically tested.

A stunning second-half performance sees New South Wales retain bragging rights in Women's State of Origin, as the Blues celebrate a 14-4 win over Queensland at North Sydney Oval.

Lance Franklin's 300th AFL match is likely to be delayed because of a hamstring injury sustained while helping Sydney beat his former club Hawthorn by 19 points.

Perth-born Sam Kerr has already had an enormous impact on the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, with five goals to her name, and the WA Government is hoping to use her success to push for a role in the next event in four years.

He's just made 166, he's averaging a tick under 90 so far at the Cricket World Cup. But there's still something not right with David Warner's batting, writes Geoff Lemon.

After a week of epic footballing comebacks, Sydney FC serves up a Big Blue belting, smashing Melbourne Victory 6-1 to march into the A-League grand final against Perth Glory.

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.