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.

Martina Navratilova reignites debate about how transgender athletes compete at the elite level, saying rules that allow trans women to compete in women's tournaments are "insane" and amount to "cheating".

Some of Australia's sports have taken steps to achieve pay equity for male and female athletes — now a group of 17 sporting chiefs release a plan to close the gender pay gap.

Following a shocking month of controversy, the Matildas finally have an interim coach, with former Socceroo Ante Milicic to take charge of the team through to the end of the Women's World Cup in July.

It's an impressive feat — but just how did the Canberra Capitals go from back-to-back losses to championship glory in the space of a year?

The Scot's career is almost certainly over after hobbling out of the Australian Open, but his legacy of fighting for every point will ensure he is remembered as one of the greats.

The federation's vice-president, Sheikh Salman, has been silent on the issue of fellow Bahraini Hakeem AlAraibi's arrest and detention — in direct contravention of FIFA's own statutes.

Bernard Tomic again provides fireworks off the court, as he reopens old wounds with a blistering attack on Lleyton Hewitt and his role as Australia's Davis Cup captain.

Andy Murray's time at the Australian Open has possibly ended once and for all, with the injury-plagued star showing plenty of guts in a five-set first-round loss to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.

Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur, having arrived at the Australian Open as stars on the rise, do not disappoint their growing legion of fans with clinical victories first up in Melbourne but Bernard Tomic makes an early exit.

His chances of claiming a second Australian Open crown may have been questioned because of injury, but 17-time major winner Rafael Nadal makes an encouraging start to his Melbourne Park campaign.

Family and friends of WA basketballer, Anthony Exeter, have confirmed his death just days after he was injured when a piece of boat flew into his car in the state's South West.

Rugby league star Greg Inglis escapes a conviction record for the drink driving charge in 2018 that cost him the Kangaroos' captaincy.

Ambati Rayudu faces being suspended from bowling in international cricket for up to a year or until he can correct his action, after being reported following his team's defeat to Australia in the first ODI.

This summer the tumult in the Australian cricket team — and the enthralling series against India — has sucked what media oxygen remains for non-pigskin matters, making the arrival of the Australian Open this year seem abrupt.

As batsmen from both sides floundered on a tricky pitch against red-hot bowlers, Virat Kohli emerged as a sense of calm on day two, and at times looked like he was a class above this spirited Test match.