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.

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.