With the 2018 World Cup imminent, let's look back at a time when a witch doctor supposedly placed a curse on the Socceroos, leading to a 32-year World Cup drought.

With the 2018 World Cup imminent, let's look back at a time when a witch doctor supposedly placed a curse on the Socceroos, leading to a 32-year World Cup drought.

With the 2018 World Cup imminent, let's look back at a time when a witch doctor supposedly placed a curse on the Socceroos, leading to a 32-year World Cup drought.

With the 2018 World Cup imminent, let's look back at a time when a witch doctor supposedly placed a curse on the Socceroos, leading to a 32-year World Cup drought.

In a confidence-building warm-up for the World Cup, the Socceroos trounce Czech Republic 4-0 in an effervescent showing with Bert van Marwijk's final decision on the 23-man squad for Russia 2018 looming large.

In a confidence-building warm-up for the World Cup, the Socceroos trounce Czech Republic 4-0 in an effervescent showing with Bert van Marwijk's final decision on the 23-man squad for Russia 2018 looming large.

Plenty of players made a superb case for inclusion in Bert van Marwijk's final 23-man World Cup squad, as the Socceroos shine in a 4-0 shellacking of the Czech Republic. Look back at how the action unfolded in our live blog.

South Sydney consolidates third spot on the NRL table with a comprehensive 22-14 win over Cronulla.

Sydney banks a fourth straight AFL win, overcoming stern resistance from cellar dweller Carlton to prevail by 30 points in a scrappy clash at the SCG.

'The Don' was feted for his aggressive stroke play but will now be part of Adelaide Oval's forward defence against vehicle attacks, with a bronze statue of the Australian great joining the oval's new bollards.

LeBron James's heroics can't drag the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory, as Steph Curry's Warriors take out a dramatic game one of the NBA Finals in overtime.

The Brumbies defy the Wallabies' request to rest three of their biggest stars, naming a full-strength side for this weekend's Super Rugby clash.

The Brumbies defy the Wallabies' request to rest three of their biggest stars, naming a full-strength side for this weekend's Super Rugby clash.

Champion halfback Johnathan Thurston questions whether it will take a broken rib for the NRL to act on the continuing spate of late shots on the game's playmakers.

In a career-defining legal victory ahead of the World Cup, Peru captain Paolo Guerrero is cleared to play at the tournament in Russia by a Swiss supreme court judge despite a doping ban.

Australia's top-ranked player seemed on course for a famous victory after taking the first set and breaking the 23-time grand slam winner early in the second, before succumbing to the former World No.1.

After ending his playing career by headbutting an opponent in the 2006 World Cup final, Zidane is closing out his stint with Real Madrid with the fresh image of him lifting the Champions League trophy.

When the Sydney Swans take to the field against Carlton in the battle for the Marn Grook Trophy, it'll be a special moment for Yuin-Monaro artist Cheryl Davison.

While State of Origin remains an intimidating physical challenge, there is a nagging sense the concept has reached a crossroads as time diminishes some of the fundamentals that made it such a success, writes Richard Hinds.

Every World Cup gives a host nation the opportunity to get creative with its stadium architecture, leading to some brilliant results and some disasters — Russia 2018 is no exception.

Every World Cup gives a host nation the opportunity to get creative with its stadium architecture, leading to some brilliant results and some disasters — Russia 2018 is no exception.

North Queensland makes the most of having Johnathan Thurston during State of Origin by scoring a sorely needed 26-12 win over Manly at Brookvale Oval.

North Queensland makes the most of having Johnathan Thurston during State of Origin by scoring a sorely needed 26-12 win over Manly at Brookvale Oval.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says his focus is on fixing grassroots football, not ensuring there's a standalone Tasmanian team.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says his focus is on fixing grassroots football, not ensuring there's a standalone Tasmanian team.