A landmark decision to break down gender barriers in the world of rowing means these two coxswains are leading female and male crews — and they say more sports should follow suit.

A landmark decision to break down gender barriers in the world of rowing means these two coxswains are leading female and male crews — and they say more sports should follow suit.

Australia's first city-based esports league launches in Sydney this weekend as the billion-dollar industry's growth extends to its own piece of prime real estate.

A loose goose has quite literally crashed a major league baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and LA Angels.

Adam Voges is the new senior coach of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, replacing Justin Langer who was appointed to the Australian coaching position earlier this month.

There are no higher standards than those a father expects of a suitor for his daughter, and that's exactly the bar being set by new Australian cricket coach Justin Langer, according to Adam Gilchrist.

Australians are spending less on televisions and books, but more on holidays and sports lessons.

The Brumbies are fighting to keep their stars on the field after the Wallabies asked the club to rest players this weekend ahead of next week's Test against Ireland.

It's been 23 years since the big wigs of Formula One last took interest in Adelaide, but some well-known names are watching keenly as the legacy of Sir Jack Brabham is reborn.

Ashleigh Barty actually looms as the bookies' slight favourite against Serena Williams, with the Australian looking to plot a way past the American legend at the French Open.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is in Tasmania's north-west to examine the state's footy woes, with locals in the football heartland calling for change, money and resources.

LGBT+ supporters have been told to "exercise caution" when travelling to this year's World Cup, with some Socceroos fans deciding against making the trip over fears for their safety.

Daniel Ricciardo's stirring backs-to-the-wall victory at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix was one of the most memorable moments in the recent history of Australian sport, elevating him above the pack, writes Clint Thomas.

The General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers is forced to deny creating five fake "burner" Twitter accounts, which he used to criticise his team's players, coaches and past staff members.

Siya Kolisi is a natural choice to lead South Africa in their series against England but, 24 years after the end of apartheid, more work is still needed to widen opportunities for non-white players.

Four-time premiership-winning coach Kevin Sheedy is named the AFL's 28th official Legend at the annual Hall of Fame function and, according to fellow luminary Kevin Bartlett, there is no one more deserving.

New mum Serena Williams will face Australian Ashleigh Barty in the second round of the French Open after cruising past Kristyna Pliskova in straight sets.

It's an unlikely sport to establish in a town with an uncertain future, but the captain, coach and cheerleader has big plans for its underwater hockey league.

Follow ABC's Dan Colasimone as he follows the Socceroos in Russia. Expect insider gossip from the Australian camp, postcard-sized travel reflections and plenty of references to borscht.

Before Marco Trungelliti advanced to the second round of the French Open, he had to get his grandmother out of the shower and into a hire car for an epic road trip from Barcelona to Paris.

The transition away from Queensland's golden generation of Origin players continues, as Billy Slater announces the 2018 series will be his last for the Maroons.

Almost anything goes — including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and dragon boats — when it comes to getting down the Brunswick River for the Mullum2Bruns Paddle.

Daniel Ricciardo's contract negotiations with Red Bull received a big boost after his Monaco Grand Prix win — but regardless where he ends up in 2018, world champion Lewis Hamilton expects the Aussie will earn much more.

The pair will take part in the month-long Darwin Strike League, which features both 50-over and T20 format games and is designed to give emerging local players experience against interstate and international talent.

Bernard Tomic delivers another PR disaster following his first-round exit from the French Open, losing to an Argentine battler who made an unexpected return to Paris to play as a "lucky loser".