The sport of broomball may seem like a wacky modern invention, but players claim its origins can actually be traced back 1,000 years to battle-hardened Vikings.

Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell is forced from the field in the third quarter of North Melbourne's 37-point loss to Geelong at Kardinia Park after crashing into an LED advertising board on the boundary fence and cutting open his knees.

It's not everyday that you see a professional sporting organisation put out the call to help find one of its athlete's limbs, but when an up-and-coming star lost his prosthetic leg, the community rallied behind him to find it.

A top secret report outlining a major revamp for the Gabba, was inadvertently released to the ABC by mistake under a right to information request, before it was sent to Queensland Cabinet for approval.

A top secret report outlining a major revamp for the Gabba, was inadvertently released to the ABC by mistake under a right to information request, before it was sent to Queensland Cabinet for approval.

The French Open's decision not to give former world number one Serena Williams a seeding upon her return from having a baby has sparked anger around the world.

The French Open's decision not to give former world number one Serena Williams a seeding upon her return from having a baby has sparked anger around the world.

Wallabies prop and Queensland Reds captain James Slipper says he has been suffering wellness issues for a year as he is suspended for two months after twice testing positive to cocaine.

Our AFL, A-League and Big Bash heroes will compete at the renamed Marvel Stadium from September this year after Disney buys the naming rights to the Docklands ground.

AB de Villiers was unquestionably one of the most magical cricketers of his generation, but even he admitted he found "an extra bit of magic against the Aussies". Look back at some his finest moments against Australia.

Prodigiously talented and utterly adored in his native Brazil, Neymar heads to his second World Cup four years older but with even more questions to answer. The next step in his journey will be telling.

Wayne Bennett's future as Brisbane coach is put to one side as his Broncos win his 800th NRL game, beating Parramatta at Lang Park.

Wayne Bennett's future as Brisbane coach is put to one side as his Broncos win his 800th NRL game, beating Parramatta at Lang Park.

A quick game of American football passing with teammates leads to disaster for Sydney Swans defender Callum Mills, who has broken his foot after an accidental fall.

A quick game of American football passing with teammates leads to disaster for Sydney Swans defender Callum Mills, who has broken his foot after an accidental fall.

The fact that the AFLW now doesn't have a single female head coach in its ranks suggests pathways for aspiring women coaches in all codes remain limited.

Dan Ricciardo obliterates lap record in both Thursday practice sessions ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, as Red Bull set the pace.

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith's return to cricket looks set to occur sooner rather than later as he is named as one of the marquee players in a Canadian T20 tournament beginning in June.

Richard Hinds asks: Is the Broncos' move to contact the Storm's Craig Bellamy wise succession planning, or has the club lost faith in Wayne Bennett's ability to deliver that long-ish awaited premiership?

When the irresistible force of Liverpool's "heavy metal football" meets the immovable object Real Madrid's Champions League dominance, entertainment is all but guaranteed.

Collingwood is in the top eight — at least temporarily — after overcoming a slow start to beat the Western Bulldogs at Docklands.

The ICC cautions players against wearing communications devices during games after spotting some Pakistan players wearing smartwatches during an England-Pakistan Test.

More pain for the Cowboys, who go down by the smallest margin to the Storm in Townsville, following Canberra's dramatic win over Manly.

Saturday's NRL begins with the Roosters taking on the Titans in Gosford, followed by the Warriors and Souths in Auckland, and then Penrith v the Dragons. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.

Saturday's NRL begins with the Roosters taking on the Titans in Gosford, followed by the Warriors and Souths in Auckland, and then Penrith v the Dragons. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.