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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.