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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is hospitalised after being flung in to the air when his bike's rear tire lifted off the ground in a spectacular high-speed crash at the Mugello circuit.

Richmond grounds Essendon with a convincing 71-point win in their Dreamtime at the 'G clash, while the Eagles hold on against the Saints to stay top of the ladder.

The Bulldogs take on the Demons, the Hawks meet the Power in Tasmania, and the Suns host the Cats before the Dreamtime at the 'G and the Eagles versus Saints take centre stage. Follow the action with our live AFL ScoreCentre.

The Bulldogs take on the Demons, the Hawks meet the Power in Tasmania, and the Suns host the Cats before the Dreamtime at the 'G and the Eagles versus Saints take centre stage. Follow the action with our live AFL ScoreCentre.

The Bulldogs take on the Demons, the Hawks meet the Power in Tasmania, and the Suns host the Cats before the Dreamtime at the 'G and the Eagles versus Saints take centre stage. Follow the action with our live AFL ScoreCentre.

The Bulldogs take on the Demons, the Hawks meet the Power in Tasmania, and the Suns host the Cats before the Dreamtime at the 'G and the Eagles versus Saints take centre stage. Follow the action with our live AFL ScoreCentre.