The Sky Blues name their replacement for outgoing Graham Arnold, with the club's long-time assistant getting his chance to impress.

The heartbroken partner of champion Tasmanian athlete Colin Oliver says she wishes she could have "met him sooner and loved him longer", as Hobart's nursing and athletics communities struggle to come to terms with his loss.

The CBR Brave's chairman steps down after pouring his drink on an opposing player during an Australian Ice Hockey League game, prompting a fan to throw a bin at him.

Horse archery gets up a gallop as interest in its warrior-like appeal helps to rein in the decline in pony club memberships.

It is possible that up to 100 foreign athletes and team officials who came to Australia for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in March remain in the country without a valid visa, the Refugee Council of Australia says.

After a contentious line call arguably costs her the match at the Italian Open, Karolina Pliskova takes a chunk out of the umpire's chair by smashing her racquet against it after offering a fake handshake to the official.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika stands by Israel Folau, refusing to take issue with his match-winning fullback's provocative online posts about homosexuality.

Argentina's Football Federation is trying to contain an embarrassing scandal after it handed out a manual that includes advice on how to seduce Russian women during the World Cup.

From lower-league obscurity to Premier League superstardom, Harry Kane is still fighting to prove himself. Russia 2018 could be coming at the perfect time for England's great hope — this is his World Cup journey.

Penrith star Nathan Cleary makes a triumphant NRL return from injury, as he helps steer the Panthers to a 16-2 win over the Wests Tigers.

Carlton's Ed Curnow is suspended for one match following a successful AFL appeal against his tribunal verdict but his younger brother Charlie is free to play for the Blues this weekend.

Perth Glory has made a strong statement of intent, signing Tony Popovic as head coach of the struggling WA A-League side. And he is already set on raising the club to a new level, writes Clint Thomas.

Australia's Group C rivals France is the latest side to announce its 23-man squad for the World Cup — it has left out a few big names, but it's not all good news for the Socceroos.

Last year, the Matildas stunned the US, Japan and Brazil in winning the Tournament of Nations — the Australians will face the same three opponents as they defend their title later this year.

Banned Australian batsman David Warner will play club cricket in Sydney next summer, attracting support as he attempts to put his career back on track, writes Jennifer Browning.

Conspiracy theories spring up all over the place after Tim Cahill — with barely any game time — is selected ahead of the in-form Jamie Maclaren for the Socceroos' World Cup campaign, writes Richard Hinds.

It was a wet and wild night at Adelaide Oval, with the Crows taming the rain in a 37-point defeat of a disappointing Western Bulldogs outfit.

It was a wet and wild night at Adelaide Oval, with the Crows taming the rain in a 37-point defeat of a disappointing Western Bulldogs outfit.

Injuries are a constant problem in elite sport, but with the spate of issues at the Adelaide Crows, some — including fans — have felt left in the dark.

Injuries are a constant problem in elite sport, but with the spate of issues at the Adelaide Crows, some — including fans — have felt left in the dark.

When doctors removed a part of his bowel after a shocking injury, Tim Browne knew it was time to call time on his rugby league career.

When doctors removed a part of his bowel after a shocking injury, Tim Browne knew it was time to call time on his rugby league career.

Two late tries hand the Brisbane Broncos a 28-22 victory against the Sydney Roosters, while the Warriors celebrate their 24-14 triumph over Parramatta.

Two late tries hand the Brisbane Broncos a 28-22 victory against the Sydney Roosters, while the Warriors celebrate their 24-14 triumph over Parramatta.

Legendary Australian boxer Troy Waters, a former junior middleweight world title boxing contender, dies at the age of 53 following a long battle with leukaemia.