AOC boss and IOC vice-president John Coates says he expects the Japanese public will get on board with hosting the Olympic Games again once the country boosts its vaccination numbers.

Wests Tigers host the Titans in Campbelltown and the Cowboys welcome the Broncos to Townsville, after the Knights get past the Raiders in Wagga Wagga. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

It's time for Collingwood's must-win game against the Kangaroos at Docklands, after the S Saints' win over he Suns on a  jam-packed Saturday of AFL. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer acknowledges a "need for change" at the Premier League club and reiterates his apology for the Super League fiasco.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson lashes NRL referees after losing his five-eighth to a nasty incident that was not penalised on the field during their loss to Parramatta.

Jeremy Cameron kicks six goals and Gary Rohan five as an incredible second-half performance leads Geelong to a 63-point win over Richmond in their first meeting since last year's grand final.

The Eels hold off the Roosters in a physical encounter to record their fourth straight win, after the Panthers made it nine straight to start the season in a rout of Cronulla.

Two-time Dally M winner Jarryd Hayne could have all of his rugby league honours taken away from him if his appeal against his near six-year sentence is exhausted.

A fight between Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul breaks out after the YouTuber steals the boxing champion's hat during a face-off with his brother Logan ahead of next month's match.

In the wake of the Human Rights Commission report into allegations of abuse in gymnastics in Australia, the Australian Sports Commission issues an apology to athletes who were "treated inappropriately" at the AIS.

A new $700 million indoor stadium has been promised by South Australia's Liberal State Government, but not everyone is convinced it's a winning idea.

A conviction is dropped against former South Sydney NRL star Sam Burgess, after the judge found it was a reasonable possibility the alleged incident had been fabricated.

Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles county and the Sheriff's Department after graphic photos from the site of the chopper crash that killed her husband and daughter were allegedly shared by officers.

Fast footy, controversial subs and some serious fatigue — all of the AFL's new rules and tweaks were on display in Richmond's opening win over Carlton, and there was a bit to like and a bit to be worried about.

Another stunning performance from Dustin Martin leads Richmond to a 25-point win over Carlton in a thrilling, fast-paced season opener at the MCG.

Opinion in the NRL community splits over a formal warning handed to Shark's prop Toby Rudolf following a comment he made degrading women during a live television interview.

In his first public comments since announcing the end of his 23-year reign at Collingwood, former club president Eddie McGuire says he did not feel like the board turned against him in his final days.

The Hockeyroos are looking for a new head coach, as Paul Gaudoin steps down from the position ahead of the release of findings and recommendations from an independent review into bullying claims within the team.

After a blistering 5,000m run in Melbourne, John Bermingham is hoping to run a track world record this year — he just needs to turn 70 first

Young forward Tyson Stengle has been sacked by the Adelaide Crows after a string of off-field incidents, including a drink-driving charge.