Don Furner Sr, the inaugural coach of the Canberra Raiders and former Kangaroos boss, dies after a period of illness.

Deontay Wilder says a 19-kilogram outfit, complete with sequins and battery-powered lights, he wore before his heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury was to blame for a sluggish performance.

Kelli Underwood is a pioneer in AFL commentary and she is encouraging more women to follow her example and establish a career calling sport on radio and TV.

At a time when the threat of brain injury and the effect of concussion are in the public eye, the Tyson Fury versus Deontay Wilder heavyweight bout shows professional boxing is as popular as ever, writes Richard Hinds.

Australia beats Sri Lanka by five wickets at the WACA, but the Sri Lankans put up a mighty fight as the hosts' World Cup jitters continue.

Just over 206,000 people attended the event over the four days to Sunday with the lower numbers being blamed on factors such as the bushfires, the weak economy and fewer racing categories.

Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.

AFLW is gaining a reputation for celebrating its LGBTI members and having 'out' women's players means everything to football fans who crave recognition and representation, writes Kate O'Halloran.

As professional sporting bodies such as the AFL and NRL sweat on the financial cost of coronavirus, the impact on suburban and regional clubs at the amateur level should not be ignored, writes Richard Hinds.

With stay-at-home restrictions in place across Australia, online gaming is set to take a big step towards mainstream adoption.