The tiny WA town of Narrikup is home to the biggest bat in the Southern Hemisphere and what is believed to be the world's first-ever cricket bat boundary fence.

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus breaks the world record in the 400m freestyle at the world short course titles in China, securing her second gold medal of the meet.

During the week Shaun Wallbank is a firefighter, but on weekends he takes on the ocean as a big-wave surfer. So volatile is the Shipstern Bluff break, organisers have had to wait nine months for perfect conditions to present themselves.

DAVID Warner has announced himself as possibly the most important player in world cricket with a second hundred at Adelaide.

WILD Oats XI has earned early bragging rights over new super maxi Comanche by winning the annual Big Boat Challenge.

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.

Gibraltar's Nations League match against Armenia gets off to a rough start when its anthem is mixed up with Liechtenstein's — but the tiny territory has the last laugh, grabbing a first-ever competitive international win.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says the majority of national football federations back bringing forward the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams to Qatar 2022.

Australian cricket fans are ashamed of their team and articulate in their criticism. Many are calling for Steve Smith to be sacked and some are threatening to boycott matches until it happens.

BY exploiting a loophole, Western Sydney Wanderers management have saved money but lost the faith of players and fans.

MICK Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Kelyly Slater are big attractions in Hawaii this week but Pipeline itself is the star attraction.

Isabelle Kelly fires the Australian Jillaroos to a thrilling 26-24 win over New Zealand in their women's rugby league Test at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

The federation's vice-president, Sheikh Salman, has been silent on the issue of fellow Bahraini Hakeem AlAraibi's arrest and detention — in direct contravention of FIFA's own statutes.

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.

The Brisbane Broncos' Benji Marshall is ruled out for six weeks after fracturing his wrist in the Queensland Cup on the weekend.

Rising Tasmanian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus records a personal best time over 400 metres, claiming her second title at the national championships.

THE century David Warner scored yesterday at the Adelaide Oval will be the most significant of his career.

Nick Kyrgios just enjoyed one of the best weeks of his career, and remains one of tennis's brightest rising stars, so when will the media and the "flog" mob get behind him?

MELBOURNE Victory captain Mark Milligan is facing the prospect of a minimum four week suspension.

Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has been spared a decision on whether to drop Robbie Farah.

THE NRL has scheduled stronger games for the dreaded Monday night timeslot in a bid to breathe life back into the concept.

Qatar, which faces soccer’s biggest corruption scandal, could be behind a £5 billion ($10.2bn) deal to buy Formula One.

When COVID dashed their overseas plans, the Lambers brothers looked for an adventure closer to home. Here they tell how they found it on the high seas of the notorious Bass Strait.

The Panthers clinch top spot on the ladder ahead of the finals with a convincing 32-12 victory over the Cowboys, while the Broncos slip to last place after going down to the Eels.

The Matildas will have to banish reigning world champions Japan to fulfil their ambitions of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.