Paula Badosa tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Australia for the grand slam and describes hotel quarantine as “the worst experience of my career”.

ARL Commissioner Peter V’landys confirmed the NRL would be putting a case to the government for players to be vaccinated after health workers and at-risk individuals. 

Scott Morrison is wrong: Cricket Australia has every right to deal with important social issues. But CA has done more harm than good in its decision to drop the words ‘Australia Day’ from its promotions.

Just three years ago, Chris O’Connell traded his tennis racquet for a six-month stint cleaning boats on Sydney’s northern beaches. He’s now on the precipice of the top 100.

40 years ago, PM Malcolm Fraser formally inaugurated the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. "Our decline as a sporting nation," he said, "is about to be arrested."

The Socceroos great began his career as a 15-year-old with Leeds. Now a manager, he says the best Australian youngsters should have the 'grit' to follow his footsteps.

An Indian cricket supporter claims he was racially profiled and abused during the Sydney Test by a mid-ranking security officer.

The Melbourne Stars' faith in Andre Fletcher, also known as "The Spiceman", was rewarded at their return to the MCG on Friday night.

South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.

Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.

In an open letter, Greg Chappell urges the Australian captain to keep leading with courage and humour - and let the bat and ball do the talking.

The hosts had the wounded tourists near breaking point on Friday but the lion-hearted visitors mounted a spirited revival on the first day of the deciding Test.

James Tamou says he would welcome the chance to captain the Wests Tigers and is looking forward to the likely early arrival of a former Penrith teammate at Concord.

Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.

A callow Indian attack just about squares the day with Australia on the team's favourite ground.