Australian and international sport
Renowned trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne have released a heartfelt statement after a horse transport truck rolled near Meredith, killing driver Peter Butler and three young horses.
Aisha Khoury 
James Slipper has been rested for the Brumbies' clash with Fijian Drua but remains on track to break the Super Rugby appearance record next week on home soil.
Megan Torres 
AFL Victoria has closed its investigation into an alleged derogatory comment by a league president, citing insufficient evidence. The decision raises questions about institutional accountability in community sport.
Patrick Donnelly 
After four months on the sidelines for a homophobic slur, Izak Rankine is set for his AFL comeback. His coach says the 25-year-old is a changed man.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Reece Robson is set to make a potentially unexpected appearance in the Roosters' clash against Penrith this Friday after recovering ahead of schedule from a left thumb fracture.
Mitchell Tan 
Police body camera footage has revealed new details of Hawthorn duo Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald's arrest in Arizona last November, with officers capturing the moment they were taken into custody for trespassing.
Sophia Vargas 
The Matildas face defending champions China in an Asian Cup semi-final in Perth on Tuesday, but their biggest tactical challenge may be dealing with Ante Milicic, the Australian who now coaches the opposition.
Aisha Khoury 
Marinko Matosevic, a former world No.39 and current coach of Australian players, has been handed a four-year ban for anti-doping breaches including blood doping and helping other players avoid tests.
Oliver Pemberton 
Porsche's new 911 Cup racing car launched in the iRacing sim before drivers could take it to physical tracks. The virtual-first strategy shows how gaming and real motorsport are merging.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Phil Gould and Mal Meninga outline the framework needed to turn around the struggling Gold Coast Titans, but Round 1's heavy loss raises immediate questions.
Zara Mitchell 
Wayne Bennett hailed Alex Johnston as a world-class finisher after breaking rugby league's try-scoring record, though his public focus remained fixed on the disruption caused by jubilant fans.
Priya Narayanan 
Alex Johnston has broken rugby league's most hallowed record, but his sights are already on Papua New Guinea. The South Sydney winger is open to a move that would make him player number one for the PNG Chiefs when they join the NRL in 2028.
Yuki Tamura 
The 32-year-old midfielder will claim her 170th cap at Perth Stadium, surpassing Clare Polkinghorne's record. The milestone comes as Australia prepares for a crucial clash with China.
Aisha Khoury Hayley Raso and Steph Catley have cleared concussion protocols ahead of Tuesday's Asian Cup semifinal in Perth, but coach Joe Montemurro is keeping his tactical hand hidden.
Daniel Kovac 
Lance 'Buddy' Franklin will return to competitive football in April, lining up for Dowerin Tigers in WA's central Wheatbelt. The one-off appearance will help raise funds for new ground lighting.
Patrick Donnelly 
St Kilda had all the ingredients for success in their opening games but twice failed to execute when the pressure mounted. It's a troubling sign for a club with big ambitions.
Jimmy O'Brien 
The Sydney Roosters' refusal to display South Sydney's name on the scoreboard breached NRL rules, but a historic milestone had already captured rugby league's heart.
Megan Torres 
Ivan Cleary is exasperated, and he has a legitimate grievance. The rumour mill around Izack Tago reveals a deeper problem with how the NRL manages player movements.
Megan Torres 
A coroner will examine whether a racehorse returned to work prematurely before a fatal accident killed apprentice jockey Marina Morel in NSW.
Victoria Crawford 
The Black Ferns mounted a stunning late comeback to defeat Australia 22-21 in the New York Sevens final, capping off New Zealand's dominant 2026 series campaign.
Jimmy O'Brien