Australian and international sport
Newcastle's injury woes deepened on Sunday as captain Kalyn Ponga and star recruit Dylan Brown both went down in the first half against Manly, threatening the Knights' promising start to the season.
Priya Narayanan 
The Sydney Roosters have introduced strict safety guidelines for e-bike and scooter use after Billy Smith suffered a concussion in a crash near their Moore Park headquarters.
Yuki Tamura 
Kimi Antonelli's record-breaking pole position and Oscar Piastri's frank assessment of McLaren's pace gap underline the early pecking order at the Chinese Grand Prix, overshadowed by the cancellation of two Middle East races.
Mitchell Tan 
Brad Fittler has publicly backed James Tedesco to continue playing State of Origin despite growing questions about whether the 33-year-old fullback still has the goods for interstate rugby league.
Zara Mitchell 
Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury remains uncertain after being dropped for this week's game against Canberra, with conflicting reports about his happiness at the club.
Patrick Donnelly 
Ludvig Aberg carries a three-shot lead into the final round of The Players Championship, golf's most prestigious non-major tournament. Yet history warns that leads can evaporate on this perilous Florida course.
Megan Torres 
The Sydney Kings have booked their ninth NBL grand final appearance with a clinical 89-75 victory over Perth, completing a 2-0 series sweep that sends them toward a potential sixth title.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Matthew Lloyd has urged the Sydney Swans to send Errol Gulden for shoulder surgery following the midfielder's injury in Round 1 against Brisbane.
Nadia Souris 
With three warm-up matches ahead, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has a growing roster of exciting talent to fill out his 26-man squad for the June World Cup.
Patrick Donnelly 
Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson both suffered ankle injuries during the Dragons' loss to Melbourne at WIN Stadium, hampering their chances in a late Storm surge.
James Callahan 
Queensland outpaced NSW in a riveting second half at Suncorp Stadium, with fly-half Gordon and centre Henry combining for crucial tries to secure a 26-17 victory.
Jimmy O'Brien 
China defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 in extra time to set up a semifinal clash with the Matildas in Perth on Tuesday, as Taiwanese supporters face ongoing restrictions on how they identify their team.
Priya Narayanan 
For 60 minutes, the Dragons were in a genuine fight against Melbourne. Then five tries in 18 minutes, capped by Sualauvi Faalogo's hat-trick, exposed the gap between title contenders and the rest.
Megan Torres 
Melbourne are importing the high-energy playbook of basketball to reverse plummeting attendance, starting with round one against St Kilda. But loud lights and curated moments have sparked debate about what footy fans actually want.
Kate Morrison 
The Penrith Panthers stormed to an 18-0 half-time advantage over the Cronulla Sharks at Bathurst's Carrington Park, with Nathan Cleary orchestrating a devastating first-half display that left the visitors struggling to contain the hosts' attacking prowess.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Kaitlyn Torpey's steady left-back performance proved decisive as the Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, securing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
Patrick Donnelly 
Todd Payten expressed visible frustration with set restart calls in the Cowboys' loss to Wests Tigers, as the expanded 2026 rule continues to dominate NRL matches.
Yuki Tamura 
The NRL's new set restart rule is creating widespread frustration among players and coaches after an explosion in stoppages during the 2026 season's opening round.
Priya Narayanan 
Alex Johnston broke rugby league's most hallowed record on Friday. Yet within hours, whispers of a potential exit to PNG were already gaining traction.
Yuki Tamura 
Andrew Dillon's backing of a well-connected adviser linked to the Luke Sayers scandal raises fresh questions about the AFL's institutional judgment as the league battles internal turmoil and external criticism.
Jimmy O'Brien