Australian and international sport
Roosters centre Billy Smith suffered a head injury in an e-bike accident near Moore Park on Thursday and faced an uncertain assessment for Friday's match against South Sydney.
Nadia Souris 
Kurtley Beale will play inside centre for the Western Force against the Hurricanes, marking a positional shift that pairs two experienced international backs as the Perth club looks to steady its Super Rugby campaign.
Priya Narayanan 
Sydney Kings edge Perth Wildcats 105-104 in a tense playoff opener at home, taking a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three semifinal series.
Sophia Vargas 
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd reached a remarkable milestone during the 2001 finals series as supporters rushed the field to celebrate.
Patrick Donnelly 
Beth Mooney has secured a joint-record £210,000 deal at the Women's Hundred auction, reflecting a seismic shift in pay for the women's game.
Andrew Marsh 
New South Wales claimed the One Day Cup title at Bellerive Oval on Wednesday, defeating Tasmania by four wickets in a rain-reduced final that showcased both fortune and precision under pressure.
Priya Narayanan 
Jason Bennett has secured a return to VFL commentary with the ABC, which has seized broadcast rights after Channel 7 abandoned the state league on commercial grounds.
Megan Torres 
German silver medallists face investigation after refusing to face Russia's flag during a medal ceremony, while Ukraine alleges systemic mistreatment by Paralympic officials.
James Callahan 
Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga will represent New Zealand at this year's Rugby League World Cup after the International Rugby League approved his allegiance switch, a move enabled by recent changes to State of Origin eligibility rules.
Megan Torres 
The NRL's widened set restart rule saw 35% more six-agains in Round 1, creating lopsided contests and huge score margins. Now officials are being told they missed even more penalties.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Watching his Tongan roommate suffer catastrophic brain injury taught Kulikefu Finefeuiaki a lesson no coach can teach. The young Dolphin edge forward made a choice that could define his career longevity.
Megan Torres 
Tony Popovic has taken note of overconfident American commentary ahead of their June World Cup clash in Seattle, embracing the underdog role with quiet confidence.
Patrick Donnelly 
The AFL is set to replace its decades-old illicit drugs policy with a system focused on hair testing and player accountability. Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has renewed calls for tougher enforcement and greater club control.
Grace Okonkwo 
New Demons coach Steven King has approved Kysaiah Pickett's leave to visit Darwin for personal reasons, signalling a shift towards player welfare at the struggling club.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Australian tennis player Talia Gibson has pulled off one of the biggest wins of her young career at Indian Wells, downing world number seven Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Daniel Kovac 
Ronda Rousey has publicly attacked the UFC's approach to fighter compensation, saying the promotion prioritises cost-effective matchmaking over athlete welfare since securing its major broadcast deal.
Zara Mitchell 
Galatasaray has seized a significant advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie, defeating Liverpool 1-0 in Istanbul with an early goal from midfielder Mario Lemina.
Sophia Vargas 
Dan Turner from Adelaide has become only the second sailor to complete the inaugural Mini Globe Race, finishing his 28,000-nautical-mile solo voyage aboard the homemade boat The Immortal Game.
Zara Mitchell 
Dylan Moore has opened up about an off-season mistake that cost him his Hawthorn vice-captaincy after being arrested in Phoenix during pre-season training.
Megan Torres 
Brisbane's tribunal gamble has backfired, with Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner both banned from Saturday's Round 1 clash at the SCG as the defending premiers prepare to face an in-form Sydney side.
Jimmy O'Brien