Australian and international sport
Four All-Australian calibre players hitting free agency in 2026 could reshape the AFL landscape. From Ben King's unlikely departure to Zak Butters' Victoria homecoming question, this year's player movement will define clubs for years.
Andrew Marsh 
Cricket Australia has oversold 125,000 tickets for the 150th Anniversary Test in just over two months, forcing the first-ever ticket ballot in the nation's cricket history.
Patrick Donnelly 
Canberra's young halves pairing of Ethan Sanders and Ethan Strange enters 2026 with high expectations after the Raiders' disappointing finals exit. Coach Ricky Stuart has backed the duo to build long-term success.
Sophia Vargas 
Zac Lomax had a chance to put the NRL saga behind him at Tuesday's press conference. Instead, he played it safe—and in doing so, raised more questions than answers.
Patrick Donnelly 
After declining a World Cup spot in 2022, Cristian Volpato is now open to representing Australia. With key attackers sidelined, the Sydney-born midfielder could fill a critical gap before next June.
Megan Torres 
The Sydney Roosters have agreed to let South Sydney fully celebrate if Alex Johnston breaks rugby league's all-time try-scoring record at Allianz Stadium, reversing their objections from last year.
Oliver Pemberton 
After months of court drama and failed deals, Zac Lomax has signed with Western Force to pursue a rugby union career and a crack at the 2027 Wallabies.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Australia's women's cricket team expects Sophie Molineux to return from back pain for the West Indies tour, with Alyssa Healy stepping aside after her final Test match.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Michael Voss has responded to Sam Docherty's damning criticism of Carlton after their 63-point loss to Sydney, framing the row as symptomatic of a deeper club problem.
Patrick Donnelly 
Teemu Tuovinen and Jatta Leinonen from Finland won the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Dorking, Surrey, completing the challenging 380-metre course in just over 105 seconds.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
The removal of the substitute and addition of a fifth interchange player is reshaping how coaches manage their stars in 2026, with early results showing older players and high-impact athletes are the big winners.
Patrick Donnelly 
Brisbane is contesting the suspensions of Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have the defensive duo available for their crucial early-season match against Sydney.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Zac Lomax's move to rugby union sparks outrage over his dismissal of rugby league as less than a 'truly international stage'.
Megan Torres 
The reigning premiers face the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to clear co-captain Harris Andrews and defender Darcy Gardiner, after their Opening Round loss to the Western Bulldogs left the defence stretched thin.
Patrick Donnelly 
The Roosters' right-side defence collapsed against the Warriors. Now comes a far sterner test: a Souths edge loaded with firepower and a record-breaking chance.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Jai Opetaia won the first-ever Zuffa Boxing championship against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas, extending his undefeated record to 30-0. But the bout came with considerable complications around sanctioning bodies and title recognition.
Aisha Khoury 
After a dramatic trade saga left him at Essendon, Zach Merrett will face Hawthorn in Round 1 with a new dynamic between player and club.
Megan Torres 
Zac Lomax has signed with the Western Force after a court battle blocked his Melbourne Storm ambitions, ending a turbulent offseason and opening a path to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Patrick Donnelly 
World champion Lando Norris has warned that F1's new 2026 regulations could cause dangerous accidents, calling the racing 'artificial' after the season opener in Melbourne.
Daniel Kovac 
The Matildas finished second in their group after a 3-3 draw with South Korea at Stadium Australia, setting up a quarter-final trip west to Perth and raising questions about Montemurro's game management.
Jimmy O'Brien