Australian and international sport
Iran's women's football team faced chaotic scenes on the Gold Coast after their Asian Cup elimination, as protesters surrounded their bus while police intervened to clear the crowd.
Megan Torres 
Carlton's 63-point loss to Sydney in opening round has exposed a familiar weakness: the team struggles when game conditions favour their opponents. The question is whether structural changes can fix it.
Oliver Pemberton 
In front of the biggest crowd in Women's Asian Cup history, the Matildas led twice but couldn't hold on, finishing second in Group A after drawing 3-3 with Korea Republic.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia's first medal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, winning silver in the men's snowboard cross. However, the nation's campaign faces an immediate setback with teammate Amanda Reid hospitalised after a crash.
Daniel Kovac 
Wayne Bennett wants Alex Johnston's historic moment celebrated in the stands, not on the field. The Rabbitohs coach is making a practical case for respecting the game's rhythm.
Patrick Donnelly 
The Matildas face Korea Republic on Sunday at Stadium Australia in a must-win group finale with redemption and top spot on the line after their 2022 quarter-final heartbreak.
Jimmy O'Brien 
South Sydney's dominant 40-30 Round 1 win over the Dolphins featured notable on-field friction, as tensions flared late in the second half. The Rabbitohs opened their 2026 campaign in style, with David Fifita outstanding for the visitors.
Priya Narayanan 
Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren during the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, failing to even reach the grid for the 58-lap race.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Oscar Piastri's pre-race crash at Albert Park ends his Australian Grand Prix before the start, disappointing thousands of home fans and leaving his team searching for answers.
Kate Morrison 
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss six to eight weeks after injuring his hamstring in warm-up, dealing a significant blow to the Waratahs' playoff ambitions.
Yuki Tamura 
Gold Coast's disastrous Round 1 loss to Cronulla raises uncomfortable questions about the club's capacity to build a genuine winning culture under new coach Josh Hannay.
Daniel Kovac 
The NSW Supreme Court has upheld Parramatta's right to block Zac Lomax from joining Melbourne Storm, settling a legal battle that exposed deep tensions in player trading practices.
Yuki Tamura 
Harris Andrews could miss weeks after his arm struck Arthur Jones, leaving Brisbane without two key leaders in a five-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Formula 1's most significant regulation overhaul in decades hits Albert Park this weekend, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri topping Friday practice as teams battle to master new power units and energy systems.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Wrexham mounted a spirited FA Cup challenge against Chelsea, taking a fifth-round lead through Callum Doyle, but the reigning club world champions claimed a 4-2 extra-time victory to reach the quarterfinals.
Sophia Vargas 
Alyssa Healy prepares for her final Test match at Perth's WACA Ground, with suggestions she move higher in the batting order for one last chance at a Test hundred.
Sophia Vargas 
At 29, Alex Albon is one of elite Formula 1 drivers, but he has chosen a path away from the constant scrutiny of social media, revealing how stepping back from the digital world has liberated him.
Oliver Pemberton 
Australian para-skier Josh Hanlon crashed on the notorious Cortina downhill course on Saturday, weeks after Lindsey Vonn's serious injury on the same slope.
Oliver Pemberton 
The ACT Brumbies overcame a severe lightning delay to defeat the Queensland Reds in Canberra, extending their unbeaten run to four games.
Yuki Tamura 
Annabel Sutherland scored 129 in Australia's women's Test against India at the WACA in Perth, becoming the first Australian woman to reach four Test centuries and reinforcing the sport's growing competitive depth.
Priya Narayanan