Australian and international sport
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk has become the first male AFL player to publicly come out as gay, marking a watershed moment in a sport that has historically lacked openly LGBTQ+ representation at the elite level.
Megan Torres 
Victoria Park will close to the public within weeks as Brisbane's $3.8 billion Olympic stadium moves toward construction, with opposition groups vowing legal action.
Samantha Blake 
With crowds expected to exceed 88,000 for major MCG matches, venues and clubs are wrestling with when to declare games fully ticketed, leaving fans unsure about their access.
Daniel Kovac 
Brisbane faces significant transport disruption over the Easter school holidays as comprehensive rail closures coincide with Broncos home games, forcing commuters onto rail replacement buses.
Zara Mitchell 
Cameron McEvoy has broken the 50m freestyle world record, yet his bigger concern is the financial gap between traditional swimming and the Enhanced Games—a competition that pays athletes millions to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Zara Mitchell 
Ante Suto was born and raised in Imotski, Croatia, but a Melbourne-born dad means the Hibernian striker now carries dual citizenship. His first Socceroos call-up also marks his first ever trip to Australia.
Jimmy O'Brien 
A Bondi lifeguard's record-breaking marathon swim came to an early end on Sunday after 12 hours of non-stop swimming left him unable to continue. Quinn Darragh was withdrawn from the water due to physical distress.
Aisha Khoury 
Iraq will compete in their World Cup playoff on 31 March in Monterrey, Mexico, after overcoming significant logistical challenges caused by regional conflict.
Megan Torres 
Port Adelaide faces an uncertain future with captain Connor Rozee sidelined for up to 15 weeks. The timing compounds pressure on star midfielder Zak Butters, who remains unsigned beyond 2026.
Priya Narayanan 
England's cricket leadership escaped the axe following the winter Ashes whitewash in Australia, but former captains question why decision-makers face no consequences for costly mistakes.
Patrick Donnelly 
With just 15 months until the 2027 Women's World Cup, the Matildas will face Malawi and Kenya in April friendlies, a far cry from the elite opposition coach Joe Montemurro says the team needs.
Patrick Donnelly 
Essendon captain Andrew McGrath has called a players-only meeting to address the Bombers' disastrous start to 2026, with the club struggling defensively after consecutive 60-plus point losses.
Priya Narayanan 
After months of adjustment, Ben Hunt has found the formula for partnering with Reece Walsh: get out of his way. The approach is paying dividends as Brisbane's spine gels.
Oliver Pemberton 
Dragons forward Ryan Couchman will miss four games after a judiciary hearing ruled that his hip-drop tackle was dangerously careless, despite acknowledging his lack of intent.
Yuki Tamura 
Dragons forward Ryan Couchman has been suspended for four matches following the hip-drop tackle that left Parramatta's J'maine Hopgood facing 12 months recovery from a ruptured ACL.
Patrick Donnelly 
The NRL's 2026 set restart rule has created unprecedented momentum swings, with an average of 8.14 six-agains per game—a 35% increase on last year. The data reveals winners and losers.
Megan Torres 
Bailey Humphrey's bid to overturn his suspension failed at the AFL tribunal, leaving Gold Coast to face Melbourne without two of their biggest midseason weapons.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Olympic gold medalist Drew Ginn has declared the decision to host rowing at Brisbane 2032 in Rockhampton's Fitzroy River 'embarrassing', saying it fails to give athletes fair racing conditions.
Daniel Kovac 
Cronulla's Addin Fonua-Blake has declared his eagerness to represent NSW in State of Origin after new eligibility rules allow him to finally compete for the Blues.
Mitchell Tan 
Talia Gibson's remarkable run at the Miami Open has ended with a straight-sets loss to world number two Elena Rybakina. The Perth 21-year-old, who claimed five top-20 victories in two weeks, leaves Florida with her ranking vault and renewed credibility.
Fatima Al-Rashid