Australian and international sport
A river expert has raised concerns that widening the Fitzroy River for Olympic rowing could trigger permanent dredging and downstream erosion, complicating Queensland's regional Games strategy.
Oliver Pemberton 
Georgia Voll has cemented her place in Australia's T20I squad with a commanding maiden century, putting her name alongside the greats of women's cricket.
Mitchell Tan 
Brisbane's premiership-winning defensive coach Ben Te'o has resigned following a heated altercation with head coach Michael Maguire over tactical disagreements at Red Hill.
Patrick Donnelly 
Kyle Langford has acknowledged the uncomfortable reality facing Essendon after their dismal Port Adelaide loss: the Bombers buckle under pressure and their players simply aren't performing at AFL standard.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Craig Bellamy has admitted he cannot determine whether Melbourne Storm back rower Eli Katoa will ever play NRL again, even as the 25-year-old shows positive early signs of recovery.
Megan Torres 
A public dispute between coaches Ross Lyon and Chris Fagan over player recruitment has intensified the rivalry ahead of St Kilda's home game against the reigning premiers at Marvel Stadium.
Patrick Donnelly 
Essendon's 63-point loss to Port Adelaide has sparked immediate reflection, with captain Andrew McGrath calling a players-only meeting. The Bombers' defensive troubles continue to plague Brad Scott's squad.
Sophia Vargas 
Three rounds in and the Dragons have failed to string together a winning performance. With a new halves pairing untested at the highest level, questions are being asked about whether the club's recruitment can deliver a turnaround.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Payne Haas is highly unlikely to feature when Brisbane meets the Dolphins, marking another disruption to the champion Broncos' campaign
Daniel Kovac 
Jarome Luai will miss a month with a knee injury after Saturday's loss to South Sydney, forcing Wests Tigers to find new playmaking solutions. Adam Doueihi has been cleared.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee will require surgery after suffering a high-grade hamstring tendon rupture in Sunday's win over Essendon, with the club flagging an extended absence.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Cricket Australia's hopes to add a New Zealand team to the Big Bash League have been thwarted as New Zealand Cricket chooses to pursue its own domestic franchise league instead.
Megan Torres 
Hugo Burdon scored 340 runs and Stephan Muller 272 not out as Gold Coast Dolphins recovered from 2-1 to declare at 3-630 in a record-breaking partnership.
Patrick Donnelly 
Billy Slater admits surprise at Michael Maguire's decision to field only two interchange players in Brisbane's dramatic win over Melbourne. The bold tactical call succeeded but raises questions about durability.
Oliver Pemberton 
Gold Coast will appeal Bailey Humphrey's two-match ban after the Match Review Officer graded his tackle on Richmond's Maurice Rioli as rough conduct. The Suns face mounting injury concerns ahead of critical Easter fixtures.
Mitchell Tan 
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary over the hip-drop tackle that ended J'Maine Hopgood's season with an ACL injury.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Twenty-one-year-old Payton Spencer made his Super Rugby debut for the Blues against the Waratahs, coming off the bench in a 35-20 victory. The fullback is charting his own course in rugby, distinct from his All Blacks icon father Carlos.
Yuki Tamura 
Jack Miller's bid to salvage his season at the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix ended on lap 2 when he crashed out at Turn 1, adding to a weekend marred by dangerous track conditions.
Mitchell Tan 
J'maine Hopgood's season ended in the 27th minute against the Dragons, sidelined by a hip-drop tackle just ten minutes after his return from suspension.
Patrick Donnelly 
Matthew Lloyd has joined growing voices warning about a sharp increase in injuries across the AFL this season, as questions mount over whether new rule changes are contributing to the carnage.
Jimmy O'Brien