The Blues are yet to enjoy success in Newcastle, a fact they are mindful of ahead of the first Women's State of Origin match against the Maroons.

Two decades ago, two teams met at York Park in Launceston. The siren sounded but the match continued and the dreaded word "gate" was added to another footy scandal.

The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Carlton president Rob Priestly and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge criticising the move.

As a classic Australian rock song rang out across the Cleveland Guardians' home ground, Travis Bazzana made his long-awaited MLB debut.

LIV Golf and the US state of Louisiana make a call on the tour's event in New Orleans, which was slated for June.

Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings record a six-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, despite Marcus Stoinis's breathtaking innings.

Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.

Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at Younghoe Koo's botched NFL kick that he had a seizure. It may have saved his life.

Thinking outside the square has previously served Australian rugby well, which is why there are lessons it can take away from at least one of New Zealand's teams in Super Rugby Pacific.

Legendary AFL coach Mick Malthouse "swung an exercise pole" and hit an intruder in the head as he defended his family during an alleged attempted home invasion last year, a Melbourne court has heard.

Sabastian Sawe has smashed through one of athletics' unbreakable barriers by running a marathon faster than two hours. Some call it unbelievable, but the Kenyan runner has done everything he can to ensure it stands the test of time.

The Aragonese derby between Real Zaragoza and Huesca descends into a wild brawl after Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca skipper Jorge Pulido in the face.

When Hani Watson settles under the barbell at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, she will be lifting more than just the plates on the bar.

The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.

A Canberra Indigenous-led boxing camp is helping young fighters hone their skills for life inside and outside the ring in its first development camp, continuing a proud tradition of First Nations involvement in the sport.

A Gippsland footballer who spent 15 days in an induced coma after contracting a rare nerve condition has made a remarkable return to the field.

St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.

The Australian charge is struggling at the Chevron Championship in Texas, where world number two Nelly Korda is on fire after two rounds.

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to defend his titles at Roland Garros due to a wrist injury that has friend and rival Jannik Sinner concerned.

Kezie Apps is one of a number of Origin stars who will play her first match in a matter of months when she represents the Blues, and she doesn't believe the lay-off is the best preparation.

Travis Head reminds cricket fans of what he can produce with the bat, as he helps Sunrisers Hyderabad to a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Country sporting clubs are rallying to help families keep coming to fixtures as fuel prices double, with some travelling up to 640km. But it's a hefty cost regional and rural families are prepared to take on if it means maintaining their sporting commitments which are so integral to mental wellbeing and social connectivity.

For the second year in a row both New South Wales and Queensland enter the women's State of Origin match with barely a game between them this year, but a six-week training block that one player called "one of the hardest things I've ever done" has them primed for the series opener.

Jarome Luai's decision to sign with Papua New Guinea is a showcase of the economic power behind the Chiefs and marks the start of the greatest rugby league gold rush since Super League.

The Lions' win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season.

They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.

Millie Elliott could have taken an easy route back into competitive action after having a baby. Instead, she is throwing herself straight back into the State of Origin cauldron on Thursday night.

New York City will host free events for soccer fans who hope to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup but can't afford the hefty ticket prices, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced.

AFL football boss Greg Swann says most of the feedback he receives from the clubs surrounding the officiating in the league is positive despite a pair of controversial review calls in Round 7.

Tadej Pogačar claims a third monument win out of four for the year at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but a new power is rising in the form of 19-year-old Paul Seixas, with an unlikely Tour de France tilt seemingly on the cards.

Nelly Korda claimed her third major title, winning The Chevron Championship at Memorial Park by a crushing five shots.

Darwin's premier women's cricket league has become the first Australian grade competition to use an artificial intelligence umpire review system.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon with a time of 1:59:30.

West Coast travels to Melbourne to play St Kilda as it looks to halt a three-match losing streak. Later, the Brisbane Lions host the Adelaide Crows, and GWS meets North Melbourne. Follow live.

Carlton coach Michael Voss says Elijah Hollands's younger brother Ollie is doing OK despite being a late out for the club's Anzac Day clash with Fremantle.

The Australian Olympian was still competing and winning into his 90s.

St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.

Hawthorn and Gold Coast meet for a battle of premiership contenders in Launceston, before the traditional MCG Anzac Day blockbuster between Essendon and Collingwood. Follow live.

Any time Piper Duck pulls on the Australian jersey is a special moment, but playing in the historic Anzac Day Test holds even greater significance for the Wallaroos back-rower.

The NRL is in Queensland for a pair of Friday night clashes, as the Cowboys host the Sharks, followed by the Broncos and Bulldogs meeting in a heavyweight clash. Follow live.

Anastasia Potapova experiences an "explosion of emotions", as her remarkable run in Madrid continues at the prestigious tournament.

Afghan women footballers will be able to showcase their skills to the world for the first time in five years after FIFA cleared the way for their return to international competition.

How have Australia's football clubs come to be named, and what do those names represent? We analysed over 1,500 senior Aussie Rules clubs to find the patterns in how clubs have named themselves.

Jarome Luai will leave the Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, amid mounting speculation he will join the PNG Chiefs.

Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings record a six-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, despite Marcus Stoinis's breathtaking innings.

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

Several indigenous players who have played under Saints coach Ross Lyon come to his defence after comments he made during a training session led to a meeting where Lyon offered to stand down.

Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood delivers his best performance of the IPL season, taking four wickets to spearhead another RCB win.

Alexa Leary sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a cycling accident at age 19. The two-time Paralympic gold medallist turned author is calling for a day to recognise TBI and the unique challenges it brings.

The Wests Tigers playmaker is the Chiefs' top target ahead of their NRL entry in 2028, and the Papua New Guinea prime minister says his trip to PNG shows the interest is mutual.

It's taken a while but Cameron Green is showing why he's worth the big pay packet as he helped Kolkata win an astonishing IPL Super Over affair against Lucknow.

Arsenal's Matildas are scenting more Champions League glory after the holders beat OL Lyonnes 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, while Matildas captain Sam Kerr scored twice to keep Chelsea's slim WSL title ambitions alive in a 4-1 win over Everton.

Australian surfer George Pittar defeats a quartet of Brazilian world champions to claim a maiden championship tour win at the Margaret River Pro.

World number two Nelly Korda ties a Chevron Championship record as she takes a five-stroke lead into the final round of the year's first women's golf major.

Dean Young backs Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly anticipated NRL debut.

The Wallaroos and Black Ferns meet in a Test match on Anzac Day for the first time, as the Australians chase an upset victory on the Sunshine Coast. Follow live.

Will Houghton KC is sacked as the chair of the AFL appeals board after the body's widely criticised statement and decision in the case of St Kilda player Lance Collard.

Alex de Minaur loses another early-round match at the Madrid Masters, going down to local teen Rafael Jodar in straight sets as his clay court season struggles.

Richmond and Melbourne meet on the MCG stage for their now-traditional Anzac Day Eve clash, as the Tigers look to get off the mark against a dangerous Demons side. Follow live.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon responds after the appeals board chair suggests slurs are commonplace among the league's players.