sports
'Difficult decisions' for some sports as Brisbane 2032 decides on program
Brisbane Olympic organisers say they do not know what events will be at the 2032 Games, as IOC president Kirsty Coventry says her reforms will result in “difficult conversations” with established sports. Source link
How an 'honest mistake' upended tennis player's Australia Open dream
Thomas Fancutt has made his return to professional tennis after receiving a 10-month ban for a vitamin and magnesium infusion. Source link
Diamonds eye timely glimpse of Jamaica in Test series
Australia’s netballers expect to gain precious intelligence ahead of a showpiece tournament when they host Jamaica in a three-Test series. Source link
Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Melbourne Demons veteran Steven May was not at training for his club on Wednesday, just six weeks out from the start of the 2026 AFL season. Source link
Four new rule changes announced for NRL season
A proposed rule change to the rugby league kick-off will not be enforced at the start of the 2026 NRL season and will instead be trialled during matches later in the year. Source link
Australia knocked out of under-19 Cricket World Cup despite Peake 100
Ollie Peake’s hobbling and defiant captain’s knock of 100 has proved too little too late to rescue Australia as their reign as under-19 World Cup champions was ended by England in a compelling semifinal in Zimbabwe. Source link
Australian F1 driver Jack Doohan joins Haas after leaving Alpine
Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Source link
LIV golfers to start earning ranking points for top 10 finishes
Members of the LIV Golf league will receive points toward the Official World Golf Ranking system on a limited basis, the OWGR governing body has announced. Source link
Female athletes work smarter, to thrive in sport and professional careers
The sport-work-life balance is a struggle faced by many female athletes, but many are finding meaningful ways to diversify their income to secure their future. Source link
Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics
Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel hurt her knee in a training camp ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, raising doubts about her participation in a fourth Games. Source link