sports
Mexico president says 'no risk' to FIFA World Cup games despite cartel clashes
Claudia Sheinbaum says there is “no risk” to fans coming to the country to attend FIFA World Cup games despite the recent capture and death of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader. Source link
Four years after losing a leg, Aaron hopes to be a Winter Paralympian
Aaron McCarthy stepped onto a snowboard four years ago. This week he hopes to qualify for the Winter Paralympics. Source link
At 211cm tall, Han Xu's impact on WNBL has been seismic
The Perth Lynx were a middling side after eight games of the WNBL season, but the arrival of Han Xu sparked an astonishing turnaround in their fortunes — both on and off the court. Source link
How a football tackle almost ended up with a leg amputation
A catastrophic footy injury during a Melbourne reserves game changed Connor Rogers’s life in an instant. In the aftermath, the support of his local footy club helped him recover and showed him the power of community. WARNING: This article contains graphic imagery. Source link
A quarter century has passed but Bradman will 'always be 99.94 not out'
Sir Donald Bradman was a towering figure in Australian cricket and culture, and some of the game’s commentators have paused to reflect on his ongoing significance to the sport 25 years after his death. Source link
The uneven roads that lead to the Women's Asian Cup — from the intriguing North Korea, to favourite Japan
The Women’s Asian Cup in Australia provides a chance for the Matildas and visiting nations to create history, bring attention to their countries like never before, and seek respect and investment. But each have had varied paths to get here. Source link
Broken leg and missed opportunity is driving Anagnostiadis forward
Armed with a strengthened determination to succeed on the race track, Aiva Anagnostiadis is ready to put her injury woes in the rear-view mirror. Source link
Barty to dust cobwebs off golf clubs at NZ Open
Ash Barty, Kelly Slater and Ricky Ponting are among the multi-talented sports stars in action in the pro-am component of the NZ Open. Source link
Australia rocked by injuries for ODI against India
Australia lose Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth for the ODI series against India, with Megan Schutt called up for the opening match where the visitors will bat. Source link
'Silencing mechanism': Football Australia's Matildas FC program angers ex-players
A new membership program launched by Football Australia puts former Matildas players in a difficult position if they want to criticise the governing body. Source link