Australia's Sam Kerr comes second behind Alexia Putellas for FIFA best women's player, as Robert Lewandowski wins the men's award
Sam Kerr has been beaten to the FIFA best women's player of the year award by Barcelona's Alexia Putellas.
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Former Wallabies captain David Pocock running as independent candidate for ACT Senate seat
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock is vying to become the first independent senator for the national capital.
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich calls on AFL men to fast-track professionalisation
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has called for the sport's elite male counterparts to «give up a piece of the pie» to help fast-track women becoming full-time professional footballers.
A-League Women's Wrap: Plan Bs kick in, a scholarship player earns promotion, and a historic club loses its way
Each week, ABC Sport will bring you a Round Wrap of the A-League Women's competition, including winners, losers, and a good thing that happened on or off the field.
Sydney Thunder pace ace Mohammad Hasnaian reported for suspect action
BBL pace sensation Mohammad Hasnain has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
Maddison Inglis goes from cheering for Leylah Fernandez to defeating her at the Australian Open
As Leylah Fernandez enjoyed her stunning run to last year's US Open final as an unseeded player, among those cheering her on was Australian Maddison Inglis.
Nick Kyrgios had plenty of fun in the first round of the Australian Open but Daniil Medvedev will be a more serious test
Subtlety, self-control and efficiency are three qualities not regularly associated with Nick Kyrgios, but they came to the fore in his Australian Open first-round victory over British qualifier Liam Broady on Tuesday night.
Speculation mounts Melbourne and regional Victoria could host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Two decades after the last Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Victoria is emerging as a frontrunner to host the 2026 event.