John Bilbija was a cult hero of the 1980s but debilitating illness has taken hold of the 65-year-old who is battling dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Australia's Olympic chef de mission has downplayed security fears as France toys with a late switch to its Paris 2024 opening ceremony plans.

Meg Lanning has candidly revealed the personal struggle that ultimately led to her retirement from the game at age 32.

Collingwood look to have overtaken Geelong in the race for Bulldog Bailey Smith's signature due to a connection with two stars.

Eddie McGuire believes it's time for club doctors to front the media after a player is concussed, to avoid confusion around their injury.

James Fisher-Harris left the rugby league world stunned by signing with the Warriors. Here are some of the best reactions.

Eddie McGuire has warned Jeremy Finlayson to keep his mouth shut after comments surfaced regarding his homophobic slur.

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was booted from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules.

One drink, a few photos and 20 minutes in a pub was more than enough for the Masters champion, who has left his opponents in awe.

Trent Robinson has defended fullback James Tedesco, despite the continued push for Joey Manu to move into the role permanently.

Arsenal's long semi-final drought will extend another year after the Gunners were bundled out of the Champions League in Germany.

Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments on a podcast regarding his suspension for using a homophobic slur have been taken out of context.

NBA superstars barely ever make themselves available for the Olympics. But Paris 2024 is a different ball game.

Australian swimming great Giaan Rooney has made a confident call on the Dolphins' gold medal hopes ahead of the Olympics.

Brendan Fevola says one night at Crown Casino in a hotel room with Ben Cousins changed their lives and struck up an unlikely friendship.

Maroons selector Darren Lockyer has given his verdict on where Selwyn Cobbo is likely to fit in the Origin set-up after his switch to centre.

Eddie McGuire has called on the AFL to introduce rules to remove taunting from the game, after Noah Answerth's antics against Harrison Petty.

Matthew Lloyd says the AFL need to remove the ability to use character references to get a player's suspension downgraded.

Boxing Australia head coach Jamie Pittman has quit his post 100 days out from the Olympics due to claims of misconduct towards female athletes.