The oldest team in AFL history is about to take the field — here's the data behind a growing trend
By Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson
The AFL approaches expansion at a time where there is more talent in the league than ever before courtesy of veterans extending their primes and young players entering the league ready to cause a splash right away.
Breaking: Rockliff seeks advice on bypassing planning commission for stadium project
By Lucy MacDonald
After the release of a scathing draft report on Hobart's planned stadium from Tasmania's planning commission, Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirms he is seeking advice on bypassing the current assessment process.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/macquarie-point-hobart-stadium-bypass-poss/105126246
Saka goal a 'beautiful moment' but injury worries for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka enjoys goalscoring return for Arsenal, but defensive worries hit Gunners as Gabriel looks set to miss Champions League tie.
'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming
Anthony Elanga had left Manchester United in his past. On Tuesday, they trailed in his wake - to Nottingham Forest's benefit.
Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd demise?
Makeshift striker Harry Maguire coming closest to rescuing a point for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest illustrates the attacking struggles of Ruben Amorim's side.
How Christina went from a horror accident to the becoming the first female para drifter
By Marnie Vinall
A horror motorcycle accident left Christina Vithoulkas with complete loss of feeling and movement below her T5 vertebrae. She is now the world's first female para drifter.
When the United States, Canada and Mexico were awarded the 2026 World Cup in 2019, tariffs and immigration were in the background, with the countries' longstanding alliances taking the spotlight; the unity of the three nations was the theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. With 15 months to go, on/off tariffs are the main event, President Donald Trump is threatening to annexe Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the country's old relationship with the United States is over, and tourists are boycotting the U.S. @AssociatedPress takes a look at what we might expect next year, and for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Tell us in the comments what you think.
How injury may cruel rising Wallabies star's hopes of facing Lions
By Luke Pentony
Max Jorgensen's season is not over, but the boom winger will need to make up ground if he is to regain full fitness ahead of the British and Irish Lions series, writes Luke Pentony.
'Feels like fate': Red Bull driver saga gears up for next chapter
By Michael Doyle
The saga surrounding Red Bull Racing and its drivers has dominated the Formula 1 news cycle, as the next chapter begins at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Ponting lauded as 'one of the best coaches' after ousting Langer's IPL side
Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings make light work of Justin Langer's Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL as players leave rave reviews for Ponting in the aftermath of the result.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/cricket-ipl-lsg-punjab-ricky-ponting-justin-langer/105125326
Ponting lauded as 'one of the best coaches' after ousting Langer's IPL side
Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings make light work of Justin Langer's Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL as players leave rave reviews for Ponting in the aftermath of the result.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/cricket-ipl-lsg-punjab-ricky-ponting-justin-langer/105125326
'Feels like fate': Red Bull driver saga gears up for next chapter
By Michael Doyle
The saga surrounding Red Bull Racing and its drivers has dominated the Formula 1 news cycle, as the next chapter begins at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
How injury may cruel rising Wallabies star's hopes of facing Lions
By Luke Pentony
Max Jorgensen's season is not over, but the boom winger will need to make up ground if he is to regain full fitness ahead of the British and Irish Lions series, writes Luke Pentony.
'The gulf has never been bigger' - can Moyes end his Anfield misery?
#Liverpool entertain Everton on Wednesday and Toffees boss David Moyes would have every reason to be a bit worried about the match.
No contact over England white-ball captaincy - Billings
Sam Billings says there has been no contact from England over the vacant men's white-ball captaincy.
Ganze 366 Sportlerinnen und Sportler wurden gestern bei der Sportlerehrung für ihre nationalen und internationalen Erfolge im letzten Jahr ausgezeichnet. 
Ein großer Erfolg auch für 54 Sportvereine, Institutionen sowie den Olympiastützpunkt Stuttgart – herzlichen Glückwunsch! 
Tsunoda told to be 'as close to Verstappen as possible'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner tasks Yuki Tsunoda with "getting as close as possible" to Max Verstappen.
England legend Edwards appointed women's head coach
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards replaces Jon Lewis as head coach after the 16-0 Ashes defeat at the beginning of the year.
Anderson, 42, says he could play for three more years
James Anderson will miss the first month of the County Championship with injury but says he could play another three years at Lancashire.
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
