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The United States has withheld almost $6 million from the World Anti-Doping Agency as a row over the non-prosecution of Chinese swimmers ahead of the Paris 2024 Games continues. 

Jai Opetaia is the only man who can challenge heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says promoter Eddie Hearn, after the IBF and Ring champion exacted the toll of trying to match it with boxing's best from David Nyika.

Australia won a record 18 gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. But there were many more athletes who didn’t achieve their goals — with some having to deal with backlash in the aftermath. 

After playing a basketball match for 120 hours straight, Alan Morris's side had finally broken a world record. Or at least they thought they had until a paperwork bungle held up official recognition.

A video that appears to show some fans engaging in a racist chant at Melbourne's Boxing Day Test has been circulating online and made headlines in India, with members of Melbourne's Indian community saying the incident was "not appropriate".

Jai Opetaia retains his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles by knocking out David Nyika in the fourth round.

Australia's Rinky Hijikata continues to make the most of his late call-up at the Adelaide International, advancing to the quarterfinals with a tough three-set win over Brandon Nakashima.

At just 18, Maya Joint is through to the last eight for the first time at a top-level event after beating former Australian Open semifinalist Magda Linette in Hobart. 

Reports that the ICC is investigating a two-tiered Test league alarms some of the game's stakeholders but others say there is little other choice. 

Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic due to grade one abdominal strain.

As a wildcard entry, local Ajla Tomljanović will hope for a kind start when the Australian Open draw is announced on Thursday.

Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against David Nyika at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday night.

Queensland teenager Emerson Jones is the world number one junior girls player and has already impressed a grand slam champion at just 16. Here's what to expect of her grand slam debut.

Veteran Bernard Tomic and 16-year old Cruz Hewitt have both made quick exits from the Australian Open qualifiers as the duo both fell in straight sets in the first round. 

Former Super League stars, rising rookies and reserve grade stand-outs are among the most underrated recruits of the looming 2025 NRL season. 

This year's World Test Championship will see the renewal of one of cricket's great rivalries, and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has already laid down a marker.