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"I think adding something like pickleball for them (seniors) would be an absolute natural progression."

Marathon swimmer Chelsea Gubecka has become the first Australian to be selected for the Olympic Games in Paris, but mystery remains over whether the city's famous river will be fit for use.

Two brothers - one with dreams of playing in the NRL - have been accused of murder over the fatal shooting of Sydney underworld player Dejan "Danny" Radulovic.

The Australian has continued his unbeaten record, putting Miguel Flores away in 12 rounds.

The royal family turned out in full uniform for Spain's national day.

The colourful TV personality, who moved from New Zealand to Melbourne in 2003, died following a short battle with a rare and aggressive cancer.

The former star of the sport is in intensive care suffering pneumonia, her family said.

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One of the most recognizable people in the world, David Beckham has a well-trodden story: a former England soccer captain, married to a Spice Girl and now the owner of Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

Incoming Warriors player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

Sydney's rail services have returned to normal after track repairs sparked diversions for some trains to Olympic Park, hours before the NRL grand final.

The sunny weather will be a change for both players and fans, who have been used to winter conditions.

Activists faced heavy criticism after they glued themselves to the roadway in Germany.

NRL's biggest names have gathered at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney for the 2023 Dally M Awards.

It's the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal. Before the formalities kick off, the league's biggest names and their partners are gracing the red carpet to celebrate the achievements of this season.

The Carlton skipper was able to win the award courtesy of his ability to poll votes in his team's losses, something this year's contenders will have to rely on in what is an incredibly even field.

Ish Sodhi was given an "exceptional" reprieve while batting for the Black Caps in their second one-day international in Bangladesh, before taking career-best figures.

It was billed as one of the most highly anticipated contests of the modern era and didn't disappoint.

Parts of England were hit with heavy rains this week, with some reports of flooding, as a warm September gives way to autumn.

The NBL has secured a "massive coup" with NBA icon Scottie Pippen to head to Australia to attend games courtside.

Australian punter Arryn Siposs has been axed by the Philadelphia Eagles with the team signing a new player in a brutal early season move all too common in the NFL.

Premier Dan Andrews has remembered the Melbourne champion as a man who "reshaped" the game.

Reports of sexual harassment, bullying and physical abuse has went unchecked over the past 50 years in the Victorian racing industry, a report has found.

The football community is in mourning after the death of rising star Samara Whitney at 16.

James Webb devoured 23 wings per minute, and the competition, in the New York championship.

A NSW Central Coast couple has made an emotional journey to the Cook Islands, delivering more than one thousand pieces of football gear to sports teams and schools.

Up to 20,000 people gather at the Spanish town of Bunol every year for the famous festival.

An autopsy report from the US Virgin Islands Office of the Medical Examiner listed Cail's cause of death as "fentanyl intoxication with aspiration of gastric content," police said.

Popular wrestling superstar Bray Wyatt has died at the age of 36 from a reported heart attack.

Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon shared a beautiful moment as they agreed to share gold at the world athletics championships.

"I was proud that I was the person that was able to be in the right place at the right time to save those girls' lives."

South Sydney legend Sam Burgess has been told his services are no longer required at the embattled club.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said "what we saw was an unacceptable gesture", when asked about the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), giving Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips.

The ugly mid-air tackle on Reuben Garrick has resulted in the Manly Sea Eagles speedster fracturing his back, scans have revealed in the wake of Friday night's clash with the Warriors.

Two men attended Prahran Police Station today, where they were arrested.

Rugby Australia has responded after Wallaroos players called out the governing body in a coordinated social media post about a lack of funding for the women's game.

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has come under fire for kissing a player on the lips during post-match celebrations at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Damien Hardwick, 51, quit suddenly as coach of the Tigers earlier this season, citing burnout.

Cork County Council said it was "deeply saddened over the tragic loss of two race participants" during the event in Youghal in south-west Ireland.

Lionesses edged out 1-0 in a scintillating final in Sydney.

It might not have been the result the Aussies were after but fans showed their support and appreciation for the squad as they came off the field.

The final match in the captivating Matildas World Cup journey for third place against Sweden will kick off tonight

"The Women's World Cup has changed sport in Australia forever and it's also helped to change the country forever."

The International Chess Federation – also known as FIDE – says players who have transitioned from male to female have "no right to participate" in women's events until the federation conducts "further analysis" and renders a final decision.

A love affair ends in heartbreak amid pride and pain. The nation's front pages sum up the dichotomy of sport. But it was a different story in the UK, which revelled in the Matildas' loss to the Lionesses.

Two men, have been charged over the alleged vandalism of crucial rail signalling equipment that sparked the mass delays.

Police had a "challenging night" managing thousands of fans at Melbourne's Federation Square.

Michael Oher accuses the Tuohys of tricking him into signing a conservatorship.

Richard Marles has jokingly resigned as defence minister, handing over the role to Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold in a tongue-in-cheek announcement.

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has declared she is ready should she be called upon to take another penalty kick in their FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final against England.