The once-promising AFL player hitting home runs in US Major League
As a teenager, Curtis Mead had to choose between an iconically Australian sport and America's pastime. He's now hitting home runs in Major League Baseball.
AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against Saints
A controversial umpiring decision that disallowed Hawthorn star Nick Watson's goal against St Kilda has been backed by the AFL.
Hawthorn 'extremely disappointed' by AFL's call to end Tasmanian partnership
Hawthorn is less than pleased after being forced to cease playing home games in Tasmania ahead of the Devils' AFL entry.
Ex-Demon May reveals 'mental breakdown' led to abrupt AFL retirement
Steven May opens up on his shock decision to retire from the AFL just two weeks before the season opener for Melbourne.
Scott Pendlebury not looking too far into future as record looms
Collingwood champion Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but hasn't pondered his future beyond then.
Bullying, racism, homophobia met with silence in grassroots footy
The ABC has spoken to several families who say they have been failed by the AFL Integrity Unit following bullying, racism and harassment.
Crows footballer tells fans to 'choose kindness' after social media abuse
Adelaide Crows footballer Josh Rachele has called out fan behaviour after receiving an abusive message online amid an ongoing conversation on mental health in the AFL.
Voss says Carlton in a better place than when he took charge
Michael Voss has struck a defiant tone after leaving Carlton, insistent the AFL club is in better shape than when he started as coach.
Swans move annual Pride Game away from St Kilda after Collard case
The fallout continues from the Lance Collard AFL tribunal case, with St Kilda cut from the annual Pride Game against Sydney.
Brisbane Lions player under investigation for alleged homophobic slur in VFL
The AFL faces another homophobic slur case, with a Brisbane Lions player alleged to have used a slur in a VFL game against Coburg.
Hardwick defends Suns staffer amid AFL betting probe
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says team manager Mark Opie will continue his match-day duties despite being investigated by the AFL integrity unit over his links to a bookmaking firm.
Did the Giants just end the Lions AFL premiership hopes?
GWS stunned Brisbane and the AFL with a third-quarter goal avalanche in Sydney. But how did they do it and what remains of the Lions' hopes of a premiership threepeat?
Big money and a free degree: Athletes choose US college football over AFL
A new generation of Australian athletes is skipping the MCG entirely, eyeing US college football scholarships instead of Aussie Rules.
Surge with handball or control by foot: AFL challengers make choices in 2026
An early review of the AFL season so far points to a split between two distinct styles, with one side making a case for being flag favourites by showing it can deliver both.
Brisbane Lions player banned for four weeks for homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is banned for four games after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming for using a homophobic slur against an opponent in the VFL.
Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria
When Scott Pendlebury steps onto the MCG on Saturday afternoon, his name will stand alone at the top of a remarkable list — but the achievement has also reignited a debate about the value of non-Victorian Aussie Rules records.
AFL grand final flight among travel costs repaid by Anika Wells
An audit of Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells's travel by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority found four breaches, but cleared her controversial trips to New York and Thredbo.
Sick of the AFL and all its changes? The SANFL is quietly kicking goals
SANFL crowds are continuing to climb each year after COVID-19 restrictions put a dent in numbers, but its broadcast reach is winning ratings, and streaming has reached new heights.
Has the PM squandered his 'Big Tobacco' moment with gambling ads?
Under the cover of budget day, the Albanese government this week dropped its long-awaited response to a gambling harm inquiry. Advocates say it has "failed miserably".
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International rules is back, with a twist
Australia and Ireland will meet in an international women's match under Australian rules to kick off the 2026 AFLW season.
Social media group calls for change while exposing inequality in sport
Not All Clubs calls out inequality in sporting organisations across the country. This weekend, the group is calling on teams to wear red armbands in memory of the women whose lives have been claimed by gender-based violence this year.
Hasrat's life changed the day she stumbled across the T20 World Cup
State and WBBL cricketer Hasrat Gill has risen through the ranks of youth Australian cricket. She is one of many South Asian teenagers flocking to the sport.
'Unique player': Hawks prepare for Jackson threat against Dockers
Hawthorn faces a major test on Thursday night against Fremantle in Perth as the Dockers sit on a seven-game winning streak.
Rankine says he has 'come a long way' since homophobic slur ban
After being forced to sit out of last year's finals series thanks to a suspension for a homophobic slur, Izak Rankine is confident he has grown.
Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems
Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.
'Life is football' here but without money Australia's most unique club won't survive
The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules Football is a way of life that has spawned some of the games' biggest names but even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home the iconic Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.
Tributes pour in as beloved sports broadcaster and ABC star dies
The Australian broadcasting industry is in mourning following the death of veteran sports presenter Clarke Hansen on April 30, aged 84.
LIVE TEXT U Cluj - U Craiova, finala Cupei României la fotbal. Meciul de la Sibiu începe la ora 20:00
Universitatea Craiova și Universitatea Cluj se duelează la Sibiu pentru trofeul Cupei României azi, de la ora 20:00 (Digi Sport și Prima Sport).
Are footy stars like Jai Arrow and Neale Daniher more likely to get motor neurone disease? Here's what the experts say
First, NRL fans were left reeling by the news of Jai Arrow's diagnosis. Just days later, the AFL lost legend Neale Daniher to the incurable condition.
Protagonistul saltului cu parașuta care nu s-a deschis a realizat la 950 de metri că are o problemă. Ce spune Aeroclubul României
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Mașini de jumătate de milion de euro, pe șoselele din România. Cât costă cel mai scump Lamborghini înmatriculat în aprilie
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Footy great reveals the bizarre reason why he thought winning AFL games was 'pretty gross'
Former AFL player of the year Alex Rance has revealed the bizarre reason he felt winning games was 'pretty gross.'
'No offence to Tassie': The infamous Sirengate mess 20 years on
Two decades ago, two teams met at York Park in Launceston. The siren sounded but the match continued and the dreaded word "gate" was added to another footy scandal.
Orașul european care pare desprins dintr-un basm și a devenit una dintre cele mai dorite destinații de city break din Europa
Supranumit adesea „Roma Nordului”, un oraș european continuă să atragă atenția turiștilor din întreaga lume, fiind descris de vizitatori drept un veritabil „oraș de basm”, cu arhitectură istorică și peisaje alpine spectaculoase.
Revealed: The latest AFL move that will INFURIATE fans who think the league is too woke
The AFL and AFLPA have established the Equality, Inclusion and Safety Advisory Committee as part of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
„Olimpiada dopaților”, un eșec uriaș. Sportivii nu au bătut recorduri deși au consumat substanțe interzise
„Enhanced Games”, competiția numită în presa internațională „Olimpiada dopaților”, a fost un mare eșec. Deși își propunea să schimbe sportul, competiția nu a consemnat decât un record mondial.
Inside THE high society hen do! Who's Who of media and legal elites gather for glamorous lawyer's party with a bold dress code... as one under-dressed fashion A-lister stands out like a sore thumb
Sore heads and smudged eyeliner were the order of the day on Monday after the champagne-soaked hens' party of high-profile defamation lawyer Rebekah Giles.
Buddy Franklin shows off dramatic physical transformation as the footy legend's new sport leaves him looking VERY fit
The Swans and Hawks icon ended his playing career in 2023. But while many ex-footy stars put on weight in retirement, he's done the opposite.
How Albo's favourite footy code beat the AFL in the federal budget
The NRL received significant coverage in Anthony Albanese's federal budget.
AFL star stuns footy fans with his secret talent during a Guy Sebastian concert
Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine has shown fans he has more skills than those regularly displayed on the field by joining Guy Sebastian on stage for a duet.
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Footy star's high-flying job revealed as he's unmasked as one of the only AFL players to take a pay CUT to play in the league
Will Lewis made his AFL debut this season, at the age of 27, and he had to take a pay cut from his day job to make the league.
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AFL staffer who praised convicted child sex offender in glowing reference no longer works in her former role for the sporting body
An AFL employee who wrote a glowing character reference for a footballer later jailed for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl is no longer employed by the organisation
Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’
Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on.
Explicații pentru saltul „ratat” cu parașuta. Greșeala făcută de sportivul care a sărit pentru prima dată de la 1.200 de metri
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Câte economii aduce la buget interdicția cumulării salariului cu pensia. Pîslaru: Ne-a luat 2 zile să adoptăm un proiect blocat câteva luni
Dragoș Pîslaru, ministrul Fondurilor Europene și ministru interimar al Muncii, a anunțat joi, că legea care interzice cumulul pensie–salariu în sectorul public „aduce clarificare pe un fenomen care devenise un sport național: detașările și transferurile”, că …
The long road to recovery after concussion
Liam Dennis was at the top of his game when, in 2023, a crushing blow to the head brought his football career to a halt.
Footy star gives raw account of the moment his life fell apart in an instant during his very first AFL practice match
In 2023 then 18-year-old Aiden O'Driscoll, saw his dreams come true when he was drafted by the Western Bulldogs.
Mama Anei Bărbosu, învinovățită pentru problemele gimnastei. O specialistă anti-doping explică unde s-a greșit
Doina Melinte (69 de ani) a lucrat în cadrul ANAD.
North Carolina school ignored complaints about trans student staring at girls in locker room: filing
Students at Cox Mill High School in Concord, northeast of Charlotte, were told by the then-principal the issue was "too political to address."
AFL great reveals the shocking 'explicit Nazi-era death threats' being aimed at young Jewish players in Australia
Gerard Healy has spoken about the "confronting reality" facing young Jewish footballers amid anti-Semitism allegations at junior games
Bruce McAvaney delivers an emotional tribute to Dennis Cometti as the AFL TV icon is farewelled at star-studded memorial service
Dennis Cometti has been remembered for his genius wit, professionalism, kindness and his questionable fashion choices during a moving State Memorial Service for the legendary broadcaster.
Student at one of Australia's most exclusive schools is exposed as troll who told AFL star to 'end your life please' in disgraceful online post
Adelaide Crows gun Josh Rachele lashed out at the horrific message after he kicked the winning goal in his team's win over the Tigers on May 10.
Why is the NRL struggling to attract African-Australian players? This footy star has the answer...
Wests Tigers prop Tyrell May believes stars of African heritage would be an absolute force in the NRL.
New York Jets and Palace for Life Host Finale of Jets NFL Girls Flag League
The partnership marks the first collaboration between the Jets and Palace for Life, the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club. The 2026 edition of the Jets NFL Girls Flag league in London featured over 300 girls (aged 12-15) from 32 secondary schoo…
Swans move Pride Game originally set for clash with St Kilda following the Saints decision to appeal Lance Collard's nine-week suspension for using homophobic language
The Sydney Swans have taken the decision to move their 'Pride Game' from their June 7 clash with St Kilda.
„Vreau la mami!” – Primele cuvinte ale băiețelului găsit în pădurile Sibiului după două nopți de coșmar
Știți care au fost primele cuvinte pe care băiețelul de 5 ani le-a spus salvatorilor? „Vreau la mami". A confirmat chiar șeful Salvamont Sibiu, Dan Popescu.
Netball's 'wishy washy' approach to Pride dulls the message
Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.
Prima reacție a gimnastei Ana Maria Bărbosu după anunțul oficial ITA privind suspendarea sa. „Ca să fie clar”
Acum este oficial: Ana Maria Bărbosu (19 ani) a fost suspendată provizoriu de ITA, după ce a încălcat regulamentul Agenției Naționlei Anti-Doping (ANAD). Gimnasta a avut o primă reacție pe rețelele sociale.
There are different type of fitness. An exercise expert explains
What actually is ‘fitness’? Research suggests it’s not as straightforward as you might think.
Cum arată o experiență completă de vară exclusiv în România (P)
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FT: Scandalul biletelor la Mondial din SUA. Cât au ajuns să coste. Nici Trump nu ar plăti atât
După protestele fanilor, șeful administrației Trump pentru Campionatul Mondial a fost nevoit să apere costul ridicat al biletelor pentru meciurile din SUA, spunând că „piața va dicta prețul”.
Top footy commentator slams Essendon for announcing coach's sacking just hours after the death of club legend Neale Daniher
Daniher stamped himself as a Bombers great as he played 82 games for the club from 1978 to 1990.
Cum arată o experiență completă de vară exclusiv în România
Există un tip de vacanță care a devenit aproape reflex: un zbor de câteva ore, un hotel rezervat din timp, liste de restaurante salvate pe telefon și câteva experiențe „must see” bifate în grabă.
APAC Non-Alcoholic Beverages Industry Sport Sponsorship Analysis Report 2025: Coca-Cola is the Clear Sponsorship Leader, Supported by PepsiCo, Asahi, Ganten and Bisleri
The APAC non-alcoholic beverage sector offers growth in sports sponsorship, especially in cricket, driven by health trends and functional drinks. Leading brands like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo dominate, with key opportunities in multi-sport strategies across crick…
Cum au ajuns miliardarii din tech să transforme dopajul într-o afacere globală
În spatele ușilor închise din Silicon Valley și din cercurile exclusiviste ale miliardarilor americani, drogurile pentru „optimizarea corpului” nu mai sunt de mult un secret.
Cu cât va crește salariul ministrului Dragoș Pîslaru, după noua lege a salarizării unice
Ministrul Interimar al Muncii, Dragoș Pîslaru, a prezentat luni un exemplu de calcul privind creșterea salariilor din domeniul public ca urmare a aplicării noii legi a salarizării unice, care ar urma să intre în vigoare de la 1 ianuarie 2027.
Hírhétfő – La Palma 2. évad! RJ Decker 2. évad!
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Carlton takes action against podcaster who said he would 'punch the f*** out of' female rivals
Carlton has cancelled the membership of a controversial podcaster after he joked he would 'punch the f*** out of' a female-led supporter group during a livestream
Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer wins $100,000 Archibald Prize
The Melbourne-based artist painted Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti Ken, who is known for her large-scale drawings and was also a finalist in this year's Wynne Prize.
„Olimpiada dopaților” a început în Las Vegas: un înotător a câștigat 1 milion de dolari după ce a depășit recordul mondial
Competiția sportivă controversată în care dopajul este permis oficial a debutat în Las Vegas, iar primul mare premiu de 1 milion de dolari a fost deja câștigat, transmite AP.
Care era mâncarea preferată a lui Ivan Patzaichin. Dezvăluirile lui Tanti Lucica de la Mila 23 despre marele sportiv
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„Hotelul spionilor”, centrul nervos al influenței SUA în Venezuela: „Nu-ți dau niciodată o carte de vizită. Nu-ți spun numele”
La micul dejun, într-unul dintre cele mai elegante hoteluri din Caracas, îi poți auzi discutând, în șoaptă, despre trecutul, prezentul și viitorul Venezuelei. În timp ce oaspeții se delectează cu ouă prăjite, fasole neagră și arepas, fragmente de conversație …
Echipa care face cărțile la titlu în Superliga de fotbal. Toate cele 3 formații care se bat pentru primul loc urmează să o întâlnească
Fiecare dintre cele 3 formații implicate în lupta pentru titlu urmează să înfrunte gruparea giuleșteană până la finalul sezonului.
De Ziua Națională Grigorescu, Artmark și Federația Română de Fotbal lansează expoziția-eveniment „Naționala Culturii”
Casa de Licitații A10 by Artmark și Federația Română de Fotbal anunță un nou parteneriat cultural, materializat prin proiectul „Naționala Culturii”, o expoziție specială dedicată marilor personalități culturale românești, reunite simbolic pe tricourile Echipe…
Comedian who was banned for joke about Kumanjayi Little Baby LAUGHS about the reaction to his disgusting 'gag'
Instead of showing remorse for his vile attempt at humour, Alex 'Shooter' Williamson did just the opposite.
Surfing legend Mick Fanning pays a heartbreaking tribute to his father after his death: 'A larrikin till his last days'
The three-time world champion hailed his father's love for his children and grandkids in a touching message.
The yips: when ‘choking’ in sport can go next level
In sport, the yips can be a chronic, more severe form of ‘choking’ under pressure. Some athletes overcome them – others can get defeated by them.
First women’s International Rules game to take place this summer, with Irish AFLW team in the works
It’s understood the women’s match will be played under Australian Rules, with the classic ‘Sherrin’ football.
Female AFL creators say vile comments 'just one example of what we deal with'
A video circulated across social media of a group of men laughing about how one of them would "beat the f***" out of a group of female content creators.
New York Jets Launch Partnership with Elite Sports Travel to Elevate the International Fan Experience
The team's newest partner will create all-inclusive excursions for UK Jets fans LONDON, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Jets are igniting the international experience by bringing UK fans closer than ever to Jets football through a new partnership wi…
Pendlebury's 433rd game simply his latest of many AFL records
Scott Pendlebury is set to be the proud holder of the AFL's games record, but it's only the latest in a long line of records held by the Collingwood icon.
'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision.
Ian Walker's death haunted his friends. His sister's love solved the mystery
Ian Walker was one of the most promising athletes in the country until his life started to unravel, and the search for the truth in his tragic story has finally come to light.
Who is the all-time best football player from Vermont? Vote now
The Burlington Free Press has put together a list of Vermont's best high school football players of all time. Now it's time to vote for who's No. 1.
Povestea bărbatului care a aruncat în aer o centrală nucleară și a dispărut. Ce face după 44 de ani
În decembrie 1982, un inginer sud-african de 32 de ani a intrat cu patru bombe în singura centrală nucleară a Africii de Sud, a tras siguranțele, a băut un pahar de rămas-bun cu colegii și a plecat pe bicicletă. Centrala Koeberg era bijuteria coroanei regimul…
A single call changed everything for AFL record-breaker Scott Pendlebury
Scott Pendlebury is about to set the record for most AFL matches played. This is the latest milestone in a stellar career that almost never was.
Tasmania's footy turf war is over, but the Devils must now deliver
They may not be scheduled to play their first AFL game until 2028, but the Tasmania Devils have claimed their first scalp — booting Hawthorn out of the state which has been its second home for more than two decades.
Ex-AFL player opens up on brain trauma hell and compensation fight
Head trauma ended Aiden O'Driscoll's promising AFL career before he could play his first game. Now, like many former footballers affected by brain injuries, he faces an uncertain future as he fights for compensation.
Jai Arrow travels overseas for MND treatment as actor Matt Nable, who lost his brother to the disease, shares emotional message
Jai Arrow has wasted no time putting the gloves up in his fight against motor neuron disease [MND] after announcing his diagnosis just last week
Mutațiile populismului din SUA și România. De la televiziune la dictatura TikTok. Un profesor din New York explică noile prăpastii politice
Televiziunea e pe moarte, trăim era influencerilor. Profesorul american Reece Peck analizează modul în care algoritmii TikTok și inflația din România creează terenul perfect pentru liderii radicali, dezvăluind asemănările și diferențele majore dintre populism…
Adolescenții trebuie să renunțe la „doomscrolling”-ul nocturn
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