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It is decisions like these which incite rage in fans of the AFLW who just want to see women given a fair go and chance to succeed, writes Kate O'Halloran.

The AFL industry rallies behind Eddie Betts, with the peak body for players set to "name and shame" the person behind a racist attack on the Adelaide Crows star made on social media.

Former Saints star Nick Riewoldt says there is a "free-for-all" in the offseason of players using illicit drugs because "there's no ramifications" for players who are caught.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuses to be substituted and then lets in four penalties in a shootout as his spectacular rebellion against team orders seals defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final.

The WA Government and the World Surf League strike a deal to keep the Margaret River Pro on surfing's championship tour until at least 2021, after two shark attacks forced last year's event to be cancelled.

There were blisters and swollen ankles at the West Australian marathon, which saw one runner finishing in the incredible time of 61 hours — on no sleep.

A controversial cartoon of tennis icon Serena Williams which drew accusations of racism did not breach Australian media standards, the Australian Press Council finds, despite acknowledging that "some readers found the cartoon offensive".

Australia gets its limited overs tour of India off to the best possible start with a dramatic, last-ball victory thanks to a Maxwell half-century and a nerveless finish from Pat Cummins.

AFL star Eddie Betts again becomes the target of "abhorrent and disgusting" racial abuse on social media, with the Crows releasing a strident statement demanding an end to what it said was the cowardly behaviour.

Afghanistan eclipses Australia's T20 international record score, with a thumping performance over Ireland off the back of a stunning, unbeaten 162 from 20-year-old Hazratullah Zazai.

Australia retains the Rose Bowl with a 95-run win in the second one-day international against New Zealand, marked by Ellyse Perry reaching triple figures and Jess Jonassen's five-wicket haul.

Superstar Ellyse Perry reaches triple figures in a one-day international for the first time, as Australia tries to retain the Rose Bowl in the second ODI against New Zealand in Adelaide. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.

A 50-year-old man dies after crashing his hang glider into a paddock in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, while practising for the state championships which were due to begin today.

It was meant to be a friendly match between Bali United and Jakarta's team Persija — but even before David Lipson got into the Bali stadium, a brawl between rival fans broke out.

Cameron Bancroft says he was trying to share "important learnings" during his controversial tell-all interview in December, but then lets his bat do the talking on return to the Sheffield Shield.

Self-described "jedi" Damian Todd, who set himself the task of carrying out Brazilian jiu-jitsu against almost 200 challengers in 24 hours, overcomes a suspected cracked sternum to complete the epic feat.

Florida Police say the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots is among hundreds of people caught up in a sting aimed at curbing sex trafficking in the state's massage parlours.

Super Rugby's Melbourne Rebels join forces with Monash University to help eliminate homophobic behaviour in sport, with a study finding offensive language is rife in junior rugby union.

For 17 weeks of the year a veritable construction site rises and falls in Adelaide's Parklands and transforms the city's east into a carnival for petrol heads.

Todd Noy was said to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a towering figure in the online fan-fiction community. His books were delivered around the world. But he may have never existed.