Olympics

Ian Thorpe is currently enjoying some downtime in Italy while also getting to know a Sydney socialite.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The 36-year-old missed the cut at Portrush in 2019 and is acutely aware that future chances of claiming one of golf's big four crowns on home soil will be limited.

The Indiana Fever star has been selected as one of the captains for this year's All-Star game, where she'll take on Napheesa Collier and her hand-picked side.

The state is facing a shortfall of nearly 55,000 workers right as it prepares for a major event.

Olympic champion Khelif has broken her silence in the wake of new measures announced to 'protect the female category' in sport - as controversy continues to swirl around her Paris gold medal.

Kirsty Coventry revealed that a working group was being set up to determine a new policy after 'overwhelming support' amid raging controversy over transgender boxers.

Sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao was diagnosed with breast cancer on Christmas Eve in 2013.

Former ESPN star Sam Ponder is speaking out about her former College GameDay cohosts, all of whom remain employed at the network a year after she addressed Algeria's Imane Khelif.

The 17-year-old stunned the toughest field he's ever faced as he blitzed the last 20 metres of the 200m event at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic.

Clark was controversially snubbed by Team USA boss Cheryl Reeve at last year's Olympic Games, despite her record-breaking college success with Iowa and strong start in the WNBA.

Gymnast Suni Lee gave a hysterical response on Saturday to a heckle referencing the rumors of a relationship between her and Knicks star OG Anunoby.

Right, I thought, there is nothing for it. We were under starters orders for the climactic event of the tournament, and in just a few seconds we would be off.

A former Matildas star is leading a push for better support for retired athletes after the tragic deaths of Adam and Troy Selwood

As predicted by several groups of NCAA coaches, major universities are already cutting sports programs after a recent federal court decision allowing schools to pay student athletes.

As predicted by several groups of NCAA coaches, major universities are already cutting sports programs after a recent federal court decision allowing schools to pay student athletes.

Simone Biles has been called a 'bully' by former USA teammate, who says the recent feud Riley Gaines feud is a painful reminder of her encounters with the Olympic great.

Australian Olympian Dominique du Toit and her mother Christy have issued a heartbreaking plea to the Australian government.

Heading into the Canadian GP- and speaking before he qualified a distant seventh - he is guarded and, deep down, would rather be undisturbed as he watches the US Open golf on his phone.

The inaugural season of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track series has been brought to a premature end after the final leg in Los Angeles was scrapped.

The Enhanced Games is a controversial competition which was created as an environment for athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to see what the human body can achieve.

ITV has been accused of 'censoring' tennis legend Martina Navratilova for referring to Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif as male rather than female, according to reports. 

A message pops up as you head to the website on Kurts Adams Rozentals' Instagram profile. 'Mum and dad, please don't click on this link. Everyone else, hope you enjoy.'

Trump resurrected the ban from his first term on Wednesday night, signing a document preventing nationals from a dozen countries from entering the US.

Khelif was embroiled in controversy once again last week when a 2023 medical test which allegedly indicates the fighter carries male chromosomes was leaked.

It means James Magnussen, who has been a backer of the so-called 'Steroid Games', will now be unable to compete at the Olympics in 2028 and the World Championships.

Former Team GB star Sharron Davies has pinpointed the specific moment at last year's Olympics which they claim proves Khelif 'knew' they were 'biologically male'.

World Boxing announced on Friday that it will introduce mandatory sex testing for male and female boxers who want to take part in competitions, with their statement directly referencing Khelif.

The alleged medical test on Khelif at the 2023 World Championships said that 'chromsome analysis reveals male karotype' - an XY chromosome pair.

Former Team GB star Sharron Davies has claimed Imane Khelif knew they were 'biologically male' when competing in the Olympics last year in light of a recent a 'leaked' medical report.

JK Rowling has called the alleged results showing that Olympic champion Imane Khelif is a biological male 'a win for women'.

The alleged results comes less than two days after World Boxing ruled that Khelif would need to undergo sex screening to be eligible for any future appearances in female events.

Tom Daley has opened up about the final time he squeezed his father's hand before his 'cheerleader, best friend and mentor' died of a brain tumour in 2011. He speaks of his heartache in a new film.

HARRY BAMFORTH: The five-time Olympic medallist has revealed that he was advised to try and hide his sexuality by a former management team in the early years of his diving career.

2028 is set to be the first time that American football is played at the Olympic Games, with the non-contact flag version of the game taking place at BMO Stadium - home of the Los Angeles FC soccer team.

Kurts Adams Rozentals, who competes in the individual canoe slalom, was suspended in April by the sport's governing body Paddle UK following 'allegations' over social media posts.

Saturday's instalment of the ITV quiz show saw 100 contestants attempt to win a huge cash prize.

Driven by the heartbreak of missing Olympics selection in Paris and her most challenging year in football so far, Matildas defender Charli Grant is ready to impress against Argentina.

Orie, who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and represented Team GB at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, said he has lost his passion for the sport.

Russian teams and athletes, including the country's NHL stars, have been hoping to return to Olympic competition ever since Vladimir Putin's armed forces invaded Ukraine in 2022.

President Donald Trump is now thanking God that he missed the last four years in office.

President Donald Trump is now thanking God that he missed the last four years in office.

Saturday's instalment of the ITV quiz show saw 100 contestants attempt to win a huge cash prize.

Elle Fanning put on a chick display as she stepped out in Cannes wearing a long, shirt-style dress on Saturday. The actress, 27, commanded attention in the striking garment.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: We spoke one morning in 2019. That was in the August, in London, so two months after the evening in Madrid when everything went wrong against Liverpool.

SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: Donald Trump's presidency has begun by firing shots at the world. Soon he will be hosting it.

The first edition of the Enhanced Games, the controversial competition dubbed the 'doping Olympics', will be held in Las Vegas next year.

The record-breaking Olympic swimmer couldn't hide her disappointment when she was asked about the Enhanced Games, which will be held in America next year.

Olympic star James Magnussen has bristled at a question from Sunrise host Nat Barr as he explained why he's taking performance-enhancing drugs for a wild new sporting event.

The American actress and model, 33, headed to the south of France for day nine of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.

The model, 33, took a break from the Cannes Film Festival and head to the beach for the striking shoot.

Snyder, who won Olympic gold for the US at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio in the 97kg weight class, submitted his plea on Monday after being detained in Cleveland earlier this month.

Comedian Stephanie Broadbride has shared how she changed 'very little' about her Raygun inspired musical after a legal battle with the Olympic breakdancer. 

Teen track star Gout Gout has been called 'soft' by American sprinter Noah Williams just days before his highly anticipated Diamon League debut.

A new minimum wage proposal has Los Angeles hotels in a panic ahead of the 2028 Olympics, as it may drive businesses to discard deals or shutter plans completely.

A fleet of flying taxis to help fans beat the relentless Los Angeles area traffic at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games are being planned to be deployed for a stunning low price.

A fleet of flying taxis to help fans beat the relentless Los Angeles area traffic at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games are being planned to be deployed for a stunning low price.

Senior Lifestyle Reporter Elise Wilson shows that 'designer chic' can easily be done on a budget

Australian swimming legend Cate Campbell has delivered a heartfelt message after she was targeted online over her appearance.

Australian baseball  legend Adam Burton has died aged 53.

Luana Alonso saw her glamorous posts gain massive popularity during the tournament as she shared snaps from the French capital and posed with fellow Olympians such as Rafael Nadal.

Team USA artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez made headlines when she plummeted to the bottom of a pool during the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.

It may well be the most remembered moment of the 2012 London Olympics. A tuxedo-wearing Daniel Craig making his way into Buckingham Palace to be presented to the Queen.

James Magnussen has lost his 'best friend' in a heartbreaking blow. 

After a long and decorated career on the court - winning multiple championships in college, in the WNBA, and at the Olympics - Sue Bird will be stepping into a new role with USA Basketball.

British runner Holly Archer posted a video to let the world know how proud she was of her run in 2025 London Marathon. Then she was mortified by some of the responses.

Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout clearly isn't short of confidence after the teenager opened up about his ceiling in athletics in a rare TV interview.

Nikki Webster is all grown up and now a proud mum to two adorable children.

A multiple-time Olympic champion has sensationally revealed that she has been in a secret 12-year relationship with one of her teammates.

Sadiq Khan wants London to host the 2040 Olympic Games as part of his quest to make the city 'the sporting capital of the world'. London 2012 proved to be a monumental success.

Ms Davies, 62, said they should be 'held to account' for not protecting biological women and accused them of acting 'against the law'.

One of Australia's top coaches - who was a driving force behind some of the country's most successful athletes - has left the sport completely stunned with a controversial move.

Whittaker claimed victory in his highly-anticipated rematch against Liam Cameron on Sunday and retained the IBF International light-heavyweight title in the process.

The 71-year-old, who has worked on 12 summer Olympic Games and multiple World Athletics championships, began working in television back in 1978.

There was a heartwarming moment after the conclusion of the NCAA men's gymnastics championships after one performer proposed to his girlfriend after winning a national title.

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics could be heading for financial meltdown despite its original optimistic logistics as sponsors drop out, executives resign and costs spiral.

The Dublin-born sports presenter says she's exhilarated to mark a big birthday she never thought she'd see following two cancer diagnosis.

Lisa Curry has revealed she has officially given up alcohol after suffering a terrifying health scare while holidaying in Fiji.

MAFS star Ryan Gallagher recently enjoyed some quality father-son time with his one-year-old boy Sampson, following his rumoured split with Olympian Emily Seebohm.

Khelif was at the centre of a bitter storm during last year's Olympics, with controversy over the 25-year-old and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting's participation at the Games.