Around six years ago, during one of his 105 visits to China, Steve Bellis was approached by a Scotsman at a British Council function. “He said, ‘Remind me to tell you my Stockport County story before I leave’,” Bellis said. “I said, ‘Hang on a minute, I do the Stockport County stories around here’.” The president of the high-flying League One club, which he first joined 37 years ago, Bellis does indeed boast an endless stream of tales about his beloved Stockport. The man from Glasgow’s was...

Australian sprint champion Jake Doran has been charged with a child sex offence in Queensland.

Como carve up Manchester United with a brilliant goal to Tasos Douvikas in the Champions League.

Captain Samantha Stosur has named a strong Australian team to face France in a crucial Billie Jean King Cup play-off.

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from averaging above 60 in his first 30 Tests to less than half that figure in the 37 since, leaving his future uncertain.

England debutant Jasmin Strange darts over the try line to extend her team's lead over Wales at the Rugby League World Cup.

South Africa got their bowling right against Australia on day four in Gqeberha, but they also brought a level of fire that had previously been missing.

Snooker player Mark Allen has spoken after widespread concern over an emotional interview he gave following a loss.

Sydney tennis veteran James Duckworth seems buoyed by his favourite Kazakh tournament, having reached the Almaty Open quarter-finals again.

Controversial rugby league great John Hopoate convinced star winger Jojo Fifita to play for Tonga at the World Cup.

Manchester United have been embarrassed in Italy by Como, while Nestory Irankunda was of one two Aussies who also tasted defeat in the Champions League.

Australia's collapse to 99 all out at St George's Park marked their fourth-lowest ever score against South Africa.

Australia's list of statistical low points on day four of the second Test against South Africa does not make for pretty reading for the side.

Steve Smith struggled with a stiff neck when batting in the first innings of the Gqeberha Test, but Australia are confident he'll be better second time around.

Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career is again hanging by the slimmest of threads after he was out twice in a single humiliating day for Australia.

Phil Krakouer says recent comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that were labelled “completely racist” show why the class action must proceed.

Sydney FC have blocked young gun Akol Akon from going to next month’s under-17s World Cup. It’s tempting to frame the Sky Blues as the villain, but that would be wrong.

This was arguably Australia’s worst single day of Test cricket under Pat Cummins, bad enough to flip the series from one the tourists held in their hands to a contest now wide open.

Windy conditions saw waves rise up to 2.5m when sailors took to the ocean for the first race of Hillarys Yacht Club’s Keelboat Racing Ocean Series.

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was left confused by a high penalty count in a defeat to the Silver Ferns, believing her side is far from ill-disciplined.

Former British Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen has become the latest big name to announce he's quitting LIV Golf to return to the DP World Tour in 2027.

Veteran Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni has responded to renewed public criticism following her bronze-medal finish in the 100m hurdles at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, revealing recent physical health struggles and vowing to continue competing for as long as her body allows. In a series of interview videos released on Tuesday and Wednesday, the outspoken athlete addressed accusations of being “high-profile” and “talking big”. “My mother thinks I talk too big, but I don’t think I do,” Wu said....

The top-of-the-table Tasmania JackJumpers have swept all seven Ignite Cup points on offer, thrashing the Brisbane Bullets by 21 points in Hobart.

South African fast bowling great Vernon Philander described Australia’s first-innings capitulation in the second Test as “gutless” on a horror fourth day in Gqeberha.

The top-of-the-table Tasmania JackJumpers have swept all seven Ignite Cup points on offer, thrashing the Brisbane Bullets by 21 points in Hobart.

NSW opener San Konstas has hammered a remarkable century against Western Australia in their Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players.

Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong has again condemned secret filming after photos of a private trip were leaked online. On Tuesday, a self-proclaimed “superfan” uploaded two photo-slide show videos of Fan onto social media, captioning them: “No more hiding, let’s share.” The images showed Fan walking alone through Shanghai Pudong International Airport wearing a mask and hat, showing his movements on escalators and boarding. In one photo taken from just behind him, the poster claimed Fan was...

‘Right now, we’re not entirely sure what our next steps look like.’

Brisbane Roar captain Tom Aldred has returned to the A-League club with a winning mentality after a successful period in India.