Illustration
Why netball is growing into a sport of choice for men and boys
More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pu...
Sports
Latest stories in this category.
Illustration
AI generated
Star footballer's protest over transfer leads to training cancellation
Star Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refuses to leave the training pitch in protest over his transfer to a Turkish club. Newsiline summaris...
Illustration
Menzies taken ill on stage at World Matchplay
Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday....
Illustration
AFL’s first publicly gay player calls for respect in Crows-Pies match
Four months after becoming the first current or former AFL player to publicly come out as gay, Leigh Ryswyk is urging fans not to boo the Collingwood play...
Illustration
The 'fairy gold dust passport' more Australians are chasing
Australians are racing to secure Irish citizenship, with new figures showing applications have more than doubled in the past three years as people seek th...
Illustration
Female coaches want more representation in African football
Female head coaches will be a rare sight at the Women’s African Cup of Nations. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and lin...
Illustration
Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
Illustration
Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
Illustration
Former Socceroo becomes first Australian footballer to share probable CTE diagnosis
There are growing calls for restrictions on football heading after Paul Wade revealed he likely has a neurodegenerative disease. Newsiline summarises this...
AI generated
Spanish chief accuses FIFA boss of 'destroying the football industry'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino comes in for more heavy criticism, this time at the hands of La Liga boss Javier Tebas. Newsiline summarises this report f...
Illustration
Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win
World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Natha...
Illustration
What could Burnham as PM mean for sport?
Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could mean for sport. Newsiline summarises...
Illustration
How this Champions League winner aims to ignite Stingers
Winning the Champions League with Greek giants Olympiacos was "one of the coolest moments" of Abby Andrews's life. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
Illustration
The country that doesn't play football ... yet
Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Newsiline summarises this r...
AI generated
Millions greet Spain's WC heroes as FIFA probes ugly post-match fights
Spain's triumphant World Cup team's homecoming lights up Madrid as FIFA investigates a series of altercations that took place after the final whistle. New...
Illustration
Football world 'devastated' by death of English icon Keegan
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United star Kevin Keegan is remembered as one of English football's first rock stars after his death at 75. Newsiline summa...
Illustration
Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies. Newsiline summarises this repo...
Illustration
Ex-league star Dureau dead at 39 after long cancer battle
Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
Illustration
England and Liverpool football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsch...
Illustration
Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
Illustration
Popular and passionate: Keegan's memorable football career
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
Illustration
What Burnham as PM may mean for sport
The PM has a long history relating to various sports. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
Illustration
2026 World Cup: What remains after football's biggest show?
A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns, and a few pleasant surprises. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Wel...
Illustration
Live: Crows, Darcy Fogarty challenge three-match striking ban at tribunal
The Crows challenge Darcy Fogarty's three-match striking ban at the AFL Tribunal, as they try to avoid losing a key forward for vital games in the lead-up...
Illustration
Electric Tiwi football final sees back-to-back victory for Imalu Tigers
The Imalu Tigers and Tapalinga Super Stars are the new premiers of Tiwi Islands football, claiming victory in the men's and women's competitions in electr...
Illustration
Breakthrough win for Bernard Tomic after lean tennis times
Veteran tennis player Bernard Tomic continues to toil on the world circuit and is rewarded with his first Challenger Tour title in eight years. Newsiline...
Illustration
The World Cup is over. Here's where your football fix comes from next
The World Cup has ended, but star-studded club competitions are within reach. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers t...
Illustration
Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
Illustration
Victory for football? Spain triumph over 'embarrassing' Argentina
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth t...
Illustration
'Anti-Greek', sexist banners at Melbourne football match condemned
A professional football club in Melbourne's north faces calls to ban hardline supporters who brandished sexist and "ethnically derogatory" banners at a ma...
Illustration
How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season. Newsiline...
Illustration
'Question after question': Rights body urges FIFA to strengthen the integrity of football
"The FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised question after question," Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset has said. Newsiline summarises this report...
Illustration
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
AI generated
Scot breaks 27yo mile record, Aussies shine at Diamond League
Scotland's Josh Kerr stuns the crowd by breaking the mile record, as Australia's women shine at the Diamond League meet in London. Newsiline summarises th...
Illustration
Messi received like royalty in New York ahead of World Cup final, but no-one matches Knicks
Argentina's Lionel Messi has received rock star reception in New York City ahead of the World Cup final against Spain, but how much of a lasting impact wi...
Illustration
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publi...