Tim Tszyu says he is "willing to die" when he steps into the ring. In a sport where that is a sombre possibility, the gritty Australian warrior needs to be protected from his own instincts, writes Paul Kennedy.

The last time Australia met New Zealand, the Kangaroos suffered the heaviest defeat in their history. This weekend, they'll be out for revenge when the two sides meet in Christchurch.

Australia has a rich blind tennis history but has historically struggled to attract players with no vision at all. Tess Whelan is Australia's first international B1 competitor and is hoping to pave the way for more to come.

Opals coach Sandy Brondello leads the New York Liberty to its first WNBA championship at the expense of fellow Australian Alanna Smith and the Minnesota Lynx.

AFLW star and Olympic gold medallist Chloe Dalton is expecting her first child later this month after going through IVF with her partner Riley, and she hopes there are more open discussions about fertility in the women's sporting space.