Australia's greatest ever UFC export is plotting his path back to a world title but the exact shape of Alex Volkanovski's future will be on the line this weekend in Abu Dhabi. 

Former Young Matildas captain and Newcastle NRLW winger Sheridan Gallagher has made a surprise return to soccer with the Newcastle Jets.

Champion trainer Chris Waller has declared Via Sistina primed for a crack at the Cox Plate, eager to turn a dramatic build-up into more success in Australia's weight-for-age championship.

Letters of reference from current and former Australia captains, as well as coach Andrew McDonald and New Zealand great Kane Williamson help convince a Cricket Australia panel to end David Warner's ban on holding leadership positions, dating back to the 2018 ball-tampering saga.

Illawarra coach Justin Tatum expects he will be made an example of by NBL referees after emotions ran high in a loss to Melbourne.