F1 and oil funds: Saudi Arabia steamrolls onto sports’ hallowed grounds
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — To understand the scope of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the sporting landscape, don’t look just to this spring’s Formula One race in…
How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
When “Welcome to Wrexham,” the Emmy-winning FX docuseries, kicks off its third season Thursday (streaming the next day on Hulu), our intrepid heroes are preparing…
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo defends club culture amid Jackson Topine civil suit
In short: Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended his club's culture in the wake of a lawsuit brought by a former player.Jackson Topine commenced legal action against…
A-League Women Semifinal Round-Up: Melbourne City flex their muscles as Mackenzie Hawkesby rescues Sydney FC
The second and final stage of the A-League Women's inaugural two-legged semi-final is now done and dusted.Regular-season Premiers Melbourne City cruised past a feisty Newcastle…
AFL Round-Up: GWS answer critics, relentless Cats charge on, Swans set up epic ‘battle’
The Giants have brushed aside the grand finalists, while Geelong's on-field steel broke Blues hearts, and the Swans' ruthless performance sent an important message to…
2023 A-League Premiers Central Coast Mariners eyeing four pieces of silverware this year
In short: The Central Coast A-League side are now chasing four trophies, after claiming the AFC Cup inter-zonal final.It has been a decade since an A-League…
How the West Coast Eagles got their groove back while Fremantle forgot their steps
It was the highly imitable Ross Lyon who once proclaimed: "There's no confidence shop.""You can't head down to Hay Street and buy confidence can you?"…
AFL Round seven live updates: Richmond vs Melbourne at the MCG on Anzac Day Eve
The Eternal Flame will light up the MCG once again tonight on Anzac Day Eve.(Getty Images)Good evening and welcome to ABC's coverage of the Anzac…
Super Netball round-up: NZ teams hope to join, confusion over suspensions, and is the league as close as we think?
There's been plenty of chatter around Super Netball this past week, as a former leader returned west to face her old club, New Zealand expressed…
Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon, breaks women’s-only world record
In short: Peres Jepchirchir has broken the women's-only marathon world record, winning the London Marathon.Jepchirchir finished the famous race in two hours, 16 minutes and 16…
Archer Ameera Lee taking aim at the Paris Paralympics, with support of her teenage son
When Ameera Lee signed her young son up to try archery several years ago, the last thing she expected was to fall in love with…
GWS coach Adam Kingsley defends captain Toby Greene over high contact
In short: GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended his captain Toby Greene after the Giants' star made high contact against Carlton's Jordan BoydGreene was leading for the…
Central Coast Mariners’ A-League Men’s game against Adelaide United postponed as Mariners flights cancelled due to Dubai flooding
The flow-on effect from historic flooding in the United Arab Emirates has affected this weekend's A-League Men's schedule, with Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United…
FA investigate alleged Nazi salute at A-League Men’s derby between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC
In short: A supporter standing in a bay designated for fans of Western Sydney Wanderers has appeared to make a Nazi salute gesture following the Wanderers'…
From Pomona to Oakland, a skater maps California from his board
Book Review Chipped: Writing From a Skateboarder's Lens By José VadiSoft Skull Press: 256 pages, $26If you buy books linked on our site, The Times…
Silence spoke volumes about O.J. Simpson’s football legacy
The terse response from the Pro Football Hall of Fame to O.J. Simpson’s death says so much in so few words. No flowery language. No…
Live updates: Matildas face Mexico as injury crisis hampers Olympic preparations
The Matildas team that's expected to face Mexico this morning could look a little different from what we're used to. They're the latest in a…
Caitlin Clark, Iowa lose NCAA basketball final; win big on women’s sport | Basketball News
Clark missed out on US collegiate basketball’s greatest prize, but her game captured the imagination of fans everywhere. Caitlin Clark believes the excitement surrounding her…
Manchester United and Liverpool draw, Tottenham move into top-four of English Premier League
In short: A late penalty from Mohamed Salah has earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw away from home against Manchester United.Tottenham have moved into the top-four of the…
Letters to sports: The Times must stop offensive commentary
As a Bruins fan and season-ticket holder for UCLA women’s basketball for more than 25 years, I’d like to thank staff writer Ben Bolch for…