Sport

The Paris Olympics will be the first in history to see an equal number of men and women competing. The same can't be said for female coaches with an ambitious target now set to achieve gender parity by 2032.

Estonian daredevil Jaan Roose has set the world record for the longest LED-lit single-building slackline walk.

Hawthorn and Sydney champion Lance Franklin — who is one of only six players to kick 1,000 VFL/AFL goals — announces his retirement from the game.

Amid Morocco's celebrations of their first World Cup win, defender Nouhaila Benzina fell to the grass and cried. By wearing a hijab, she had created history and become a role model for millions, writes Samantha Lewis.

Australian Alexei Popyrin joins some of the game's greats as Croatia Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam title winner Stan Warwinka in the final.

From hand-me-down Socceroos jerseys to period-proof shorts, the evolution of the Matildas' kits reflects the broader growth of women's football.

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A Colombian teenager takes the tournament by storm, the Atlas Lionesses make a breakthrough in Adelaide, and there are tears in Dunedin for the co-hosts. These are the five talking points ahead of day 12 of the Women's World Cup.

A decision on whether superstar Sam Kerr can play in the Matildas' must-win Women's World Cup game against Canada will be a late call, according to coach Tony Gustavsson.

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An endurance ride that attracted the likes of cattleman RM Williams during the 1980s is back. While some things have changed, the Winton to Longreach Endurance Ride is still a show of strength, grit, and horsemanship.

A period of brilliant batting and some timely rain gives Australia hope of achieving something remarkable on the last day of this Ashes series, and David Warner is central to the drama.

"We need women and young girls to see female coaches, to believe that they too can achieve positions of responsibility and influence."

Australia failed to take their chances against Nigeria. With everything now on the line, will they risk it all against Canada?

The penultimate day of the Ashes starts with a tribute to retiring Stuart Broad, before some wild bowling and solid Aussie batting sets up a grand finale. Here are five things you missed from The Oval overnight.

Oscar Piastri fumes at Ferrari's Carlos Sainz after a crash on lap 1 ends his race.

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Red Bull has won a record 12 consecutive Formula 1 races, and are looking to make it lucky 13 in Belgium.

Rain brings an early conclusion to proceedings on day four of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, but not before David Warner and Usman Khawaja combine to give Australia hope of victory.

The Diamonds record their largest victory at the Netball World Cup so far against Fiji, as troubled Collingwood shooter Sophie Garbin proves her selection was warranted.

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The hearts of home fans are broken after New Zealand can't score the goal that would have taken them through to the knockout stages as they draw 0-0 with Switzerland in Dunedin.

The Titans take down the Cowboys in a Queensland derby on the Gold Coast after the Bulldogs hang on against the Dolphins in Bundaberg

West Coast beat North Melbourne in Perth to end a 16-game losing streak, while the Demons win an MCG classic over the Tigers and the Saints move one step closer to finals.

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