WATCH: Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins knocked out of the ring

Bernard Hopkins, at the age of 51, has been knocked out of the ring – literally knocked clean out of the ring – for an eighth round TKO loss to Joe Smith Jr in Los Angeles.

WATCH: Waterson chokes out Paige VanZant

Headling her second UFC event at the age of just 22, Paige VanZant also fell to her second UFC loss after being choked out by 11th ranked Michelle Waterston in Sacramento.

Nate Diaz handed fine after UFC 202 melee with Conor McGregor

Nate Diaz will be ordered to pay a $50,000 fine for his part in the bottle-throwing melee ahead of his UFC 202 rematch with Conor McGregor.

Luciano Leilua signs two year deal with St George Illawarra Dragons

Finally some good news for Dragons fans with the club announcing that Luciano Leilua has signed for a further two seasons.

Lesnar cops fine and suspension for failed drug test

Brock Lesnar has been suspended for one year and fined $250,000 after failing multiple drug tests around his fight with Mark Hunt at UFC 200 in July.

The potential UFC superfight to be made for 2017

UFC President Dana White says a Ronda Rousey-Holly Holm rematch could be on the cards for 2017 if both fighters win their up-coming title fights.

VanZant talks up catchweight bout with Rousey

Ronda Rousey is set to make her UFC return at UFC 207 on New Years’ Eve, taking on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, but other fighters are already lining up.

Holly Holm to fight for inaugural women's featherweight belt

Former bantamweight champion Holly Holm will face Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208 for the inaugural women's featherweight (145-pound) title.

Parker-Wilder could be made for Joshua-Klitschko Wembley undercard

Just days after creating history by winning New Zealand and Samoa’s first ever heavyweight boxing title, Joseph Parker is already being lined up for his next fight – and it could be a blockbuster.

Cricket Australia release fixture schedule for 2017/18 season

Cricket Australia has released its schedule for the 2017/18 season, with Adelaide set to host a historic day-night Ashes Test in December.

Parker claims heavyweight title in nerve-racking decision

Joseph Parker has created history, winning the WBO Heavyweight boxing title for New Zealand and Samoa.

Jeff Horn claims huge TKO win on Parker undercard

Aussie boxer Jeff Horn has announced himself on the global stage with a sixth round knockout of South African Ali Funeka on the undercard of Joseph Parker’s heavyweight title match with Andy Ruiz Jr.

Mexican boxing star found executed in pick-up truck

Mexican boxing star Alejandro Gonzalez Jr has been found murdered near his home in Guadalajara in an apparent ‘cartel hit.’

Derrick Lewis' brutally honest post-fight interview

Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis got the win at UFC Fight Night Albany, but it was a far from convincing main event performance and he was under no illusions as to how he performed.

Gallen holds off Paulo in slugfest

Paul Gallen is still undefeated in the boxing ring, but it was a close run thing, with Raiders forward Junior Paulo taking it to the Sharks captain.

Sandow and Carney batter each other in majority draw

Chris Sandow and Todd Carney have fought to a majority draw in a loose but action packed bout at the NRL charity fight night at the Hordern Pavilion.

Matt Brown: Without martial arts I'd be in jail or dead

'The Immortal' Matt Brown faces off with Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 206 this weekend in Toronto.

Sandow hits back at Warrington CEO's claims

Chris Sandow has hit back at suggestions from former Warrington officials that he was erratic during his stint in Super League.

Craig Joubert announces retirement from refereeing

Veteran whistleblower Craig Joubert has announced his retirement from refereeing to take up a job with World Rugby.

Kyrgios takes aim at critics after Nadal praise

After Rafael Nadal tipped Nick Kyrgios to top the world rankings in the future, the Australian took a chance to hit out at his critics.

John Daly breaks into song midway through round

John Daly breaks into song midway through round...because John Daly.

Djokovic confirms Becker split

Novak Djokovic has confirmed rumours that he and coach Boris Becker have parted ways.

Who did it better - Smith or Simmons?

Steve Smith sent Aussie cricket fans into meltdown with his spectacular catch to dismiss Black Caps keeper BJ Watling at the SCG.

WATCH: Steve Smith takes absolute screamer

Steve Smith has followed up his magnificent innings of 164 by taking an absolute screamer of a catch to dismiss Kiwi keeper BJ Watling.

WATCH: Bizarre finish as Masvidal beats Ellenberger

Jorge Masvidal has beaten Jake Ellenberger in one of the strangest TKOs you'll ever see at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in Las Vegas.

Johnson holds off Elliott in stern flyweight title test

Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson has fought off a stern challenge from The Ultimate Fighter champion Tim Elliott to retain his flyweight title.

WATCH: George North KOd, allowed to keep playing

There were worrying concerns in England overnight as Wales and Northampton winger George North was knocked out cold but allowed to continue playing.

Mystic Mac predicts how fight with Mayweather would go

Just a week after being stripped of his UFC featherweight belt (although he says he's still the champ) Conor McGregor has predicted how a potential boxing match between him and Floyd Mayweather would go.

Man who allegedly admitted shooting former NFL player released

The man held in connection to the shooting death of former NFL player Joe McKnight has been released by police despite admitting to the crime.

WATCH: LeBron wears Cubs uniform after losing bet to D-Wade

LeBron James kept his end of the bargain after losing a World Series bet to Chicago native Dwyane Wade.

McGregor breaks silence after being stripped of FW belt

Conor McGregor has broken his silence after being stripped of the UFC featherweight title, saying someone will need to physically take the belt from him.

Richy Walsh breaks down Brendan O'Reilly's TUF Finale fight

Aussie fighter Brendan ‘The Badger’ O’Reilly is in action this weekend at The Ultimate Fighter Finale, taking on Dong Hyun Kim in a lightweight showdown.

Jon Jones wants to compete for the UFC heavyweight title

Jon Jones is suspended until July next year, but the former light-heavyweight champ says he hasn’t ruled out becoming a two-weight title-holder.

Team Mayweather responds to McGregor boxing rumours

Team Mayweather has emphatically denied the possibility of a boxing match between their man and UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

Volkanovski explains the moment he apologised in UFC debut

Australian MMA sensation Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has opened up on the hilarious moment in his UFC debut when he apologised to the referee.

WATCH: Beale heaps praise on Jones

Just days out from Australia’s showdown with England at Twickenham this weekend, former Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale has heaped praise on England coach Eddie Jones.

WATCH: Cahill scores in FFA Cup final

Tim Cahill scores for Melbourne City in FFA Cup final

Mayweather posts insane cheque to Instagram

Floyd Mayweather posts photo of $100million cheque to Instagram.

Another top-ranked middleweight wants Whittaker fight

Gegard Mousasi thinks he would easily beat Robert Whittaker.

Chris Weidman open to fighting Rob Whittaker

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman says he would be interested in fighting rising Aussie prospect Rob Whittaker.

WATCH: Robert Whittaker earns huge KO win over Derek Brunson

In a little over four minutes, Rob Whittaker showed heart, power, a chin and some heavy hands to finish American Derek Brunson at Rod Laver Arena.

Aussie UFC veteran Kyle Noke announces retirement

Australian UFC veteran Kyle Noke has announced his retirement from fighting after losing a unanimous decision to Omari Akhmedov at UFC Fight Night in Melbourne.

WATCH: Dan Kelly wins despite gruesome cut on forehead

Sunday, bloody Sunday.

UFC reportedly considering huge featherweight shake-up

Holloway-Pettis to fight for interim title, Aldo promoted, McGregor stripped?

WATCH: Getting to know Aussie UFC prospect Tyson Pedro

Tyson Pedro was all smiles at Saturday morning’s weigh-ins ahead of UFC Fight Night in Melbourne.

WATCH: Weigh-ins for UFC Melbourne

The weigh-ins for UFC Melbourne are done and dusted and now all that's left is to throw down.

Daniel Cormier out of UFC 206 main event

Light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been ruled out of the UFC 206 main event against Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson through injury.

Volkanovski out to make a statement in long awaited UFC debut

It will be the biggest crowd he’s fought in front of and the biggest stage of his life, but Sydney-based UFC debutant Alex Volkanovski won’t be overawed.

Miesha Tate weighs-in on Rousey v Nunes

Former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has weighed-in on Ronda Rousey’s title-fight return, saying she hopes current champion Amanda Nunes beats her at UFC 207.

WATCH: Richie Walsh analyses the best facial hair in the UFC

Australian UFC welterweight Richy Walsh talks the best beards and mos ahead of UFC Fight Night Whitaker v Brunson

USA and Canada to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

The Rugby League World Cup is heading away from the heartland for the first time, with the USA and Canada awarded hosting rights for the 2025 tournament.

WATCH: Cheika hits back at sneaky tactics claims

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been accused of sneaky tactics by French opponents after Australia's 25-23 win in Paris.

WATCH: McGregor celebrates with teammate in Belfast

Just a week after creating history by beating Eddie Alvarez and becoming the first fighter to simultaneously hold two UFC championship belts, Conor McGregor was on hand to support a host of teammates fighting at UFC Belfast.

Gallen: McGregor's antics wouldn't fly in Australia

McGregor may be the man with it all in the UFC, but his antics wouldn't fly Down Under, according to Paul Gallen.

Conor McGregor speaks about big post UFC 205 announcement

Conor McGregor has urged fans and media not to read the rumours surrounding his big announcement following UFC 205 next week.

Cubs diehard listens to Game Seven at father's graveside

There will be plenty of these kinds of stories to emerge over the next few days, but this is one of the most touching.

Dana White weighs-in on Rousey retirement talk

Dana White has weighed in on news that Ronda Rousey is nearing retirement, saying the former bantamweight champion will dedicate herself to an acting career.

WATCH: Mohammad Amir in ludicrous run out against the West Indies

What on Earth was going on there?

Lucas Browne set to face Shannon Briggs for heavyweight title

Australia is set to host another high-profile boxing match in 2017, with the WBA ordering Lucas 'Big Daddy' Browne and Shannon Briggs to contest the vacant heavyweight title.

Luke Rockhold reportedly out of UFC Melbourne rematch with Jacare Souza

UFC Fight Night in Melbourne later this month has potentially been dealt a massive blow with Luke Rockhold reportedly out of his rematch with Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza due to injury.

Ronda Rousey says Nunes fight will be one of her last

Ronda Rousey has dropped a massive bombshell, saying her fighting career is drawing to a close.

Monty Betham forced to hang up the gloves

"I could have been history"

The pre-fight ritual that saw Danny Green upset Roy Jones Jr

Can't argue with it.

'The greatest mismatch in boxing history' - Fenech

Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech has launched an incredible attack on the Mundine-Green rematch announced this week.

War of words at Mundine-Green fight announcement

The war of words between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green started about five minutes after the official announcement of their rematch was made.

WATCH: McGregor releases training footage ahead of UFC 205

Almost two weeks to go.

Venue for Mundine-Green rematch set

We have a venue.

WATCH: The best long range tries of 2016

There were some absolute crackers this year.

Why Mitchell Johnson wanted to punch Kevin Pietersen

Johnson v KP.

Internet genius gives Pedro goal hilarious makeover

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

WATCH: Fighter DQd after running away

A referee in South Africa took the extraordinary measure of ending an MMA fight after one of the combatants kept running away.

Kearns takes pot-shot at 'low socio-economic' Eden Park

It was a joke - not a very good one - and shows what's really wrong with Australian rugby.

The one bloke Paul Gallen won't fight

He'll take on anyone in the NRL, but not this bloke.

WATCH: English lads 'blag' their way onto Team GB parade

A couple of English lads have managed to sneak their way onto the Great Britain Olympic team’s parade in Manchester by pretending to be fencers.

Shock move for Georges St-Pierre

Well, didn't see this one coming.

WATCH: Mackenzie Dern earns next level RNC sub

Very impressive

WATCH: Hendo's wife loses it after UFC 204 result

Brutal.

Djokovic delivers home truths to Kyrgios

"He has some life lessons to learn."

Marshall posts emotional apology to Dragons fans

Departing Dragons playmaker Benji Marshall has posted an emotional farewell to St George Illawarra fans, apologising for poor results in 2016.

Fighter tears shreds off Rousey after fight announcement

Didn't hold back. At all.

WATCH: Incredible scenes as San Marino score first away goal in 15 years

The last time San Marino scored an away goal George Bush was the President of the US, the Wallabies held the Rugby World Cup and Parramatta played Newcastle in the NRL final.

Shaun Johnson makes young Perth fan's day

Legend.

Another NRL club open to World Club Series

Everyone else is running away.

Scotland name Four Nations squad

Scotland have named four NRL stars in their Four Nations squad.

Fifita: NRL trying to make a fool of me

Under fire Cronulla forward Andrew Fifita believes he is being punished by the NRL, who he says is trying to make an example out of him.

Podcast: Talking UFC 204 and Tiger Muay Thai with Dan Hooker

The Sporting News Podcast is back talking to Kiwi UFC featherweight Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker about all things MMA.

Storm announce signing of promising youngsters

They move quickly down south

Doust open to offer rejected by 11 NRL clubs

How will Dragons fans react to this news?

'Notorious' responds to bottle throwing fine in most Conor McGregor way ever

What else did you expect?

Phipps learns punishment for shove on medic

49ers fans chant 'we want Kap' as Gabbert's struggle continues

What a turn around.

WATCH: Bisping's brilliant TRT face-off sledge to Hendo

He's not letting it go.

Julian Wallace slammed by Team Alpha Male

"That story sums up the guy"

Daniel Cormier set for big time rematch

Looking forward to this one?

XFC stands down Julian Wallace after domestic abuse charges

Good!

WATCH: Bisping punked by son ahead of UFC 204

Michael Bisping’s son, Callum, is savage.

WATCH: Gal's incredible gesture for Sharks super-fan

The long weekend is over, but the premiership celebrations continue for Sharks fans and players.

The photo that sums up what Cronulla's win means

What a moment.

WATCH: Roosters stage incredible U-20s comeback

How good is U-20s footy?!

WATCH: Beveridge gives medal to Bob Murphy

This is what sport is all about.

Is this final proof that Eddie McGuire needs to step away from the microphone?

Come on, Eddie.

Wendell weighs in on Mundine's anthem protest idea

Wendell has his say.

Danny Green slams Mundine over anthem stance

It was just a matter of time really, wasn't it?

More huge signing news for Parra

They're certainly building towards the future.

Dana White weighs in on CM Punk's UFC future

Does anyone want to see him fight again though?

PODCAST: We chat to Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold sounds off on Michael Bisping in a big way.

Bad news for key Swan

Not the news Swans fans wanted to hear.

WATCH: Alvarez burned by fan at UFC 205 press conference

Brutal.

Podcast: Breaking down UFC Fight Night 95

Rockhold says fighters are getting screwed

Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold says he’ll demand a title shot if he beats Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza in Melbourne in November.

WATCH: Roy Nelson kicks ref after UFC win

If touching a ref is a week in NRL, what's the punishment for this?

WATCH: Brutal cut sees UFC fight end early

That's a lot of blood

'He's a true piece of sh*t' - Rockhold on Bisping

The former champ ain't happy.

Sam Willoughby suffers serious spinal injury after crash

Australian BMX star Sam Willoughby is suffered serious spinal injuries after a training accident at his base in the US.

'I'm ready to fight the top guys' - Rob Whittaker

It’s just a matter of time until Aussie UFC fighter Rob Whittaker starts pushing for bouts with the killers at the top of the middleweight division.

Aussie heavyweight absolutely slams Gal's attempts at boxing

“It’s cute coming in here trying to have a go at a man’s sport."

Welterweight title bout set for UFC 205

The Chosen One has an opponent

WATCH: Listen to CM Punk's coach mic'd up at UFC 203

Plenty has been said about CM Punk’s questionable tactics in the opening moments of his UFC 203 loss to Mickey Gall last weekend.

'Rogan went out of his way to put Overeem on blast'

Did Joe Rogan go too far?

UFC 203 breakdown with Dan Hooker: “The UFC is sink or swim”

Kiwi UFC fighter Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker joins us to breakdown the fights at UFC 203.

Dana White makes huge call on CM Punk's future

After bring soundly beaten in just over two minutes, it doesn’t look like CM Punk will be back fighting in the UFC again any time soon.

Overeem claims Miocic tapped out

What an intense main card.

Video: Werdum kicks mouthy coach Edmond Tarverdyan

Things stayed heated in the cage after the UFC 203 showdown between heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne.

CM Punk's inspiring message after UFC loss

CM Punk didn’t stand a chance against high-level brown belt jiu-jitsu exponent Mickey Gall in his MMA debut at UFC 203 this weekend.

Video: Jessica Eye and Bethe Correia get heated at UFC 203 weigh-in

Things almost got underway a little early at the UFC 203 weigh-ins with bantamweight Jessica "Evil" Eye shoving Brazilian Bethe Correia.

Is CM Punk's fight making a mockery of the sport?

He hasn't had any pro or amateur fights at all.

CM Punk confirms he's struggling with weight cut

Mind games or is he really struggling?

Kafer claims All Blacks have lost their humility

This is getting silly.

Lealiifano could be offered coaching role by Brumbies

The Brumbies would offer Christian Lealiifano a coaching role if the 28-year-old can’t return to the field next year.

Video: Kai Kara-France earns quickfire TUF KO

There's a reason Kai Kara-France's fighting nickname is "Don't Blink."

Bisping: Alvarez would kill McGregor

Conor McGregor’s next move remains a mystery, but Michael Bisping says a potential title fight with Eddie Alvarez would be a terrible move for the Irishman.

Video: Tomic's apology for fan rant

Bernard Tomic has apologised for abusing a spectator at Flushing Meadows during his first round US Open loss Damir Dzumhur.

Video: Luckiest dog in the world survives rally scare

This dog doesn’t give a s**t about your rally.

Video: Spieth signs beer bottle during round

Jordan Spieth pulled out the ultimate bro move at The Barclays last weekend, signing a bottle of Budweiser midway through his round.

Video: Jason Day drains ridiculous 71-foot birdie putt

In case you’d forgotten, Jason Day is a freak.

Video: Webber drinks champagne from Ricciardo's boot

Peer pressure at its finest.

Conor McGregor releases intense behind the scenes UFC 202 video

Conor McGregor has released an intense behind-the-scenes short film covering the lead-up and aftermath of UFC 202 last weekend.

Pettis hungry to become two division champ

Anthony Pettis knows.

Video: Roberto Carlos switches balls during Champions League draw

Huh?

McQueen reveals Rabbitohs kept him in the dark about move

Chris McQueen has revealed the circumstances behind his departure from the Rabbitohs earlier this year.

McGregor and Diaz both earned record paydays for UFC 202

It was worth every cent.

Wallaby veteran's Test career could be over

Matt Giteau’s Test match career is all but over after the 34-year-old playmaker picked up an ankle injury against the All Blacks on Saturday night.

Video: Nate Diaz speaks a day after loss to McGregor

One day after his epic second battle with Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz says he still thinks won the fight.

Video: Johnson sends Texiera's tooth into orbit

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz fought one of the best fights of the year at UFC 202, but in the co-main event, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson put on one of the most devastating finishes ever.

Is McGregor getting too emotional ahead of UFC 202?

Conor McGregor was like a caged animal on-stage at the UFC 202 weigh-ins.

Dana White says legal action underway after press conference drama

UFC president Dana White says lawsuits are already in motion following the chaotic UFC 202 press conference involving Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz this week.

Podcast: Will UFC 202 be bigger than UFC 200?

The Irish are in town.

Wallabies shave their heads in solidarity with Lealiifano

Wallabies Matt Toomua, David Pocock, Matt Giteau and Will Genia have shaved their heads ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney this weekend in honour of teammate Christian Lealiifano, who was diagnosed with leukaemia two weeks ago.

Podcast: 'Filthy' Rich Walsh and Brendan 'The Badger' O'Reilly

'Filthy' RIch Walsh and Brendan 'The Badger' O'Reilly make a hilarious wager on the outcome of McGregor-Diaz II...

Video: British runner wins Olympics with hilarious interview

There have been some classic interviews over the past week or so in Rio.

The Olympic diving pool is green, but we know the man to fix it

Any other Olympics and you'd be shocked.

Aussie women win first ever Olympic Sevens gold

The Australian women have won the first ever rugby sevens Olympic gold medal, defeating New Zealand in the final in Rio.

New footage shows the moment of Dutch cyclist's horrific Olympic crash

Shocking new video has shown how long Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vlueten was on the ground before medical help arrived when she crashed out of the women's Olympic road race.

Angry Chinese swimming fans troll wrong Twitter account

Swimmer Mack Horton claimed Australia’s first gold medal in Rio over the weekend and caused outrage on social media by slamming his Chinese opponent as a drug cheat.

Hurrell and Kata show what the game is all about

Konrad Hurrell has shown what rugby league is all about in a post-match Instagram photo with former Warriors teammate Solomone Kata.

Nick Kyrgios reigns supreme in Atlanta

John Isner's three-year hold on the Atlanta Open slipped as he lost Sunday's final in straight sets to Australian second seed Nick Kyrgios.

Caceres: 'It's about more than fighting'

World titles and rankings are great goals for some fighters, but featherweight Alex ‘Bruce Leeroy’ Caceres has other ambitions.

Tyron Woodley's huge call for his next fight

He reckons he can go again in three weeks.

Woodley KOs Lawler for welterweight title

Tyron Woodley has scored a stunning first round knockout of Robbie Lawler to claim the UFC welterweight champion.

Video: Aussie fighter inflicts serious swelling

Aussie fighter Megan Anderson is going viral on the internet after her brutal first round beatdown of Peggy Morgan at Invicta FC18.

Video: Wonder goal in FFA Cup extra-time

Danny Choi has scored a freakish 70-metre goal in extra time to put Blacktown up 3-2 over Sydney United in the FFA Cup.

Mark Hunt savages Lesnar and UFC

The Super Samoan is still super pissed off.

'I want to be able to look my teammates in the eye' - Ennis

Sharks hooker Michael Ennis says he decided to retire to spend more time with his family and because he doesn’t believe his heart would be in it if he played another season.

Holly Holm breaks down after Shevchenko loss

Holly Holm broke down in tears speaking after her unanimous decision loss to Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Fight Night in Chicago.

Video: Aaron Smith tells ref the game is over

Aaron Smith is so good he even tells the referee how to do his job properly.

Video: Why Haumono's camp might have grounds to overrule

Solomon Haumono’s team has lodged an official protest to the WBC and WBO sanctioning bodies after their fighter was knocked out by rising kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker in Christchurch on Thursday.

McGregor's brutal sledge after Mendes suspension

It’s been over a year since Conor McGregor beat Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight belt at UFC 189, but the Irishman is still dropping verbal bombs.

Solomon Haumono knocked out by Joseph Parker

Confusion reigned in Christchurch as New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker earned a fourth round knockout over former NRL player Solomon Haumono.

NRL hands down punishment to Corey Norman

The NRL has suspended Corey Norman for eight rounds and fined him $20,000 after his conviction for drug offences.

Video: Tomic's run-in with police

Bernard Tomic and Victor Troicki have had a bizarre run-in with a cop who tried to kick them off a tennis court in Washington DC.

Mark Hunt wants to start a fighters' association

Mark Hunt says it’s time for UFC fighters to create an association, arguing the promotion doesn’t care about them.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Did they cheat from that too?' - Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt believes too many concessions were made to lure Brock Lesnar back for UFC 200 and says it sets a bad precedent for younger fighters looking to get into the sport.

Mick Fanning wins J-Bay Open

What a legend!

Have the Warriors found the newest NRL cult-figure?

Remember the name, remember the hair.

EXCLUSIVE: 'My guess is I'm going to get a release form pretty soon' - Mark Hunt

A furious Mark Hunt says the UFC isn’t doing enough to create an even playing field when it comes to performance enhancing drugs.

'You threw a jab and ran' says Mir of Lesnar

Frank Mir has weighed-in on Mark Hunt’s loss at UFC 200, saying Brock Lesnar fought a smart fight to get the Super Samoan to the ground.

Who to blame for UFC 200 letdown

If you thought UFC 200 failed to live up to the hype, there's only one person to blame.

Video: Angry Cavendish interrupted during toilet break

Mark Cavendish unleashed a tirade at a Tour de France cameraman who got a little too close while the Englishman was taking a toilet break overnight.

'I couldn't get out of first gear' - Hunt

Brock Lesnar's size and power were too much for Mark Hunt as the Super Samoan fell to a three round unanimous decision loss at UFC 200.

Brock Lesnar's staggering payday for UFC 200

Brock Lesnar will earn 25 times as much as Amanda Nunes.

Video: Bruce Buffer blows knee out while doing karaoke

Age might be catching to veteran Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer.

Video: Ultimate Fighter finalist tells mum to shut up during fight

We’ve all experienced the occasional overbearing parent who screams too loudly on the sidelines of their kids’ sport games.

Jake Matthews falls short against Kevin Lee

Jake Matthews has been knocked out in the first round by American Kevin Lee at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in Las Vegas.

Anton Zafir KO'd at TUF Finale

Aussie welterweight Anton Zafir has fallen to a first round knockout loss to Chinese fighter Li Jinliang.

Video: 'I want to help out others' - Mark Hunt

Knocking Brock Lesnar’s lips off is Mark Hunt’s main focus this weekend, but he’s also starting to think about how he can give back.

Video: More drama at UFC 200 weigh-ins

As if there hadn't already been enough drama around UFC 200 this week.

Jon Jones defends himself during emotional press conference

Jon Jones looked like a broken man during an emotional media conference the morning after he was removed from UFC 200 for a potentially positive drug test.

'There's a billboard in Times Square with my face on it because of Lesnar' - Hunt

Saying it’s been a long road for Mark Hunt would be an understatement – a big-hitting, heavyweight-sized understatement.

Exclusive: Aussies have the best banter, claims Jake Matthews

Aussie fighters have the best pre-fight banter in the world, says Melbourne-based lightweight Jake Matthews.

Jon Jones out of UFC 200

Jon Jones has been removed from UFC 200 after being flagged by USADA for a drug violation.

Video: How custard tarts launched an Aussie's MMA career

Anton Zafir can thank a love of custard tarts and cheddarmite scrolls for kick-starting his MMA career.

Video: Warriors perform haka for Mannering's 250th game

The Warriors welcomed Simon Mannering onto the field with a haka before the former captain's 250th NRL match.

Lesnar hits back at Mark Hunt

Brock Lesnar has responded to Mark Hunt’s steroid use barbs, saying he’s been dealing with those kinds of accusations for years.

'Everyone wants him to do well' - Philippoussis

Mark Philippoussis has some advice for Nick Kyrgios.

Anton Zafir set to impress on the biggest stage

It’s been a whirlwind nine months for Aussie UFC rookie Anton Zafir.

UFC veteran dead after hit and run

UFC veteran Ryan Jimmo has been killed in a hit and run incident in Canada.

Robert Whittaker eyeing Aussie return

Aussie UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker expects to be back in action – hopefully in Australia – by the end of this year.

From backyard shed to the MGM Grand for Jake Matthews

In two weeks, Jake Matthews will be pacing around in a changing room in the depths of the MGM Grand, hitting the pads, getting a sweat up and waiting nervously for his cue to walk to the cage.

Video: Argentina's crazy passionate national anthem

You'd have seen a few stirring national anthems belted over the last couple of weeks if you've been watching the Euros and the Copa America.

Video: Shaun Johnson try rare highlight in poor game

We’re going to be honest. This game was a shocker.