Daniel Halangahu was a shock selection to captain the Waratahs in their Super Rugby opener against the Reds on Saturday.
Day to rememberJason Day produced a stunning fight-back to win his Match Play opener against Spain's Raphael Cabrera-Bello in extra holes.
Bring Black backThe Brisbane Racing Club has begun the bidding duel to host Black Caviar's attempt at a record 20 unbeaten runs.
Knocked outAustralia will miss the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after its blunt attack flopped again in a 1-0 loss to United Arab Emirates. (video) (audio)
No worriesEwen McKenzie says he is unfazed by claims the Reds cannot defend their Super Rugby title without star five-eighth Quade Cooper.
Fresh facesManly duo Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran launched the new NRL season and vowed to help Manly go back-to-back.
Batting on
Ricky Ponting does not expect to play limited overs cricket for Australia again but hopes to continue his Test career.
Fresh start
Grandstand counts down to the start of the 2012 Super Rugby season with a look at the Brumbies' prospects.
Gold Coast Un-United
Grandstand's Gold Coast reporter Zane Bojack explains why he was appalled at the treatment of Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg.
ABC Football Magazine
The ABC Football magazine, edited by Grandstand Gerard Whateley, is your essential season guide.
A-League Lounge: Round 18
Grandstand's Ned Hall and Clint Wheeldon catch up on the latest news in the A-League.
Better with age
He is 40 years old with 11 world titles to his name but Kelly Slater says he is a better all-round surfer now than he was 20 years ago.
The Dribble: February 20
Peter Walsh
Peter Walsh and Matt Clinch take a look at the latest in NBL, WNBL and basketball news from around the world.
Cow Corner
Dan Lonergan, Peter Newlinds
Grandstand's Dan Lonergan and Peter Newlinds take guard for their weekly look at the cricketing world.
The Bell Lap
Luke Pentony
Grandstand’s Luke Pentony looks at the latest news and pressing issues in the world of track and field.
Strike Zone
Chris Coleman talks baseball, in particular the thrilling ABL Championship Series won by Perth Heat.
Zane is based in the sporting hot-bed of Townsville in North Queensland.
Jim Maxwell is the most experienced cricket commentator at the ABC.
Josh was the first full-time sports reporter in the ABC at Ballarat.
Drew is one of Australia's most experienced sports commentators.
Based in Hobart, Peter is Grandstand's Sydney-Hobart yacht race expert.
Steve is recognisable as the face of Grandstand Sport on ABC TV.
Perth-based Karen is one of the voices of Grandstand summer.
Peter says his job with Grandstand is the best job in the world.
Audio
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights from Sri Lanka's 51-run win over India at the Gabba.
Use our interactive map to find out where Ricky Ponting scored his ODI centuries.
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The ABC Football magazine, edited by Grandstand Gerard Whateley, is your essential season guide.
St Kilda coach Scott Watters is confident his leadership group contains the eventual successor to talismanic skipper Nick Riewoldt.
Audio
Raiders chief executive Don Furner says clubs like his need the 2013 salary cap to be set now to help sign players.
Greg Inglis will miss the opening round of the NRL season with scans confirming a minor fracture and sprained ligaments in his left ankle.
Grandstand counts down to the start of the 2012 Super Rugby season with a look at the Brumbies' prospects.
Video
Paul Kennedy went behind the scenes with the Melbourne Rebels and spoke with coach Damien Hill in an exclusive interview.
Grandstand's Gold Coast reporter Zane Bojack explains why he was appalled at the treatment of Gold Coast coach Miron Bleiberg.
Audio
Grandstand's Ned Hall and Clint Wheeldon catch up on the latest news in the A-League.
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