Wollongong fighter Alex Volkanovski has recovered from coronavirus to take on American Brian Ortega as he defends his UFC featherweight crown.

American star Travis Trice has agreed to a mutual termination of his NBL contract with the Illawarra Hawks because of his COVID-19 vaccination stance.

Francesco Bagnaia has won his second straight MotoGP race at the San Marino GP but his Australian teammate Jack Miller could only finish fifth.

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will place his unbeaten record on the line against Japan's Takesh Inoue in November as he builds up for his world title shot.

Morgan Cibilic's fairytale run to a surfing world title in his rookie season wasn't to be, the Australian out in the first round of the new finals format.

Retired surf champion turned commentator Mick Fanning has joked he would be blamed for a shark interrupting the men's WSL title final after his famous attack.