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Bryson DeChambeau leads the way at the LIV Golf Singapore event at Sentosa Golf Club. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumDeChambeau leads in LIV Singapore as Aussie lurks

Marc Leishman is the best-placed Australian -- but superstar Bryson DeChambeau has forged clear of the LIV Singapore tournament field.

Ian Chadband

Casey Rowe during the Kalgoorlie District Pony Club’s 2024 Golden Nugget competition.

EquestrianPremiumLeading Perth coach in local visit

Top Perth coach Di Ould is leading a busy program this weekend at the Marshall Street headquarters.

Neale Harvey

Goldfields sprintcar driver Taylor Milling with Callum Williamson and Daniel Harding.

SpeedwayPremiumLocal driver takes up the fight at Perth Motorplex

Taylor Milling hopes to break his feature drought on Saturday night.

Neale Harvey

Murphy Reid of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

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DANIELS: ‘Truly special’ Reid has keys to Freo’s redemption

Fremantle must draw a line in the sand against Geelong and Murphy Reid might be the man holding the stick, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Kalgoorlie coach Aaron Pacey.

FootballPremiumPacey up for the challenge of lifting Kalgoorlie

Aaron Pacey led his first session at the helm of Kalgoorlie this week.

Neale Harvey

Champion boxer Mike Tyson’s quip that ‘everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face’ is something worth thinking about.

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What you can learn from the Mike Tyson philosophy

Champion boxer Mike Tyson’s quip that ‘everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face’ is something worth thinking about.

Justin Langer

Shane McCrorie.

Muay ThaiPremiumLocal fighter heads to Thailand training camp

Shane McCrorie hopes to win back his State title by year’s end.

Neale Harvey

Josh Lindsay has been touted as a future star.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumNew Eagle has more than just an elite kick to help him shine

To pigeonhole Josh Lindsay as just a lethal left foot would be an injustice to the broader skillset that has him touted as a future star for West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Justin Longmuir and the Dockers will be aiming high in 2026.

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No excuses for Dockers in 2026 flag pursuit

Fremantle were belted to the tune of 78 points by Geelong in round one last year but 2026’s repeat should prove a stark difference as the Dockers look to announce themselves as flag contenders.

Craig O'Donoghue

Josh Hanlon would like to see the Winter Paralympics held earlier because of warm temperatures. (HANDOUT/SPORT THE LIBRARY)

ParalympicsPremium'Bloody warm': winter Paralympians want earlier Games

Surviving a run down a slushy Cortina course, Australian skier Josh Hanlon has joined those who believe the Winter Paralympics should be held earlier.

Joanna Guelas

Andrew McGrath and his Bombers' teammates after their hiding at the MCG. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLA 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

Anna Harrington

Lloyd Meek was in fine form as the Hawks hammered Essendon at the MCG. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHawks' Mitchell delighted as dual rucks get rolling

After Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek combined with aplomb against Essendon, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell indicated two rucks is a winning formula he will stick with.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr is regaining all her old confidence after another Asian Cup goal for the Matildas. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumI've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.

Justin Chadwick

Minjee Lee enters the third round six shots shy of the leader at the Women's Australian Open. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumAussie women in contention to end 12-year open drought

A batch of local golfers are well-placed and daring to dream of a coveted win at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.

Steve Larkin

The Matildas found a way to win ugly.

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Two artistic touches add colour to Matildas’ messy canvas

Tournament, knock-out football is ugly - but amid the ugliness of the Matildas’ quarter-final win over North Korea, they scored two beautiful goals, and it proved enough.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr scoring against North Korea in the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup quarter-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMatildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

Justin Chadwick

Sam Kerr scored a cracking goal.

SoccerCommentsKerr strikes gold as Matildas triumph over North Korea

The Matildas have escaped by the skin of their teeth, surviving a North Korean onslaught to pinch a 2-1 win and secure their spot in the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal.

Ben Smith

Australian Ben Tudhope celebrates his second medal of the Winter Paralympics in Cortina. (AP PHOTO)

ParalympicsPremiumWhy Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Pushing away memories of a nightmare banked slalom run four years prior, Australia's star winter Paralympian Ben Tudhope has broken through for another medal.

Joanna Guelas

Hawks' Dylan Moore responded brilliantly against Essendon after a week in the headlines. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLMitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

Anna Harrington

Niall Thom has scored his first ALM goal to earn hosts Brisbane a point against the Wanderers. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumRoar's teenage debutant secures draw with WSW

Brisbane and Western Sydney have played out a 2-all draw in their A-League Men clash at Suncorp Stadium with teenager Niall Thom scoring on his Roar debut.

Joel Gould

Alex Johnston has broken the NRL's try-scoring record, surpassing Ken Irvine.

Rugby LeaguePremiumJohnston breaks NRL try-scoring record, fans rush field

Alex Johnston has become the most prolific try-scorer in NRL history by crossing for his 213th career try.

Jasper Bruce

Former Fremantle player and St Kilda coach Scott Watters has dared the Dockers to aim for a “minimum” grand final appearance this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumDockers should be aiming for grand final: Watters

Former Fremantle player and St Kilda coach Scott Watters has dared the Dockers to unleash a two-headed forward line beast and aim for a ‘minimum’ of a grand final appearance this season.

Glen Quartermain

Sarah Morgan has helped Adelaide United to a win against Perth. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAdelaide go second in ALW with comeback win over Perth

Adelaide's title quest in the ALW competition is alive after a 2-1 win over Perth, as Newcastle kept their finals hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Sydney.

Joel Gould

Perth Glory’s A-League Women finals hopes have taken a blow.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGutsy Glory downed by Reds as finals hopes take hit

Perth Glory’s A-League Women finals hopes have taken a blow after they could not take advantage of an early lead, going down 2-1 to Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. 

Ben Smith