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AFLWCommentsPremiumWest Coast hungry to break derby duck

West Coast defender Charlie Thomas is not hiding the fact the Eagles want to finally break their derby duck in next week’s clash with Fremantle. 

Caitlin Bassett

AFLVideoPremiumNo deal! Stubborn Tigers to take Bolton trade the distance

Shai Bolton’s move to Fremantle could go down to the wire as Richmond remain staunch in wanting the Dockers’ top two first-round draft picks.

Mitchell Woodcock

SoccerSocceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Melbourne City attacker Mathew Leckie is no certainty to feature in their A-League Men season opener but is confident he can quickly hit his straps.

Anna Harrington

Rugby Union'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.

Murray Wenzel

AFLComments‘I have a lot to repay’: Garcia delighted to stay at kennel

West Australian Riley Garcia says he wants to repay the Western Bulldog’s faith after turning his back on his home state to sign a new deal at the kennel.

Aaron Kirby

BaseballLindor grand slam shoots Mets into championship series

Francisco Lindor's grand slam home run was the difference as the New York Mets progressed to the NLCS for the first time since 2015.

Roger Vaughan

TennisLleyton Hewitt's son Cruz making his own way in tennis

Former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is enjoying watching on as his teenage son Cruz attempts to carve out his own tennis career.

Anna Harrington

AFLCommentsPremium‘Didn’t happen’: Rory Lobb shuts down trade rumours

After being linked to a trade in the middle of the season, Western Bulldogs tall Rory Lobb has cleared up what really happened.

News Corp Australia

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Turbo opens up on Dockers after birth of second child

In her first interview since giving birth to her second child, Fremantle’s greatest AFLW player, Kiara Bowers, says she is loving being around the club after a stint in hospital.

Jackson Barrett

BasketballLady Liberty: Aussie central to WNBA club's title chase

Sandy Brondello has a long list of achievements but admits a second WNBA title, two months after the Opals' unlikely run to Olympic bronze, would top them all.

Murray Wenzel

Rugby LeagueEels to let captain Gutherson explore options for 2026

Parramatta have granted fullback and captain Clint Gutherson the freedom to field offers from rival clubs for the 2026 NRL season.

George Clarke

GolfAussie LIV guns heading for home reunion

After a Mad Monday for Cameron Smith’s LIV team toasting their $20m success in the US, a reunion is set for Australia.

News Corp Australia

MotorsportPremiumPayne fastest in first Bathurst 1000 practice session

Supercars young gun Matt Payne has gone fastest in the opening Bathurst 1000 practice session at Mount Panorama.

Joanna Guelas

Shred it Great Southern surfers carve at the annual Surf League event

A talented squad of Albany Boardriders finished fifth at the recent Surf Boardroom Surf League held at Perth’s iconic Scarborough Beach last weekend.

Harry Grigson

CricketLyon ready to bowl more overs as Green faces surgery

Cameron Green looks set to miss the Test summer through a back injury but Nathan Lyon is confident in the depth of Australia's bowling stocks.

Jasper Bruce and Scott Bailey

Rugby LeagueJohnson back from retirement to rescue injury-hit Kiwis

Recently-retired star Shaun Johnson has come to New Zealand's rescue, joining the Kiwis' undermanned squad for rugby league's Pacific Championships.

Jasper Bruce

FootballPremiumFootball legend wins $300k A-League stoush

Rather than be banned by FIFA until mid-2026 from signing players, Macarthur FC will pay the club’s former high-profile coach a compensation fee.

Marco Monteverde

AFLHawks’ explosive claims against alleged racism victim

Hawthorn has hit back at its former players - which have accused it of mistreating them - with their own allegations against the Hawks stars.

Rugby LeaguePremiumBears backflip on licence fee as bid on 'life support'

The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.

Jasper Bruce

TennisDe Minaur's ATP Finals, Davis Cup hopes in balance

Alex de Minaur's hopes of returning for Australia's Davis Cup tilt and reaching the ATP Finals hang in the balance as he battles injury.

Anna Harrington

SoccerRejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

New Sydney FC striker Kyah Simon wants to force her way back into the Matildas' set-up after a wretched run with injury, as does Emily Gielnik.

George Clarke and Anna Harrington

BasketballCommentsPremiumFiebich’s rise from NBL1 West to WNBA championship series

Warwick Senators didn’t know what to expect when German Leonie Fiebich arrived in Perth in 2022, and little did she know that season would propel to her to a WNBA career that could include a championship.

Craig O'Donoghue

Rugby UnionForce land reigning Super Rugby MVP in massive boost

Western Force have poached last year’s Super Rugby W MVP in a major coup just days out from their opening pre-season game. 

Jackson Barrett

TennisKyrgios on track for Melbourne Park return: Open chief

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes injury-ravaged showman Nick Kyrgios will make his long-awaited return to the tournament in 2025.

Anna Harrington