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CricketFresh Whiteman injury forces WA into seventh change

Western Australia’s captain Sam Whiteman has been pulled out of the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania in Hobart starting today with a side strain. 

Jackson Barrett

BREAKINGSacked star’s sad Instagram message

NRL star Josh Addo-Carr has sent an emotional message to address his supporters after he was sacked by the Bulldogs on Thursday night.

Martin Gabor

MotorsportKiwi Lawson unapologetic for aggressive F1 driving

Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez have taken their F1 feud off the track with both drivers standing their ground after their collision at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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SoccerRoma coach Ivan Juric relieves pressure with win

Roma coach Ivan Juric may have bought some time with his job after a 1-0 win over Torino in Serie A.

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The NightlyMan found dead and champion Aussie fighter in coma

The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital after hotel staff heard a ‘commotion’ coming from his room.

Cameron Noakes

SoccerAtletico scrape past sixth-tier side in Spanish Cup

Julian Alvarez has spared Atletico Madrid's blushes after scoring two late goals against sixth-tier Unio Esportiva Vic to advance the team in the Spanish Cup.

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TennisDe Minaur powers into position for ATP Finals place

Alex de Minaur has defeated Briton Jack Draper to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals and provisionally join the top eight who will play the ATP Finals.

Ian Chadband

MotorsportPremium'Dick Dastardly' Verstappen hits back at his critics

Dutch F1 world champion Max Verstappen has hit back at his critics who have been slamming his driving tactics, telling them "I know what I'm doing".

Philip Duncan

AthleticsEthiopian marathoner Gemechu gets four-year doping ban

Ethiopian marathon runner Tsehay Gemechu has been banned for four years over suspected blood doping.

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CricketDonnellan blasts 87 runs in Hannans’ B-grade victory

Hannans, Great Boulder record first wins of new B-grade campaign.

Neale Harvey

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Dockers playing with house money in bid for finals heist

The odds were stacked against Walyalup, so this was a year in which the house was meant to win. But instead, the Dockers played their hand perfectly, writes Ben Smith.

Ben Smith

RacingVeteran trainer with a decision to make on gelding

Rickie Brown has no definitive plan for Stay Wealthy after winning the Laverton Cup.

Neale Harvey

FootballTigers’ boss heads into third season as president

Chris Bowie and Matt Worthington will lead the Tigers’ committee in 2025.

Neale Harvey

AFLPremiumDrama-plagued Demons about to announce review findings

Melbourne will announce the findings of two club reviews after turbulence at the AFL club, while player Joel Smith could face a lengthy ban.

Roger Vaughan

SoccerAmorim promises Man Utd decision after Sporting match

Ruben Amorim, the prime managerial target for Man Utd, will clarify his plans after he leads Sporting Lisbon in a Portuguese league game.

Staff Writers

BaseballWorld Series celebrations turn sour in Los Angeles

A bus was set on fire and stores were looted as rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the baseball World Series.

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Rugby UnionMarler's Haka comments spark criticism in New Zealand

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's criticism of the Haka, wondering if the England prop wishes he'd "articulated himself better".

Duncan Bech

TennisJordan Thompson reaches first Masters quarter-final

Australian Jordan Thompson has got to his first quarter-final at a Masters 1000 event, beating home favourite Adrian Mannarino to make the last eight in Paris.

Ian Chadband

CricketThunder avenge loss to Hurricanes in WBBL

Sydney Thunder have quickly avenged Monday's WBBL loss to the Hurricanes with their imports starring in a 33-run victory at North Sydney Oval.

Adrian Warren

Rugby UnionBeauden at 10 as NZ's Barrett boys target England

The three Barrett brothers will all play against England for the All Blacks at Twickenham, with Beauden pulling the strings at flyhalf.

Mitch Phillips

CricketIndia out to avoid home series sweep by Black Caps

India coach Gautam Gambhir says his team must be ready to adapt to meet any challenge as they attempt to avoid a home Test series sweep by New Zealand.

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CricketSouth Africa crush Bangladesh for 2-0 Test series sweep

South Africa have completed a comprehensive 2-0 Test series sweep of hosts Bangladesh, winning by an innings and 273 runs in Chittagong.

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AFLW CommentsKangaroos jump to new heights as undefeated season looms

Losing a grand final is perhaps the biggest pain in sport, but North Melbourne have used the hurt to drive them to a new unbeatable level this year.

Jake Santa Maria

BasketballMelbourne pour more NBL heat on under-fire Kings

Jack White was the star with 14 points and 11 rebounds as Melbourne United held off the gallant Sydney Kings for a third-straight NBL win.

Shayne Hope