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Melbourne United guard Tyson Walker scored 24 points in the team's NBL win over the Phoenix. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumUnited bounce back, unpick Phoenix for Throwdown win

A tight contest between the NBL's top two sides was blown open after halftime as Melbourne United broke down South East Melbourne for an 11-point derby win.

Murray Wenzel

Marianna Tolo has tipped in the winning basket for the Bendigo Spirit against the luckless Capitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumTolo delivers final moment magic to down Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have held on to defeat the UC Capitals in a see-sawing contest, with Izzy Borlase and Marianna Tolo stepping up to claim the WNBL victory.

Sebastian Tan

City have won the the first Melbourne derby of the ALM season by defeating the Victory 2-0. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCity beat Victory despite Mata spark in ALM derby

A star turn from Juan Mata wasn't enough for Melbourne Victory to claim A-League Men derby bragging rights, with Melbourne City triumphing 2-0.

Anna Harrington

What will Jofra Archer produce for England this summer?

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JOHNSON: Poms living in the past with ‘highlight reel’ Jofra

Since Jofra Archer’s debut in 2019 when he rattled Steve Smith, he has barely played Test cricket. Yet the way he is spoken about it sounds like he’s played 100 Tests, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Super Smink wins the 2025 Lee Steere Stakes for jockey Chris Parnham.

RACINGCommentsMorton bangs home Ascot double, including big race top two

Dan Morton capped a red-letter day in the Group 2 $300,000 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m), quinella’ing the event with stable star Super Smink and able second-stringer In Good Order.

Hayden King

King Of Light wins the 2025 Fairetha Stakes for jockey William Pike.

RACINGKing Of Light remains unbeaten with Fairetha triumph

Already foremost in the betting for both the WA Guineas and Northerly Stakes prior, smart youngster King Of Light only enhanced his reputation as he kept his undefeated record intact in the Fairetha Stakes.

Hayden King

Amy Atwell has had a tough start to the season.

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx coach takes blame for Atwell’s shooting woes

Perth Lynx star Amy Atwell has made her name as a three-point weapon, but she’s been horribly off target this season, and now the club’s coach is blaming himself for not making her job easier.

Craig O'Donoghue

Casey Prather has fallen just shy of a double-double in leading Brisbane to victory in Tasmania. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumPrather keeps cool as Bullets edge out JackJumpers

The JackJumpers have lost another tight home game, Brisbane star Casey Prather the difference with some clutch, final-minute plays.

Murray Wenzel

Auckland FC have hung on with nine men to win a lively Kiwi derby against the Phoenix in Wellington. (Masanori Udagawa/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumNine-man Auckland beat Phoenix in fiery A-League derby

Auckland FC striker Sam Cosgrove has struck a double but two red cards meant the Black Knights had to do it tough in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Justin Chadwick

Docker Sean Darcy and Blue Marc Pittonet.

AFLHow Dockers, Eagles can cash in on new ruck rules

Former West Coast ruck coach Ryan Turnbull predicts the AFL’s new ruck rules will usher in an exciting new era for big men in the game.

Glen Quartermain

Heavy rain has ended the final T20 clash in Brisbane early, handing the series to India. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketIndia win T20 series against Australia after washout

Lightning and rain at the Gabba has ensured India won the Twenty20 series against Australia after just 4.5 overs of India's innings in game five was possible.

Joel Gould

Nasa Hataoka (pic) is a co-leader with compatriot Yuna Araki after the Japan Classic's third round. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Australians won't contend during the final round of an LPGA Tour for the first time all Asian swing after Minjee Lee fell 14 shots behind at the Japan Classic.

Darren Walton

James McDonald celebrates Via Sistina’s win.

RACINGVia Sistina confirms Champion status in Flemington Group 1

Via Sistina once again lived up to the title of the Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington, putting on a show for what is likely to be her farewell appearance from Melbourne racing.

Hayden King

West Coast have lost their first ever final.

AFLWCommentsFinals pain will be Eagles’ long-term gain, insists Daisy

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce has stressed the pain of losing finals is an important and necessary part of the road to success, saying her group will learn a lot from their 41-point loss to Carlton.

Craig O'Donoghue

Marisa van der Meer (C) scored on her injury return to earn Wellington a point against Canberra. (Masanori Udagawa/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumPhoenix draw in Priestman's coaching return

Disgraced former Canada coach Bev Priestman's tenure as Wellington Phoenix boss has begun with a draw, while Melbourne City won a grand final rematch.

Joanna Guelas and Anna Harrington

Luke Palmateer during Bayswater City's 2025 Australian Championship Group D win over Sydney United.

SoccerCommentsPremiumBayswater out to continue proving naysayers wrong

Bayswater City captain Luke Palmateer says the club have taken heart from proving the doubters wrong as they set their sights on an Australian Championship quarter-final berth.

Ben Smith

Sophie McKay (R) has booted two third-quarter goals to help Carlton defeat West Coast. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumYoung gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph

Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.

Oliver Caffrey

Mia Austin paid tribute to Ben Austin with an emotional goal.

AFLW TRIBUTEVideoAFLW star pays tribute to late cousin Ben Austin: ‘Hearts break’

Emotions spilled over as Mia Austin was mobbed by teammates after kicking a goal.

Ben Sutton

Carlton’s Sophie McKay celebrates a goal.

AFLWCommentsEagles ROCKED! First-ever finals match one to forget

West Coast’s seven-season wait to achieve their AFLW dream turned into a November nightmare in a stunning 10-minute onslaught from Carlton to end their season in the elimination final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Bucks to victory in their NBA Cup title defence opener. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumGiddey's Bulls run over by red-hot Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has starred as the Milwaukee Bucks began their NBA Cup title defence with a 126-110 win over Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls.

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Drake Maye.

NFLCommentsPremiumFirst Down Under: NFL’s unlikely MVP emerging

Who deserves a nod in the NFL’s midseason awards? Ben O’Shea takes a look in his weekly column.

Ben O'Shea

West Coast's banner.

AFLWCommentsHorror weather DESTROYS Eagles banner for historic final

West Coast’s banner copped an absolute battering and barely stayed intact ahead of the club’s maiden finals fixture in Melbourne.

Craig O’Donoghue

Can Jofra Archer stay fit?

CricketCommentsMerv’s durability queries over English pace attack duo

Australian great Merv Hughes says concerns over the full-series availability of England’s pace bowling spearheads Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could have a sizable impact on their Ashes hopes.

Ben Smith

Scott Wootton and Lachie Wales look on after the loss to Central Coast.

SoccerCommentsInterim Glory coach eager to relieve ‘heavy weight’

Perth Glory interim coach Adam Griffiths believes a heavy few years are weighing on the mind of his squad, but is determined to ensure the dam wall bursts sooner rather than later.

Ben Smith