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SurfingPremiumWright on track at Bells Beach

An Australian surfing great powered through her heat at Bells Beach on Friday to qualify for the round-of-16.

Marco Monteverde

Brisbane's Jordan Riki say no-one can feel secure in their positions ahead of the Warriors clash. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremium'No-one is safe': Broncos internal battles drive hunger

The Broncos have several positions in 2025 and beyond far from settled and forward Jordan Riki says the battle for spots is bringing out the best in the squad.

Joel Gould

Bayley Kuenzle will play his first game of the season this weekend.

Rugby unionCommentsReturning Kuenzle ready to meet Hurricanes head-on

Western Force coach Simon Cron has backed the returning Bayley Kuenzle to thrive in a finals-like atmosphere as they prepare for a crucial, finals-shaping clash with the Hurricanes.

Ben Smith

Perth Redbacks' Anneli Maley and Perry Lakes Hawks' Matt Leary are among the players who could feature in Albany's NBL1 West double header.

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The West Australian exclusive
Redbacks and Hawks coming to Albany for NBL1 West fixtures

Albany will play host to a double header of NBL1 West games with Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks coming for a basketball showcase later this year.

Cameron Newbold

JesseHogan will not play for GWS against Adelaide after being ruled out with a calf injury. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGiants lose Hogan to calf injury ahead of Crows clash

GWS star Jesse Hogan has been ruled out of their match against Adelaide with calf tightness and will be replaced by Xavier O'Halloran.

Joanna Guelas

Paul Roos has labelled West Coast’s decision to manage skipper Oscar Allen for their Good Friday clash as “absolutely ridiculous”.

AFLVideoComments‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Premiership coach blasts Allen rest

Former premiership coach Paul Roos has slammed West Coast’s decision to manage skipper Oscar Allen for their Good Friday clash as ‘absolutely ridiculous’ and ‘illogical’.

Aaron Kirby

Tonga star Jason Taumalolo is hailed by fans at a training session during last year's Pacific Cup. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueTonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup

Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.

Joel Gould

Fremantle Dockers training at the MCG

AFLVideoCommentsDockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

Shayne Hope

Fremantle were left to train on this.

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Sandy, small, & sub-standard: Freo’s training woes laid bare

Fremantle players spent the morning training at a Victorian high school avoiding holes, the cricket pitch and large patches of dirt. It’s time for the AFL to step in and fix this mess, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne will end his eight-year Sydney FC stint at the end of the season. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerSocceroos' World Cup hero Redmayne leaves Sydney FC

Decorated Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne will leave the club at the end of the A-League Men season after making only seven appearances this campaign.

Joanna Guelas

Fremantle defender Heath Chapman

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumShock sub call which told Chapman how deep Freo’s defence is

Fremantle defender Heath Chapman was picked as the sub in round one and that move was an early reminder of how difficult is is going to be to get a game in the Dockers’ backline this season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hannah Green is gunning for her third straight LA Championship title. (AP PHOTO)

GolfTop-ranked Aussie stumbles in bid for LA 'three-peat'

Australian Hannah Green has plenty of work to do if she is to win a third straight LPGA title in Los Angeles, finishing the first round in tied 44th.

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St Kilda forward Max King (C) needed more knee surgery, meaning his return is delayed again.

AFLCommentsKnee surgery delays Saints' King for another six weeks

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the club has hidden nothing after key forward Max King needed more knee surgery, further delaying his AFL comeback.

Roger Vaughan

Toff Sipley, making his way to the sin bin here, will face the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle. (Brett Costello/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumManly's Sipley sent straight to judiciary for hip-drop

Manly, in the midst of a form slump and injury crisis, had those woes compounded with prop Toff Sipley referred directly to the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle.

Joel Gould

All eyes will be on Noah Balta when Richmond host Gold Coast. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumTigers court controversy with Balta's polarising return

Noah Balta's controversial return for Richmond against Gold Coast comes three days before he's sentenced in court for assault.

Steve Larkin

James Tedesco hasn’t given up on winning back his Blues jersey. NRL Imagery

NRLPremiumTedesco and Edwards in battle to be Blues No.1

James Tedesco has shown that age is just a number as the former Blues skipper continues to put pressure on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot.

Martin Gabor

Roosters No.1 James Tedesco says he's showing the benefits of a rare full pre-season of training. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueTedesco unburdened by Origin talk ahead of Edwards bout

As he goes head to head with Dylan Edwards, James Tedesco says he's playing with a clearer mind without constant speculation over his Origin credentials.

George Clarke

Ken Hinkley's right-hand man Josh Carr will replace him as Port Adelaide coach at the end of 2025. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGood, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

Roger Vaughan

Audrey Griffin was found in Erina Creek in NSW’s Central Coast. supplied

NewsPremiumPolice go public after Ironwoman found dead

Police are hoping a mystery man holds new clues on how a teenage girl came to be found partially submerged in a lake after a night out with friends.

Alexandra Feiam

There are only six players who have reached 400 games in AFL history.

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Value of longevity rising as AFL learns wisdom of experience

There are only six players who have reached 400 games, and just a further handful who have exceeded 350 games. That’s not really a lot, considering how long our game has been played for, writes Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Julian Heaven has flagged his desire to play for the Wallabies, rather than four other options. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumThe Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.

Darren Walton

Manchester United's Harry Maguire (l) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumAmorim going all out to secure Europa League glory

Manchester United have beaten Lyon 5-4 in a show-stopping Europa League quarter-final victory, giving manager Ruben Amorim his finest moment at the Red Devils.

Simon Peach

Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa has declared for the 2025 NBA draft.

BasketballVideoCommentsWildcats Next Star officially declares for NBA draft

Spanish forward Izan Almansa is hoping to become the latest Perth Wildcats Next Star to achieve his NBA dream, officially declaring for the 2025 draft.

Aaron Kirby

Joel Dahmen (r), in discussion with Jason Day at another tourney, shot a 10-under 62 in Punta Cana. (AP PHOTO)

GolfJoel Dahmen shoots course-record to grab Puntacana lead

Joel Dahmen was eight shots behind before he even teed off and then set the course record with a 10-under 62 to take a two-shot lead in Corales.

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