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Nikita Tszyu proved too strong for Oscar Diaz in their WBO super-welterweight showdown. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

BoxingPremiumTszyu good: Nikita preserves family's crazy legacy

Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu has preserved his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Spaniard Oscar Diaz in their super-welterweight showdown.

Darren Walton

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni argues with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior (3-R) in their ECL match. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumPrestianni's World Cup hopes hit by worldwide ban

Gianluca Prestianni's ban for using homophobic language on Vinicius Jr has been extended worldwide, with his World Cup selection now in serious doubt.

Jamie Gardner

Harley Reid at Eagles training.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAFL legend proposes outrageous Carlton play for Harley

An AFL legend has called for Carlton to be audacious in moving on from their current group to launch an outlandish play for West Coast star Harley Reid.

Jake Santa Maria

Jai Newcombe and James Sicily are expected to lead their team on Thursday.

AFLHawks co-captains train ahead of Dockers clash

Hawthorn co-captains Jai Newcombe and James Sicily appear set to take on Fremantle after participating in their side’s captain’s run at Optus Stadium.

Josh Kempton

Angus Brayshaw has had his insurance claim denied.

AFLCommentsPremiumBrayshaw’s concussion insurance claim rejected

Former Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw has had his concussion insurance claim rejected in the latest brutal blow for the premiership Demon.

Jake Santa Maria

Tylar Young has struggled in one-on-one duels this year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumOut with Young, in with the young: Jako wants Eagles switch

West Coast have been urged to pull the pin on Tylar Young after just eight games, with Glen Jakovich keen to see a change as stats reveal the recruit has conceded the most goals of any AFL player this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fan favourite Bryson DeChambeau would rather promote his You Tube channel if LIV Golf folds. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumPopular DeChambeau reveals plan if LIV Golf folds

Golf fans should not assume Bryson DeChambeau will simply return to the PGA Tour if the breakaway LIV league winds up, with the US star offering other ideas.

Carl Markham

Thousands of fans converge at Federation Square to cheer on Australia at the 2022 World Cup. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumFA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

Mohen Govender

Nick Watson of the Hawks celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumHodge: Where Dockers-Hawks blockbuster will be won and lost

Luke Hodge says Fremantle’s blockbuster clash with Hawthorn on Thursday night shapes as the most important game of the season so far for both sides — and he has had his say on where the game will be won.

Josh Kempton

Scott Tuia evades a tackle in round one against East Fremantle.

FootballPremiumScott Tuia is pushing for his first state appearance

Donnybrook’s Scott Tuia is leading the charge for South West WAFL stars as he pushes his case for a first state appearance in next weeks clash with the SANFL. 

Jack Penniment

The battles that could decide blockbuster clash.

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The five match ups that matter as Freo take on Hawks

They’re the two hottest teams in the competition, but one of Fremantle’s or Hawthorn’s unbeaten streaks will come to an end as we look at the five biggest match-ups that could swing Thursday night’s clash.

Jake Santa Maria

Jimmy Angel wins at Ascot for jockey Shaun O'Donnell

RACINGCommentsPremiumJimmy Angel flags a big few days for Russell Stewart

Russell Stewart flagged an auspicious few days when Jimmy Angel broke a frustrating run of outs to land a maiden victory at Ascot on Wednesday.

Hayden King

Leo Steed celebrates one of his two goals in round four against West Coast.

FootballPremiumSteed and Pickett have hit form at the right time

Swan Districts teammates Leo Steed and Sheldon Pickett have hit form at the right time after being selected in the squad for the WA State 18s program last month.

Jack Penniment

McVee returns as Jack Scrimshaw cops Hawks axe

AFLVideoCommentsFreo bring back McVee as Hawks make surprise defensive call

Fremantle have regained star recruit Judd McVee for their bumper clash against preliminary finalists Hawthorn at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Upper Great Southern player Shaun Shackley won a gold medal with WA at the nationals.

Gold medal PremiumShackley strikes gold as WA clinch first national five-peat

On his first crack in the under-21 State team, Woodanilling’s Shaun Shackley came home with gold after WA won their fifth straight national title in Canberra.

Claire Middleton

Fremantle will come up against one of the AFL’s premier small forwards in Nick Watson on Thursday.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy the ‘Wizard’ is so dangerous ahead of date with Dockers

Fremantle’s defence will need to confront one of the toughest tasks in football when they take on Hawthorn on Thursday night — stopping Nick Watson.

Josh Kempton

Luke Beveridge and Brad Scott are hopeful for clarity and funding following the AFL’s announcement full-time psych’s will be mandated at AFL and AFLW clubs. Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘Frustrating’: AFL coaches speak on psychs

Luke Beveridge and Brad Scott have had their say on the AFL’s newly-mandated full-time psychs for AFL and AFLW clubs.

Harvey Constable and Tyler Lewis

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has raised a concern about the AFL's illicit drugs policy. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBeveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.

Oliver Caffrey

Delta Amidzovski and Cam McEvoy model the Australian Commonwealth Games ceremony uniform. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumSwim ace has Games gap to fill in glittering resume

One of Australia's biggest stars in Glasgow has achieved nearly everything possible in his sport - except win an individual Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Roger Vaughan

Elijah Hewett has been receiving some advice from Elliot Yeo as he looks to increase his output.

AFLVideoComments‘I’ve been in his ear’: Yeo on helping Hewett return to form

There is no substitute for hard work. It’s a saying attributed to Edison, rather than Elliot or Elijah, but it’s one that Eagles veteran Yeo hopes his younger teammate Hewett will heed as he chases improvement.

Mitchell Woodcock

Allan Alaalatoa will return from a concussion for the ACT Brumbies against the Western Force. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumBrumbies regain key leader, Gordon returns for Reds

The Brumbies will welcome back Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa for their crunch clash against the Western Force while Carter Gordon returns for the Queensland Reds.

Sebastian Tan

Brownlow Medallist Matt Rowell is set to miss Gold Coast's clash against St Kilda. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLRowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return

Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.

Murray Wenzel

Julia Robinson of the Maroons and Yasmin Meakes of the Blues embrace following game one of the Women's State of Origin series.

AFLCommentsPARKER: AFL needs to understand visibility matters

NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.

Georgie Parker

Mike Wells has resigned as coach of the Adelaide 36ers to return to America. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'Heavy heart': Adelaide 36ers coach calls it quits

The Adelaide 36ers are searching for a new coach after Mike Wells quit to return to his native United States.

Steve Larkin