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Port Adelaide put the squeeze on Essendon in their big win at Adelaide Oval. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPort skipper injured as Bombers slump again

Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.

Steve Larkin

Kristian Blummenfelt crosses the finish line to win the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TriathlonPremiumBlummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

After having a rare off day earlier this month in New Zealand, Norwegian star Kristian Blummenfelt returned to top form at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon.

Roger Vaughan

Bailey Williams was dominant in the WAFL for West Coast.

AFLCommentsPremiumWilliams presses AFL claims with massive WAFL practice match

Before West Coast take on North Melbourne in their first home game of the AFL season, several of their players lined up in a WAFL practice game against East Fremantle. Here’s the fringe Eagles who impressed.

Josh Kempton

The Matildas had a great Asian Cup tournament before falling short in the final.

SoccerCommentsPremiumMATILDAS RATINGS: Every player ranked after trophy near-miss

A gallant but heartbreaking loss in the final to Japan was how the Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup ended — but how did their players perform across the entirety of the tournament?

Ben Smith

Gold Coast's Bailey Humphrey has been banned for two matches over a dangerous tackle charge. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHumphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined

GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.

Justin Chadwick

Trent Rivers is happy to play a constantly-changing role for Melbourne.

AFLCommentsPremiumMore midfield time or stay at half-back? Rivers has his say

Trent Rivers has been floated as a candidate for more midfield time in a new-look Melbourne side, and the East Fremantle product has had his say over his positional preference.

Josh Kempton

Newcastle have scored a 2-1 win at Sydney FC, with Kota Mizunuma among their scorers. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJets beat Sydney to close on A-League Men premiership

Newcastle have claimed a thrilling 2-1 win over Sydney FC to take a massive step towards their first A-League Men premiership.

Anna Harrington

Patrick Voss of the Dockers taunts Harrison Petty.

AFLPetty crime: Dockers star cops misconduct penalty

Fremantle fan favourite Pat Voss has been hit with a misconduct fine for taunting Melbourne defender Harrison Petty in an incident that has divided the footy world.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jobe Shanahan of the Eagles warms up.

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LIVE: Eagles with golden chance to earn first win

West Coast’s clash with North Melbourne has been labelled winnable, but they will need to be sharp after the Kangaroos touched up Port last week. Follow all the action with our live blog.

Aaron Kirby

Sportsmans have claimed their eighth A-grade one day title

CricketPremiumSportsman sting Wanderers for eighth A-grade title

Sportsmans are the Geraldton Bendigo Bank Cricket League champions for an eighth time after last Saturday’s six-wicket win over Wanderers.

Victor Tanti

A late goal by Emma Hawkins (right) helped Canberra United take the points against Adelaide. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumHawkins hammers it home as Canberra pip Adelaide in ALW

Emma Hawkins has spearheaded Canberra United to a 3-2 win over Adelaide United after the visitors' goalkeeper made a game-defining mistake at McKellar Park.

Sebastian Tan

Fremantle leader Andrew Brayshaw has addressed teammate Pat Voss’s on-field antics.

AFLComments‘Has a few screws loose’: Brayshaw addresses Voss antics

Fremantle leader Andrew Brayshaw has addressed teammate Pat Voss’s on-field antics, joking he has ‘a few screws loose’.

Aaron Kirby

The Matildas have rallied around Caitlin Foord after her off night in the Asian Cup final defeat. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMatildas rally behind Foord as Kerr faces club limbo

While Sam Kerr's club future is in limbo, the Matildas have thrown their support around Caitlin Foord after a forgetful night in their Asian Cup final loss.

George Clarke

Top Fremantle draftee Adam Sweid showed promising signs for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo’s top draft pick stakes claim for Peel

Top Fremantle draftee Adam Sweid has given an indication he’ll be pressing for an early AFL call-up after impressing in a WAFL practice match on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan speaks to goal attack Sasha Glasgow.

Super Netball 2026CommentsFever look to steady amid ‘bumpy ride’ to start season

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan says his side is ‘still in a pretty good place’ despite being handed a reality check in the form of a 13-goal defeat to Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tasmania forward Jed Hagan celebrates a goal.

AFLPremiumDevil we know: West Aussie stars in Tassie’s VFL debut

Former East Fremantle forward Jed Hagan is a step closer to his AFL dream after starring in Tasmania’s VFL debut on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Freo players take in Saturday night’s win.

AFLCommentsThe BIG change to the way Dockers players sing the club song

Keen-eyed observers would have noticed something different when Freo players belted out the club anthem after Saturday night’s win. Here’s what’s changed - and who’s responsible for it.

Chris Robinson

Defensive maestro Dyson Daniels (left) had a high-scoring game to help Atlanta beat Golden State. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballDaniels matches NBA career high as Hawks soar to sixth

LeBron James has broken the record for most regular season NBA games played with his 1612th appearance, and Aussie Dyson Daniels has played another stunner.

Staff Writers

Movsar Evloev punches Lerone Murphy during their UFC featherweight bout in London. (AP PHOTO)

BoxingPremiumVolkanovski keen to prove point against UFC's grapplers

Russia's Movsar Evloev set himself up for a potential UFC title fight against Aussie champion Alexander Volkanovski by beating England's Lerone Murphy.

Staff Writers

Awer Mabil has earned his Socceroos squad recall after a lengthy absence. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMabil's lifeline sends message to forgotten Socceroos

Jason Geria has held up Awer Mabil's Socceroos recall as proof Tony Popovic will leave no stone unturned heading into this year's World Cup.

George Clarke

Alana King is Australia's best ODI spinner, but chances in the T20 World Cup could still beckon. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumKing offers selectors more headaches with T20 wickets

Alana King has taken 2-25 to help bowl Australia to a T20 win over West Indies, stopping a potential upset and again strengthening her World Cup claims.

Scott Bailey

Karis Davidson has been in fine form at the LPGA Tour's Founder Cup. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumDavidson firing on LPGA Tour as Kim eyes runaway win

South Korea's Hyo Joo Kim is the runaway leader at the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup, five clear of Nelly Korda after three rounds.

Staff Writers

Royals' A-Grade side pose with their medals. Jacki Elezovich

adca grand finalPremiumLions hoist third flag with narrow grand final win

Royals won their third flag in six seasons as they overcame Manypeaks by one run in a thrilling Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade final at Turf North on Saturday.

Jacki Elezovich

Hannah Green has capped off an amazing month by claiming the Australian WPGA Championship. (AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremium'Crazy month' as Green completes historic triple treat

Hannah Green has become the first Australian golfer to win three consecutive major-tour titles after triumphing by four shots at the WPGA Championship.

Murray Wenzel