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‘Wouldn’t have gone 10m’: Hawks win kicking appeal after Tribunal rejects to hear victim’s evidence
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has been cleared to play after successfully downgrading his one-game suspension for kicking.
Full StoryCA cancels Afghanistan series again amid ‘marked deterioration in human rights’
Cricket Australia has cited a “marked deterioration in human rights” for women and girls in Afghanistan after cancelling a T20 series planned for August.
Full Story‘Was he right?’: Messy Burgess saga resurfaces amid fears of ‘deeper’ Souths issues
The sudden exit of Sam Burgess from South Sydney was one of the most controversial stories of the 2023 season, and after the club’s 0-2 start to the year and subsequent axing of halfback Lachlan Ilias, speculation around the messy fallout has resurfaced.
Full StoryPort’s new weapon has addressed two key needs in flag race… a ‘great test’ looms large
Ivan Soldo flourished in his first outing as Port Adelaide’s new ruckman, with his next mission to try and outduel former teammate Toby Nankervis as an exciting matchup looms.
Full Story‘F***ing conspiracy theories’: ‘Pissed off’ Tim Tszyu’s first interview on world title drama
Australia’s Tim Tszyu admits to being “pissed off” with Keith Thurman for withdrawing from his hyped Las Vegas blockbuster, but stresses the showdown is even bigger now with two belts on the line – and almost certainly a guaranteed superfight with American megastar Terence Crawford.
Full StoryBattling coaches swing axe in shock calls as Eels, Dragons name debutants: NRL Round 3 Teams
Jason Demetriou and Adam O’Brien have made the bold call of axing their halfback after just two rounds, with Lachlan Ilias and Jackson Hastings being relegated to the reserves this weekend.
Full StoryAnthony Edwards stuns with ‘dunk of the year’ contender; Lakers bounce back in big way: NBA Wrap
Anthony Edwards produced a monstrous dunk-of-the season contender as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 114-104 on the road.
Full StoryAustralian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka’s partner Konstantin Koltsov dies suddenly
World No. 2 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, is mourning the loss of her partner Konstantin Koltsov.
Full Story‘Absolute hero’: Aussie tennis star’s Storm Hunter’s ‘insane’ 36-hour US dash to continue rankings surge
Champion Australian doubles player Storm Hunter can achieve a new personal milestone in Miami over the next fortnight but she has already overcome a significant challenge just to qualify for the lucrative event in Florida.
Full Story‘I’m ready Kevvie’: Pangai Jr knocks back Bennett as Broncos reunion all but confirmed
Tevita Pangai Jr has ruled out a reunion with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and instead declared “I’m ready Kevvie”.
Full StoryTszyu’s new opponent locked in after cancellation drama as stakes raised with another title belt
Aussie champ Tim Tszyu will face American Sebastian Fundora with two world titles on the line next weekend after his planned Las Vegas bout with Keith Thurman had to be cancelled.
Full Story‘The Towering Inferno’: Why Tim Tszyu has been warned to avoid new opponent Sebastian Fundora
They call him ‘The Towering Inferno’.
Full StoryUnfortunate reality after Rd 1’s biggest upset; will lost Dog come back in? — AFL Rd 2 Team Tips
There were injuries aplenty in Round 1, meaning reinforcements are already required league wide.
Full StoryStar at a standstill, starving pup and a ‘waste of talent’: Baffling Dogs calls and what must change
Following a pre-season littered with wide-ranging expectations, the Western Bulldogs have had the exact start to the season they were trying to avoid.
Full StoryWouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t: NRL boss hits back at Latrell Mitchell accusation
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has vehemently denied Souths star Latrell Mitchell gets special treatment and that the sport is too afraid to sanction him after he escaped a fine for an expletive-filled post-game interview last week.
Full StoryHow perfect reply to ‘plastic’ fan question, touching act are proof of Ange Postecoglou’s biggest strength
Ange Postecoglou enters the international break with two weeks to get his team’s top-four tilt back on track as Tottenham targets a Champions League berth in his first season in charge.
Full Story‘Put some pride back in the jersey’: Broncos superstar’s burning Origin desire
Superstar prop Payne Haas has opened up about his desire for NSW to reach the Origin summit, the tragedy behind his name and the family troubles he’s had to overcome in recent years in a wide ranging interview with Fox League’s Yvonne Sampson.
Full StoryHow Hastings responded to shock axing as O’Brien takes action after brutal Knights start — Hoops
Newcastle playmaker Jackson Hastings is the latest halfback to pay the price for his club’s 0-2 start to the season with no.7 axed to NSW Cup.
Full StoryAFL-best two-game run sparks an impossible Swans selection call... with too many good answers
An incredible start to 2024 from Swans star Isaac Heeney has seen the utility join statistical rare air – and ignited discussion over how Sydney’s midfield will look when three of his star teammates come back from injury.
Full StoryO’Brien swings axe in shock call as halves replacement revealed: Teams Chat LIVE
Newcastle playmaker Jackson Hastings is the latest halfback to pay the price for his club’s 0-2 start to the season with no.7 axed to NSW Cup.
Full StoryWhat time is the Australian F1 Grand Prix and how can I watch?
The Australian Grand Prix returns to Albert Park this weekend, with two local stars on the grid for the first time in over a decade.
Full StoryMcKinnon — Ciraldo call that makes no sense... and ‘game changer’ star Bulldogs must chase
South Sydney’s decision to axe Lachlan Ilias is a staggering one because when you boil it down, Jason Demetriou is essentially throwing out an entire pre-season after just two games.
Full StoryTassie guernsey reality emerges after criticism as whopping 75k members locked in already
The Tasmania Devils have already signed up a whopping 75,000 foundation members, as it becomes clear the guernsey unveiled at their team launch won’t be the one they wear each week.
Full StoryPanthers’ $500k bid to retain rising star as trio of rivals circle — Transfer Whispers
Panthers rising star Taylan May is reportedly on the radar of three rival clubs amid Penrith powerbroker’s attempts to keep him at the foot of the mountain.
Full StoryEverything we know about AFL’s 19th team... and how Tassie becomes an instant winner
Nearly 35 years after Matthew Richardson stood among a crowd of passionate Tasmanians and cheered his state on to a massive upset over Victoria, the Richmond great proudly unveiled the jumper of the AFL’s newest team in Devenport on Monday night.
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