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Western Force recruit Darcy Swain

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumSwain’s refreshing change as friends become foes

Western Force recruit Darcy Swain admits it will be a surreal feeling when he faces his former Brumbies teammates for the first time for his new team’s final hit-out prior to the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Ben Smith

Joel Curtis scored a century to win Perth the one-day premiership on Sunday.

BUSH AND ‘BURBS CommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: Run machine just can’t stop scoring tons

The remarkable Premier Cricket season of Perth star Joel Curtis has continued with a century to steer his side to a one-day premiership. 

Jackson Barrett

Luke Metcalf will wear the No.7 jersey for the Warriors against Cronulla. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumWarriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo

Andrew Webster will get his first look at the Warriors without superstar halfback Shaun Johnson, with the coach keeping rivals guessing on his replacement.

Melissa Woods

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker salutes the crowd after his record-breaking basket. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballSun beaming after shooting his way to NBA club record

Devin Booker has written himself into the Phoenix Suns' record books, a three-pointer helping him become the all-time leading scorer for the NBA franchise.

Staff Writers

Chloe Ainsworth will be rushed to Canberra to play Women’s National Cricket League matches for WA.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumWA race teen pace bowler in to Canberra for WNCL matches

Newly-crowned Young Cricketer of the Year Chloe Ainsworth will race to Canberra from the Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia to play for Western Australia later this week. 

Jackson Barrett

Travis Head can't see himself opening the batting in Australia despite his success at the top. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketTravis Head doubts he'll ever open batting in Australia

Travis Head played another blistering knock at the top of the order in the first Test against Sri Lanka, but doubts he'll ever face the new ball in Australia.

Jasper Bruce

Referees will be cracking down in 2025. Jonathan Ng

NRLPremiumNRL’s big call on rule changes for new season

Given the chance to introduce rule changes around sin-bins for head injuries the NRL has decided to have a look first.

News Corp Australia

Travis Head says Australia are perfectly poised to seal a first series win in Sri Lanka since 2011. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAussies tip another spin-friendly pitch in Sri Lanka

Australia expect they will need to go big on spin to win again in Sri Lanka as speculation surrounds Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the XI.

Jasper Bruce

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NRLStars everywhere in NRL teams for pre-season games

Everything in the world feels right again with the release of the first team list Tuesday of the season ahead of two key matches this weekend.

Martin Gabor

Northern zone's John Kay, Eastern’s Jon Sharp, South Western’s Gary Caffell and Southern’s Mark Schinzig.

BowlsPremiumSouth Western victorious at bowls championships at Emu Point

South Western took out the 2024-25 title at the annual men’s WA country inter zone round robin fours competition at Emu Point Bowling Club at the weekend, giving the zone their first win since 2019-20. 

Jacki Elezovich

Denmark-Walpole's Indi Coates-Ahomiro drives her team forward.

Round threePremiumMagpies too strong for Tigers in close round of GSFLW action

Denmark-Walpole strengthened their finals chances while North Albany and Albany couldn’t be separated in round three of the Great Southern Football League Women’s competition at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.

Jacki Elezovich

An ACL rupture has cast doubt over the AFL future of West Coast premiership star Dom Sheed. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEagles' AFL flag hero Dom Sheed suffers ACL heartbreak

West Coast wingman Dom Sheed has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, placing his AFL future in grave doubt.

Justin Chadwick

Several stars are working their way back from injury.

AFL CommentsPremiumPearce back as teammates firm for All Stars clash

Alex Pearce returned to training on Tuesday and there are good signs for another very important Fremantle star out of their midweek session. Here is what we saw at Cockburn.

Caitlin Bassett

Kansas City coach Andy Reid (l) shakes hands with Philadelphia Eagles mentor Nick Sirianni. (AP PHOTO)

NFLKansas in hot pursuit of first Super Bowl three-peat

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to take on powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs in a Superbowl rematch, and the mind games have begun.

Staff Writers

Musa Toure has secured a transfer to Danish club Randers, joining his brother Mohamed. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerToure brothers to link up at high-flying Danish club

Brothers Musa and Mohamed Toure are set to be reunited at Danish title contenders Randers after the former sealed a move away from the French second division.

George Clarke

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FootballKerr question Matildas coach won’t answer

The interim Matildas coach was peppered with questions about Sam Kerr and her future on Tuesday and didn’t have a lot of answers.

News Corp Australia

Dom Sheed has ruptured his ACL.

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AFLComments
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ACL nightmare: Eagles flag hero likely out for season

Dom Sheed’s AFL future hangs in the balance, with the 2018 flag hero likely to miss the entire season after rupturing his ACL at training. 

Jake Santa Maria

Jason Moloney's ring return from a failed world title defence will be a high-profile one. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

BoxingDethroned world champ's 'high-risk, high-reward' return

Jason Moloney's first fight since losing his world title in May will be back in Tokyo and full of jeopardy against a former kickboxing superstar.

Murray Wenzel

Nic White says the Western Force will aim to use the team's horror Super draw to their advantage. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionFire in the belly for 'stitched up' Western Force

Star Western Force scrumhalf Nic White says his team will have fire in their belly as they attempt to prove the doubters wrong and overcome a tough fixture.

Justin Chadwick

Bobby Hill (centre) and his fellow Magpies are hungry for success after missing the 2024 finals. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHurt of 2024 AFL finals flop driving Magpies: Hill

Collingwood gun forward Bobby Hill is adamant the Magpies will use the hurt of their 2024 AFL season to drive them to new heights this campaign.

Anna Harrington

Former world No.2 Petra Kvitova will be back playing competitive tennis in three weeks. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPetra Kvitova announces comeback after maternity break

Former world No.2 and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has announced her comeback date to tennis after giving birth.

Staff Writers

Adam Tomlinson could be heading west.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles meet with delisted Demon for defensive boost

West Coast are eyeing a late move to boost their defensive stocks after meeting with a recently discarded Demon.

Jake Santa Maria

Atlanta's Dyson Daniels (right) keeps a close eye on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballDashing Dyson leads Hawks to slump-busting NBA victory

Australian Dyson Daniels has played a huge role in helping his Atlanta Hawks snap an eight-game NBA losing streak with a 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Staff Writers

Kendenup's Jared Ballard after taking six wickets.

Thumping winPremiumBallard’s brilliant six-wicket haul sets up Kendenup victory

Kendenup strengthen their claims on a top two finish in the Great Southern Cricket Association after thumping Kojonup by nine wickets on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold