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South Fremantle held off a gallant Swans.

WAFLCommentsPremiumBulldogs make it eight straight despite Swans' defiance

South Fremantle have weathered a second-half storm from Swan Districts to end their Steel Blue hoodoo and take an eighth straight league win by 13 points on Saturday.

Jake Santa Maria

East Perth were far too good for Boorloo.

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals find true North in thumping win over Demons

East Perth have found true North, putting on a midfield clinic to roll over Boorloo and separate themselves from the finals-chasing pack at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Arcadia Park wins the 2025 Aquanita Stakes for jockey Clint Johnston-Porter

RACINGCommentsPremiumArcadia Park does mum proud by winning Aquanita Stakes

It could easily be argued that Arcadia Park was destined to win Saturday’s Listed $125,000 Aquanita Stakes (2019m) from the moment he was born when realising history of a decade in the making.

Hayden King

Disappointed Dogs players leave Marvel Stadium after their 11-point loss to the Crows. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBulldogs again found wanting against finals contenders

The Western Bulldogs finished hard in Saturday's loss to Adelaide, but they are now 1-7 this season against other AFL finals contenders.

Roger Vaughan

South West's Jesse Crichton.

Country championshipsCommentsPremiumPeel and South West through to division one decider

Peel and South West will face off in the division one grand final of football’s Country Championships after both teams won three of their four games through the pool stage.

Josh Kempton

Queensland squad member Josh Kerr (right) was sanctioned for comments about referee Ashley Klein.

Rugby LeagueCommentsPremiumPlease explain: NRL sanctions Kerr over Klein comments

Queensland extended Origin squad member Josh Kerr has been issued a breach notice by the NRL for comments he made about referee Ashley Klein.

Joel Gould

Josh Adams has starred for Wales, who ended an 18-Test losing streak with victory in Japan. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumTest torment over for Wales with Brave Blossoms win

A relieved Wales outfit have beaten hosts Japan to snap their 18-game losing run in Test rugby.

Staff Writers

Reuben Ginbey has become a linchpin to West Coast’s defence.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumGinbey at home in defence ahead of duel with Coleman bolter

West Coast young gun Reuben Ginbey has opened up on his pivot from a midfield workhorse to one of the game’s top emerging defenders ahead of a clash a Coleman Medal fancy.

Jackson Barrett

Championship leader Broc Feeney scored a convincing win in the second Townsville race. (HANDOUT/EDGE PHOTOGRAPHICS)

MotorsportPremiumSpeedy pit stop sets up emphatic Supercars win

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney pulled off an epic pit-stop overtake in Townsville to secure his sixth win from his past seven races.

Oliver Caffrey

Rhett Bazzo has been backed to fill Jeremy McGovern’s void at the Eagles.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumBazzo-ball! Returning Eagle could fill McGovern’s void

West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo has been backed to make a career as an interceptor in the wake of club legend Jeremy McGovern’s retirement. 

Jackson Barrett

West Coast Fever star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard is the best shooter in the world.

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World’s best shooter unstoppable for Fever ahead of finals

She’s the world’s best goal shooter and arguably the greatest netballer of all time, so it comes as no surprise that Janiehle Fowler-Nembhard will be the most crucial player for minor premiers West Coast Fever.

Mitchell Woodcock

Molly Picklum has booked her spot in the WSL Finals with a first-up win in South Africa. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumAussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL's final five

A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.

Murray Wenzel

Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu left the field after injuring her foot against the Black Ferns. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumPalu injury blow as Wallaroos feel Black Ferns' force

The Wallaroos held New Zealand at bay in a promising first half before succumbing in Wellington for a 29th consecutive loss, 37-12 to their trans-Tasman rivals.

Murray Wenzel

The Crows had plenty of reasons to smile after beating the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSix of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows' 'statement' win

Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.

Roger Vaughan

West Coast must cull their list cloggers.

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Hasleby: The players Eagles could cull at season’s end

The incredible start of mid-season draftee Tom McCarthy’s career at West Coast has proven how you can find diamonds in the rough. 

Paul Hasleby

Katie Taylor (left) and Amanda Serrano trade punches in their super lightweight bout in New York. (AP PHOTO)

BoxingPremiumTaylor holds off Serrano, Aussie's historic MSG victory

Katie Taylor has beaten Amanda Serrano for the third time, while an Australian joined her as an undisputed boxing world champion.

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Harry Edwards of the Eagles is tackled by Jake Stringer.

AFLVideoMcGovern's legacy lives on for besieged Eagles backs

West Coast key back Harry Edwards has been on the Eagles' list since 2017 but has come of age this year as the club's No.1 key defender.

Justin Chadwick

Defender Harry Edwards (l) has found his groove in the AFL and ready to fight on with the Eagles. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMcGovern's legacy lives on for besieged Eagles backs

West Coast key back Harry Edwards has been on the Eagles' list since 2017 but has come of age this year as the club's No.1 key defender.

Justin Chadwick

St Kilda's Max "Moose" Heath (r) will make his AFL debut on Sunday against Sydney. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Work your arse off': age-old advice for Saints

St Kilda will take a four-game losing streak into Sunday's home game against Sydney, while the Swans must win to keep their fading AFL finals hopes alive.

Roger Vaughan

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace have been dropped from the Europa League over club ownership issues. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumUEFA drop bombshell as Crystal Palace demoted

English Premier League Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League over a club-ownership issue.

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Liam Ryan missed West Coast’s training session in Adelaide on Saturday.

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Sore premiership star in doubt for Eagles’ clash with Power

There is a cloud over West Coast premiership star Liam Ryan ahead of the club’s clash with Port Adelaide on Sunday as he battles soreness.

Jackson Barrett

Newcastle have paid STG75 million pounds to sign striker Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumEPL giants Newcastle pay big money for top striker

Premier League big guns Newcastle have splashed out $A113 million to bring striker Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.

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Liverpool have retired the No.20 jersey in tribute to late striker Diogo Jota. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumForever 20: Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's number

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool have retired the No.20 shirt worn by late striker Diogo Jota.

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James Slipper says the Wallabies let themselves down last time they faced the touring Lions. (AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.

Melissa Woods and Savannah Meacham