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Moto GPMiller wins again after 'speeding ticket'

Australian MotoGP gun Jack Miller has overcome a host of dramas to win the French Grand Prix at Le Mans and thrust himself into the world title picture.

Ian Chadband

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Braden QuartermaineCommentsPremium
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Fremantle’s top-eight troubles to be tested

Since Ross Lyon’s departure, Fremantle are 2-9 against top-eight teams under Justin Longmuir. Which is not to say Lyon’s sacking was wrong, because it was a decision that went beyond on-field results.

Braden Quartermaine

Tagging roleCommentsPremiumThe lessons Serong took away from Merrett tag

The Bombers coach didn’t like the job he did, but Caleb Serong’s role in Fremantle’s loss to Essendon was worth more than the four points on offer.

Craig O'Donoghue

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opinion
Mark DuffieldCommentsPremium
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North’s win was one for the battlers

While the entitled fans of successful clubs claim that only premierships matter, the die-hard fans of struggling clubs will tell you that moments matter and restore their faith in the game’s soul.

Mark Duffield

Tough trotCommentsPremiumWildcats look at resting stars amid hectic schedule

Trevor Gleeson will seek to take advantage of the Wildcats’ ladder position in the coming games by resting some of his biggest names in a bid to avoid injury during a tough stretch in the schedule.

Craig O'Donoghue

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The West Australian exclusive
Second chanceCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Relief and pride: Lynch happy to be a Hockeyroo again

For five months Rachael Lynch fought to keep her 223-game, 14-year international hockey career alive, now she’s preparing to push for an Olympic Games berth.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rugby LeagueEse'ese hit stuns Titans, judiciary awaits

Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook couldn't believe that prop Herman Ese'ese rushed out of the line and hit Brian To'o high, given the NRL's crackdown.

Scott Bailey

Rugby UnionBrumbies not happy with 'romantic' loss

The Queensland Reds and the Crusaders will face off at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night in the marquee match of round two of the Trans-Tasman competition.

Justin Chadwick

SoccerWSW ready to fight for A-L finals berth

After copping a 5-1 loss to Perth Glory, Western Sydney will lick their wounds ahead of the four games that will define their A-League finals hopes.

Anna Harrington

SoccerAdelaide switch focus to Perth Glory in AL

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart is already plotting Glory's demise when the Reds travel to Perth for their crucial fixture.

Lee Gagliardi

AFLEagle Liam Ryan on track for early return

West Coast are set to be boosted by the return of Liam Ryan and Shannon Hurn for the AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney at Giants Stadium.

Justin Chadwick

SoccerMontemurro's nine-goal Arsenal farewell

Arsenal's Australian boss Joe Montemurro has ended his successful managerial reign at the Gunners with a 9-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Women's FA Cup.

AAP

SportTiramisu for Swiatek after double bagel

Polish teenager Iga Swiatek reckoned she'd earned some tiramisu after destroying Karolina Pliskova 6-0 6-0 in the most one-sided Italian Open final ever.

AAP

SoccerKane takes Golden Boot lead in Spurs win

Harry Kane has scored a Premier League-leading 22nd goal of the season in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Wolves, increasing his chances of a third Golden Boot.

AAP

CyclingBernal destroys rivals to take Giro lead

Colombian Egan Bernal has produced a tour de force at the Giro d'Italia, powering away on the climb to win the ninth stage and take hold of the Maglia Rosa.

AAP

SoccerFour-goal Keogh leads Glory past Wanderers

Perth's charge towards the A-League finals has kicked up a gear with birthday boy Andy Keogh scoring four in a 5-1 win over fellow contenders Western Sydney.

Anna Harrington

AFLKangaroo Thomas cops one-match AFL ban

North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will serve a one-match ban while Greater Western Sydney recruit Jesse Hogan and Richmond's Toby Nankervis have been fined $2000.

Justin Chadwick

Duff’s dozenCommentsPremiumRed-hot Hogan awaits Eagles

Jesse Hogan gave the Giants a sneak preview of what he can offer them with four second-quarter goals which helped them to a lead that got as big as 28 points in the third quarter.

Mark Duffield

A-League highlightVideoKeogh’s Sunday special stuns HBF Park

Perth Glory star Andy Keogh has scored one of the goals of the A-League season against Western Sydney Wanderers at HBF Park tonight. WATCH IT HERE

GSFL wrapPremiumLions power to 30th consecutive victory

All the action from round four of the Great Southern Football League at the weekend.

Taj Stubber and Cameron Newbold

Rugby LeagueCleary shines, Penrith extend NRL streak

Penrith captain Nathan Cleary has scored a hat-trick of tries and set up three more to lead the Panthers to a 48-12 flogging of a 12-man Gold Coast.

Scott Bailey

Cavalry is comingVideoSimmo hopes team, not heroes will push Eagles forward

West Coast coach Adam Simpson hopes the return of injured stars in the coming weeks will mean the team won’t have to rely on individual brilliance to win games.

Craig O'Donoghue

SoccerReds grind out A-League win over Brisbane

Adelaide United have scrapped for all three points in a 1-0 A-League win over Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium.

Lee Gagliardi

BasketballKings claim crucial NBL win over Adelaide

A day after announcing the departure of coach Adam Forde at the end of the NBL season, the Sydney Kings have claimed a 10-point victory over Adelaide.

Matt Encarnacion