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Callum Brown of the Giants celebrated a goal during his side's away win over Port Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGWS finals hopes alive after sinking Port Adelaide

GWS, with Jake Stringer and Stephen Coniglio both kicking three goals, have banked a vital 12-point away win over Port Adelaide.

Steve Larkin

Jemima Montag celebrates her third straight gold medal.

SportCommentsWhat a Jem! Aussie completes golden three peat

It was brilliance personified for Australia in the women’s 10km race walk final, completing the perfect trifecta on the podium topped with a historic gold for Jemima Montag. 

Fraser Williams

Brandon Starcevich has seen some extra intensity emanating from Andrew McQualter this week.

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Eagles eager to honour ‘fired up’ Mini in Richmond reunion

A West Coast defender says says his side will ‘absolutely’ use the goal of getting their coach his first win over his former club as a source of extra motivation for Sunday’s crucial clash with Richmond.

Josh Kempton

Geraldton Buccaneers' Matt Norman, Josh Keyes, Verle Williams, Devondrick Walker and Cooper Creek

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FOLLOW LIVE: Buccs take on Cougars in qualifying final

The Geraldton Buccaneers are set to get their tilt for a fifth NBL1 West title underway tonight with a mouthwatering clash against Cockburn Cougars at Activewest Stadium.

Rebecca Ruthven

Ex-Perth Wildcats Mike Ellis, Paul Rogers and Damian Martin.

BasketballCommentsPremiumNot just guns for hire! Message ex-Cats will give new stars

Former Perth Wildcats players gathered last week to form a new Bloodline group and ex-skipper Mike Ellis wants them to quickly become involved with the team to make the new stars understand the club’s history.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Auckland Blues won the battle of the Super Rugby Champions with victory over the NSW Waratahs. (Mark Kolbe/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNo trans-Tasman glory, but Tahs proud of scaring Blues

The Waratahs found solace in mounting a genuine contest against women's Super Rugby juggernaut the Blues in the trans-Tasman clash of champions.

Will Nicholas

Claremont beat West Perth.

WAFL 2026Waterman stars as Tigers bury home hoodoo

Claremont’s hoodoo at Revo Fitness Stadium is over after the second-placed Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak at home, defeating West Perth by 23 points on Saturday afternoon. 

Spencer Robertson

Grace Nweke has enjoyed a big day out to help lift her side into the Commonwealth Games final. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumShooter stars as Silver Ferns see off England in semi

Netball heavyweights New Zealand are into the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games after knocking out England in Glasgow.

Joanna Guelas

Harley Reid, Sam Lalor and Willem Duursma are all No.1 AFL draft picks.

AFLCommentsPremiumRare sight: Trio of No.1 picks to go to battle at MCG

On paper it may not be a blockbuster, but the future of the AFL will be on show when the most talented young stars of the past three years step out onto the MCG on Sunday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth's Kye Willcocks gets a handball away.

WAFLCommentsPremiumSharks’ prospects go south as Royals win battle of the Easts

East Fremantle’s finals hopes are all but over after they slumped to a sixth-straight loss, as East Perth kept pace in the race for the WAFL top five.

Ben Smith

Perth's Riley Wills is gang tackled.

WAFL 2026Lions hold onto fifth in one-point thriller against Demons

Subiaco pulled off a remarkable 26-point turnaround to retain fifth spot, overrunning a wasteful Perth to claim a win by the smallest of margins at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Gold medalist Jemima Montag, Silver medalist Elizabeth McMillen of Team Australia and Bronze medalist Rebecca Henderson.

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FOLLOW LIVE: Aussies’ clean sweep on penultimate day

As the 2026 Commonwealth Games draw hit the finishing straight, there are still plenty of medals up for grabs as Australia looks to add to its mighty medal haul in Glasgow. Follow all the action live!

Fraser Williams

Brandon Walker was injured against Swan Districts.

AFLCommentsPremiumBrandon Walker cops another injury during Peel Thunder win

Fremantle have concerns for defender Brandon Walker after he was unable to get through Peel Thunder’s win over Swan Districts following a big collision in the first half.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jockey Michael Rodd (right) and trainer Tony Gollan pose with the trophy after riding Spirit of Boom to victory.

RACINGBoomtown shows them who’s Boss in Aurie’s Star

Flemington was full of drama for the Group 3 Aurie’s Star (1200m) on Saturday with the post-time removal of a race favourite and protest, though Boomtown Boss survived the trials to salute.

Hayden King

Peel Thunder have extended their winning streak to 11 matches in a row.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumThunder storm past spirited Swans to extend winning streak

Peel Thunder have extended their winning streak to 11 matches in a row, thanks to a dominant final term, but only after overcoming a spirited fight from Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.

Craig O'Donoghue

Matt Payne has taken over the opening race of the Perth Super 440 at Wanneroo Raceway. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

MotorsportCommentsPremiumKostecki spins out as Matt Payne extends Supercars lead

Supercars star Brodie Kostecki has finished dead last in the opening race in Perth after getting in a tangle with Kai Allen in their battle for fourth.

Justin Chadwick

Kurtis Marschall will be going for gold.

SportVideoCommentsPremiumEvery WA athlete on show on penultimate day of Games

Peter Bol will go for glory in the 800m final as Kurtis Marschall looks to become a three-time champion as we look at every West Australian to keep an eye on in the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Games.

Jake Santa Maria

Nick Watson has kicked five goals as the Hawks held off the Kangaroos in Launceston. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWatson boots five as high flying Hawks beat gritty Roos

Despite trailing at three-quarter time, Hawthorn has gotten past North Melbourne by 16 points with Nick Watson starring with five goals.

Ethan James

Oscar McDonald was superb on Friday night.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCan Oscar play in same team as Pearce and Cox? JL says maybe

Oscar McDonald has been enormous in defence for the last two games and now Fremantle have to work out if there’s way they can keep him in the team when Alex Pearce and Brennan Cox are both available.

Craig O'Donoghue

Milan Murdock and Jack Graham have a laugh at West Coast’s captain’s run.

AFLCommentsPremium‘G that’s good! Eagles take chance to train at home of footy

West Coast have made the most of a rare chance to train on the MCG ahead of their clash with last-placed Richmond on Sunday.

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Caleb Serong.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo embrace ‘problem solving’ radical opposition tactics

The Western Bulldogs were the latest club to try something different against Fremantle this season and star Docker Caleb Serong is loving how much his team is having to think on the run during games.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Beveridge has defended the absence of Aaron Noughton and Cody Weightman against Fremantle. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWe came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo

The Bulldogs were held to a season-low 41 points against Fremantle on Friday, and their decision to rest Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman raised eyebrows.

Justin Chadwick

Tarona Taafaki earned Tuvalu the tiny South-Pacific nation's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumTarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever Games medal

A boxer from Tuvalu has earned her tiny South Pacific nation's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight in Glasgow.

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Heading into Glasgow, Nina Kennedy competing for gold appeared little more than a formality. Despite a shock upset at the Commonwealth Games, the pole vault superstar was as classy as ever.

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Classy Kennedy loses no admirers despite missing gold

Heading into Glasgow, Nina Kennedy competing for gold appeared little more than a formality. Despite a shock upset at the Commonwealth Games, the pole vault superstar was as classy as ever.

Samantha Rogers