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Zane Zakostelsky is set to earn a contract extension.

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Lions set to plug in ‘ZZ Tap’ for two more years

West Australian Zane Zakostelsky’s form in his first two AFL games for the Brisbane Lions is about to be franked with a contract extension.

Glen Quartermain

James McDonald riding Chayan.

RACINGCommentsPremiumChayan out to become an unlikely Golden Slipper heroine

To say Chayan would have been a surprise Group 1 $5 million Golden Slipper (1200m) favourite three months ago is an understatement.

Hayden King

Brett Hawker (waving under the boom) and the crew of Jesse James.

SailingPremiumWin for Hawker and Jesse James despite nine-minute handicap

Better sailing conditions at Princess Royal Sailing Club brought out six yachts from the mixed keelboat division to compete in a handicap-start harbour course race, last Saturday.

Des Beeck

Horse trainer Brett Thompson's voice cracked while testifying about a jockey's fatal fall. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremium'She was gone': trainer's tears for jockey's fatal fall

A head trainer has tearfully described seeing an apprentice jockey "sucked under" a horse during a fatal trackwork session as a probe into her death continues.

Miklos Bolza

Matildas defender Steph Catley says beating Japan in the Asian Cup is “definitely not mission impossible”. Football Australia

FOOTBALLPremium‘Not mission impossible’: Matildas dare Japan

Australia faces the ultimate test as the Matildas prepare to break a major trophy drought when they face off against Japan in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup final.

Euan Kennedy

STANDING FIRM: Tony Popovic refuses to be held to ransom over Socceroos squad selections. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic appears disappointed Adrian Segecic didn't fight harder for a national start after the midfielder switched allegiances to Croatia.

Darren Walton

The Philippines have punched their ticket to the next women's World Cup with a win over Uzbekistan. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAussie connection guides Filipinas to World Cup

Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.

Murray Wenzel

Dyson Daniels contributed strongly for Atlanta as they thumped Dallas in the NBA. (EPA PHOTO)

BasketballDaniels fires as Hawks soar to 11th-straight NBA win

With their Australian duo contributing regularly, the Atlanta Hawks are surging towards the NBA playoffs on an 11-game winning streak.

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Fremantled trained in the heat on Thursday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers test Jackson, Cox partnership as Ryan back on track

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy did not train with the main group in Thursday’s second big session of the week, casting a layer of intrigue over the impending clash with Max Gawn.

Glen Quartermain

17 wins from 44 WNBL games hasn't proved enough to keep Kristi Harrower in the Flyers' top job. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballHarrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings

Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.

Sebastian Tan

Chris Scerri is set to make his Dockers debut.

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DOCKER DEBUT: Speedster locked in for first Freo game

Fremantle have confirmed they’ll hand out their first AFL debut of the season, with a teenage livewire given the nod to face Melbourne on Saturday to cap a ‘crazy two months’. Get the details here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Damian McKenzie (top) wants NZ to follow Australia's lead when it comes to selection criterior. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumMcKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

Damian McKenzie wants the All Blacks to change their selection eligibility criteria like the Wallabies did back in 2015.

Sebastian Tan

Barking Owls' Sam Holmes heads down the court in the ABA men's A-grade elimination final.

Basketball finalsPremiumMagpies through to prelim and Sonics straight to grand final

Denmark Magpies have kept their premiership dream alive, edging out Barking Owls in a nailbiting elimination final to book a spot in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade preliminary final. 

Amy Towers

Gold Coast fans are still waiting to see when star Matt Rowell returns to action. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLRowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will see a specialist to determine the timeline of his comeback from a broken finger.

Murray Wenzel

Coach Tony Popovic announces some surprise selections in his latest Socceroos squad. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.

Steve Larkin

Adelaide veteran Rory Laird says Izak Rankine (pic) is a massive inclusion for the Crows. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLConfident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.

Steve Larkin

Dunsborough in a huddle.

SWFLPremiumSharks on finals hunt after recruiting spree

The Sharks are on the hunt in 2026 after bringing in six players with WAFL experience over the off-season.

Jack Penniment

Hayden Young in action against the Cats last weekend.

AFLComments‘Very frustrating’: Young opens up on fresh hammy setback

Hayden Young says he’s feeling frustrated and disappointed after revealing his latest injury setback involves the opposite hamstring to the one he had surgery on last year.

Chris Robinson

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FootballPremiumTeenage star named in Socceroos squad

An 18-year-old defender who moved to Major League Soccer in January has been chosen in the latest Socceroos squad.

Marco Monteverde

Steph Catley believes Australia's difficult Asian Cup campaign will toughen them up for Japan. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerCommentsBeating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

Annabelle Banfield

Jye Amiss looks to spoil against Geelong.

AFLCommentsJL backs in Amiss to rediscover top form against Dees

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has thrown his support behind key forward Jye Amiss, saying he’s confident the forward is “not far off” rediscovering form.

Glen Quartermain

Rohan Dennis has come under fire over an Instagram post

NewsPremiumOlympian’s shock post after avoiding jail

A former Olympian whose wife died after being struck by his car has made a shocking faux pas in his first Instagram post since his conviction after her death.

David Hannant

Sam Switkowski in action in Freo’s season opener.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Plays on the mind’: Switkowski on concussion concerns

Sam Switkowski has admitted the long-term impact of multiple concussions “plays on the mind”, but it’s not something that’s in his thoughts when he’s out on the field.

Chris Robinson

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi scores his 900th career goal with his famed left foot. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMessi joins Ronaldo in exclusive 900-goal club

Lionel Messi has scored his 900th career goal, netting for Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 match against Nashville.

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