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Laurie Daley looks on during the Blues’ Origin loss at the MCG.

Rugby LeagueVideoLaurie Daley responds to calls to overhaul team for Origin decider

The under-fire coach is reluctant to rush into any big calls despite the disastrous loss.

George Clarke, AAP

A brace from captain Harry Kane has helped England get their World Cup campaign underway with a win.

World Cup SoccerVideoCommentsEngland’s wild shootout in their World Cup opener

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice in England’s game against Croatia at the World Cup in Dallas.

Staff Writers

Jessie Grenvold has been a standout for the Mavericks on their way to the Super Netball minor semi. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumRising star's AFL link helping spur Super finals glory

The Melbourne Mavericks' Jessie Grenvold will play her first Super Netball finals game on Sunday as she looks to build on her side's historic season.

Sebastian Tan

A brace from captain Harry Kane has helped England get their World Cup campaign underway with a win. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumEngland open with wild shootout win in Texas

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice to steer England to an entertaining 4-2 opening win at the World Cup over Croatia in Dallas.

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Ex-NZ keeper Jenny Bindon talking to her son at the 2012 Olympics. Now Tyler's the World Cup star. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumKiwi Bindons make World Cup mother-son history

When New Zealand's Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran, the defender and his mother Jenny became the first mother-and-son duo to play at World Cups.

Anna Harrington

England's Sonny Baker (third left) celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumEngland edge first day of NZ Test with debutant shining

New Zealand battled to 7-291 at stumps on the first day of the second Test with debutant Sonny Baker impressing for hosts England at the Oval.

Martyn Herman

Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal reacts with Diogo Costa #1 after conceding an equalizer.

SoccerCommentsApologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

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Nick Kyrgios has been overlooked for the final singles wildcards at Wimbledon. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumNo Wimbledon singles wildcard for 2022 finalist Kyrgios

Wimbledon has dished out its final wildcards for the singles at the championships -- and former finalist Nick Kyrgios's name was not among them.

Ian Chadband

Goldfields Eight Ball Association’s Jeff Delbridge.

Eight ballPremiumStar and Garter outgun Grand Spartans

Pirates returned to winning form in last week’s domestic round.

Neale Harvey

Adam Scott will make his 100th major appearance but he has something else on his mind this week. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremium'The burning desire now': Scott craves second major

Australian golfing great Adam Scott isn't content with playing 100 straight majors as he hunts a second big title at this week's US Open in New York.

Darren Walton

Will Chris Scott have an ace up his sleeve against Freo?

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MALTHOUSE: Geelong will be Freo’s biggest test this year

Freo has its sights on that 13th victory, not because it would be a record, but to make a statement against a side that I believe is their biggest threat in the competition, writes Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Andrew Brayshaw and Max Holmes loom large in the midfield battle.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe match-ups that matter in Freo’s huge clash against Cats

Can Freo keep their winning streak rolling - or will the Cats once again spoil the party? Here are the individual battles that will go a long way to determining Thursday night’s victor.

Glen Quartermain

Mick Malthouse and Scott Pendlebury celebrate Collingwood’s 2010 AFL grand final replay win against St Kilda at the MCG.

FootballPremiumMalthouse, Jakovich in special local appearances

Mick Malthouse and Glen Jakovich are appearing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Thursday night.

Neale Harvey

GFL colts Alijaah Evans, Thomas Coughlan and Charlie Scafidi earned Allstars selection at the Great Southern Carnival.

FootballPremiumDefender claims Macgregor Medal as region’s best player

Alijaah Evans, Thomas Coughlan and Charlie Scafidi earned Allstars selection at the Great Southern Carnival in Lake Grace.

Neale Harvey

Mines Rovers’ Amy Vause kicks during her team’s GFL women’s match against Kalgoorlie at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumBig start pivotal in Mines Rovers’ narrow win

Mines Rovers hold down second place in the GFLW, with five wins.

Neale Harvey

Busselton take on Mandurah at the 2024 South West Peel Regional Championships.

NetballPremiumAssociation pride is on the line for junior netballers

South West netball’s emerging talent will converge on Bunbury this weekend when the South West Peel Regional Championships return to Hay Park.

Jack Penniment

Norths’ Chris Souchon.

HockeyPremiumDominant Norths go three games clear

Norths have already racked-up six wins in the Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association men’s A1 competition.

Neale Harvey

Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrates a goal with Michael Frederick.

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A weakness? Freo don’t have one, says Cats great

Geelong premiership captain Joel Selwood says he can’t find a single weakness in Fremantle’s game, as the high-flying Dockers prepare to test their flag credentials against his old side. 

Samantha Rogers

Coach Jason Chalk chats with his side during a break against Perry Lakes Hawks.

BasketballPremiumSlammers coaches are remaining glass half full

Both South West Slammers sides are staring down the barrel of wooden spoon seasons, but coaches are confident their best is yet to come. 

Jack Penniment

Olive Hardy took home the under-18 girls State title after her round two WA Junior Surf Titles win at Trigg Beach.

SurfingPremiumOlive Hardy and Lily Naylor secure State honours

South West surfers were again the big winners at Round two of the WA Junior Surf Titles at Trigg Beach over the weekend. 

Jack Penniment

Cameron Burgess celebrates Australia’s upset win.

World CupCommentsPremiumPerth’s Cam Burgess leads Socceroos charge against America

The former Woodvale Secondary College student starred in Australia’s historic win over Turkey last Sunday.

Liam Murphy

Nestory Irankunda has made a huge impact on the Socceroos' stage at the World Cup. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBigger moments coming for Socceroos' comet: Mabil

Awer Mabil plays a big brother role for goalscoring hero Nestory Irankunda and believes the Socceroos phenomenon has bigger moments ahead at the World Cup.

Anna Harrington

Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill enjoyed a mammoth partnership that helped India sink Afghanistan. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumGill & Kishan ton up, power India to Afghan series win

Centuries for captain Shubman Gill and ishan Kishan have set up India's huge 170-run win over Afghanistan to seal victory in their ODI series.

Staff Writers

Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina's fans after scoring in the World Cup win over Algeria. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumPerfect 10: there's no business like Messi business

The greatness of Lionel Messi has taken the 2026 World Cup by the scruff of the neck with even superstar Erling Haaland laughing: "He is a madman!"

Dave Skretta