Giant effort by the Bombers
Michael Gleeson 8:01 PM This was a game of two teams of the most radically contrasting construction.
Top Stories
Roo asked umpire for consistency for Thomas
Daniel Cherny 6:10 PM AFL As his coach and club braced for action, Brent Harvey revealed he spoke to an umpire on Friday in a plea for Lindsay Thomas to be treated the same as others.
Day makes huge charge at US Open
Ben Everill 11:45 AM GOLF World No.1 Jason Day has made a huge move in the third round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Holdsworth hurt in Supercars crash
4:10 PM MOTOR SPORT Holden's Lee Holdsworth has badly injured his leg in a heavy crash early in Sunday's Supercars race in Darwin.
Jamar reported for umpire abuse
Michael Gleeson 5:46 PM AFL Within half a quarter of the very next game he officiated one of the umpires at the centre of the North Melbourne Lindsay Thomas free kick claims, reported a player for abuse of the umpires.
Rugged Swans far too good for limp Demons
Andrew Wu 11:26 PM AFL For those who love the way the game used to be played, this was the match for you. It was also a reminder that sometimes the past is not as good as you remembered.
Bombers good, but fans missed it
Michael Gleeson 9:13 PM AFL Essendon played possibly their best game of the year before the worst Essendon home crowd in 25 years.
Stanton leaning towards playing on in 2017
Daniel Cherny 1:16 PM AFL Brent Stanton says he is "leaning towards" returning to football in 2017 and hasn't given much thought to the prospect of leaving Essendon.
Exum will miss Rio Olympics to focus on NBA
Roy Ward 11:13 AM BASKETBALL Australian NBA point guard Dante Exum will not play for the Boomers at the Rio Olympics.
Vixens beat Fever, as finals return beckons
Linda Pearce 5:19 PM NETBALL For the second time this season, the Vixens have thwarted the Fever, setting up possible return to the play-offs.
Eddie came, Eddie saw, Eddie conquered
Tom Decent RUGBY UNION Leading Japan to victory over South Africa at the World Cup was sweet, but bulldozing the Wallabies in their own backyard may be the crown jewel in Eddie Jones' resume.
Zimbabwe stun India with two-run win
10:57 AM CRICKET Elton Chigumbura smashed an unbeaten 54 from 26 balls as Zimbabwe stunned India with a two-run win in the first Twenty20 International at the Harare Sports Club.
Late own goal denies Iceland historic win
Ed Osmond 7:54 AM SOCCER Iceland were within two minutes of their first victory at a major tournament when a late own goal earned Hungary a battling 1-1 draw at Euro 2016.
AFL
Cats cream the Bulldogs
Rohan Connolly Geelong does it very efficiently against the Western Bulldogs, taking top spot on the ladder with a thumping 57-point win at Etihad Stadium.
Dockers short-circuit Power finals bid
Brad Elborough Fremantle's 17-point win over Port Adelaide at Domain Stadium on Saturday may have closed the door on this season's top eight.
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Cricket
Aussie skipper Smith to manage niggle
Rob Forsaith 9:47 AM Steve Smith has batted away concerns about his workload and latest niggle, insisting he can manage a minor quad strain through the ODI tri-series in the West Indies.
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Olympics
Markcrow close to realising Paralympic dream
Trent Pollard 9:09 PM Canberra's Tim Markcrow is confident of being a high Roller in Rio.
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Tennis
Tomic out of Queen's after promising semi-final display
Joe Barton 6:54 PM Bernard Tomic's valiant Queen's Club run has come to an end in the semi-finals at the hands of big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic.
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Soccer
Belgium humble Ireland 3-0
Ed Dove Belgium rediscovered their most blistering form to batter group E rivals Ireland 3-0 thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku and an Axel Witsel header on Saturday.
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Golf
Day makes huge charge at US Open
Ben Everill 11:45 AM World No.1 Jason Day has made a huge move in the third round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
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Motor Sport
Formula one: Lacking pace, Ricciardo claims seventh at Baku
Andrew Tate 1:13 AM The European Grand Prix that promised so much for Daniel Ricciardo ended a fizzer, with the Australian's Red Bull struggling to keep pace on the Baku street circuit and ultimately finishing seventh.
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Basketball
Simmons could have been AFL superstar: Petracca
Roy Ward 12:40 PM Back when they were baby faced boys, future AFL and NBA stars Christian Petracca and Ben Simmons were junior teammates.
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Horse Racing
Decision delays for Randwick hurting the whole industry
Chris Roots 4:02 PM The time has come for someone to take responsibility and make a decision about the new surface for the Kensington track at Randwick. In fact there should be an overall plan as to how headquarters will be restored to its past glories.
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Rugby Union
Brumbies heartbreak as they fall to Western Force in world club 10s final in Maritius
Chris Dutton 1:21 AM The ACT Brumbies have fallen painfully short of their first world club 10s title, losing to the Western Force 7-0 in the final in Mauritius on Monday morning Australian time.
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Rugby League
Walker keen to defy critics who questioned his place in NSW team
Michael Chammas 10:10 PM Dylan Walker is tired of the criticism of his nine-minute cameo in game one, determined to ensure his Origin legacy is far greater than the benchwarmers who have gone before him.
Papalii on hiding to nothing against Klemmer
8:28 PM Even Queensland wrecking ball Josh Papalii is daunted by the prospect of stopping NSW's David Klemmer.
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Netball
Vixens beat Fever as finals return beckons
Linda Pearce 5:19 PM For the second time this season the Vixens have thwarted the Fever, setting up a possible return to the play-offs.
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More Sport
'Free' tickets being sold to Ali memorial
BOXING Muhammad Ali's family has slammed people who have tried to sell free tickets to Friday's memorial service for the late boxing icon.
Rich list has new No.1 for first time in 15 years
For the first time in 15 years, neither golfer Tiger Woods nor now-retired boxer Floyd Mayweather hold the No.1 spot in the annual Forbes rich list of athletes.
Highlights
Plays of the Week
Tigers rip apart Rabbitohs and GWS fan's ripsnorter among our favourite plays in sport this week.
It's all kicking off at the Euros ....
Russia hit with a suspended ban, prompting calls from British MPs for them to be stripped of hosting rights for the 2018 World Cup.
Don't turn Ali into a sanitised caricature
We're left with a man of inordinate courage who made some awful mistakes.
Mid-year team: An even spread of talent
With apologies to at least seven midfielders, here's Rohan Connolly's mid-season AFL All-Australian team.
FootyFix: Battle in the top eight
Rohan Connolly previews all the footy action ahead of round 12.
Transgender issues could dominate Rio
COMMENT The Rio Olympics have already proven to be highly controversial and the Opening Ceremony is still two months away.
Why did he mean so much to me?
It was a dream assignment. Follow your hero. Stay close to him. Many others felt the same.
Who would deny his immortality?
In Norman Mailer's seminal book, he describes Muhammad Ali thus.
Best Betts
Eddie Betts adds another wonder goal to his remarkable AFL career.
Rance is the modern-day Archer
But which one would Wayne Carey pick in his ultimate fantasy team?
What lies beneath is what worries big-wave rider
Widely regarded as one of the best big-wave surfers in the world, Mark Mathews isn't scared by the monsters he rides.
Pick 1 v Pick 2
Jacob Weitering and Josh Schache were separated by just a few seconds at the draft last year.
Roughy's greatness
The most inspirational moments in sport don't always occur in the heat of battle, or in the immediate aftermath of glorious triumphs or heartbreaking defeats.
Plays of the Week
These are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week.
The curse of Ricciardo - expletive deleted
Daniel Ricciardo did a lot of swearing in Monaco this weekend. But he's earned the right.
Betts does it again?
Adelaide maestro may have outdone himself with his goal of the year contender.
Working like a mason, Cox sinks the boot in
Collingwood's vertically-gifted US import makes up for his lack of experience sheer hard work.
Shield no ticket to honours for Victorians
The Sheffield Shield and the Australian Test team have become like third cousins, twice removed. You know they're related, but it's hard to remember how.
Which is the best?
The AFL's Indigenous Round takes place this weekend and to mark the occasion, each club will wear a specially-designed guernsey.
A lesson in being a good (sports)person
Players with talent are a dime a dozen. The supportive, determined and selfless athletes are the most valuable.
