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Smith moment baffles footy fans
CAMERON Smith is used to bamboozling opposition defences, but in Saturday’s preliminary final he left fans scratching their heads.
Video: Scintillating Son strikes steer Spurs second
SON Heung-min stepped up in Harry Kane’s injury absence with two goals to give Tottenham a win at Middlesbrough. Watch his dazzling winner here.
Joshua ready to step in to fight Klitschko
ANTHONY Joshua is ready and willing to take on Wladimir Klitschko later this year if Tyson Fury is stripped of his title belts.
Video: Aguero, Sterling run riot as City march on
SERGIO Aguero scored twice on his return from suspension as Manchester City beat Swansea 3-1 to clinch a sixth straight win to open the English Premier League.
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Epic win sends Dogs into Grand Final
THE Western Bulldogs’ tortured run of seven consecutive preliminary final defeats was ended by two hours of football that will stay with this club forever.
Smith’s emotional post-match F-bomb
BULLDOGS star Clay Smith dropped the obligatory post-finals F-bomb live on air — but his emotions weren’t just from winning the game.
‘Kracker’ always calling Dangerfield home
WHEN Patrick Dangerfield stands proudly with a Brownlow Medal around his neck and the bittersweet feeling of “what if” kicks in for Crow fans, they should rest easy.
Giants crestfallen, Stevie J set to play on
DESPITE missing GWS Giants’ preliminary final loss through suspension, Steve Johnson is set to earn a new one-year deal, says coach Leon Cameron.
Beveridge declares: We can do it
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident his side’s fairytale charge will next week end the longest premiership drought in the game.
Smith moment baffles footy fans
CAMERON Smith is used to bamboozling opposition defences, but in Saturday’s preliminary final he left fans scratching their heads.
Night of drama cooks Raiders fairytale
A DRAMATIC sin-binning to Jack Wighton has ended Canberra’s hopes of a fairytale grand final spot with Melbourne through to face Cronulla.
Storm hold nerve to seal grand final berth
MELBOURNE Storm is headed for the NRL grand final after scoring a gripping 14-12 win over the Raiders at AAMI Park.
Ricky’s reaction as Raiders run ends
RICKY Stuart sat mixed with pride and disappointment as he reflected upon the success of a Raiders season which even surprised their coach.
Storm start crucial in big one: Smith
IT’S a simple idea but Cameron Smith says the Storm must start well against Cronulla in Sunday’s grand final.
Porn star’s poignant point about Prince
MIA Khalifa recently landed a writing gig — and picked up a spooky moment from Monday’s Packers-Vikings game.
When you mess with the wrong mayor
A PROTESTOR slammed a pie in the face of NBA star-turned-Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson. He received a vicious beat down.
Bad boy Hoppa in trouble again
FORMER NRL star John Hopoate spent Thursday night in police custody after an incident on Sydney’s north shore.
Dumped star’s ‘three-day bender’
AN Aussie Olympic reject star has opened up on his brutal coping mechanism after being snubbed for the 2016 Rio Games.
Video: Scintillating Son strikes steer Spurs second
SON Heung-min stepped up in Harry Kane’s injury absence with two goals to give Tottenham a win at Middlesbrough. Watch his dazzling winner here.
Video: Aguero, Sterling run riot as City march on
SERGIO Aguero scored twice on his return from suspension as Manchester City beat Swansea 3-1 to clinch a sixth straight win to open the English Premier League.
Video: Coutinho cracker as sublime Reds net five
FREE-SCORING Liverpool won a third straight English Premier League game by thrashing Hull City 5-1, headlined by Philippe Coutinho’s cracking strike.
Video: Pogba’s first goal as United thump Foxes
MANCHESTER UNITED dismantled EPL champions Leicester in a ruthless 20-minute burst as Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop Wayne Rooney was rewarded with a 4-1 win.
Clock’s ticking for rugby, Wallabies
THE Wallabies need to translate any promise into consistent winning performances to keep the knockers at bay because rugby is an easy game to criticise, writes Andrew Slack.
Injury opens door for the ‘new Izzy’
MAJOR knee damage while playing in Japan will ground Reds winger Chris Feauai-Sautia, but the club could have a ready-made replacement in a lightning-fast 19-year-old.
Heartbreak for Thorn’s QLD Country
A penalty try in the 88th minute has seen Western Sydney Rams record their maiden win of the NRC season, defeating Brad Thorn’s Queensland Country at Concord Oval.
Rio revolution kicks sevens into overdrive
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic gold medal triumph in Rio so inspired Libby Cook-Black that she has flipped focus from rugby league to a shot at rugby sevens.
Jadeja, Ashwin heroics put India on top against NZ
RAVINDRA Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin helped India gain control of the first Test against New Zealand, stretching the second innings lead to 215.
Clarke denied perfect first grade return
MICHAEL Clarke had an impressive first grade return for Western Suburbs, but there’s one small thing he’ll be kicking himself about.
Clarke’s gift to Big Bash is not his presence
MICHAEL Clarke won’t play in the Big Bash this season. But he might help craft the competition’s next big thing in the form of a precocious Nepalese leggie.
Williamson, Latham lead Kiwi charge against India
NEW ZEALAND trail by 166 runs on the first innings after Kane Williamson, 65 not out, and Tom Latham, on 56, carried the attack to India through a wicketless middle session.
Agassi’s advice for ‘fascinating’ Kyrgios
THE tennis world, according to Andre Agassi, is Nick Kyrgios’ oyster — but desire, rather than talent, will ultimately decide how far the Australian firebrand advances.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealed
AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealed
AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
Serena flashes the flesh on holiday
SERENA Williams has dropped jaws with a series of images posted to social media while on a break away from tennis.
How ruthless Walkinshaw skinned Tander
GARTH Tander has told of his disappointment at losing his seat at Walkinshaw less than a week after winning at Sandown. But it was the matter in which he was let go that cut the deepest.
‘She has what it takes to race in V8s’
REMEMBER the name Chelsea Angelo. She could well be set to follow Simona de Silvestro into the Supercars championship, but as a homegrown female racer.
Dan unveils his dream F1 track
DANIEL Ricciardo has unveiled his dream F1 racetrack featuring a combination of his favourite corners from circuits all over the world.
Lorenzo: My opinion has not changed
TWO weeks ago, Jorge Lorenzo got into a tense dispute with Valentino Rossi over his opinion of the Italian. They’re now at Aragon and not much has changed.
NBA outlaws star’s low-blow tyranny
THE NBA has declared open season on Warriors baller Draymond Green after exposing his controversial pattern of attacks.
How $330m KG paved way for NBA superteams
BEFORE LeBron James and Kevin Durant, a kid who had hit the NBA straight out of high school made a big decision. It would change the face of the league.
NBA legend retires after 21 seasons
KEVIN Garnett has decided to retire after 21 seasons in the NBA, leaving a legacy as one of the best defensive players and competitors in league history.
World Peace re-signs with Lakers
THE Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran forward Metta World Peace, who will attempt to win a roster spot for his 17th NBA season.
Heat star’s career takes another setback
MIAMI Heat star Chris Bosh, who missed the second half of each of the past two NBA seasons because of blood clots, failed a physical and can’t return to action.
Eagle has finally landed on controversial Farm
IT was fitting that on the day Eagle Farm received its best report card since its return, the rising star unearthed on Stradbroke Day should make a cavalier comeback at Caulfield.
Kids born with silver straw in their mouths
THEY are racing’s million-dollar babies — the best-bred thoroughbred foals born in the Hunter Valley this spring breeding season, writes Ray Thomas
Old firm revive glory days
A CHANCE meeting in the carpark after trackwork last month was the catalyst for Rob Heathcote and Larry Cassidy to end their long-running rift and land a winner on Saturday.
Elixir provides Guineas tonic for Pike
TONY Pike wasn’t expecting it but he was more than happy to be surprised with the first-up win of his star Sacred Elixir in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.
Punters right to whip up a storm
FOR all its flaws, social media has finally given punters a united voice.
DJ in $10m box seat as Scott stumbles
DUSTIN Johnson is in pole position to secure golf’s biggest pay day but Australia’s hopes have taken a huge hit at the season-ending TOUR Championship.
Day withdraws from Tour Championship
WORLD No. 1 Jason Day has sensationally withdrawn after completing just seven holes of his second round of the Tour Championship due to a back injury.
Day ready to mix it up with DJ
JASON Day is taking a winning mentality into the PGA Tour Championship with the goal of bumping of Dustin Johnson for Player of the Year honours.
Spieth puts Ryder Cup first
AS much as Jordan Spieth would love to complete a successful title defence at the Tour Championship this week, team victory at the Ryder Cup is a bigger lure.
Nadal and Farah ‘doping’ details released
OLYMPIC champions Mo Farah and Rafael Nadal are the latest names targeted by Russian cyber espionage groups - and Vladimir Putin couldn’t be happier.
Joshua ready to step in to fight Klitschko
ANTHONY Joshua is ready and willing to take on Wladimir Klitschko later this year if Tyson Fury is stripped of his title belts.
Champion added to UFC 205 mega-card
THE UFC was intent on making its first New York show a blockbuster and the card is only getting better, with two title fights before the main event is even added.
Khabib’s promise to Conor McGregor
KHABIB Nurmagomedov has fired off ahead of UFC 205, taunting lightweight contender Eddie Alvarez while also leaving Conor McGregor a promise.
‘The best Ronda Rousey anybody has ever seen’
THE seemingly interminable wait for former UFC champion Ronda Rousey to return to the octagon finally looks like it’s over.
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Wright: ‘Our biggest issue is Jerome’
ADELAIDE 36ers coach Joey Wright singled out superstar guard Jerome Randle for underperforming after his Sixers suffered a 93-83 loss to Cairns Taipans.
Doctor questions British hero’s doping use
ONE of British cycling great Bradley Wiggins’s former team doctors has expressed his “surprise” at the decision to allow him to use banned drugs ahead of major races.
Wright closes in on first world title
TYLER Wright is a step closer to her maiden world surfing title after her confident ride into the quarter-finals of the Cascais Pro in Portugal.