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  1. India v Australia: Aussies desperate to level ODI series in Chennai

    Australia meets India in Kolkata in the second one-day international of their series, looking to bounce back from an opening loss in Chennai. Follow our live ScoreCentre.

  2. AFL clubs push for Yes vote as SSM debate divides fans

    Half of the clubs in the AFL confirm their support for same-sex marriage as the football world debates the league's strong push for a Yes vote, which one former premier and ex-club president says is unfair on fans.

  3. 'You've got a whole army behind you': Tigers confident they will thrive on MCG crowd

    Richmond rejects the suggestion its massive crowd support may backfire in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.

  4. The heavyweight trio dominating the NRL

    Statistics reveal Melbourne, Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are dominating the NRL like Canterbury, Canberra and Manly did in the 1980s and 1990s.

  5. Crows lose Mitch McGovern for prelim final

    Another injury blow for the Crows, with forward Mitch McGovern joining Brodie Smith on the sidelines ahead of the preliminary final against Geelong.

  6. Smith backs underdog Australians in second India ODI

    Captain Steve Smith says Australia cannot use injury and an interrupted lead-up as excuses if it fails to level the one-day international series with India in Kolkata.

  7. Raging Bull boxing legend Jake LaMotta dies

    Jake LaMotta, the brutish former boxing champion whose life of violence in and out of the ring was portrayed in the Martin Scorsese's iconic movie Raging Bull, dies at the age of 95.

  8. PNG in finals frenzy as Hunters seek first-ever Queensland Cup title

    The PNG Hunters will have a nation behind them when they attempt to make history in this weekend's Queensland Cup grand final.

  9. 'Disappointing' Brazil snub Matildas handshake

    Sam Kerr is happy to get under Brazil's skin but Australia's star striker is less than impressed that some Brazil players refused to shake hands after the Matildas' third-successive victory.

  10. World Surf League holds test event at Kelly Slater's wave pool

    Journalists are left to peer over the fence and deploy drones as the World Surf League conducted a "test event" at Kelly Slater's multi-million dollar wave pool.

  11. The Australian team — and player — the rest of the world is talking about

    If you haven't already familiarised yourself with the Matildas and star striker Sam Kerr, do so. You'll be hearing a lot more of them both.

  12. Grandstand, Whateley honoured at AFL media awards

    ABC broadcaster Gerard Whateley wins a number of categories at the Australian Football Media Awards in Melbourne.

  13. Rachael Haynes named as Aussie skipper for Women's Ashes

    Victorian Rachael Haynes will replace the injured Meg Lanning as skipper for Australia's Women's Ashes team.

Features

  1. Edwards living boyhood dream

    His long, blond locks made him a cult figure as a substitute fieldsman at the SCG Test this year, but Mickey Edwards now wants to make a name for himself with New South Wales.

  2. 'The buzz is unbelievable'

    Bill Meaklim will never forget what it was like when Richmond broke their 24-year premiership drought in 1967 — but this year, the excitement has been "multiplied by many hundreds", he says.

  3. AFL finals: Heroes and villains

    Week two of the AFL finals is over — but who were the stars of the weekend, and who let their teams down?

  4. Sport quiz

    It was a bumper week of sport, both in Australia and overseas. Take our quiz to see if you were paying attention.

  5. Why tip in AFL finals?

    Tipping a winner in the AFL finals is a fruitless pursuit so just sit back and enjoy the show, David Mark writes.

  6. NRL finals: Storm still the team to beat

    Even the Storm have not been flawless in the NRL finals series, but after week two's action it is still clear it will be tough for anyone to beat them, writes Warren Boland.

  7. Dying to win

    A man whose parents died separately while attending Richmond match-day events is hoping for a little divine intervention this weekend.

  8. High price of football

    Country football clubs are paying millions of dollars to fly the best players in from interstate, but is it fair?

  9. 'You see them grow in their confidence'

    For many kids growing up, the dream of playing sport is filled with anxiety and fear that their sexuality will make them the victims of discrimination.

  10. Is NRL its own worst enemy?

    Rugby league is in great shape, but the code's health is being tarnished by the self-loathing of the NRL and the doom-mongers in the media, Richard Hinds writes.

  11. Mayweather parrots Trump

    Floyd Mayweather Jr defends US President Donald Trump's infamous pre-election "grab them by the p****" remarks, saying that is how real men speak.

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Cricket

  1. Live: India v Australia

    Australia meets India in Kolkata in the second one-day international of their series, looking to bounce back from an opening loss in Chennai. Follow our live ScoreCentre.

  2. Smith backs Aussie underdogs

    Captain Steve Smith says Australia cannot use injury and an interrupted lead-up as excuses if it fails to level the one-day international series with India in Kolkata.

  3. Haynes to skipper Australia

    Victorian Rachael Haynes will replace the injured Meg Lanning as skipper for Australia's Women's Ashes team.

  4. Hurricanes' likely import

    The Hobart Hurricanes appear likely to sign emerging England all-rounder Tom Curran for the Big Bash League.

AFL

  1. McGovern out for Crows

    Another injury blow for the Crows, with forward Mitch McGovern joining Brodie Smith on the sidelines ahead of the preliminary final against Geelong.

  2. AFL clubs say Yes

    Half of the clubs in the AFL confirm their support for same-sex marriage as the football world debates the league's strong push for a Yes vote.

  3. Tigers' crowd support

    Richmond rejects the suggestion its massive crowd support may backfire in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.

  4. Big night for Grandstand, Whateley

    ABC broadcaster Gerard Whateley wins a number of categories at the Australian Football Media Awards in Melbourne.

Rugby League

  1. Three teams still dominate NRL

    Statistics reveal Melbourne, Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are dominating the NRL like Canterbury, Canberra and Manly did in the 1980s and 1990s.

  2. Hunters ready to make history

    The PNG Hunters will have a nation behind them when they attempt to make history in this weekend's Queensland Cup grand final.

  3. Hasler's Bulldogs sacking slammed

    James Graham says the Canterbury Bulldogs made the wrong move by sacking Des Hasler, just months after announcing they had extended his contract as coach.

  4. Bulldogs, Hasler part ways

    Des Hasler's tenure as Canterbury head coach is over, with the Bulldogs announcing the decision to part ways is effective immediately.

Rugby Union

  1. Wallabies win over Pumas

    The Wallabies crack their first win of the Rugby Championship, coming from behind to topple Argentina 45-20 at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.

  2. 'You see them grow in their confidence'

    For many kids growing up, the dream of playing sport is filled with anxiety and fear that their sexuality will make them the victims of discrimination.

  3. Higginbotham charges dropped

    The Wallabies forward was charged over an alleged late-night incident in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley precinct, but charges have been withdrawn after "extensive negotiations" with his lawyer.

  4. Play ball on SSM debate

    In an age when people bemoan a lack of moral leadership, it is ridiculous to think that sports can insulate themselves from debate, writes Mary Gearin.

Football

  1. Brazil snub Matildas

    Sam Kerr is less than impressed that some Brazil players refused to shake hands after the Matildas' third-successive victory.

  2. The Australian player the world's talking about

    If you haven't already familiarised yourself with the Matildas and star striker Sam Kerr, do so. You'll be hearing a lot more of them both.

  3. Matildas on fire again

    The Matildas continue their sensational run of form, with a Sam Kerr brace inspiring a 3-2 win over Brazil — Australia's third straight victory over the South American giant.

  4. PFA Players' Awards

    Matildas great Cheryl Salisbury is honoured as the first woman to receive the Alex Tobin Medal, the players' highest honour, while Kerr and Mooy take out the top gongs.

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