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John Bateman heard the "Faders" tag - and it made him angry.
Raiders

Raiders star Bateman determined to bury 'Faders' tag

When John Bateman arrived in Canberra he heard the "Faders" tag. And it made him angry. So the Canberra Raiders forward is doing something about it.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua can avoid ban for Glasby incident
Raiders

Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua can avoid ban for Glasby incident

  • by David Polkinghorne
Canberra Raiders manage win over Newcastle Knights
Raiders

Canberra Raiders manage win over Newcastle Knights

  • by David Polkinghorne
John Bateman carrying England's proud NRL legacy
Analysis
NRL 2019

John Bateman carrying England's proud NRL legacy

  • by Caden Helmers
Social media companies need to be more accountable in stopping trolls.
Social media

Saturday serve: Facebook and Twitter need to become verified

  • by David Polkinghorne

NRL

Stretch: Chad Townsend reaches out to open the try-scoring for the Sharks in Townsville.
Sharks

Gallen and Moylan injured as Cronulla unleash Townsville blitz

Cronulla ran in five unanswered second-half tries to blow the Cowboys off the park despite injuries to two of their key players.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Cooper Cronk and Daly Cherry-Evans debate the merits of the Wildcard Weekend proposal.
NRL

Players torpedo NRL's wildcard weekend proposal

Plans to expand the finals series to include 10 teams have been slammed by the rugby league players union.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Star turn: Tom Trbojevic takes the ball to the line against the Warriors.
Sea Eagles

Turbo revs up Sea Eagles as Hasler's men rebound against Warriors

  • by Phil Lutton
Cook something up: Adam Reynolds and Damien Cook share a laugh at Souths training.
Rabbitohs

Joker in the pack: How Reynolds drags smile out of everyone at Souths

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Grateful: Peni Terepo has thanked Parramatta for sticking by him despite off-field dramas.
Eels

Penny finally drops: Terepo vows not to blow his final chance

  • by Adrian Proszenko
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How a discarded Tom Scully ended up in a Hawthorn jumper so soon

Jake Niall
Jake Niall

The story of how Tom Scully, the former $6m man, was given away to Hawthorn and his stunning recovery

Time for F1's moral blind spot over Bahrain to close

Oliver Brown

Once more, then, F1 finds itself impaled on the horns of the thorniest moral dilemma.

Ash Barty edges to rightful spot among the world's best players

Scott Spits
Scott Spits

Now Ashleigh Barty has broken through to the women’s world’s top 10, there’s an overwhelming sense that the time is now for Australia’s highest-ranked player.

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Analysis
FFA

Devil in the detail in agreement on new look A-League

Proposals from the new league working group due on Sunday will, if adopted, bring about a sea change in the way the highest level of the Australian game operates.

  • by Michael Lynch
Comeback: Siem de Jong's strike against Brisbane was just a taste of what is to come from the marquee.
Sydney FC

More to come from Sydney FC marquee Siem de Jong after stunning strike

The Dutch international has brushed aside praise of his classy individual goal during Friday night's win over Brisbane Roar.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque lifts the A-League premiers plate.
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A-League

Network Ten set to bid for A-League TV rights

  • by Dominic Bossi
Double act: Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre is embraced by Josh Brillante after restoring Sydney's lead against Brisbane.
Sydney FC

Siem de Jong stunner seals Sydney FC win over Brisbane Roar

  • by Dominic Bossi
Flying high: Tarek Elrich is setting-up football programs for the Islamic community in Sydney.
Western Sydney Wanderers

Tarek Elrich flying the flag at Western Sydney Wanderers

  • by Dominic Bossi

Cricket

AFL

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AFL 2019

Live AFL: Port Adelaide v Carlton, Geelong v Melbourne

Full coverage of AFL round two Saturday footy, starting with St Kilda v Essendon and Port Adelaide v Carlton.

  • by Scott Spits
Eddie McGuire reads Dane Swan's statement on The Footy Show.
AFL

'There need to be consequences': Swans demand AFL act over McGuire comments

Eddie McGuire has dropped out of today's Fox Footy broadcast after widespread condemnation of his comments aimed towards Sydney Swans ambassador and plane crash survivor Cynthia Banham.

  • by Matilda Boseley, Andrew Wu and Michael Fowler
Jade Gresham of the Saints is tackled by Darcy Parish of the Bombers
St Kilda

AFL: Saints roll Essendon for two straight wins

  • by Peter Ryan
Mason Cox of the Magpies after the team's round two win against the Tigers.
Collingwood

Magpies mull appealing MRO decision to suspend Mason Cox

  • by Peter Ryan
Bright spot: Lance Franklin kicks a goal against the Crows.
Sydney Swans

Sydney Swans to seek clarification from umpires after loss

  • by Peter Ryan

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After a shoddy start, Essendon struggled to make up the points as St Kilda pulled off an 11 point victory.
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Saints down the bombers by 11

After a shoddy start, Essendon struggled to make up the points as St Kilda pulled off an 11 point victory.

Alison Bai and Jaimee Fourlis teamed up to win the ACT Clay Court International doubles title.
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Rivalry ends in Alison Bai's 10th tennis title

It's a personal rivalry three weeks in the making resulting in Alison Bai's first title of the year and the 10th of the Canberra tennis player's career.

  • by David Polkinghorne
Duke's Jack White after a 3-point shot against Miami during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in March.
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The 'long and strong' Aussie making a big impression in US basketball

Richmond's Royal Hotel, which is one of the last topless pubs in Melbourne.
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AFL 2019

Dark side of footy fandom stripped bare

  • by Tom Cowie
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during a practice session at Bahrain.
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Formula 1

Time for F1's moral blind spot over Bahrain to close

  • by Oliver Brown

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