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  1. Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

    There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.

  2. Walters steals victory again for Dockers, Cats continue winning streak

    A Michael Walters goal inside the final minute sees the Dockers pip the Magpies, while the Cats defeat the Swans, and the Crows, Lions and Giants also post wins.

  3. Raiders edge out Bulldogs 12-10 in NRL arm wrestle

    The Raiders — missing their State of Origin trio Josh Papalii, Nick Cotric and Jack Wighton — produce a gutsy display to beat the Bulldogs 12-10 at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

  4. Windies' Russell ready to bounce Aussies at World Cup

    Andre Russell and the Windies thrash Pakistan, now the all-rounder doesn't care that Australian batsmen are used to the short stuff — he's ready to try and bounce them out.

  5. Meet the first Aussie woman to run 800m in under two minutes in a decade

    She suffered through an eating disorder, anxiety and depression in her late teens and early 20s, but Catriona Bisset has overcome it all to become our fastest 800m women's runner in years. Now, she's setting her sights on next year's Tokyo Olympics.

  6. Federer and Nadal blaze into French Open fourth round, Pliskova bows out

    It's like strawberries at Wimbledon — the classic mix at Roland Garros is Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer making the last 16 … and it's happened for both of them, for the 14th time.

  7. 'Smith and Warner are just a class above': Waugh backs duo to deliver at World Cup

    He's unorthodox, even a tad fidgety at the crease, but the stats don't lie — Steve Smith is the jewel in Australia's crown. In fact, he and David Warner enter this year's World Cup among the best-ranked batters across all participating nations.

  8. With his last press conference, David Pocock cemented his place among sporting greats

    In his final press conference, marking the end of his Super Rugby career, David Pocock perfectly illustrated what his legacy to the game, and Australian sport, would be.

Features

  1. Diamonds choose form over loyalty

    The Australian netball squad for the 2019 World Cup in Liverpool is named, with some key omissions as Lisa Alexander opts for form over loyalty.

  2. NRL shows leadership on anthem boycott

    The NRL's tacit support of two players deciding not to sing the national anthem before next week's State of Origin I illustrates it is showing leadership in Indigenous affairs, writes Richard Hinds.

  3. Mid-season AFL draft causing headaches

    The premise of an AFL mid-season draft seemed honourable, but the reality is it has created an unmanageable situation for clubs at lower levels.

  4. Lyon's Freo future up in air

    In terms of rebuilds, the Dockers are a fair way up the mountain — but what happens over the next 12 games will have a significant say in whether Ross Lyon remains, writes Clint Thomas.

  5. Aussies 'fear' letting down Langer and Ponting

    Australia's cricketers must not let down their "revered" coach and his deputy.

  6. New rugby 'golden generation'

    The axing of the Western Force appeared to block the pathway to a Wallabies career for many young WA players. But a new crop of talent is now helping the sport return to its glory days.

  7. Smith and Warner in fine form on comeback tour

    Their year in the wilderness is over, a shadow cast over Australian cricket is lifting, and Steve Smith and David Warner are the pariahs back on the pitch.

  8. Disabled footy players kick off

    After years of knockbacks, this group of disabled men gets the chance to take on the rough and tumble world of rugby league.

  9. AFL's Indigenous round

    A country football league in a community hit by racial violence is embracing the AFL's Indigenous round by wearing specially-designed, Indigenous-themed guernseys.

  10. The Indigenous Round

    This weekend, both the AFL and NRL are celebrating the vast contribution of Indigenous players — but are they merely appropriating Indigenous culture for corporate interests?

  11. Why the Boomers may still struggle

    After naming a talent-laden squad for the men's Basketball World Cup, Australia still faces a host of obstacles to glory in September.

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Cricket

  1. Windies' Russell ready to bounce Aussies at World Cup

    Andre Russell and the Windies thrash Pakistan, now the all-rounder doesn't care that Australian batsmen are used to the short stuff — he's ready to try and bounce them out.

  2. Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

    There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.

  3. 'Smith and Warner are just a class above': Waugh backs duo to deliver at World Cup

    He's unorthodox, even a tad fidgety at the crease, but the stats don't lie — Steve Smith is the jewel in Australia's crown. In fact, he and David Warner enter this year's World Cup among the best-ranked batters across all participating nations.

  4. Ben Stokes takes a blinder as the phoney war ends

    England finally got the 2019 Cricket World Cup underway with a 104-run victory over South Africa at the Oval, featuring a stunning Ben Stokes catch to end the phoney war, writes Geoff Lemon.

AFL

  1. Walters steals victory again for Dockers, Cats continue winning streak

    A Michael Walters goal inside the final minute sees the Dockers pip the Magpies, while the Cats defeat the Swans, and the Crows, Lions and Giants also post wins.

  2. Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

    Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.

  3. The mid-season AFL draft looks set to cause an 'unmanageable situation' for state leagues

    The premise of an AFL mid-season draft seemed honourable, but the reality is it has created an unmanageable situation for clubs at lower levels.

  4. Former AFL player Yarran labelled 'poster boy' for meth scourge after three-hour crime rampage

    Ex-Carlton and Richmond player Chris Yarran is sentenced to five years behind bars for a meth-fuelled crime spree across Perth, with a judge saying the sad reality is that his story of drug abuse is not unique.

Rugby League

  1. Raiders edge out Bulldogs 12-10 in NRL arm wrestle

    The Raiders — missing their State of Origin trio Josh Papalii, Nick Cotric and Jack Wighton — produce a gutsy display to beat the Bulldogs 12-10 at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

  2. Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

    The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.

  3. NRL right not to stop State of Origin national anthem boycott

    The NRL's tacit support of two players deciding not to sing the national anthem before next week's State of Origin I illustrates it is showing leadership in Indigenous affairs, writes Richard Hinds.

  4. Panthers continue winning form against disappointing Sea Eagles

    The Panthers make it two wins in a row but they are forced to survive a late scare in their 15-12 victory over the Sea Eagles at home in Penrith.

Rugby Union

  1. With his last press conference, David Pocock cemented his place among sporting greats

    In his final press conference, marking the end of his Super Rugby career, David Pocock perfectly illustrated what his legacy to the game, and Australian sport, would be.

  2. Wallabies star David Pocock retires from Super Rugby

    The flanker has struggled with injury throughout his time with the Brumbies and has only played three matches for the team this season as he sets his sights on the World Cup tournament in Japan later this year.

  3. The kiss of death for rugby in WA could deliver Australia's next 'golden generation' of Wallabies

    The axing of the Western Force appeared to block the pathway to a Wallabies career for many young West Australian players. But a new crop of talent is now helping the sport return to its glory days.

  4. Rugby suffered reputational damage from Folau case, RA chairman says

    The saga of Israel Folau's social media posts, which resulted in his contract being torn up, has been bad for the game in this country — but it could have been worse, says Rugby Australia's Cameron Clyne.

Football

  1. How Tottenham Hotspur went from mediocrity to Champions League headliners

    The road to Madrid and a Champions League final against Liverpool has been a rocky one, writes Timothy Fernandez, sparked by an unlikely superstar and steered by a master manager.

  2. Sacked Matildas coach Alen Stajcic offered apology from FFA director

    FFA director Heather Reid withdraws her comments surrounding the sacking of the former Matildas coach as he and the board agree to "resolve their differences".

  3. Chelsea hammers Arsenal in subdued Europa League final

    Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 in the Europa League final, played amid a subdued atmosphere in Baku after thousands of fans were unable to travel.

  4. How has a showpiece European final resulted in unsold tickets and a player left home?

    Travel and ticketing chaos, human rights abuses and a star player unable to play due to his nationality have compounded European football's Europa League final, to be contested between mega clubs Arsenal and Chelsea in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. How did two London clubs get dragged into an almighty footballing mess?

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