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Tom Hird
AFL 2020

Hird name to live on at Essendon as Bombers sign James' son Tom

The Hird name is set to live on at Essendon for a fourth generation, with club legend James’ son Tom signed on as a Category B rookie by the Bombers.

  • by Ronny Lerner
This year's grand prix is going ahead, despite coronavirus fears.
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Australian Grand Prix

GP set to go ahead with Italy exempt from travel ban

  • by Michael Lynch and Scott Spits
St Kilda’s Tarni White left Moorabbin in tears with a torn ACL last weekend.
Opinion
AFL injury ward

Changes could go a long way to fixing ACL problem

  • by Emma Kearney
Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.
AFL 2020

Blues look to McGovern to lead the way up forward

  • by Jon Pierik
Daniel Ricciardo says he is committed to succeeding at Renault but would not "block calls" from other teams.
Formula 1

Options open for out-of-contract Ricciardo

AFL

Tom Langdon seriously injured his knee in round nine last year.
AFL injury ward

Langdon considers retirement as he has last crack at beating knee injury

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says Tom Langdon is contemplating retirement as he continues to struggle in his comeback bid from a degenerative knee injury.

  • by Peter Ryan
Dayne Beams is on an indefinite break from footy.
Off the Field

'I wouldn't change my life for anyone's': Beams says he's on the right path

Collingwood footballer Dayne Beams says he considers the last few years of his life a "blessing", despite the adversity he has faced.

  • by Staff reporters
Amazon
AFL 2020

Coniglio signs on as Amazon readies to start filming this month

  • by Sam McClure
St Kilda and Port Adelaide will play at Marvel Stadium instead of Shanghai due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus outbreak

AFL confirms Shanghai game's move to Marvel Stadium

  • by Chloe Booker
Cats coach Paul Hood has floated the idea of a 25-metre penalty to be awarded at the umpires' discretion.
Women's AFL

Cats coach floats 25m penalty for AFLW as costly 50m penalties mount

  • by Peter Ryan
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Insight & Analysis

Is the Australian women's team playing too much cricket?

Lisa Sthalekar

I never thought I'd pose the question. But looking at their recent schedule, I'm not surprised to see so many injuries, or some players struggling with burnout.

The new form of courage may be to not play at all

Timothy Boyle
Timothy Boyle

Despite the modern insistence that football is some kind of puzzle to be solved, the whole thing still swings on the abandonment of thought to action and on decisions rather than imagination.

In hunt for world No.1 narcissist's biggest fan, there can only be one winner

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Bring it in tight, sports fans, and let’s see how quickly you can work this Who Am I quiz out?

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Soccer

Rostyn Griffiths says City have a toughness that has been lacking in the past.
A-League

City's new-found resilience the key to title challenge, says Griffiths

Melbourne City have a tougher streak than in previous seasons, and that augurs well as they challenges for their first A-League title, says utility Rostyn Griffiths.

  • by Michael Lynch
Victory defender Tim Hoogland has returned from injury.
A-League

Hoogland eager to repay Victory in late finals push

Victory defender Tim Hoogland is keen to make up for lost time now that he is back from injury as Victory push for finals against Sydney.

  • by Michael Lynch
Tottenham star Eric Dier has climbed into the stands to confront a fan after his side's lost to Norwich.
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Soccer

Dier's altercation with crowd member

Norwich City's Tim Krul saves the penalty taken by Spurs' Gedson Fernandes.
FA Cup

Krul exit for Spurs in FA Cup

Sydney FC Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne looks on after Han Kyo-won's late equaliser on Wednesday night.
Sydney FC 2 Jeonbuk 2
ACL

'Garbage': Last-gasp equaliser extends Sydney FC's winless run in Asia

  • by Vince Rugari

Racing

Tennis

Jordan Thompson gets practice in on Thursday before Australia's Davis Cup tie with Brazil.
Davis Cup

Jordan Thompson first up for Australia in Davis Cup

Jordan Thompson knows he'll get goosebumps when leading Australia's charge against Brazil in the Davis Cup tie starting on Friday.

Nick Kyrgios complains to the umpire Fergus Murphy at Queen's last year.
ATP Tour

Nick Kyrgios has incurred $50,000 in fines at Queen's in two years. He's signed up again

Nick Kyrgios is the latest big name to commit to the Queen's tournament ahead of Wimbledon.

  • by Andy Sims
Australia's Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt.
Davis Cup

Hewitt bullish about Davis Cup prospects

James Duckworth is hopeful of gaining a start for singles in Australia's Davis Cup tie against Brazil in Adelaide.
Davis Cup

Davis Cup line-up still unclear, says James Duckworth

Billie Jean King, left, is congratulated by Margaret Court on her win at Kooyong in 1968.
Off the Field

Billie Jean King will 'probably' ease up on Margaret Court

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James Lentjes.
Super Rugby

Rebels skipper praises side after horror injury

Melbourne Rebels captain Dane Haylett-Petty was proud of his side's focus and sportsmanship after a horror injury to Highlanders captain James Lentjes last round.

  • by Roy Ward
Johnny Boychuk is left writhing in pain after his face is cut by opponent's skate blade
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NHL star's face cut by skate blade

Johnny Boychuk is left writhing in pain after his face is cut by opponent's skate blade

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The most streamed live sporting events in Australia

Daniel Ricciardo says he is committed to succeeding at Renault but would not "block calls" from other teams.
Formula 1

Options open for out-of-contract Ricciardo

Carlton were wayward in front of goal against the Dockers last time out, but Cameron Bruce believes that Mitch McGovern could play a major part in improving in that area.
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McGovern key to Blues unlocking more goals - Bruce

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