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Tensions boiled over between the Bulldog and the Giants.
AFL 2020

'Do it in the right way': Giants crossed the line with aggression, says Cameron

The turbo-charged Giants bullied the Dogs last year but this time their attack at the man backfired.

  • by Andrew Wu
North Melbourne hosted a pre-season match in Hobart this year and have played games in Tasmania since 2012.
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AFL 2020

AFL 2020 live updates: North Melbourne v Sydney

  • by Ronny Lerner
Kevin Roberts was removed as Cricket Australia chief executive on Tuesday.
Cricket Australia

Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts

  • by Chris Barrett
St Kilda's Hunter Clark at training on Friday.
St Kilda

Young Saint headed into territory where Riewoldts, Browns roamed

  • by Sam McClure
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AFL 2020

Tensions boil over again as Bulldogs turn the tables on Giants

  • by Andrew Wu

AFL

Eddie Betts (right) with teammates Darcy Lang and Michael Gibbons during Carlton's clash with Melbourne in round two.
AFL 2020

AFL steps up campaign to tackle online abuse after Betts incident

Efforts to eradicate the online racial vilification directed once again this week towards Carlton star Eddie Betts has taken a step forward with the AFL joining forces with Australia's eSafety Commissioner to launch a campaign to improve behaviour online.

  • by Peter Ryan
Jack Steven will make his Geelong debut on Saturday night against Carlton.
AFL 2020

Steven to make Cats debut after Parfitt withdraws

Geelong recruit Jack Steven will make his debut for the Cats against Carlton on Saturday night at GMHBA Stadium after Brandan Parfitt was forced to withdraw.

  • by Peter Ryan
West Coast players train at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
West Coast Eagles

AFL fixture plans upended as Eagles dig in on return date

  • by Peter Ryan
Ruckman Paddy Ryder and teammate Rowan Marshall have a big task against star Magpie Brodie Grundy.
AFL 2020

Upbeat Saints focused on 'true test' against Magpies

  • by Jon Pierik
Hawthorn's win over Richmond was not as strong in the TV ratings as the Collingwood-Richmond clash.
AFL 2020

Hawks fly but AFL ratings slip for Seven, Fox

  • by Jon Pierik
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Insight & Analysis

Roberts axing symptomatic of cricket's wider malaise

Malcolm Knox
Malcolm Knox

While it has suffered no financial loss (yet) to the COVID crisis, cricket has suffered all the pain and a change at the top won't be an instant fix.

Does Luke Beveridge need to switch up his approach with the Bulldogs?

Wayne Carey
Wayne Carey

What he managed to do with the Bulldogs back in 2016 was nothing short of incredible. But does Luke Beveridge need to change his messaging after another lacklustre performance?

Test pathway? It's cross-country now

Greg Baum
Greg Baum

To contain costs, Cricket Australia is temporarily shutting down the so-called "pathways" to national selection. But what if it works?

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Soccer

Paul Pogba is fouled in the incident which led to Manchester United's equaliser against Tottenham.
EPL

Pogba magic earns Manchester United a point at Spurs

Paul Pogba hadn't played in six months with his Manchester United future under a cloud but the French World Cup winner was at his best against Tottenham.

Sydney's Milos Ninkovic scores a goal in the A-League over Melbourne Victory.
A-League

PFA welcomes Fox deal, onus on clubs, FFA to boost A-League

The players' union has welcomed the Fox Sports deal which will see the A-League broadcast until July 2021, but says the onus is now to improve the league.

  • by Michael Lynch
Tottenham and Manchester United draw in EPL as Norwich gets thrashed.
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Soccer

Spurs and Manchester United draw in EPL

Australia and New Zealand are joining forces for the 2023 Women's World Cup bid.
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FIFA Women's World Cup

'Not that way': Lessons from failed 2022 World Cup bid give Australia and New Zealand hope

  • by Dominic Bossi and Michael Lynch
The FFA and Fox are still negotiating a broadcast deal.
A-League

A-League set for winter switch after securing new Fox Sports deal

  • by Vince Rugari and Zoe Samios

Racing

Tennis

Todd Woodbridge on Serena Williams US Open controversy over a home court.
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Tennis

Woodbridge on Serena US Open controversy

Todd Woodbridge on Serena Williams US Open controversy over a home court.

Alex de Minaur was just a few points away from beating world No. 1 Rafael Nadal in Sydney.
US Open

Ghosts of Australian summer pushing de Minaur towards the US Open

The pain of missing his home Grand Slam has pushed Alex de Minaur to pick up where he left off when tennis resumes.

  • by Sam Phillips
Australia's Dylan Alcott says he is the victim of discrimination after the US Open wheelchair even was cancelled.
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Tennis

Alcott slams US Open organisers after wheelchair tournament cancelled

Novak Djokovic wants to see every player eligible to compete at the US Open to ensure fairness.
US Open

'This is very important': Djokovic hopes players can get to US Open

Tennis champion Dylan Alcott has slammed the US Open for ‘blatant discrimination’ after they announced there will be no wheelchair tennis at the championship.
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Tennis

Dylan Alcott slams US Open over ‘blatant discrimination’

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Dockers star forward Jesse Hogan has been injured lifting weights at the gym.
AFL 2020

Docker Jesse Hogan suffers facial injuries during gym mishap ahead of long-awaited AFL return

Fremantle's star forward Jesse Hogan was lifting weights when a barbell was dislodged and dropped on his face.

  • by Justin Chadwick and Steve Larkin
Sydney University kick off their 2020 season playing final opponents Warringah at Pittwater Rugby Park on July 18.
Australian rugby

Limited crowds, new teams as Shute Shield sets July start for season

July 18 is the day Sydney rugby fans have been waiting for, although it is not yet clear whether the Shute Shield will be on television screens.

  • by Georgina Robinson
US Open champion Webb Simpson grabbed the early second-round clubhouse lead at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.
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Golf

Simpson leads RBC heritage PGA Tour event

Australian ace Dylan Alcott accused US Open organisers of "disgusting discrimination" over the move.
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US Open

US Open rethinking decision on wheelchair athletes at scaled down 2020 event

In a match that started just as tense at it finished, the Bulldogs had the upper hand the entire time to claim a 24 point victory.
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Bulldogs dominate in heated rivalry match against the Giants

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